The Guilty Pleasure (loosely speaking): Donut Breakfast Sandwich Where to Get It: Dunkin’ Donuts, locations Valleywide Price: $3.50 (Give or take, depending on location) What it Really Costs: Oh, where to begin… Quick-service chains are on to writers like me. There’s an easy way to garner media buzz: Take items…
Because apparently people can’t get enough mayonnaise-y goodness in their lives, ranch flavored soda is now a real thing. We can totally see why Lester’s Fixins, a company known for creating such interesting soda flavors as chicken wing and bacon, would think people want this product. Remember the Saturday Night…
Beer: Imperial Stout Brewery: Marble Brewery Style: Russian Imperial Stout ABV: 11 percent May 8, 2013. Eleven men sit around a large meeting room table inside the Micromatic Facility in Machesney Park, Illinois. Some wear the tired eyes of jet lag; others intently study piles of paper notes; many attempt…
Oenophiles can now mix a long finish with the beauty of flight thanks to a new wine bar and restaurant at the Scottsdale Airpark. See also: – Market Street Kitchen in Scottsdale Introduces Sunday Brunch – Republica Empanada Will Bring Latin Comfort Food and South American Specialties to Downtown Mesa,…
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 Aaron Eckburg, co-owner of go lb. salt — “Arizona’s original…
Some say tomato. Others, tomahto. But when it comes to to enjoying the flavor of this perfect summertime fruit, you’ll want to say “reservations, please” when venerable East Phoenix restaurants Crudo and Noca join forces to praise it proper. See also: – English Rose Tea Room to Host Royal Baby…
Here in Phoenix, most of us take the saying “if you can’t take the heat, get out of the kitchen” pretty literally come summer, knowing that the cooker can become the cook-ee in a matter of minutes. We can simmer in our own sweat at the stove or broil ourselves…
Gio Osso Virtù Honest Craft 3701 North Marshall Way, Scottsdale 480-946-3447 www.virtuscottsdale.com See also: — Gio Osso Will Open Virtù Honest Craft in Scottsdale June 7, With Grand Opening June 13 This is part one of my interview with Gio Osso, chef-owner of the brand new Virtù Honest Craft in…
The first time the Daily Meal came out with its list of 101 Best Food Trucks in America we were neither offended nor surprised no food trucks in metro Phoenix, the sixth-largest city in the United States, made the cut. We often get overlooked when it comes to culinary awards…
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: – Heirloom Tomato Dinner at Binkley’s in Cave Creek June 19 – go lb. salt Launches Salt Education Series in Gilbert This Spring – “Arizona…
A recent survey by Placed Insights, a location analytics company, detailed the eating habits of Americans and what they found is more than a little disturbing: We eat a lot of fast food. In fact, six of the 10 most-visited businesses in America during April 2013 were quick-service or fast-food…
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…
The Spot: Schnepf Farms, Open Thursday through Sunday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. See Also: – Baiz Market in Phoenix: What We Bought, What We Skipped and What We’re Still Lusting Over – Peach Festival at Schnepf Farms 2013 – Heirloom Tomato Dinner at Binkley’s in Cave Creek June…
Welcome back to the Blended Summer drink series. I can only start out this week’s column by saying… Oh, man, do I love this drink. It’s one that I first discovered during my days behind the stick at Trader Vic’s. I was always eager to show it off, even though…
Is it a fad or here to stay? In the month since they debuted in a New York City bakery, cronuts have established their own black-market. The LA Times issued an open letter to their local pastry chefs to help relieve the city of “cronut fever envy.” See also: -…
Koryo Korean BBQ opened quietly in a Glendale strip mall about three months ago in a space previously occupied by two other Korean joints. From the outside you won’t expect to find the modern design of the restaurant’s interior — but we have a feeling owners Billy and Christine Cho…
Market Street Kitchen (MSK) in North Scottsdale is jumping on the brunch bandwagon. See Also: -Pig & Pickle in Scottsdale Starts Brunch This Sunday (And We’ve Got the Menu) -New Breakfast Spot, Snooze AM Eatery, Coming to Central Phoenix…
In the past few years, the selection of readily available chocolate has grown considerably beyond Hershey’s and Ghiradelli to include artisanal bars sourced both nationwide and globally. Thanks to a few homegrown companies like family-operated Stone Grindz, you can even get chocolate that has been transformed from cacao bean to…
When it comes to coffee houses, the environment can be just as important as the coffee they serve. With a variety of scenes, ranging from kid-friendly to crust punk and even bike-obsessed, there’s a coffee shop for everyone in Phoenix. Finding the right one for you can be like finding…
Downtown Mesa, get ready to welcome a new restaurant specializing in pan-Latin cuisine to the ‘hood. See also: – French-Inspired New Orleans Grocery Cafe and Market Coming Soon to Central Phoenix – May Restaurant Openings and Closings in Metro Phoenix According to manager Marco Meraz, Republica Empanada has been in…
Looking for something to put in your mouth this weekend? We’ve got you covered. Check out what’s on our plate. See also: – 12 Spots for BBQ, Beers, and More for Father’s Day in Metro Phoenix – 15 Summer Festivals in Metro Phoenix and Across Arizona Kaiseki Dinner at Posh…
Ok so it’s a little bit over the top but we’re all for bringing back some formality to dinner parties and get-togethers. What happened to the good old days when people pulled out the fine china with a group of close friends and drank real cocktails instead of cold brews…
