This season, the Arizona Opera announced a partnership with the Valley’s roving secret supper club, Culinary Mischief. But as is true with all good things, the season now must to come to an end. See also: – Get Thirsty: Chef Gabriele Bertaccini Introduces BACCHUS MISCHiEF Good news is there’s one…
We’re a sucker for a good infographic, and this one is a doozy. We were particularly amused by the revelation that hops, which gives many beers their distinctive strong flavor, is genetically related to cannabis. Perhaps when legalization finally sweeps the nation we can look forward to extra-strong IPAs? See…
In North Scottsdale, in an area most known for its luxury condos, well-tended golf courses, and boutique shops, Lamp’s pizza oven may be the neighborhood’s most primitive attraction. Covered in an armor of shiny red tiles, it transforms bolts of wood into flickering flames and blistering heat, fervently churning out…
Polish off that sweet tooth, Phoenix, because Caramelpalooza 2013’s just a little more than a week away. Smeeks and Chow Bella’s fourth annual caramel tasting will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, April 5, at UNION — a new location but the same sugar rush (more, in fact) you’ve enjoyed…
We love drinking wine at Easter time. And we’re not talking about communion wine. Easter is a holiday known for its amazingly diverse varieties of “brunch.” This often includes everything from quiche and lamb to ham and fruit. Choosing a wine for Easter is not for the faint of heart…
We know Mongolian grill joints aren’t hip and new anymore, but when we’re broke and looking for a boatload of grub, YC’s is the place to go. The DIY stir-fry joint allows you to jam and pile as much food as you can into one small bowl, and they’ll cook…
Last week, we scrambled eggs inside eggshells, but this week we take it up a notch. Yolks and whites, scrambled or not, are simply not as exciting as chocolate cake. Imagine hunting for these instead? I can’t really think of anything better — other than solid gold, that is. See…
Heavy Southern comfort food? Not in Bobby Deen’s kitchen. See also: – Second Location of Essence Bakery Coming to Phoenix This Summer – 13 Best/Worst Jesus Cakes for Easter The son of Paula Deen, America’s favorite butter enthusiast, Bobby Deen has a new show on the Cooking Channel called Not…
As the chefs competing in Smeeks and Chow Bella’s fourth annual Caramelpalooza — coming 7 p.m. Friday, April 5, at UNION — get out the candy thermometers, we’ve got our pens ready to introduce you to the faces behind the caramel. Amanda Crick and Erin Glassburn are bona fide Southern…
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…
Spotting the words “service included,” “servizio incluso,” and “service compris” on restaurant checks in most European countries means tipping isn’t necessary (instead, a V.A.T. tax of 20 percent is added). But more and more restaurants in America are adopting this policy, causing the often distressful subject of tipping to become…
Eddie Basha, chairman of the Bashas’ Family of Stores who regularly made appearances in the company’s TV and newspaper ads for years, has died at age 75. Basha passed away Tuesday afternoon. The Chandler-born Basha took over his family’s business, founded in 1910, in 1968, when he was 31 years…
This is part two of my interview with Jacques Qualin, chef de cuisine at J&G Steakhouse at The Phoenician Resort. If you missed part one, where Qualin talked about head cheese, being an apprentice, and working for Daniel Boulud, read it here. See also: — Hana’s Lori Hashimoto Dishes on…
When you’re not unceremoniously dunking it in cheap beer, sake can taste pretty good. Actually, really good. And if you’ve got guidance from one of the world’s only master sake sommeliers, then we’re guessing Japan’s native drink can only taste better. See also: – New Ramen Shop to Open in…
Here’s something you might not know: Cup Noodles were originally conceived as a tool to defeat world hunger, not as the standard fuel for poor college students. In light of that, the news that the makers of the original Cup Noodle are releasing a limited-edition set of emergency Cup Noodles…
Attention all you culinary chemists, My AZ Kitchen is inviting you to learn about the science of seasoning with its new course, Chitchen Kemistry: Sea Salt Tasting & Pairing Basics. See Also: Rancho Pinot and Maya’s Farm Team Up for Lunar Lamb Fest on March 26 How to Re-Season a…
The Spot: Windsor, 5223 North Central Avenue, 602-279-1111, www.windsoraz.com. See Also: – Culinary Dropout at The Yard in Phoenix: Happy Hour Report Card – Butter Pecan and Vietnamese Coffee Ice Creams at Windsor/Churn – Windsor: Happy Hour Report Card The Hours: Happy Hour is offered daily from 11 a.m. to…
If you loved Matt Taylor’s memorable Southern cooking at Metro Brasserie and Noca, here’s a bit of good news: His new lunch and dinner menus — loaded with Southern-inspired dishes he’s given a decidedly eclectic spin — roll out Wednesday at Market Street Kitchen. See also: — Matt Taylor Joins…
As the chefs competing in Smeeks and Chow Bella’s fourth annual Caramelpalooza — coming 7 p.m. Friday, April 5, at UNION — get out the candy thermometers, we’ve got our pens ready to introduce you to the faces behind the caramel. Minerva Orduño Rincón is a chef who knows how…
The Guilty Pleasure: Chocolate Cake Shake Where To Get It: Portillo’s, Shea just east of Loop 101 The Price:$3.19 small, $3.99 large (and they mean large) What It Really Costs: Hopeless addiction. When Portillo’s opened in Scottsdale, I had quite the reminder that a) There are a lot of expatriate…
When I was in junior high, my family moved to Hawaii, and I was enrolled in a school where I was often the only white student in my classes. At lunch, I would play cards — Hearts mostly — with a group of Japanese girls who took pity on the…
Last Wednesday, the folks over at Forbes put together a 48-hour itinerary of places to eat, stay, and play in Phoenix. (Hey, suits need vacations, too!) See also: – Chou’s Kitchen in Chandler Makes Travel + Leisure’s List of Best Chinese Restaurants in the U.S. – Chef Kevin Binkley a…
