While a jumbo tub of hot buttered popcorn is one of our most frequently indulged guilty pleasures, we think a good movie deserves a little better company than junk food. Try out our movie and meal pairings for yourself or feel free to suggest one of your own favorites in…
Hey Phoenix, there’s a new toque in town – and let us tell you, this chef is really bringing it. You won’t find him in the kitchen of the hottest new restaurant or the hippest gastropub, but rather managing a slew of eateries at one of the Valley’s signature resorts…
See Also: -AndyTalk: Potato Pancakes Can Be Trendy… Really -AndyTalk: A Hard Cheese is Good to Find There’s something about the aroma of apples and spice. Even in sunny Arizona a cup of warm cider soothes the soul, calms the nerves, and welcomes guests in a wonderfully primal way. If…
For music fans, seeing a band before they become famous is pretty flippin’ cool. So why not hitch your wagon to a rising star of the culinary world as well? You may be able to find one at North Scottsdale’s Classic Cooking Academy. The non-profit culinary school, opened in 2006,…
If your resolution to eat healthier this year came early, or if you’re interested in supporting local farms, now is the time to join a CSA. Community Supported Agriculture gives you a convenient, direct way to get food from farms, typically in the form of weekly “shares.” It allows you…
Since he was a finalist on Bravo’s Top Chef Miami in 2009, Brian Malarkey has gone on to host TLC’s Mega Bites, made appearances on The Today Show, and opened five restaurants in San Diego (Searsucker, Burlap, Gingham, Gabardine, and Herringbone) as executive chef and partner. See also: – Searsucker,…
Ah, the humble Brussels sprout. Not many of us grew up with fond memories of these little cabbage-like veggies. Often steamed and served with little regard for culinary design or artistry, the Brussels sprout has garnered plenty of negative attention for its naturally strong and sometimes bitter flavor, similar in…
The torta ahogada, or “drunken sandwich”, is the king of Mexican sandwiches. Mightier than the torta Cubano, or even the Mexico City-style pambazo, this symbolic sandwich of Guadalajara is a mammoth creature of meat, bread, and sauce that will leave its mark on your hands, your face, and most likely…
What? Not done with your holiday shopping? Yeah, neither are we. But we’ve been making lists — and checking them twice — and we’ve got some suggestions for the nice people on your list. Today, Chow Bella’s Gift Guide for the Aspiring Bartender. You’ve noticed lately that your friend gets…
Geez, the culinary cupboard at the Arizona Biltmore is beginning to look a bit bare. Executive Chef Todd Sicolo flew the coop about a month ago to take Lee Hillson’s former position at the Royal Palms. Now executive sous chef Conor Favre is leaving the Biltmore to step into Michael…
Professional food crusader Jamie Oliver’s newest project sounds even more daunting than trying to reform public school lunches: Now he’s trying to champion British cuisine in a Food Fight Club with chefs from the continent. See More: –Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution Pulled For Sweeps, Replaced With Celebrity Feet –9-Year-Old School…
You do not nibble at a torta ahogada. You go to battle with it. A symbolic dish of Guadalajara, the “drunken sandwich” is a monster of sorts — one mightier than the torta Cubano or even the Mexico City-style pambazo. It’s a mammoth creature of meat, bread, and sauce that…
Love wine? You can get a degree in it for real here in Arizona. Did you know enology is the science and study of wine and wine making while viticulture is a subfield specializing in vine-growing and harvesting? If you’re looking for a new career or are just really into…
See also: The Eight Strangest Holiday-Themed Food and Drink Items — from Pumpkin Pie Spice Pringles to Chocolate Mint Soy Nog See also: Make Your Own Dairy-Free Horchata The idea for this tray has been making the rounds on Pinterest for months, and only now is it officially appropriate. The…
What? Not done with your holiday shopping? Yeah, neither are we. But we’ve been making lists — and checking them twice — and we’ve got some suggestions for the nice people on your list. Today, Chow Bella’s Gift Guide for the Hipster. All right, we’re going to preface this gift…
Nothing says comfort food quite like a delectable piece of warm, flaky pie. And thanks to Proof, the new comfort food restaurant of American classic eats that opened earlier this month in the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North, you can have a sweet piece of this homespun goodness…
Hana Japanese Eatery, the charming Central Phoenix neighborhood hangout from brother-sister team Lori and “Chef Koji” Hashimoto, is in the news for the second time this month. First, it was named one of Zagat’s 10 Best Restaurants in Phoenix and Scottsdale. Now, Hana’s been dubbed one of the 20 Best…
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. Miss a question? Go here. Usually, tips are something left at the end of a…
If you’re buying into the ancient Mayan prediction, then you’ve got less than one month left on the calendar for life in the world as we know it. Come what may — fiery storms, a reversal of the Earth’s magnetic field, zombies…or nothing — here at Chow Bella, we’re not…
Researchers in China have confirmed the horrifying truth at last: Ancient man was pitted against ancient panda in a brutal battle for survival. It’s surprising that mankind managed to avoid extinction when faced with a foe as dangerous as the panda. See Also: –“Turducken Ridiculous” Contains Kangaroo, Emu and 18…
FnB fans were all atwitter 10 days ago after news broke that Charleen Badman and Pavle Milic were leaving Stetson Drive to move their beloved restaurant over to Craftsman Court. See also: – FnB’s Charleen Badman and Pavle Milic Leave Stetson Drive for Craftsman Court – Cowboy Ciao Files for…
The Spot: Maizie’s Café and Bistro, 4750 North Central Avenue Phoenix, 602-274-2828, www.maiziescafe.com. See Also: – Timo: Happy Hour Report Card – Best Bloody Mary 2012: Maizie’s Bistro The Hours: Happy Hour is offered from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday…
