Have you heard the rumors about Pearl? There are several. That the sushi lounge and bomber bar in Scottsdale is sleazy, salaciously tempting the moral constitution of innocent souls with its images of naked women and sex-fueled names of a few of its signature rolls. That it is ultra-hip and…
Yes, those are paint cans, and yes, they’re filled with booze. But we’ll get to that later. First, the announcement: You may not have known it, but Citizen Public House has a second floor. Nestled near the back of the restaurant, up a shady staircase above the busy kitchen, sits…
For some, the Holy Grail of Holiday Cooking is the croquembouche. For others, it’s the perfect latke or maybe the whole turkey-and-fixin’s line-up. But tamales have always topped my holiday bucket list. Maybe because “Tamale Day” has long been described by friends in hushed tones — romantic in its mystery, involving…
Welcome to Chow Bella’s Bites & Dishes, where Valley chefs and restaurateurs respond to a question New Times food critic Laura Hahnefeld has on her mind. Have a question you’d like to ask? E-mail laura.hahnefeld@newtimes.com. Miss a question? Go here. A recent Zagat survey revealed 81 percent of diners nationwide…
The third annual Tour de Coops, presented by the Valley Permaculture Alliance, is planned for 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, December 3, at coops all over metro Phoenix. We got a sneak peek at some backyard chickens, ducks, and quail. Check out our preview of Boho Farm and Home’s…
We’ve been chatting over the last two days with Terri Nackey, the founder of La Bella Terre, who shared her insights into the benefits of eating seasonal, locally grown foods and getting back into touch with the garden. Today, we’ve got her recipe for cardamon pear crisp using her cardamon…
Here at Chow Bella, we understand how important it is to give (and receive) the perfect foodie gift. So this season, we’re helping out by offering 21 food- and drink-focused gift suggestions, one each work day until Christmas, from a local business or provider. You get scads of rock-star ideas,…
Wendy’s, the fast food folks who recently brought their “updated urban design” to the Valley, are now driving a food truck through it — and stopping long enough to unload a bounty of free cheeseburgers and Frosty’s. That’s right: Free. Food. Sure, Wendy’s will tell you it’s all about their…
Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives? Holiday Home Construction Looking for something fun to do with the kiddos this holiday season or maybe you just really, really like decorating houses for the holidays especially houses of the gingerbread variety? Then you are…
Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives?Sparkling Wine Dinner with GruetNext Thursday, December 8th, Cheuvront’s is hosting a not-to-miss Sparkling Wine Dinner with some of the finest sparkling wines from Gruet, a winery that just happens to be located in our neighboring state,…
The Spot: Jimmy Woo’s Sushi & Asian Bistro, 4233 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, (480) 945-4669. jimmywoos.com The Hours: 3 to 7 p.m. daily The Details: The Jimmy Woo’s happy hour is extremely inclusive: 1/2 price house sushi rolls (of which there are many), 1/2 price all appetizers (of which there are…
Yesterday we sat down for a chat with eco-ista and teacher of seasonal organic cooking, Terri Nackey who discussed the important relationship between the garden and healthy living. Today, we’re back to hear about farmers’ markets in the Valley and getting priorities straight. Local first I’ll tell you what I…
The Two Hippies Pizza and Burger Joint, located in the strip mall at 4034 North 24th Street (24th Street and Indian School), has been shuttered for a little over two months — and now it seems there’s a new eatery preparing to open in its place. A banner outside reads…
Last week we met Mario Rana, part owner and bar manager at Cuoco Pazzo. Today he shares with us the recipe for the Rio, a drink he named after himself. “It’s what everyone called me in high school,” Rana says. “They couldn’t say my name right, so I just told…
Downtown Chandler is really picking up. One might venture to say it’s even borderline hip — with more modern buildings, new loungey wine bars, microbreweries, and numerous specialty shops. Yet behind all of that, about two blocks over from the strip, is an old neighborhood, slightly run down but with plenty…
We could hardly call the reporting process for this post a journalistic endeavor — etsy.com is one of our favorite shopping spots. So no need to thank us for this gathering of holiday gift ideas for the sweet-lover in your life. (Or — who are we kidding — yourself.) Find out…
Fans of omakase, the expression used at sushi restaurants to leave the menu to the chef, have an opportunity to treat themselves to an early holiday gift thanks to a unique event at Roka Akor in Scottsdale. On Monday, December 12, Roka Akor will bring together chef Nobuo Fukuda, James…
Hello there, Chow Bella Book Clubbers. One more week until we gather for our “meeting” to gab about A Homemade Life by Molly Wizenberg. Are you having as much fun reading through the essays/recipes as I am? I’m so glad we picked this book for this month because it’s full…
After a two-year battle with cancer, Alice Salazar, co-founder of Manuel’s Mexican Restaurants, passed away on Sunday. Alice and husband Manuel opened their first restaurant in 1964 on Indian School Road and 32nd Street, eventually adding six additional locations each run by a member of the family which includes 4…
Here at Chow Bella, we understand how important it is to give (and receive) the perfect foodie gift. So this season, we’re helping out by offering 21 food- and drink-focused gift suggestions, one each work day until Christmas, from a local business or provider. You get scads of rock-star ideas,…
Uh-huh. The “Wake n’ Bacon”. It’s the perfect gift for that special person in your life that loves waking up to the smell of fresh cooked bacon. Well, to the smell of freshly heated pre-cooked bacon, that is. In your bedroom. Just load up this little piggy with your favorite pre-cooked…
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 turnip greens…
