Around Mill Avenue, one good thing seems to deserve another. El Pollo Supremo has been serving up charcoal-grilled chicken just west of Mill for years. Not too long ago, a new joint, Bad Mother Cluckers, opened up shop just barely east of Mill, and also features charcoal-grilled chicken. Clearly, a…
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. The right sandwich can make for a tasty quick lunch, no-cook dinner, or laid-back meal…
There’s no better way to cool off in the uber-hot Arizona climate than by eating an ice cold treat like gelato. This summer there’s even more to love about frozen confections because 12 local chefs have created exclusive flavors for The Gelato Spot. Starting Monday, all five locations will begin…
In Trondheim, Norway, Dr. Zakri Abdul Hamid, founding Chair at the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services, gave international officials a dire warning about the insecurity of the future of our food supply. “We are hurtling towards irreversible environmental tipping points that, once passed, would reduce the ability…
Looks like longtime Valley chef Eddie Matney may be in more hot water than anything he’ll cook up at his five-year-old restaurant, Eddie’s House, in Scottsdale. See also: – Gio Osso Will Open Virtù Honest Craft in Scottsdale June 7, with Grand Opening June 13 – Jeremy Pacheco of Lon’s…
The Spot: Roaring Fork 4800 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 480-947-0795 www.roaringfork.com See Also: – SoChu House in Phoenix: Happy Hour Report Card – Green Chile Mac and Cheese Smackdown: The Main Ingredient vs. Roaring Fork – 10 Best Margaritas in Metro Phoenix…
This is part two of my interview with Jeremy Pacheco, executive chef of Lon’s and the Hermosa Inn. If you missed part one, where Pacheco dished about Nobuo, craft beer and Pig & Pickle, read it here. See also: — Royal Palms Closes T. Cook’s for Summer to Renovate, Operates…
When it comes to making a great sandwich, served on fresh bread and piled high with ingredients, the United States (famous for its subs, muffaletas and Philly cheese steaks) has got absolutely nothing on Mexico. Mexican tortas — sometimes made on a bolillo (a torpedo-shaped variation on the crusty French…
After months of waiting, the meatballs, schnitzels, and cured fish are back — Beaver-style. See also: – Chandler’s Living Room Wine Café Expanding to Northwest Valley – Valley’s First Kneaders Bakery & Cafe Rising Up in Gilbert Beaver Choice, the quirky restaurant of seriously delicious Polish, Canadian, and Swedish food,…
Just shy of two weeks following the opening of Little Cleo’s, his new fish house and oyster bar at The Yard in north Central Phoenix, restaurateur Sam Fox has shuttered Modern Steak, his contemporary steakhouse in the Scottsdale Fashion Square. See also: – CLOSED: Davanti Enoteca in North Scottsdale -…
Foodists who know and love Gio Osso — the edgy executive chef at Estate House before it closed in 2010 — have been saying for years now: “Gio really ought to have his own place, something small and intimate, where he can do his own thing.” And sometimes, dreams that…
San Francisco chef Chris Cosetino — you might recognize the name from The Next Iron Chef — is well known for his offal obsession. But he might be making a name for himself for his obsession with creating some pretty awful (get it?) clothing designs. Case in point: the boxers…
Some days, life needs a spicy kick to every mouthful. And when your nightly supper becomes something along the lines of a sandwich comprising a slice of processed cheddar wrapped around two slices of cheap turkey deli meat, eaten while foraging through the fridge for some other edible, non-beer item…
If you can’t stand the heat — get in the kitchen. On Thursday, June 13 at 6 p.m. in the lounge at Crescent Ballroom in downtown Phoenix, Chow Bella presents our third public reading: deep-fried tales of summer, food and heat from some of our favorite local writers. See also:…
Jeremy Pacheco Lon’s at the Hermosa 5532 N. Palo Cristi Road, Paradise Valley 602-955-7878, hermosainn.com See also: — Summer Mixology Classes with Travis Nass at the Last Drop Bar — Lon’s at the Hermosa Picks Up a New Pastry Chef; Former One Heads to T. Cook’s This is part one…
I love a good Moscow Mule. But then, who doesn’t? It’s more interesting than your average vodka drink (i.e., ridiculous flavored vodka and soda or 7-Up), but accessible enough for mainstream mass appeal. See also: – Stop the Reduced-Calorie Vodka Madness! – How to Make a Great Moscow Mule -…
The search for a bagel that lives up to New York’s finest is universal for everyone outside The Big Apple. For those of us who eat gluten-free, it’s a lost cause. We’ve already gone through Kubler-Ross’ five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and, finally, acceptance. But we have…
This Monday, Memorial Day, May 27, folks in Gilbert will be waking up to a new bakery in town. See also: – New Breakfast Spot, Snooze AM Eatery, Coming to Central Phoenix – Scottsdale’s Pomo Pizzeria Moving to Downtown Phoenix Kneaders Bakery & Cafe, a Utah-based franchise specializing in European-style…
Former Kai chef Michael O’Dowd delivered on his promise of entertaining appetizers and a lineup of fun-to-drink cocktails Thursday night at the launch event of Renegade by MOD in Scottsdale. The restaurant will open to the public this evening, and though we’ve already shown you the menu, here’s a little…
Looking for something to put in your mouth this weekend? We’ve got you covered. Check out what’s on our plate. See also: Memorial Day Weekend Canal Brews Cruise Chances are you don’t have to go to work on Monday, which is always cause to celebrate — and by celebrate we…
It’s the story of a wealthy family that lost everything and the one son who had no choice but to keep them all together. It’s Arrested Development. And it’s back. The Netflix premiere of the long-awaited fourth season of Arrested Development is almost upon us. When all 15 episodes are…
