Gee, sounds like somebody needs a cheeseburger. From time to time here at Chow Bella, we write something we know might make people angry. But once in a while, a post we thought was totally innocuous sets someone off. This is one of those times. When we announced that Tediberto’s…
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. Gotta love Pinterest. We just saw this breakfast…
In a metropolis that isn’t particularly known for its coffee scene, we’re lucky enough to have three (and really only three) shining examples of how good coffee can taste. A shop that pays attention to its espresso, whether served in a demitasse or swimming in milk, says a lot about…
In what is likely the most definitive proof that the era of reality television needs to come to an end, Deadline is reporting that work has begun on a bacon reality TV show. Apparently, the show will focus on the exploits of Justin Esch and Dave Lefkow, two Seattle based…
Aaron Chamberlin chef/owner of St. Francis and his girlfriend Lee del Real have only been in their petite, 1950’s red brick bungalow in the Coronado Historic District for about 4 months — though you wouldn’t know it. The 1950’s-era house has a charming red brick exterior and minimalist decor on…
Beer: Trappist Westvleteren 12Brewery: Brouwerij WestvleterenStyle: QuadrupelABV: 10.2 percent It usually follows that the most highly rated beers in the world are also the hardest to get. This shouldn’t be surprising; as a beer’s acclaim grows, demand for its flavor will eventually outstrip the supply. This is less of a…
As the saying goes, good things come to those who wait. Since he was kicked out of his old location in Scottsdale last July, Cullen Campbell, owner and chef of Crudo, has been working on his new Phoenix location at 3603 East Indian School Road (Indian School and 36th Street)…
Lately, in this In Season/Meatless Monday series, we’re taking a look at what I take home from Crooked Sky Farms each week and see what I’ve done with my CSA share, or part share. This week I’m using my leftover cooked collards, spaghetti squash, cauliflower, sweet potatoes and i’itoi onions…
On Friday, 11 of Arizona’s top chefs flexed their food-pairing muscles at the second annual Epicuriad, the Beer for Brains Foundation’s dinner event that pits beer against wine in a food fight to the finish. Chow Bella was provided a media pass to document the deliciousness, and with almost 30…
Yes, believe it or not, Phoenix has ten farmers’ markets. Actually, we have way more than ten, and we love them all, but the markets on this list really stand out from the rest. So here’s our list of ten favorites — in no particular order. 10. Gilbert Farmers’ Market…
“Cafeteria” is to “lunch lady” as “restaurant” is to “chef.” Wrong. Enter: Chef Mezur Duzic of Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Duzic, a German-trained chef originally from Yugoslavia, takes the hospital cafeteria to a whole new level with made-to-order salads and a wood-fired pizza oven. This week, we’re getting to know the…
None of these rares species of reviewers will be a surprise to many of you. Who hasn’t seen a mated pair of couponus savus pouring over a menu trying to find the perfect mixture of appetizers, entrees and desserts to maximize their Groupon? Or seen a herd of yelpus complainus…
Our little band of Chow Bella writers is a diverse group, but we do have a few things in common. We all put our pants on one leg at a time, and we all gotta go. And we’ve all been to a lot of bathrooms in a lot of restaurants…
With James Beard Award-winning Chef Nobuo Fukuda at the helm, it’s no wonder that Nobuo Teeter House has one of the best restaurant reputations in town. However, it seems like every time someone says, “Their food is absolutely incredible,” the high praise is followed by, “…but so expensive.” Served tapas-style,…
• A San Francisco judge tosses out a class action suit claiming the golden arches lured kids into its restaurants by offering toys in its Happy Meals. Great, can we get to the hazardous waste dumps otherwise known as play areas now? – Reuters • Bananaphobia…it’s…REAL! – Vice • Heard about…
Yesterday we discussed Pisco (the Peruvian and Chilean liquor made from distilled grape juice) in the general, and Pisco Porton (the most recent addition to the range of Piscos available in Arizona) in the specific. Today we show you the best possible use for Pisco Porton — the Pisco Sour…
Being a freelance writer has its perks. I can work in my pajamas if I like, I can do dishes on my “breaks,” and I can go to breakfast whenever I feel like it. The only problem is that most people are tucked away in their offices during the week,…
Tacos may very well be the perfect food, but let’s face it, the standard Meximerican fare can get a bit stale after a while. Taco the Town is here to highlight some of the more unusual Mexican finds in the valley. This week: Chapulines from Oaxaca Restaurant ¿Como se dice?:…
The Market: Between vendors and visitors, every market has its cheerleaders. But few come as loyal as those who frequent the Downtown Phoenix Farmers Market every Saturday morning. It’s easy to find, located in the parking lot attached to the south side of the Downtown Phoenix Public Market, the permanent…
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. The meat industry calls it “lean, finely textured beef.” The…
If you’re a fan of Portlandia on IFC, you’ll understand that when you “put a bird on it,” things get spruced up and pretty in a hurry (“I’m painting a bird on a bird!”) — well, at least until the real deal appears. Perhaps that’s what the owners of Songbird…
Happy Good Friday, Happy Easter, Happy Passover, or just plain ol’ Happy Friday! For the first time in thirty years, my mother has decided not to cook Easter dinner for her family, but instead she and my dad are going to Tucson to see their favorite band, Calexico. Damn her…
