Roasting a whole chicken can be daunting (at least the first time), but it’s just as easy as making boneless skinless chicken breasts. A whole chicken takes longer to cook, but it’s 1) juicier, 2) tastier, 3) takes less active time, and 4) it’s cheaper. See Also: AndyTalk: Get a…
In a brief description of the only dessert on the menu at Doug Robson’s newest venture, Otro Café, food critic Laura Hahnefeld said, “It’s pretty much the best Mounds bar you’ve had in a glass.” And — despite living in Brooklyn these days — I knew from those few words…
Italian cuisine (or some form of it) has once again made its way into the space at Goldwater Boulevard and Indian School Road in Old Town Scottsdale. Perhaps the third time will be a charm. See also: – Ex-Kai Chef Michael O’Dowd Opens Renegade by Mod in Scottsdale This Friday…
Editor’s Note: Prompted by a few restaurant closings and the “ABC nonsense,” occasional Chow Bella contributor Eric Schaefer felt compelled to write about his “culinary happy place.” Enjoy. I’ve written about Don & Charlie’s before, and I’m sure to write about it again. But, in the midst of way too…
If you’re a food nerd, you’ve probably heard of Modernist Cuisine, the six-volume “cookbook” from former Microsoft Chief Technology Officer Nathan Myhrvold. It’s a stunning set of books that gives perspective into molecular gastronomy techniques. See also: Home Edition of Six-Volume “Modernist Cuisine” Tome in the Works The crazy, science-driven…
A tall, thin man with long, gray hair and a pair of saggy but expensive jeans shakes the handles of two doors of a restaurant. Behind him is a handful of onlookers. His wife, in shorts with hands on hips, leans in and reads the restaurant’s hours posted on the…
Cody Carlson had no way of preparing for this moment. He was a Manhattan kid, days removed from working as an analyst for a business-intelligence firm, where he scrutinized corporations and their executives. Now he was standing in a bleak barn at New York’s largest dairy farm. There was a…
Beer: Long Strange Trip Brewery: Sonoran Brewing Co. Style: Oatmeal Stout ABV: 7.2 percent The journey began with 7 Wives Saison, a brew featuring pink peppercorns, mesquite syrup, orange, coriander, fennel, and fennel pollen. Our travels then took us to the river for some FFF, where grapefruit, brown sugar, and…
The executive chef position at T. Cook’s at the Royal Palms felt like a revolving door for a while there. Long-timer Lee Hillson left for The Phoenician last August, replaced by Todd Sicolo (formerly at the Arizona Biltmore) in October, who turned around and left himself just four months later…
As summer approaches, we can’t help hiding in the freezer aisle at the local grocer. Though you can find all of the basic popsicle choices there, you’ll have to venture elsewhere to grab some truly gourmet pops. AZ Pops gives the classic treat a classy twist, while Paletas Betty adds…
After all the drama since the Kitchen Nightmares season finale, Amy’s Baking Company had a strict no-press policy for last night’s grand re-opening event in Scottsdale. The only people who were allowed into the restaurant were guests who made reservations ahead of time. We were able to capture some video…
Is the level of service at restaurants on the decline? Restaurant critic Alan Richman seems to think so and has accused several NYC restaurants of going too far out on the casual dining limb by providing careless service. See also: – Should the Food Industry Separate the Accomplishments of Female…
I love sweets. Obviously. As a pastry chef, I fully understand giving the people what they want. But I also believe in challenging the diner to try something new, expanding their taste buds and minds. See also: – Sugar Rush: Confessions of a Wild West Pastry Chef, and the Launch…
Even if you’ve never heard of chef Michael O’Dowd, you’ve most certainly heard of Kai, the AAA five-diamond and Forbes Travel Guide five-star restaurant that O’Dowd, during his 10-year reign at the culinary destination, put on the map. See also: – New Breakfast Spot, Snooze AM Eatery, Coming to Central…
If you’ve ever forgotten your wallet, you’ve probably spent at least a few seconds wondering just what would happen if you ate at a restaurant but couldn’t pay. Would they really make you roll up your sleeve and clean some dishes to make up for the cost? Would they have…
Editor’s Note: This post has been edited from its original version. There were plenty of spectators outside Amy’s Baking Company in Scottsdale on Tuesday night. Dozens of people and cars lingered in the parking lot, keeping a safe distance from the infamous restaurant and its owners, waiting for emotional fireworks…
Given that tonight is the start of her now-infamous restaurant’s “Grand Re-Opening,” not to mention the seemingly endless parade of what-the-fucks that have unfolded in the past few weeks (See: Kitchen Nightmares season finale and most epic online breakdown in history), it would appear Amy Bouzaglo of Amy’s Baking Company…
Despite recieving notice from Kitchen Nightmares producers that media interviews might be a pretty dangerous proposition, Amy and Samy Bouzaglo of the imfamous Amys Baking Company went on air with My 103.9 radio morning show host Monti Carlo on Monday. “I’m not proud of my behavior on the show and…
The Spot: SoChu House 2801 North Central Avenue, Phoenix 602-340-9777 www.sochuhouse.com See Also: – Pig & Pickle in Scottsdale: Happy Hour Report Card – Tastemakers 2012: Johnny Chu – Miu’s Cuisine: Sichuan Food That’s Anything but Familiar…
The Guilty Pleasure Food: Original Recipe Boneless Chicken Where to Get It: KFC, locations Valleywide Price: $5 for a two-piece meal What It Really Costs: Sodium bloat and shame. See also: – 9 Favorite Spots for Fried Chicken in Metro Phoenix Advertising executives have a harder time than ever catching…
Editor’s note: After the insanity of the last two weeks, we decided that the Amy’s Baking Company saga desperately needed some context. New Times food critic Laura Hahnefeld graciously complied. A tall, thin man with long, gray hair and a pair of saggy but expensive jeans shakes the handles of…
Arizona has an up-and-coming food scene, and there’s a lot to be proud of, for sure. But when Chow Bella published a list of things that make Phoenix a better food town than New York City, I just had to laugh. The difference in size alone makes the two incomparable…
