Food & Drink

Kale is commonly served in salads, as chips, or simply sautéed, but with the weather getting cold and even rainy, it’s the perfect time of year to make a kale soup. This superfood has an earthy flavor with a hint of sweetness that pairs well with a lot of other foods, providing for a lot of flexibility when making any dish with it. We tried out a simple recipe that can be adjusted in an unlimited number of ways

On the menu now at Centurion is a Blackberry Turnover with Chocolate Chili Soup. This classic turnover falls right in line with the overall atmosphere that Centurion offers: cozy and relaxing. The soup, more like a drinking chocolate, had nicely balanced flavors.

This Week: Pork Belly Buns from Nobuo at Teeter House (622 E. Adams Street, Phoenix) The Basics: The easiest way to understand the allure of a well-prepared pork belly bun is to consider that a pork belly is elemental bacon before it has been cut into the slices we are…

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,…

You’d think that honey would be the last food item to be tampered with in this era of food supply manipulation and control. It seems so pure, it never spoils (there’s even safe-to-eat black honey found in Egyptian tombs), it’s sweet and it’s what Winnie the Pooh lives for –…

Whoa! Where did November go? We barely had enough time to say goodbye to October before the end of November was upon us. October was a little slow in the restaurant world but November more then made up for things. Here’s a look back at the Autumn newcomers and the…

I am lucky. I have received a lot of great food and cooking gifts. I’m thankful for every gift I’ve received. Before culinary school I cooked because it made me happy. I asked for a soufflé dish in high school. I made a cheese soufflé that rose high, had a…

The business: Pizza People, brought to you by long-time Phoenix residents MaryBeth and Tim Scanlon What they’re packin’: Artisan pizzas featuring fresh, local ingredients. They’re using their own recipe for the crust and sauce–no knock-offs here. Best of all, at under $10, it’s a meal that won’t break the bank…

I may be, perhaps, the last person to hear of the rumors regarding Pearl Sushi Lounge & Bomber Bar in Scottsdale. The images of naked women, the sex-fueled names of its signature rolls, the magic show. Here’s a taste: “Given Pearl’s penchant for style over substance, it’s easy to see…