The item demonstrated above is the AeroShot breathable caffeine device. Housed within a space-age shotgun shell, the AeroShot webpage claims that it packs 100mg of caffeine and B vitamins. It further promises to provide, “All of the energy. None of the other stuff.” By other stuff we presume they mean…
We’re still wrapping up our coverage of Devoured — stay tuned — but a comment on yesterday’s post caught our eye and we figured we’d put it before the Peanut Gallery (that’s you, dear readers) now. What do you think of what “Jim” had to say? (Tell us, and you…
This is what spring in Arizona is all about, people. Fresh air, sun, smiling happy guests and some rockin’ Arizona food at the Devoured Phx Culinary Classic. Here’s how it went down on Saturday with our favorite booths and people…
When challenged to use Savannah Smiles, I created a tiramisu-style dessert, aptly named Savannah Smiles When Plied with Rum. After all, liquor makes everything tastier.
Yesterday we introduced you to the Pickle Back, a simple pair of shots that’ll provide all the green you could need (or want) for St. Patrick’s Day. Today we give you the recipe, though it’s so simple you shouldn’t much need it. The ingredients:1 ½ oz. Jameson Irish Whiskey1 ½…
In preparation for this year’s Big Brain awards, we’re checking up with a few of last year’s winners. Our Big Brains today: Brian and Margita Webb Hey Joe! has certainly been keeping busy since winning Phoenix New Times’ Big Brain Award last year. With their “no roach, roach coach” turning…
On a recent lunch date, one of my very good friends took me to this absolutely beautiful renovated building on Camelback — all because he wanted to buy a loaf of bread. We ended up spliting a loaf of their fresh baked rustic bread while we waited for our entrees…
On the heels of Chicago-based Italian chain Mia Francesca opening last month, Scottsdale’s Market Street in DC Ranch is announcing another new restaurant tenant set to open this summer: Market Street Kitchen. A dining experience of “rustic, urban American fare,” Market Street Kitchen will feature small-bite appetizers, natural-wood grilled meats,…
Mi Nana’s Salsa Challenge is coming up Saturday, April 28th at Tempe Beach Park from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., and the organizers want you to whip up a batch of your famous salsa to compete for a $1000 cash prize and to get featured on Macayo’s menu this summer…
It was mixologist mayhem this Wednesday night at The Vig Uptown, where, among a packed house of more than 150 spectators, 11 bartenders went head to head for prizes and bragging rights at the 3rd Annual Devoured Cocktail Competition. Matty Helland of Windsor, restaurateurs Craig DeMarco and Lauren Bailey’s cool…
• Things got sticky last weekend — as in Caramelpalooza sticky. Here’s who took home the ribbons. – Chow Bella • My Drunk Diet is a great name for a book, plus the author is Lady Ga-Ga’s ex-boyfriend. – New York Times • Whoops! Paula Deen’s in trouble again –…
That’s right folks — along with the standard issue Facebook like & share buttons, the tweet button, the Stumble Upon button, and the Google + button, we now have a Pinterest button! Did you love our post about those pretty purple cupcakes? Then Pin it. Don’t want to forget about…
It’s going to be another busy weekend for Valley foodies! The Aloha Festival is at Tempe Town Lake, Devoured is at the Phoenix Art Museum, The Litchfield Park Art & Culinary Festival is happening at the Wigwam Resort, and there are tons of new places to eat and drink. I…
This St. Patrick’s Day, you’ll likely see a lot of green beer flowing. Thing is, unless the brewer’s done something horribly wrong, beer isn’t meant to be green. Also, the fizzy yellow stuff they’re adding food coloring to is for wusses. March 17 is a day for celebrating the Irish…
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: Polvorones from Azteca Bakery ¿Como se dice?:…
I’m a sucker for Chai tea. My problem is that I don’t like to pay for it. If I’m going to spend $5 on a drink at a coffee shop, I have to choose something with espresso, because I can make chai tea at home. Unfortunately, I can’t say the…
It seems as if we’ve been waiting for Chick Rotisserie & Wine Bar in Arcadia to open for, well, almost forever. From Allen and Traci Thompson, owners of next-door neighbor The Grind, and headed up by its chef, Bevin O’Neil, Chick’s been “coming soon” for so long that Sam Fox…
When a tomato is cooked, its inherent sugar caramelizes. That’s why there’s a distinct difference between the flavor of raw and cooked tomatoes. I think we’re genetically predisposed to like caramelized food.A cooked tomato tastes sweeter and less acidic than its raw sister. Cooked tomatoes have rounder tones (to borrow…
When a new spot opens in town, we can’t wait to check it out — and let you know our initial impressions while sharing a few photos and some menu items. First Taste, as the name implies, is not a full-blown review, but instead a peek inside restaurants that have…
Devoured Phoenix Culinary Classic, now in its 8th year, is this weekend, March 10th and 11th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and in its 8th year. It sounds more like golf tournament than a food festival, but we quite like the title, which is less rodeo than this festival’s…
Fuego Tacos is one of the last restaurants standing at the Camelback Esplanade — at least for now. Flavorwise, this casual spinoff to Fuego Bistro, the tiny Latin-inspired eatery in north Central Phoenix, is a far cry from its sister restaurant. But that doesn’t mean one can’t find a few…
Last Friday night, Smeeks hosted Chow Bella’s 3rd Annual Caramelpalooza, and phew, that was a TON of caramel. As author of the blog’s Dessert First series, I was asked to be one of five judges. Thanks to all of the ice cream/candy/cookie/popcorn/paleta makers for bringing their creativity to the table…
