From now through Caramelpalooza — March 2 at Smeeks candy shop — Chow Bella will introduce you to the 17 chefs participating in the third annual caramel tasting. Today, meet Tina Chau of Slickables Ice Cream Sandwich. Slickables has only been around for a few months but this Tempe business…
We had some wonderful acrostic poems in our last Caramelpalooza contest, but there can only be one reader. The lucky person who gets to be a judge in our blind tasting is……
Not really. Drew kinda seems like the white wine swilling type. Actress, producer, director, Covergirl, Playboy model, Drew Barrymore, known for her role in movie classics such as E.T., Firestarter, Boys on the Side, 50 First Dates, and as Brian the Dog’s girlfriend on the animated television series Family Guy, has…
The Spot: Cheuvront Restaurant & Wine Bar, 1326 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, (602) 307-0022. cheuvronts.com The Hours: 4 to 6 p.m. every day; Reverse Happy Hour is 9 to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10 p.m. to Midnight Friday and Saturday The Details: A wide selection of martinis -…
From now through Caramelpalooza — March 2 at Smeeks candy shop — Chow Bella will introduce you to the 18 chefs participating in the third annual caramel tasting. Today, meet the Veladors of Super Chunk Sweets & Treats. Husband and wife team Sergio and Country Velador describe Super Chunk Sweets & Treats as…
Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox: Camelback Ranch All week long we’re sharing suggestions of where to find breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks near each spring training stadium. Have a favorite spot baseball fans should hit? Leave it in the comments. Widely considered one of the crown jewels of…
We’re not just talking about one or two handles here. We’re taking about the bars that have devoted just about every handle to the art of craft beer; the folks that know that power of a freshly tapped keg of Hopslam and who would sell a large part of their…
It looks like there are finally signs of life starting to happen at 3160 East Camelback Road — and they promise to be tasty ones. The property, on the northwest corner of Camelback Road and 32nd Street, was the former home of the upscale sushi restaurant Zen 32 for nearly…
From now through Caramelpalooza — March 2 at Smeeks candy shop — Chow Bella will introduce you to the 18 chefs participating in the third annual caramel tasting. Today, meet Barbara WIlson of Barb’s Sweets and Treats.Barbara Wilson knows her way around the pastry kitchen. She’s been baking for over 40 years (though…
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, some menu items. First Taste, as the name implies, is not a full-blown review, but instead a peek inside restaurants that have just opened,…
If you thought Angelina’s right leg taking on a life – and social life, see Twitter account: @AngiesRightLeg – of its own at this year’s Oscars was bizarre enough, wait until you see what the world’s been cooking up about her better half. Let’s face it, you could put Brad…
Cleveland Indians and the Cincinnati Reds: Goodyear Ballpark All week long we’re sharing suggestions of where to find breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks near each spring training stadium. Have a favorite spot baseball fans should hit? Leave it in the comments. Ohio is one of those Midwestern states known for…
The week has come and gone and we still don’t know why — what with 52 weeks on the calendar — cocktail week and beer week had to fall at the same time. We’ll be thirsty the rest of the year, but at least we have some photos to look…
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. Upon first glance, these little candies really do…
From now through Caramelpalooza — March 2 at Smeeks candy shop — Chow Bella will introduce you to the 18 chefs participating in the third annual caramel tasting. Today, meet David Duarte of the Hyatt Regency Phoenix. Duarte has been with the Hyatt for 3 ½ years where he quickly…
Remember back in January when our favorite food critic, Laura Hahnefeld, predicted the rise and fall of the food truck? She said something about how fast food companies would start jumping on the mobile kitchen bandwagon and it looks like her crystal gazing was spot on. Turns out, fast food…
Do you like pancakes? What about free pancakes? It’s IHOP’s 7th Annual National Pancake Day and, for 15 hours only, IHOP will be giving away free short stacks of their “famous” (their words, not ours) buttermilk pancakes…
Beer: Red Rover Brewery: Sleepy Dog Saloon and Brewery (1920 E. University Drive, 480-967-5476) Style: Irish Red Ale ABV: 6.5 percent Red Rover, Red Rover, send Sleepy Dog right over. Thanks to Four Peaks, most beer drinkers in Phoenix are familiar with the Scottish ale style. Kilt Lifter is everywhere…
From now through Caramelpalooza — March 2 at Smeeks candy shop — Chow Bella will introduce you to the 17 chefs participating in the third annual caramel tasting. Today, meet Joan and Tim O’Connor of Honey Moon Sweets This culinary duo has been rolling out pastries from from their well-loved…
Chicago Cubs: HoHoKam Stadium All week long we’re sharing suggestions of where to find breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks near each spring training stadium. Have a favorite spot baseball fans should hit? Leave it in the comments. For the masses of fans who flock to the winter home of the…
On the heels of last week’s announcement that chef James Porter was leaving Big Earl’s BBQ in Scottsdale, where he was chef and operating manager, comes that news that his Parisian bistro in Old Town Scottsdale, Petite Maison, will be resuming its lunch and champagne brunch the first week of…
Lately, in this In Season 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 swiss chard…
