When you think of coffee, chances are that you think of the beverage — and probably Starbucks — and stop there. But coffee has uses beyond being a deliciously addictive caffeine fix to be guzzled down at all hours of the day. Coffee is also a spice that can add…
How cute is this? Astor House, the new little restaurant right next door to Tuck Shop, the cozy house-turned-eatery in the residential heart of the Coronado District, is now open. Courtesy of owner and architect DJ Fernandez (whose next venture is Vovomeena, a soon-to-open breakfast spot on the southeast corner…
Lee del Real grew up in Arcadia near Camelback Mountain. This probably explains her deep love of hiking and “all sorts of outdoor things” — canoeing, camping, skiing and “just exploring this beautiful state.” She’s also a forager and has picked wild raspberries on the Mogollian Rim. She’s a relatively…
In a “shocking” turn of events, yet another “patient” was struck down at the Heart Attack Grill in Las Vegas. The woman fell unconscious while eating a double bypass burger, smoking a cigarette and drinking a margarita. Owner Jon Basso told Fox5 reporters that the 40-year-old woman, “[Gave] her body…
Even if you think you don’t like sushi, you should go see this movie. With luck, it might encourage you to give sushi a shot. At worst, you’ll at least walk away with some idea why sushi is so popular. Jiro Dreams of Sushi, a stunningly filmed documentary by director…
This week we sat down with Chef Brian Hulihee of Roaring Fork. The last time we checked in with Chef Hulihee in 2010, he talked about his young family and his excitement over pink sea salt. This time, he’s celebrating his tenth year anniversary working at the restaurant. Oh how…
Over the last couple years, Mesa’s main drag has been making quite the comeback with new little indie shops and eateries — one of which is an adorable sandwich shop called Urban Picnic. The one-year-old gourmet sandwich shop (which, just last week, was sold by former owner Chris Ackerlund to…
Gilbertarians with a hankerin’ for tasty cakes, cake pops, or over twenty varieties of cupcakes in flavors like raspberry lemon, caramel macchiato, or the seriously sweet Darth Vader — a chocolate, chocolate-chip cupcake topped with dark chocolate butter cream and a dark chocolate drizzle — take note: there’s a new…
What happens when locally farmed food meets with Josh Hebert, owner and chef of Posh, the restaurant of improvisational cuisine tucked into the Optima Camelview condos in Scottsdale? Mostly, a lot of clean plates. Which may be why from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Monday, April 30, Hebert and Chow Locally,…
Looks like Michael Rusconi, the executive chef of Lon’s at the Hermosa from 2005 to 2009, and whose success at combining European technique with native ingredients and local produce garnered the restaurant a AAA Four Diamond award, has resurfaced to start a place of his own. The Republic reports that…
In an effort to make Mom proud, Chow Bella’s taking a good, hard look at the most important meal of the day in the form of Scrambled, a mashup of breakfast recipes, news and reviews of local restaurants serving the a.m. crowd. Rolled oats made on the stovetop are so…
Whether you’re looking for the perfect way to celebrate a special occasion, or just want an excuse to enjoy a decadent and delicious night out, there’s a dinner this spring for everyone, including wine lovers, tequila aficionados, and fans of farm fresh ingredients. Some dinners are on weekdays, others are…
A Moscow restaurant blew $70,000 on a caviar eating contest. The winner, 49-year-old businessman Alexander Valov, manged to bolt down more than a pound of caviar (500 grams) faster than any of his competitors. How long did he take? Only one minute and 26 seconds…
Editor’s Note: Meet Chow Bella’s new wine columnists, two men who likely need no introduction (and certainly no more wine, after the video you’re about to watch) — Pavle Milic and Brian Reeder…
Beer: Mr. Pineapple Wheat Brewery: SanTan Brewing Co. Style: Fruit wheat beer ABV: 5 percent Last week, I bought a pineapple. It was an impulse buy, driven in part by its alien appearance and by the realization that I rarely eat the fruit. I bet I can make some interesting…
We heeded Laura Hahnefeld’s advise and mapped our route through the Scottsdale Culinary Festival’s Great Arizona Picnic on Sunday. With close to 50 food vendors, a plan was needed for stomach and pocketbook capacity. Food vendors who offered a choice of a single taste at $2 to $3 or a…
If getting out of the sun and away from the delirious drunks yesterday at the Scottsdale Culinary Festival wasn’t enough motivation for you to fork out $30 to see Travel Channel personalities Andrew Zimmern of Bizzare Foods with Andrew Zimmern and Adam Richmanof Man vs. Food, you weren’t alone. But…
We had so much fun chucking Chow Bella contributors Ando Muneno and Lauren Saria into the ring over food trucks, we decided to do it again. This week’s burning topic: Alton Brown. Ando: Alton Brown is the man and I challenge you to say otherwise. Lauren: CHALLENGE ACCEPTED. Ando: Seriously,…
“We have the same chef as before,” server Wendy Kohlhoff tells me, “and most all of us quit our jobs to join Leland again. It might be Ranch House Grille to our customers, but it’s Ranch House Home to us.” Kohlhoff is speaking of last week’s re-opening of Ranch House…
Every army has a pecking order, and the Amuse Douchers are no different. To rise in foodie rank, you have to be bold, you have to be fearless, and you have to…basically not have any other interests, hobbies, or loved ones that check in on a regular basis. We ALL…
Since we are adults and all, we tend to skip breakfast’s sweet friend, French toast. But every once in a while we give in to our sweet tooth and order up the genius combination of eggs, milk, and bread. And when we do decided to give in to our French…
We’ve all experienced coffee fatigue. That moment at the front of the Starbucks line when you’re prompted to make your selection and you blank. I had a soy frappuccino yesterday didn’t I? And the day before that? Same thing, and the day before that? You panic, gripped by the existential…
