Beer: Cherry Buzz Brewery: SunUp Brewing Co. Style: American Pale Ale ABV: 5 percent We begin today with an apology. I’ve been derelict in my bloggerly duties and neglected, when it occurred May 1, to wish the women of Arizona Girls Pint Out a happy third anniversary. Since 2010, this…
Deep in the Southeast Valley, you’ll find 12 acres of farmland known as Agritropia. The urban farm produces vegetables and herbs, making it a great place for a restaurant; hence, Joe’s Farm Grill was born. With thickets of trees all around, Joe’s may be a bit difficult to locate, but…
Many of us are lucky enough to have our very own neighborhood paleta man. I hear the ringing of the little bell and the sound of the paleta cart coming down my street just before sunset each day. The sound of that bell makes me want to run out the…
There are strong arguments in favor of both raw milk and goat milk. Unlike pasteurized milk (the kind you get at the grocery store) raw milk contains lots of good bacteria, enzymes, and vitamins. It supports local farmers and is easier to digest. The same goes for goat milk, which…
Ask anyone from Sunnyslope about the odd-shaped building at the end of Murphy Bridle Path, between Central Avenue and the Arizona Canal, and chances are you’ll get a multitude of answers. For years, the historic building’s been more or less a revolving door of restaurants. Now, as of February of…
Don’t feel like doing the grilling this July 4th? Get a healthy buzz of all-American pride by supporting a local business. One of these 11 metro Phoenix establishments will be happy to help you put together the perfect feast of food and beer. A couple of restaurants offer a spectacular…
You may have seen a shocking headline floating around the Internet recently claiming a food writer in Arkansas ate more than 400 Cheddar Bay biscuits at a Red Lobster and ended up in a coma. “A local food writer was rushed to UAMS hospital last night after consuming 413 Cheddar…
Ask anyone from Sunnyslope about the odd-shaped building at the end of Murphy Bridle Path, between Central Avenue and the Arizona Canal, and many may pause, a few may try to recollect some of its former monikers, and some simply may shrug before replying that it’s never been much of…
Tiki chic is on its way to Old Town Scottsdale. Hula’s Modern Tiki, the retro-cool restaurant of Hawaiian-inspired eats and tropical cocktails, is planning a second location, Hula’s 2, at 7213 East First Avenue, in the former home of Big Earl’s BBQ, which shuttered just over a week ago. “We…
“Gimme your biggest wine!” One of the requests I dread the most. I know for sure he just drove up in his Toyota Tundra Crew Max Double Cab 4×4 Platinum 5.7L V8 FFV ** 6-Speed Automatic. After all, why not drive the biggest, most expensive, most powerful vehicle that will…
The only thing that could make this event any better would be if it were held in the morning. Kidding. Sort of. Seriously, a beer and doughnut pairing? Genius…
What sweet does a pastry chef crave in her non-sweet surround off-hours? Ice cream! Better yet, ice cream sandwiches. Housemade ice cream on freshly baked cookies is the ultimate summertime treat. There are a few ice cream mavens churning up the cold, creamy goods in the Valley, this battle between…
As Eliot Wexler, owner of the venerated Noca in east Phoenix told me, the decision to do a one-night-only, five-course dinner pairing between his restaurant and that of Posh, the restaurant of improvisational cuisine in Scottsdale from chef-owner Josh Hebert, happened rather suddenly — as in last week. “So Josh…
As restaurant-going Americans, we’ve been conditioned to leave a tip of between 15 percent to 20 percent of the final bill when dining out. But is there ever a time when we shouldn’t leave anything at all? According to the Consumerist, “there is almost no correlation between tips and good…
When it comes to family, Karl and Christine Boerner, the Swiss-trained, father-daughter pastry chef team behind Karl’s Quality Bakery and the next-door Baker’s Daughter, are doling out a little of the sweet — as well as the spicy — in Sunnyslope. On the sweet side, Kronuts: the Boerner’s version of…
Amanda Bynes should be thanking celebrity chef Paula Deen for drawing the media attention off her tailspin because it seems no one is going to let this issue end quietly. It all started when news broke that Deen admitted to using racist language while being questioned in relation to a…
The Spot: Cibo Urban Wine Bar & Pizzeria 603 N. 5th Ave., Phoenix 602-441-2697 www.cibophoenix.com See Also: – Last but Not Least on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives: DeFalco’s Italian Eatery in Scottsdale and The Duce in Downtown Phoenix – Co-Founder of Arizona Cocktail Week to Open New Bar at Downtown’s…
First, a confession: I don’t really cook. Or, at least, I didn’t really cook until recently. Which isn’t really accurate, either. I can cook, and I have cooked. It’s just that my mother is a great cook, so I didn’t really feel the need to learn, and my husband is…
Arizona is not just a barren, dust-covered state. Take some time this summer to check out all the bounty our state has to offer. From lettuce and peaches to goat’s milk and grass-fed beef . . . This state can be delicious. Agri-tourism is on the rise, and visiting farms…
A beverage that’s cold, fruity, and healthy? We’re definitely interested. We met up with Micah Olson, bar owner and mixologist at Bar Crudo, to get a preview of his newest summer concoction: Strawberry Balsamic Soda with Basil and Cracked Black Pepper. See also: Crudo at New Location: Get. In. The…
Country music fans might want to make plans to get their boot-scootin’ selves down to Old Town Scottsdale on Thursday, July, 4, for the grand opening of Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row. The 5,200-square-foot bar, restaurant, and live music venue comes courtesy of Phoenix-born and Grammy-nominated country music star Dierks Bentley…
This is part two of my interview with Nobuo Fukuda, chef-owner of Nobuo at Teeter House. If you missed part one, where Nobuo explained what he misses about Japan and the difference between an American and a Japanese chef, read it here. Favorite places to dine in Phoenix: Pho43, because,…
