“With the economy how it is, the more small businesses band together, the more likely we are to see the other side of this thing.” That’s Michele Lavis-White, co-owner of Fair Trade Cafe, the globally conscious coffee shop with two locations in Phoenix, talking about her recent partnership with Jesse…
Since we first let you know it was coming to Tempe Marketplace in August, we’ve kept an eye on Thirsty Lion Pub & Grill — the upscale casual restaurant and bar located in the former space of Maria Maria — waiting for the day it would open. Now it seems…
Tacos may very well be the perfect food, but let’s face it, the standard Meximerican fare can get a bit stale after a while. Taco the Town is here to highlight some of the more unusual Mexican finds in the valley. This week: Pan de Muerto y Calaveras de Azucar,…
Joe’s Farm Grill, the retro-futuristic burger stand in east Gilbert, may call this Wednesday’s event, “Customer Appreciation Day,” but we’re focused on what’s really important: Free. Delicious. Food. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Wednesday, November 2nd, Joe’s, for the fifth year in a row, will set folks up…
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 making a fresh pizza sauce with a tomato and topping it with dressed arugula…
My how the time flies. Two years ago, Urban Grocery & Wine Bar, the brick-and-mortar home for local farm products, fresh sandwiches and snacks, and Arizona wine, opened its doors to the downtown crowd — and now, its time to celebrate. From 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, November 2,…
We’re counting down the days to Pie Social 2011 — 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 12 at 408 E. Roosevelt in downtown Phoenix. Don’t forget, you can get in on the action yourself. Here aredetails for community bakers. And don’t forget about our celebrity bakers — every day we’ll introduce you to a different…
Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives?Fundraiser Fiesta! Don’t miss House of Tricks’ 20th Annual Wine Fiesta this Sunday, November 6th from 2 to 5 p.m. Eat, drink, and dance it up on the patio of Tempe’s classiest restaurant. The kitchen will be cranking…
We came, we saw, we cupcake’d. And we don’t want to see another cupcake till next year. Holy cow, cupcakes really aren’t dead! This was apparent the moment we pulled into the chaotic parking lot of the Valley Ho around noon yesterday for the 2nd Annual Cupcake Love-In. The fund…
Beer: Fade to Black Volume 3Brewer: Left Hand Brewing Co. Style: Pepper PorterABV: 7.2 percent FADE IN: Dusk inside a shadowy bar. A snifter filled to the brim with sable liquid is placed before a thirsty patron. It seems at first glance to be a standard porter, but when the…
We’re counting down the days to Pie Social 2011 — 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 12 at 408 E. Roosevelt in downtown Phoenix. Don’t forget, you can get in on the action yourself. Here aredetails for community bakers. And don’t forget about our celebrity bakers — every day we’ll introduce you to a different…
(Update: Since my interview with owner Jon Lane, please note O.H.S.O. is taking over the location of the Black Forest Mill restaurant not the German Sausage Co., which will continue to operate. Also, beer, wine, and cocktails will be available on opening day, November 15, the nano brewery, however, will…
We’ll admit it, we went a little doughnut crazy in October. To round out the month, here’s one last bit of fried dough porn — as we document the doughnut making process at Elliot Wexler’s Noca in Phoenix. You’re welcome. Follow Chow Bella on Facebook and Twitter…
After two weekends of foodie and wine festivals, Chandler’s beer drinkers got their fix this Saturday at the Hoptoberfest Chili Cook Off, hosted by the Hungry Monk. The festival featured 40 India Pale Ales on tap, eight spicy chilis for sampling, live music, Stein-holder contests, and some very brave men…
Interested in hearing an evaluation of central Asian Pomegranates? How ’bout a how-to on growing guavas in arid climates or a tour of the Tropica Mango Rare and Exotic Fruit Nursery? If you’re a freak for fruit or just berry curious (sorry), then the Festival of Fruit is for you…
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.After years of Benedict and burrito domination, the waffle is finally making a comeback with a creative vengeance. The…
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,…
This year, we’re making our Halloween candy out of vegetables. Vegetables contain natural sugars, so if they make a great addition to the dinner table, why not eat them for dessert too? Mashed Potato Candy is an American classic that can easily be made vegan.
Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives?This is normally where we tell you about a fun foodie event going around town but since everyone should be out trick-or-treating we’ve decided to skip that part and jump right into the good stuff ,which in…
We stopped by Postino Winecafé on Central Ave. to see if their dessert is as worthy of waiting for a table as are the rest of their quality offerings.
Yesterday we met Matt Slenske, bar manager at American Junkie. Today he shares with us the recipe for the bar’s signature drink, aptly named the American Junkie. Packed with ingredients, it’s like a Long Island Iced Tea gone to the loony bin…
Starting to freak a bit about what you’re going to cook for the holidays this year? Don’t fret, Whole Foods is attemtping to come to the rescue by putting their chefs to the test with the first ever “Ultimate Food Fight” competition. Whole Foods chefs from our general area of…
