In what is clearly a plan for COMPLETE WORLD DOMINATION, Dunkin’ Donuts, the international chain of sub-par doughnuts and muffins, horrible breakfast sandwiches, and deliciously sweet coffee I’d eat a box of sub-par doughnuts for, announced this month that it will be doubling the number of its U.S. locations over…
Cool Gelato Italiano, a new gelato shop set to open in early February at 7373 East Scottsdale Mall (behind the Scottsdale Center for the Arts) will feature twenty varieties of the cool treat (don’t call it ice cream) as well as sorbet made with fresh fruits, gelato sandwiches, and gelato…
It’s not always easy to find a place that serves quick, healthy, and satisfying vegan and vegetarian options. Those in Chandler are lucky to have 24 Carrot Juice, conveniently located on Chandler Blvd. near the 202, I-10, and the 101.
Out with the Oakville, in with the new. Last October, Oakville Grocery Co., the ex-eatery and gourmet groceries spot at Downtown’s CityScape, saw some controversy when the Arizona Republic reported its owner and operator, Michael A. Webb, was booted out in under three months by CityScape’s developer, RED Development LLC,…
Good parents who love their kids dearly don’t intentionally make choices that they know will end up making life challenging for their children. But it happened to Jackie Evans. She scheduled lots of sports for her kids but then would drive them all over town and swing by the fast…
We’d heard such good things about Wild Berry Diner we were willing to drive all the way to a far-flung corner of Mesa. Sadly, we don’t plan to return — unless Grandma and Grandpa come to town…
Today is the start of the 15 day Chinese New Year celebration and it’s the lunar year of the Water Dragon — hooray! It’s been said that those who are born during the Year of the Dragon are wise and powerful but it’s also been said that those people, as…
Located at the picturesque Farm at South Mountain, Quiessence has won countless awards for their fresh cuisine. While all of those awards come with a pretty hefty price tag, you can taste some of the best that Quiessence has to offer by sneaking in for dessert, priced at $9 each.
We’ve interviewed plenty of bartenders, and while on the whole they’re an enjoyable bunch, they do have a tendency to say some peculiar shit. We think the video below captures it pretty perfectly. What have you heard bartenders say that you think should be added to this video? Post it…
Who doesn’t love peering into the lives of our favorite (and even our not so favorite) celebrities?Here at Chow Bella, we have food on the brain at all times and when we spotted this list of Top Ten Homes of Your Favorite Celebrity Chefs, we couldn’t help but click through…
It’s still only January and already the year’s starting out to be a busy one for Scottsdale-based Pita Jungle, the Mediterranean-inspired healthy eating chain. The Republic reports that a few weeks ago, Pita Jungle opened a new location in Newport, California, and plans to open a restaurant in San Diego…
Monday the 23rd of January kicks off an entire week of festivities for Chinese New Year. According to the Chinese lunar calender, this year is 4710 and the auspicious Year of the Dragon. How auspicious? According to Phoenix Chinese Week, Chinese wedding planners were booked up in 2011 with happy…
Have you seen the Phoenix New Times Resolution Guide 2012 yet? You might want to give a read. It’s packed with thoughts on resolving to love the Valley through the city’s art, architecture, nightlife, and more — all from my fellow scribes and friends Amy Silverman, Robrt L. Pela, Benjamin…
Welcome to our new(ish) column, “Ask the Pastry Chef,” by Amy Morris, a pastry sous chef at J&G Steakhouse. Have a question for Amy? Leave it in the comments section.Today’s question: How do I make healthy pancakes?After last week I felt a bit guilty for tempting you with delicious cinnamon rolls…
I have driven past this quirky south Scottsdale New Mexican restaurant thousands of times but yet somehow I had never eaten there. On a whim the BF and I decided to check it out. We started with the chips and salsa which were very, um, average. For the supposed home…
Ahhhh — a much needed quiet weekend with not a single major food event to speak of! No events = no drama — which is going to be a nice change of pace — at least for one weekend. But, a girl still has to eat even if it isn’t…
Beer & burgers, beer brunches, beer dinners, beer & bikes, beer tasting, beer sales…In just 28 short days, Arizona beer lovers are going to be three sheets or more to the wind — and we plan on being right there with them. …
Remember Martin Cizmar? He was our music critic at Phoenix New Times (left last year, he’s now at the Willamette Week in Portland, Oregon) and he also kicked up some dust in the Phoenix food community. As you might recall, Cizmar got into a bit of a tiff with Earl’s…
The Arrogant Butcher created a bloody buzz when it opened early last year in downtown Phoenix, featuring the kind of high-concept restauranteur Sam Fox is now known for in these parts. Design never takes a backseat to the food in a Fox restaurant, so it’s no surprise that Arrogant Butcher’s…
What’s wrong with sundried tomatoes, truffle oil, pomegranates, and chipotles? Nothing. All of these items are in my pantry (at home and at AndyFood); they’re staples. They’re also as ubiquitous as white men on a golf course.
I am a man, and as a fairly typical representative of my gender I enjoy certain things. A large glass of beer. Sports games on high definition TVs. And, of course, breasts, both of the edible chicken and ogle-worthy human variety.That said, I’ve never been a frequent visitor to breastaurants,…
