Beer is the perfect Father’s Day gift — namely because we’ve never known a dad to turn it down — but some thought must be put into exactly what you get him. Here are six beer suggestions for whatever type of dad your dad might be…
I never knew how many different kinds of margaritas existed until Pinterest. Oh, man! It never ends… Margaritas are my favorite. And I’m not one of those girls who always has to drink sweet, fruity stuff, either — but sometimes it’s fun to experiment. A classic summer fruit collides with…
For newcomers to African cuisine, why not make the first dish one of the most delicious? Yassa chicken (known as yassa au poulet) is a traditional chicken dish from the Casamance region of Senegal in West Africa. Prepared with lemons and onion, it is one of the most popular dishes…
Beer is a big deal in the Valley. From tastings and tappings to pairing dinners and more, there’s a different beer event to attend pretty much every night. Every week, we curate upcoming brew-related goings-on and lay them out for you here. Your calendar will be as full of beer…
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…
This is part two of my interview with Mark Tarbell, owner of Tarbell’s in Phoenix and The Oven Pizza E Vino in Colorado. Part one of our interview with Mark Tarbell appeared Monday on Chow Bella. How and when did you learn so much about wine: I was in wine…
When you’re roaming the aisles of your local chain supermarket, it’s not always easy to find exactly what you’re looking for — especially if that something happens to be purple yams, Asian stink fruit, Russian black bread, or Turkish coffee beans. Unless you consider 45 feet of chips and soda…
Scottsdale’s Sweet Republic is celebrating four years of delicious ice cream by giving away free scoops from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 13. They’ll also be offering door prizes and giveaways including homemade marshmallows, bacon brittle, gift certificates, and Sweet Republic branded swag…
After four years away from the food business, Daniel Malventano, who formerly owned the elegant Daniel’s Italian Restaurant on Camelback near 44th Street, will soon be back in action. If all goes as planned, he will open Café Daniel at 32nd Street and Lincoln on October 1. This go-round, Malventano…
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…
Beer: Anchor Steam Beer Brewery: Anchor Brewing Co. Style: California Common ABV: 4.9 percent I will admit that, when it comes to beer, I’m enamored with novelty — the fringe, experimental brews that challenge my palate and keep things interesting. But sometimes in the quest for limited-release, barrel-aged, quadruple-hopped, soured,…
We had so much fun chucking Chow Bella contributors Ando Muneno and Lauren Saria into the ring over Alton Brown, food trucks, movie theaters with food pho and Matt’s Big Breakfast that we put them back at it again. This week’s topic: The Slider. Ando: What are the strengths of…
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…
American writer and journalist John Gunther said, “All happiness depends on a leisurely breakfast.” And for those of us who wake up dreaming of griddled goodness like crispy strips of bacon or a perfectly poached egg, we couldn’t agree more. That’s why we’ve put together a list of our top…
Mark Tarbell Tarbell’s 3213 E. Camelback Road 602-955-8100 www.tarbells.com This is part one of my interview with Mark Tarbell, owner of Tarbell’s in Phoenix and The Oven Pizza E Vino in Lakewood, Colorado. In Part Two,Tarbell talks about how he discovered wine and his advice for aspiring chefs. Mark Tarbell…
It’s that time of year again. On June 17, you could do the usual and offer Dad a Hallmark card and whatever random item you may or may not have just remembered to pick up on the way to brunch. Because he really needs another coffee mug, or a tie…
Please do not disregard the NSFW tag. Beyond the initial candle-in-rectum story there’s a good bit of male frontal nudity and some of the foulest language imaginable. The handwritten warning outside of this man’s shop explains it best: This is the story of the world’s most profane sandwich maker, Salam…
Bravo’s Top Chef Tour rolled into Tempe Marketplace Friday for its fifth annual live cooking competition. Tempe was the 10th stop on the 19-city tour where Bravo’s “chef’testants” Richard Sweeney (Season 5) and Ryan Scott (Season 4) went head-to-head in an interactive food competition. The free event included several games,…
Every week, there’s a cornucopia of new 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…
Saturday is the Belmont Stakes, the final race of the Triple Crown series. Most years, the Belmont is ho-hum after two different horses win the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness. This year, it looked like we were in for an exciting race as Derby long shot I’ll Have Another had…
Does John Cavanagh ever so slow down? As the general manager of the Tuck Shop, the cozy house-turned-eatery in Central Phoenix, as well as Astor House, the new homey breakfast/lunch/snack/wine shop next door, Cavanagh also consults for other restaurateurs, rebuilds motorcycles, and — oh, yeah, brews tonic syrup from scratch…
The Parlor is not any ol’ pizzeria. Named Arizona’s Best Pizza by the Food Network last year, the restaurant is no stranger to awards, and it’s also known for its modern design aesthetic, which is warm, inviting, and maintains a cool vibe without shoving chic down diners’ throats. The same…
