Here’s a late Christmas gift: I just found out that the newest Cartel Coffee Lab — the one in Scottsdale on 5th Ave — starting serving beer and wine last month. This is kinda of a big deal because now we can all start off with a delicious cup of Cartel’s locally…
Beer: HopslamBrewery: Bell’s Brewery, Inc. Style: Imperial IPAABV: 10 percent Several times a year, a brew is released that sets the beer-buying public in a frenzy. Like a locust swarm, they’ll race from store to store to pick up as much as they can, leaving barren, empty shelves in their…
Cuoco Pazzo may translate to “crazy chef,” but the only crazy thing we noticed about Chef Peter Deruvo are his crazy humility and true passion for providing his guests with great food. We sat down with Chef Deruvo in this week’s Chef Chat to hear how he’s handling his two…
In response to Macayo’s petition drive to make the chimichanga Arizona’s official state food, we’ve started our own list of suggestions. Here’s the list of other, and arguably more authentic, Arizona foods that we’ve come up with. We’d also love your input. Vote in our completely unscientific poll below…
Looks as if the Valley’s food truck phenomenon of 2011 is continuing into the start of the new year — and this time, its bringing celebrity TV chef Tyler Florence and a bit of baseball with it. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., this Saturday, January 14, at Salt River…
Last month, I reported that Cask 63 American Eatery & Wine Bar, a lunch and dinner concept from partners Jerry Tingle, formerly a general manager at Eddie V’s Prime Seafood restaurants and Wildfish Seafood, and chef Brian Feirstein, ex-executive chef for Eddie V’s and The Capital Grille, would debut in…
It’s New York meets Phoenix this month when chef Tamara Reynolds — who runs the ten-year-old underground supper club, The Sunday Night Dinner in Astoria, is co-author of the book, Forking Fantastic! Put The Party Back In Dinner Party, and a regular host of the Cooking Channel show, Unique Eats…
As if living here weren’t embarrassing enough, it seems Macayo’s has started an advertising campaign a petition drive to make the chimichanga Arizona’s official state food. Really?! It’s still unclear that the deep-fried burrito can even claim its origins in Arizona (at least, the Tucson/Phoenix battle continues to sizzle — even…
Rico’s American Grill says chef Ken’s will be fluffy and Perk Eatery jokes that theirs will be calorie free. Whatever the tactics, there’s sure to be extra heat on the griddle this week at the Pancake Quest 2012 throw down. At 5:30 p.m., this Wednesday, January 11, at Perk Eatery,…
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 weekly review of local breakfast spots.Scramble has all the makings of a fantastic restaurant. It has a walk-up counter for fast dining times. The…
Good morning and welcome to Wake Up Call! After two years, we (okay, mostly me) have decided to put Eater’s Digest to bed and greet you each morning with a mix of fun events, odd ball food stories, things I have baked, awesome places I’ve eaten, crappy places I’ve eaten,…
If you’re a fan of Iruña, restaurateur Aaron May’s lounge-worthy spot of classic Spanish tapas in Old Town Scottsdale, your last chance to dine will be today and Saturday. May’s closing Iruña, which opened in May of 2010, to make way for a new concept set to open in early…
Asian tapas-style restaurant Sens is a favorite downtown spot for fusion fare and house-infused sake and shochu. Thanks to their purposefully small portions, you can enjoy a few bites of bacon-wrapped okra, call it dinner, and move right on to Green Tea Cheesecake for dessert.
When last we left off, I had given bartender Rich Heider the task of stocking my bar, and $150 with which to do it. The goal was to grab a variety of bottles that would allow me to create a broad spectrum of easy, delicious cocktails — and he succeeded. Here are…
Buffets can be hit or miss, and we’ve had far too many bland entrees overcooked under a heat lamp to claim the title of buffet buff. But one of our favorite lunch time destinations just happens to be a buffet that’s finger lickin’ good and easy on the wallet. Delhi…
Tired of the same old tired orange chicken and California rolls? Want to venture beyond the standard suburban-stale take-out? Here comes Chop PHX, with the Valley’s rarer Asian offerings. This Week: Masala Dosa from Woodlands Vegetarian South Indian Kitchen The Basics:Imagine an unsweetened crepe pan-fried crispy on one side and…
And we’re back again! After a long holiday break it’s back to business with this week’s Where Am I Eating. In between holiday shopping adventures, late night parties, and making eight dozen tamales, I managed to fit in lunch with friends at a certain CenPho hot spot that may or…
We were psyched to hear about this new etsy-style site geared toward the farming focused community called Farm Made. They describe it as “a place to buy & sell handmade farm goods, unique crafts, or vintage items.” More about Farm Made after the jump…
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,…
It’s always fun to remind ourselves of the wonders of nature. We saw these and thought it would be fun to get you in the mood for food. Organic Green Roots posted on Facebook some cool photos of edible fruits that make you wonder if they are real or alien…
We seek expert advice on many things. When buying a home, you talk to a realtor. When choosing a car, you ask a car salesman friend if you’re getting a good deal. So why not ask a bartender for help when stocking the home bar? What with family visits, holiday…
If you’re a fan of bread — golden and crusty and full of flavor — it is a good reason to visit Timo, the new-ish wine bar in Sunnyslope, but it isn’t the only one. There’s the intimate atmosphere, stellar selection of wine and beer, and affordable dishes of Italian-inspired…
