This time of year, conversations at Chow Bella staff meetings tend to turn to who’s eaten what and where. With the summer travel season in full swing, we bring you Food Tours, our writers’ suggestions of what to eat and drink out of town. Raise your hand if you’ve already…
On Sunday night, a number of lucky guests got to experience the culinary prowess of not one, but two of the Valley best chefs. Molecular biology magician/chef Kevin Binkley shared the stage with executive chef Mel Mecinas of Talavera, the restaurant at the Four Seasons Scottsdale at Troon North. Together,…
Winning a medal at a national wine competition means a lot. In fact, wineries often spend thousands of dollars on entry fees every year in hopes of taking one home. And according to a 2001 study, a one-point increase on the Robert Parker wine ratings can translate to 7 percent…
Arizona’s strict DUI laws may make it tough to get your fill of locally brewed beers in the Valley. Fortunately, Arizona Brewery Tours has found a way around that. See also: – -Eleven Favorite Phoenix Beers -24 Legitimately Fascinating Facts About Beer…
As of Thursday, June 27, those who enjoy their cocktails courtesy of mustachioed Valley mixologist Travis Nass at Lon’s at the Hermosa’s Last Drop bar in Paradise Valley can get something extra — namely, more affordable grub. See also: – Co-Founder of Arizona Cocktail Week to Open New Bar at…
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 Petite Maison co-owner Wendy Porter shares where she gets her…
Nobuo Fukuda Nobuo at Teeter House 622 East Adams Street, Phoenix 602-254-0600 www.nobuofukuda.com See also: — Tastemaker #59: Nobuo Fukuda — 13 Favorite Cold Dishes in Metro Phoenix This is part one of my interview with Nobuo Fukuda, chef-owner of Nobuo at Teeter House in Heritage Square in downtown Phoenix…
It seems like only yesterday (okay, it was February) when Portillo’s, the Illinois restaurant chain beloved by Chicago transplants throughout the Valley, first brought its Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef, hamburgers, and cake shakes to Scottsdale. See also: – Top Ten Hot Dogs in Greater Phoenix – Best Hot Dog…
Just because the weekend is over doesn’t mean you have to starve. Here’s what we’ve got on the books this week. More events this week: – Humble Pie in Peoria Offers Summer Pizza “Camp” for Kids – Praying Monk Starts “Summer School” for Beer, Offering Four Classes Taught by Beverage…
Sorry, dedicated latte artists. Let’s Cafe in Taiwan has got you beat. It has introduced a new machine that lets latte drinkers (and apparently, their cats) snap a photo, upload it into a magic machine, and print it in foam and powder atop an espresso drink. Because why wouldn’t you…
Every week, there’s a cornucopia of Phoenix food news, features, and reviews to report here at Chow Bella. If you’re like most people, you probably just don’t have the time to get to all of it. So, here’s a recap of some of the top stories from the week that…
One can hardly discuss frozen drinks without bringing up one of the best-known items in the category, the piña colada. A trip to the Caribbean wouldn’t be complete without one. It’s so popular in its birthplace, Puerto Rico, that it was named the country’s official drink in 1978. See Also:…
The Spot: India Plaza See Also: – Bold, South Indian Cuisine at Karaikudi Palace in Scottsdale – Peaches at Schnepf Farms in Queen Creek: It’s Not Too Late! – 15 Summer Festivals in Metro Phoenix and Across Arizona…
Local chefs armed with truckloads of food and a whole bunch of originality will kick off Caravan Food Truck Chef Challenge on June 22 in downtown Scottsdale. See Also: Six Phoenix Food Trucks, Rated Not a Single Phoenix Food Truck Made the Cut for the Daily Meal’s List of Best…
It doesn’t take a “crowd” to pack the house at Virtu Honest Craft, the new 25-seat eatery from chef Gio Osso — and the house certainly was full last night for the restaurant’s grand opening event. Though the eatery technically opened for dinner on June 13, Osso and the rest…
In January, spiky-haired chef Guy Fieri spent time with six Valley restaurants for the 14th season of his popular Food Network show, Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. See also: – What Are the Pros and Cons of Appearing on Television? – Jamburritos Food Truck’s Michael Brown Has Been Busy Closing a…
In this occasional series, FnB’s Pavle Milic spills about his current mission to learn how wine is made, literally, from the Southern Arizona ground up. See also: – Maynard Keenan, Sam Pillsbury, Todd Bostock and other Wine Experts Give Pavle Milic Advice on Designing Wine Labels — and Pavle Finally…
Looking for something to put in your mouth this weekend? We’ve got you covered. Check out what’s on our plate. More events this weekend: – English Rose Tea Room to Host Royal Baby Shower June 21 – Distrito’s Cocktail School Features Carlos Santana’s Tequila, Casa Noble (Saturday) – Lavender Festival…
Last month, Southern chef and butter queen Paula Deen gave a videotaped deposition to a lawyer representing a former manager of Uncle Bubba’s Seafood and Oyster House. The former employee, Lisa Jackson, is suing Deen and her brother, Bubba Hiers, who own the restaurant for alleged sexual harassment, racism, and…
The juicing craze seems to still be in full swing, so let’s go a step further from the typical post gym pick-me-up and throw some alcohol in the mix! Margaritas are a summer staple ’round these parts. They’re easy to make, refreshing, and can be made in frozen form. What’s…
What’s your favorite food? If you’re part of the 12-and-under set, chances are good that you just screamed, “Pizza!” In that case, you are in luck. Go get your mom and tell her to send you to pizza camp. See Also: – Humble Pie: Happy Hour Report Card – A…
Now here’s a kick in the asphalt. Coup Des Tartes, the romantic French bistro and oldest B.Y.O.B. in Phoenix, is being forced out of its former historic farmhouse home at 4626 North 16th Street to make way for a parking lot. See also: – CLOSED: Big Earl’s BBQ in Scottsdale…
