If you’ve wandered the grounds of The Farm at South Mountain, you’ve probably spotted owner A.Wayne Smith scooting around on his mini tractor. As a landscape architect, he’s stayed very involved in the property he bought in 1983 and slowly transformed into a soothing pastoral retreat for frazzled urban dwellers…
After a long summer hiatus, word has it that The Maine Lobster Lady is heading back to the shores of Tempe Town Lake. Grab your forks and mark your calendars, folks, it’s just about time to dig in. See also: – Hawaiian-Style Eats Coming Soon to a Food Truck Court…
From Grayhawk Golf Club, the public golf course that, in February, launched its very own food truck, comes a decidedly different and non-mobile place to dine: Isabella’s Kitchen. Located in North Scottsdale, across the street from the main entrance of the club, the new Italian-American restaurant, which opened yesterday, will…
If your Thanksgiving turkey was a turkey last year, stop blaming your cooking skills and consider the source: you’re probably buying a commercial bird, bred for rapid growth and big breasts (insert juvenile, mammary-related joke here), not taste or texture. See also: Thanksgiving Classics We Hate Tastemaker #11: Chrysa Robertson…
Cobbler on Quack at Cowboy Ciao There’s no better dessert (not even pumpkin pie) to put you in the mood for fall. Country Velador, pastry chef at Cowboy Ciao, came up with this genius pairing: traditional apple cobbler with duck fat ice cream. Based on taste alone, you’d never guess…
Here is a reason to keep PBS on the air. Professional pithy sourpuss Anthony Bourdain is narrating a new show called “The Mind of A Chef.” The first season, which premieres November 9, will center around Momofuku’s David Chang. See Also: –Lucky Peach Looks Good Enough to Eat: See What’s…
Welcome to Vine Geeks, with your hostess on all things wine, Kate Crowley. Crowley is not a sommelier, but learned to pour a glass of wine properly at ten years of age — because it is an important life skill to master early. See also: – 10 Favorite Metro Phoenix…
Apples in shades of red, pink, gold and green are a great addition to all sorts of savory recipes. They add crunch, sweetness, maybe some tartness, and depth to whatever’s cooking.
If you’re looking for a satisfying hot meal that won’t break the bank, you’ve come to the right place: Corleone’s. The Philly Original “wiz wit” sandwich is a steal for under $10. See also: – $10 Lunch at Dilly’s Deli -$10 Lunch at Green Vegetarian Restaurant – $10 Lunch at…
The mighty mustache. More than just a few hairs under the ol’ schnoz, the mustache is a symbol of authority, class, and hope for all humankind. Nay, it is a priceless gift from the angels above. Oh, who are we kidding. The mustache is a joke (thanks, hipsters), but that…
Whether happily putting wiggly spoonfuls of it in our mouths at mee-maw’s house or hastily downing several alcoholic shots of it years later after accidentally catching mee-maw and her next-door neighbor doing a bit of jiggling themselves on the same kitchen floor you used to play Barbies on, Jell-O is…
This Saturday, October 13th, Nobuo at Teeter House will be celebrating its two year anniversary with a Japanese House Party featuring street fair style eating in the restaurant and out on the front patio. See Also: 59: Nobuo Fukuda 18 Fall Food Festivals in Metro Phoenix Nobuo Fukuda will be…
If you are on the hunt for a new favorite place for Chinese food — real Chinese food — New Hong Kong Restaurant isn’t the kind of place you might plan on visiting, even though you’ve probably driven by it more times than you can remember. The neon sign, the…
You think judging a taco contest sounds like a lark? Yeah, I thought so, too. But the AZ Taco Fest, held October 20-21 at Salt River Fields gets bigger and better every year (this is its third), and its founders-promoters-and-all-around-grunts Rick Phillips and David Tyda (a.k.a. the Eateraz boyz) want…
Many of us have experienced the horror that accompanies a bird barreling into a large window and snapping its neck. Not many of us look at the bird and say, “I bet that would grill up nicely with some smoked paprika.” See Also: -$100 a Head Rat Dinner: Survival as…
If you are on the hunt for a new favorite place for Chinese food — real Chinese food — New Hong Kong Restaurant isn’t the kind of place you might plan on visiting, even though you’ve probably driven by it more times than you can remember. From the outside, the…
Ever wonder how new cocktails are created? On a recent Friday afternoon, I found out at J&G Steakhouse, where Belinda Chang, the six-month-new beverage director for Culinary Concepts Hospitality Group (a company in partnership with Starwood Hotels that uses menus created by Jean-Georges Vongerichten) had flown into town to shake…
The third annual Arizona Taco Festival — expanded to two days and ten acres at Salt River Fields — is shaping up to be the best yet. Attendees can enjoy sixteen hours of taco-tainment from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, October 20 to 21. Returning features…
If you haven’t been to Davanti Enoteca yet, or just need another reason to visit, here’s two words to inspire: Brunch. Bloodys. See also: Davanti Enoteca: Believe the Buzz; It’s Sensational See also: Pete DeRuvo Dishes On the Joys of Pasta The Italian restaurant headed up by chef Peter DeRuvo…
Looking for fall treats not covered in orange frosting? We’ve got five treats in metro Phoenix that will make you the office hero. See also: – Seven Pumpkin Treats in Metro Phoenix Urban Cookies’ Roasted Pear Shortbread – This little gem is just one of many seasonal treats at Urban…
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. When it comes to dining out, some of us need…
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