After Chow Bella fried up some of the ever popular Cronuts™ a few weeks back, we have had our ears to the ground, waiting to see who would attempt this trendy treat locally. The Cronut™ craze has slowly trickled outside of New York, from Dominique Ansel Bakery, into neighborhood bakeries…
Looks like Tempe’s main drag will be getting a taste of handcrafted Italian cuisine this month (and only this month), courtesy of Tony Andiario. The former executive chef of Quiessence, the venerable farm-to-table restaurant at The Farm at South Mountain, worked alongside friend and fellow chef Greg LaPrad before the…
Brad and Kat Moore Short Leash Hot Dogs and Sit…Stay 110 E. Roosevelt St. www.shortleashhotdogs.com This is part one of our interview with Brad and Kat Moore, owners of the Short Leash Hot Dogs food trucks and Sit…Stay in downtown Phoenix. Today, they dish about their soon-to-open permanent location and…
Here’s a great thing about Phoenix: It’s never too cold for a chocolate milkshake. We don’t need to tell you that they can instantly make a summer day more bearable, and the rest of the time, well, they’re just good. The Valley is full of frosty treats, so we’ve compiled…
The countdown to Best of Phoenix is on. Mark your calendar: This year’s issue will be on newsstands September 26. What better way to warm up than by asking some local “experts” to list their own personal bests? This week, Lauren Bailey of Upward Projects shares her favorite hidden treasures…
Just because the weekend is over doesn’t mean you have to starve. Here’s what we’ve got on the books this week. An Intro to Gin: How to Approach, Understand & Appreciate Gin This summer El Chorro in Scottsdale is offering classes to teach even the most mixology-challenged how to understand…
Yup, we have officially gone too far with the Cronut™ craze. The deep-fried doughnut-croissant hybrids are selling for more than $40 online (that’s eight times their retail value), a man delayed their marriage proposal because of them, and the line at Dominic Ansel’s bakery is around the corner every morning…
Victor “Trader Vic” Bergeron once said “The main reason for having a lot of liquor is to show off.” You know what? He’s exactly right. We bar folk tend to be show-offs, whether through technical drink expertise, or good old extroversion. Either way, bartenders often have very impressive home bars…
When I started as an intern at New Times, I mentioned at my first Chow Bella meeting that I wanted to write about burgers. Immediately, the room erupted: “He should do a peanut butter burger battle!” Being the new guy, I apprehensively agreed to it, even though I had never…
While Valley food trucks like Short Leash Hot Dogs, Mamma Toledo’s, and Jamburritos are preparing to add four walls to their four wheels, a popular Chandler restaurant is putting things in reverse. The Hungry Monk, the three-year-old neighborhood bar and eatery from ex-Buffalo Wings & Rings franchisee Jim Lolli, now…
Looking for something to put in your mouth this weekend? We’ve got you covered. Check out what’s on our plate. Patriotic Celebration at Granite Creek Vineyards Even if you couldn’t let loose on the Fourth of July, there still are a few chances to celebrate in patriotic fashion. About two…
As punishing and relentless as a Phoenix summer, Amy Bouzaglo, the high-strung owner of Amy’s Baking Company in Scottsdale, is back in the news with more tales highlighting her and husband Samy’s (who’s still up for deportation) tenuous grasp on reality. This time, Amy’s target is Miranda (last name unknown),…
“I once ate a whole box of Girl Scout cookies,” confesses a man in the Kickstarter video below. But, hey, don’t feel so bad about it. Who hasn’t? Overindulging is part of the American way of life! Well, not for much longer if the evil geniuses behind the Kitchen Safe…
Oscar Graham, chef and owner of Tumi, the tiny and unassuming restaurant of Peruvian cuisine in Chandler, makes very good ceviche. His ceviche de pescado features a mound of chopped pieces of white-flesh tilapia in a thin, bracingly sharp and spicy juice of lime and Peruvian chile peppers, topped with…
The Guilty Pleasure: Habanero Lime Soft-Serve Ice Cream Where To Get It: Certain QuikTrip locations Valleywide The Price: $2.39 and up What It Really Costs: “You’re eating what?!” I feel weird writing about convenience store food. For the most part, convenience stores’ “fresh” items are of questionable provenance, sitting in…
Been wanting to try one of Scottsdale’s newest dining hotspots? Now you can — for a good cause. Renegade by MOD is holding a “Fill the Boot” fundraising event this weekend for the Yarnell Fire relief efforts…
If you’re looking to impress your guests at Fourth of July celebrations and weekend BBQs, look no further. We’ve got you covered with this simple slush recipe. Just be sure to keep it away from the young ones because it packs a punch! Non-alcoholic versions of this could made –…
For a refreshing dish of the coastal variety, it’s hard to beat Peruvian-style ceviche. Even at its most basic, the South American country’s popular staple of raw fish marinated in lime juice is nothing short of tart and spicy satisfaction, the best ones so fresh they taste as if they’ve…
The season of outdoor parties and barbecues is officially under way, and refreshing cocktails are a must. Whether you’re hosting or an attendee at your next soiree, indulge in this simple and delicious cocktail…
Cakes are celebration. Thick buttery layers of cake, slathered with rich frosting in varying hues and designs, mark the moments of life that deserve sweet recognition. We all have 1st-birthday pictures, faces smudged with buttercream, cake crumbs flying from our balled baby-fat fist, clutching that delicious monumental first cake that…
When a new spot opens in town, we can’t wait to check it out — and let you know our initial impressions, share a few photos, and dish about some menu items. First Taste, as the name implies, is not a full-blown review, but instead a peek inside restaurants that…
Welcome to Chow Bella’s Bites & Dishes, where Valley chefs and restaurateurs respond to a question New Times food critic Laura Hahnefeld has on her mind. Have a question you’d like to ask? E-mail laura.hahnefeld@newtimes.com. For most chefs, summer in the Valley means a chance to take a much-needed break…
