See also: AndyTalk: How to melt Chocolate See also: AndyTalk: Garlic and Gadgetry When my family got its first microwave, I’d come home from school and make myself rubbery faux enchiladas almost every day. I was more enchanted with the process than the product. In culinary school, there was no…
ABC’s Time Machine Chefs is best described as a combination of Chopped and Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure. Four heroic chefs travel back in time to compete using the ingredients, tools, and techniques of the time period. The winners are crowned Greatest Chef in History. The losers? Left to fend…
If you are curious about the bright red liquid served in a dispenser next to the daily buffet at Zaidi’s Grill, Syed Zaidi will insist you try a cup. And before the first taste of the cold, sugary, syrupy beverage touches your tongue with its exotic-flower flavor, Syed will have…
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Beer: Count Hopula Brewery: SanTan Brewing Co. Style: American Strong Ale ABV: 7.1 percent See also: SanTan Mr. Pineapple Beers that come out every year but don’t stick around for long — seasonals, we call them — are an important piece of any brewery’s portfolio. Drinkers will often eagerly anticipate…
See also: Cook Your Hash Browns in a Waffle Iron? See also: Black Bean Salad With Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette Chilies are in season! It’s time to take advantage of this by stocking up on as much as possible. These bread and butter jalapeno pickles are a perfect way to say…
Hungry Mesa-ites who want to check out the city’s newest casual Hong Kong eatery might want to pop into Sai Wan Chinese Bistro tonight for its grand opening. Starting at 5 p.m. today, Wednesday, August 22, and located at 6638 East Superstition Springs Boulevard in Mesa (near Superstition Springs Center…
See also: Wrigley Mansion Gets New Executive Chef With summer slowly, sloooooow-ly, on the way out, among the most excited for its departure might be The Wrigley Mansion. The historic landmark typically takes a break during the summer to freshen-up its eighty-year-old hilltop structure and grounds. But this year, The…
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. There’s always a buzz when it comes to the culinary…
See also: Laurie Notaro’s Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Wine-Free, Fun-Free, Vegan Thanksgiving Most of us are on the move these days — and with nutritionists telling us to eat smaller portions spread throughout the day, grabbing an energy bar on the run can seem like a good idea. That is, until you…
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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…
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See Also: Chef Justin Beckett Launches Big Money “Feed Your Dreams” Contest Back in late June, chef and voice of the popular Beckett’s Table restaurant, Justin Beckett, put a call out to the community asking for people to pitch their creative, sustainable, food-focused ideas for a chance at $17k in…
See also: Local Bistro: Happy Hour Report Card See also: Kelly’s at SouthBridge: Happy Hour Report Card The Spot: Richardson’s, 6335 N. 16th Street, Phoenix, 602-287-8900, www.richardsonsnm.com. The Hours: Happy Hour: 2:30 p.m to 5:30 p.m. every day…
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…
The Guilty Pleasure: Corn Dog (bacon-wrapped and double-fried if you dare). Where To Get It: Devil’s Pantry, on Whiskey Row in Prescott. The Price: $3 small, $5 large, $2 extra for the bacon; cash only. What It Really Costs: Justification for a day trip to Prescott. Easy enough in summer…
See also: Angels Trumpet Ale House — Aimed at Beer Geeks — to Open in August Since the announcement of its arrival, hop heads all over Downtown have been sweating out the summer in anticipation of the opening of Angels Trumpet Ale House, the suds-focused bar and restaurant from Mat…
The Olympic action ended last weekend but our three-way relationship with TV and sports won’t be stopping anytime soon. Post-season baseball and the start of football lurk just around the corner, which means we’re on the hunt for the best places to belly up, grab a brew and cheer on…
See also: Silvana Salcido Esparza: Tastemaker #92 This is part two of my interview with Silvana Salcido Esparza, chef-owner of Barrio Cafe and Barrio Queen. If you missed part one, read it here. Do you read cookbooks?: NEVER, but I like to own them. All those pretty photos of food…
See Also: Craft Beer of the Week: Bell’s Oarsman Ale Good news, East Valley Craft beer lovers. Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co. just received approval for their Series 3 Domestic Microbrewery Liquor License! That means that the Kickstarter assisted brewery that will eventually be housed at 721 N. Arizona Ave. in…
See Also: China Magic Noodle House Named One of 50 Best Chinese Restaurants in the U.S. See Also: Please Be Seated By Your Robot Overlords Chinese restaurateurs really have it in for the human race, or at least human workers. Their latest invention is Chef Cui, a robot that automates…
