Oddly enough, a Mesa mall food court is the only place in the Valley where one can say they’ve truly eaten the cuisine of a king — or in this case, an emperor. Here, at a small counter-service eatery, under the glow of fluorescent lights that illuminate shoppers, texting teens,…
From now ’til we publish the 2012 edition of Best of Phoenix, New Times and Chow Bella present 100 Tastemakers — Valley residents who make the cut in our culinary scene. Some you’ll know; for others, it’ll be a first introduction (but likely not the last). While you’re here, check…
Beer: Gordon Biersch Märzen Brewery: Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant Style: Märzen/Oktoberfest ABV: 5.8 percent It was a cool fall day more than 200 years ago, and the Germans were partying. It had just been announced that Crown Prince Ludwig, who would later become King Ludwig I, was to be married…
It’s that time of year. Everywhere I turn there’s candy. Snickers, Butterfinger, Kit Kat! I love them all. But I’ve learned that I can’t quite eat as much Halloween candy as I used to without suffering some kind of negative repercussion. Usually in the form of a muffin top. See…
Fans of the American Public Media program The Splendid Table (which airs every Sunday on KJZZ) and its host, Lynne Rossetto Kasper, won’t want to miss spending an evening — and sharing a cocktail — with the American radio journalist and food writer when she comes to the Valley. See…
Scratch one less Scottsdale restaurant off your list for sushi and Chinese food. Fusion Sushi China Bistro has shuttered. Opened in September of 2008 at Frank Lloyd Wright and Pima roads, Fusion Sushi China Bistro offered a classic selection of traditional Chinese fare (think walnut shrimp, sea bass with ginger-garlic…
As a food writer, I’m required to describe or categorize the food served at restaurants so that readers know what to expect and whether or not they want to go. Sounds easy enough, right? Especially since most of the time, chef-owners or their PR teams do the heavy lifting for…
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. We’ve all been there: hungrily taking the first bite of…
We try not to judge a book by its cover, but when it comes to food presentation, having the right serveware and bakeware can inspire one to bake and cook away the day. Good looking “ware” also makes it look like you know what you’re doing no matter what the…
In this occasional series, Pavle Milic (co-owner of FnB, Baratin, Bodega and AZ Wine Merchants in Scottsdale) will spill about his current mission to learn how wine is made — literally from the Southern Arizona ground up. Today: the harvest. Momentary Suspension of Reality I have made the drive to…
The internet’s most beloved meat is imperiled by the droughts that have been sweeping the globe this last year. Britain’s pork trade group recently started sounding the alarm stating that a European pork shortage is “unavoidable.” See Also: Ron Swanson Does Bacon Beat Poetry See Also: Everything’s Coming Up …..
The Spot: Citizen Public House, 7111 E. Fifth Avenue, Suite E, Scottsdale, 480-398-4208, www.citizenpublichouse.com. See also: Bernie Kantak Explains What’s Good About Food Network and How Josh Hebert Inadvertently Changed His LIfe Tastemaker #16: Bernie Kantak The Hours: Happy Hour is offered 3 to 6 p.m. daily…
From now ’til we publish the 2012 edition of Best of Phoenix, New Times and Chow Bella present 100 Tastemakers — Valley residents who make the cut in our culinary scene. Some you’ll know; for others, it’ll be a first introduction (but likely not the last). While you’re here, check…
Like your locally owned shops boutique-sized and gathered together in one 7,200 square foot area of retail space? See also: Vintage Apparel, Sewing Supplies, Paper Goods, and a Newsstand Just Added to The Biltmore’s UNION (Coming Soon) Whoopie Baking Co. Opens Commercial Kitchen; Next Stop, Biltmore Fashion Park Then you’ll…
We were in the mood for a sandwich, and after having seen several Dilly’s Deli locations around the Valley, decided to stop in for lunch at the Scottsdale Airpark location. See also: – $10 Lunch at Green Vegetarian Restaurant -$10 Lunch at Cafe @ Rio -$10 Lunch at BJ’s Restaurant…
A one-stop spot for fitness training and healthy eating is coming to Arcadia, specifically to the northeast corner of 38th Street and Indian School: the Madison Improvement Club (featuring yoga and spin) and its S.e.e.d Cafe (“Sustainable. Edible. Entirely. Delicious.”) See also: Sutra Midtown Builds Juice Bar, Finds Old House…
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…
The Guilty Pleasure: Pumpkin Greek Yogurt Where To Get It: Trader Joe’s, several locations Valleywide Price: $1.29 for an 8 ounce tub. What It Really Costs: As much sugar as an 8 ounce serving of soda. It’s closing in on the end of September, which means the season of pumpkin-flavored…
Hey Chow Bella friends, guess what time it is? It’s PEANUT BUTTER JELLY TIME!!!! See also: Cupcake Wars Challenge: OllieCake vs The Coffee Shop Ten Favorite Metro Phoenix Sandwiches Valley chefs have come up with some pretty creative ways to incorporate two of our favorite sandwich staples into some sweet…
The New York Post recently released highlights from a purportedly raunchy Paula Deen gag reel. The gag reel is odd because it flies in the face of the wholesome image Deen’s has cultivated over her many years as a TV personality and cook. See Also: Epic Meal Time Makes Paula…
When it comes to the local food movement, no one puts his money where our mouths are quite like Edward Farrow, the executive chef of The Café at MIM. On any given day, this cafeteria-style museum restaurant (so much prettier and just plain better than a museum cafe is ever…
From now ’til we publish the 2012 edition of Best of Phoenix, New Times and Chow Bella present 100 Tastemakers — Valley residents who make the cut in our culinary scene. Some you’ll know; for others, it’ll be a first introduction (but likely not the last). While you’re here, check…
