Sure, there are plenty of great dining options for your precious hour of freedom lunch hour, but just how many of those options come with a 365-degree view of the city? We’re guessing not many. See also: – Compass Arizona Grill Is a Dessert Revolution in Downtown Phoenix…
Heads up, outdoor lounge-y types; “Arizona’s Hottest New Patio” opens in Tempe today. See also: – Bink’s Midtown Is a Must (Especially When It Comes to Veggies) – New Restaurant Opens at Chase Field: Think Barbecue, Sandwiches Wrapped in Tape Measures, and the “Hottest Wings in Baseball” Featuring seating for…
Cuban Foods Bakery & Restaurant on the city’s west side makes a formidable Cuban sandwich. See also: – Lamp’s Wood-Fired Pizzas Shine in North Scottsdale – Pig & Pickle in Scottsdale: Gourmet Food Without the Price Tag Larger than those you may have had elsewhere, the plate-size sandwich is juicy…
Tomorrow night’s the night, people! Caramelpalooza 2013 is here: Friday, April 5, 7 p.m. (and don’t dawdle, the caramel’s gone fast in previous years). If you haven’t already bought tickets, no worries — there will be plenty for sale at the event: $10 for five tickets, with proceeds benefiting the…
According to an article on a New Jersey news site, a vegan couple dining out at a local Italian restaurant says the restaurant’s owner charged them twice as much as they should have been charged for two pasta dinners. The owner justified the price by the fact that the couple…
For those who worship their hoagies at the altar of the sandwich press, there may not be a more perfect creation than the Cuban sandwich. A concoction of ham, roast pork, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard stuffed into crunchy, buttered bread, it’s toasted in a sandwich press until its filling…
The Guilty Pleasure: Green Chili Combo Frybread Where To Get It: The Stand The Price: $4 What It Really Costs: Tell your boss you’re taking an extended lunch. I’ve lived in the Phoenix area for most of my life. I grew up on the edge of nowhere, back when that…
On November 29, 2012, Epic Hot Dogs, a food truck serving weenies from all over the world (sorry), sputtered out after just over a year of being in the mobile-kitchen business. See also: – Six Phoenix Food Trucks, Rated – Hao Bao Food Truck Hitting the Brakes — For Now…
Since 1920, the Friendly House has been helping assist new immigrants as they transition into their lives to Arizona. And since 1935, the organization has been hosting an annual tamale dinner fundraiser. See also: – Catch the Last Arizona Opera and Culinary Mischief Event of the Season on April 7…
This week, it was suggested that I look for different ways to wrap asparagus. “Great!” I thought, as I love asparagus. Browsing recipes, though, I realized that in addition to loving asparagus, I’m quite the particular eater. I don’t eat pork and I can’t do gluten, which means I can’t…
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…
Who knew we had so many poets out there? You wowed us with your sweet words about caramel, Phoenix, but there can be only one winner in our contest to choose a judge for Friday’s fourth annual Caramelpalooza, and that person is . . . See also: – Caramelpalooza 2013:…
Yeah, you might want to put down that leftover Easter candy for a minute while we drop some scientific knowledge, because according to a Huffington Post article, Cadbury Creme Eggs could contain a natural flavoring derived from the dried perineal glands of beavers. And, yeah, sometimes those glands are simply…
The Spot: Cove Trattoria, 7001 North Scottsdale Road, #128, Paradise Valley, 480-951-8273, www.thecovescottsdale.com. Editor’s Note: This post has been edited from its original version to reflect the fact that happy hour beers are actually $3 at Cove Trattoria, rather than what we previously reported. We regret our error. See Also:…
Ted’s Hot Dogs in Tempe has reached near perfection. It now offers gluten-free buns. When I found out last week, it made me scream with joy, as in, “No way. NO WAY. Are you kidding? Oh, my God. Can we go there now?” We happened to be at brunch for…
Come over here, honey, and let’s get to know each other. Whether you like the sticky stuff in your tea, yogurt, or on a peanut butter sandwich, you should appreciate where it comes from. For some insight, we turned to Emily Brown, a.k.a. “AZ Queen Bee.” She makes honey and…
This post has been updated from its original content. Fans of Rito’s, the tiny family-owned eatery in Central Phoenix and home to some of the Valley’s best burritos, may be elated to hear the venerated restaurant has opened a new location. See also: – New Restaurant Opens at Chase Field:…
Phoenix isn’t the only place that has fans of Short Leash Hot Dogs, the truck that in large part gave rise to the flourishing food truck scene that the city has today. The North American food truck scene has gained so much momentum over the past few years that there’s…
March may already be in our rearview mirrors, but the 10 best dishes I ate last month are still very much on my mind. See also: 6 Phoenix Food Trucks, Rated and 10 Best Things I Ate in January From artisan pizza in North Scottsdale to a diner-style vegan breakfast…
This is part two of my interview with Helen Yung, co-owner and ice cream designer/maker at Sweet Republic. If you missed part one, where Yung talks about growing up in Hong Kong, investment banking, and the dish she thinks is overrated, read it here. See also: — Chou’s Kitchen in…
Scope Mouthwash pulled off quite the April Fool’s joke with its weeklong campaign to introduce consumers to a new product: bacon-flavored mouthwash. We’ll admit, they really had us going, thanks to a dedicated product website and a well-produced video released a full four days before April 1. See also: -…
gearpatrol.com Beer: Game of Thrones Iron Throne Blonde Ale Brewery: Brewery Ommegang Style: Belgian Blonde ABV: 6.5 percent Winter is coming, my brothers. I’ve just received a raven from the far-off land of Cooperstown, New York, where the alchemist guild at Brewery Ommegang has been working hard on a series…
