Last night was the EPIC Fried Chicken Throw Down between Noca and FnB, held at Noca — which, it could be argued, makes for home field advantage, but never mind. No one here is suggesting fowl play. See also: Nine Favorite Spots for Fried Chicken in Metro Phoenix The hype…
Beer: Lee’s Liquid Dinner Brewery: Sonoran Brewing Co. Style: English Brown Ale ABV: 5 percent If we’ve learned anything from Sonoran’s Chef Series beers so far, it’s that the cooks tapped for these brews aren’t afraid to get a little weird. First we had Jeremy Pacheco, who threw seven different…
Bertha’s Café is kind of a best-kept secret hidden in a strip mall off of Indian School Road on the outskirts of the Arcadia neighborhood. Open from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on weekdays (and 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturdays), it’s an excellent breakfast and lunch spot for…
What made me think judging tacos would be a pleasant way to while away an afternoon? This is the question I asked myself — about 12 tacos in — at the Arizona Taco Festival held at Salt River Fields this past Saturday. See also: 10 Favorite Tacos Right Now in…
With the holidays right around the corner (seriously, Target’s running Christmas commercials already), we can expect to consume our fair share of sugary goodies. And what better way to start than with the 2012 Cupcake Love-In. Established in 2010 by sugar mavens Kelly Garcia of Butter & Me and Tracy…
It’s been a few months since Minerva Orduño Rincón branched out from her role as a line cook at FnB to create her own brand of handcrafted Mexican food products, Muñeca Mexicana. Now she’s ready to host her first pop-up, a limited-seating one-night-only event at the Scottsdale artisan venue, JAM…
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…
Forks up, Phoenix! Chow Bella and Roosevelt Row present the third annual Pie Social Saturday, November 3, from 2 to 6 p.m. on Roosevelt Row in downtown Phoenix. We’ve got an all-star lineup of bakers making pies for you to taste, and from now til Pie Social, we’ll introduce them…
Trick… or treat? For the latest Chow Bella showdown, our writers whipped up a dessert reminiscent of, or incorporating, their favorite Halloween candy. Check back all week for recipes; on Friday our critic Laura Hahnefeld will pick her favorite. First up: Amy Silverman’s DIY Candy Corn There are two kinds…
Pozole (pronounced poh-SOH-lay) just might be the ideal Mexican comfort food. Enjoyed nearly everywhere in Mexico and throughout the American Southwest, the hearty meat broth, laced with chile and enhanced with hominy (essentially dried maize kernels soaked in lime) boasts several variations. Most feature pork garnished with shredded lettuce, onion,…
Chrysa Robertson Rancho Pinot 6208 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 480-367-8030 www.ranchopinot.com See also: Chrysa Robertson Sells Heritage Turkeys and Talks Turkey at November 18 Cooking Class Tastemaker #11: Chrysa Robertson This is part one of my interview with Chrysa Robertson, chef-owner of Rancho Pinot. Come back Tuesday when Robertson explains…
Will Ferrell has done another series of ads for Old Milwaukee Beer this time in… Sweden? The comfortably retro looking ads are apparently airing on Swedish television and feature Ferrell speaking fondly of Old Milwaukee Beer in Stockholm and ts environs. See Also: –Will Ferrell’s Old Milwaukee Beer Commercials! –Ten…
Take note taco-lovers – the Third Annual Arizona Taco Festival is happening this weekend at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick and for those of you that missed the opening day on Saturday, here’s a recap of what you missed and what to expect if you make it out on…
Every week, there’s a cornucopia of Phoenix food news, features, and reviews to report here at Chow Bella. If you’re like most people, you probably just don’t have the time to get to all of it. It’s kind of like those burgers at Old Town Whiskey; it just won’t all…
Ring the bell, it’s time for Last Call, where JK Grence, bartender at Shady’s, serves up booze advice and recipes. Got a burning question for your bartender? Leave it in the comments and it might be answered in a future column. The other day, someone emailed me an excellent question…
The annual Grand Avenue Festival — taking place all day and evening tomorrow, Saturday, October 20, celebrates all of the small businesses and local artists who call the neighborhood home. Many artists’ studios and gallery spaces located along lower Grand Avenue open their doors for curious visitors to check out…
Forks up, Phoenix! Chow Bella and Roosevelt Row present the third annual Pie Social Saturday, November 3rd, from 2 to 6 p.m. on Roosevelt Row in downtown Phoenix. We’ve got an all-star line up of bakers making pies for you to taste, and from now til Pie Social, we’ll introduce…
Inviting guests to, “embark on a cross-country road trip down the main streets of America,” Proof, the comfort food restaurant coming to the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale, even provides the transportation (not really) by featuring a railroad track running through its dining room. See also: Wine By the Pint? Talking…
Depending on who you ask, the newest Ciao Grazie, now open at DC Ranch’s Canyon Village, is either the third location of the casual pizzeria and wine bar, or the second. According to the Republic, Maurizio and Sandra Cristiani used to own all three of the restaurants: the first Grazie…
See Also: – AndyTalk: Autumn Means Apples – AndyTalk: The Trouble with Balsamic Vinegar Ounce for ounce nothing offers flavor as rich and intense as hard cheese. As cheese ages it loses water, concentrating its flavors. While aged cheeses don’t melt as well as creamier young cheeses most of them…
Welcome to Brunched, where Chow Bella samples local restaurants’ offerings for our favorite meal. Hey, you get to sleep in and eat breakfast — what’s not to like? See also: Two New Brunches Hit the Valley in October: Mastro’s Gets Its First (Bloody Mary Bar!), Lon’s Updates Theirs With Outdoor…
Looking for something to put in your mouth this weekend? We’ve got you covered. Check out what’s on our plate. See also: – Ten Acres of Tacos at the Arizona Taco Festival – Food of the Arizona State Fair (Slideshow) – Eating the Arizona State Fair: Red Velvet Funnel Cake,…
