One of the best features of Italian food is its freshness and simplicity. This week’s recipe combines Arizona grown Campari tomatoes with a few basic techniques to make a pasta dish any Nona would allow on her table. The film Cinema Paradiso, written and directed by Guiseppe Tornatore, shares a…
Tired of the same old tired orange chicken and California rolls? Want to venture beyond the standard suburbian-stale take-out? Here comes Chop PHX, with the Valley’s rarer Asian offerings. This Week: Khao Niaow Ma Muang (Sweet Rice with Mango) from Chef Nicha Jithchamnonk of Latitude Eight Thai Grill (11 W…
Good news, Phoenix — we are officially on the food truck map.Starting Monday, food truck locating app/website Roaming Hunger will add our fine city to its roster. Just log on and find out where your favorite food trucks, including Truckin’ Good Food, Sweet Republic and Short Leash Dogs, are setting up shop…
Last year we marked the hundred day countdown to Best of Phoenix by sharing our 100 Favorite Dishes with you. Now we’re back – with the 2011 edition. Have a suggestion for a dish you’d like us to try? Leave it in the comments section or email laura.hahnefeld@newtimes.com. 55: The…
Here at Chow Bella, we have a special, unclogged space in our bacon-wrapped hearts for Epic Mealtime; a calorie-laden cooking show making waves of Jack Daniels BBQ sauce on Youtube. We were hooked the moment we watched the carnivorous creators of this show make a meat salad. We developed a carnal…
It’s that time again. We’ve compiled a small but meaningful list of great Twitter accounts for any Phoenix foodie to follow. We’ve been spending a sad amount of time indoors this summer running away from the heat and searching out new food inspiration on the boob tube. Everybody is tweeting…
The day has finally come potterheads…It’s over. Come on, it’s not like you didn’t see it coming; exactly how many times can one boy be in “grave danger”? (The answer is seven.) Whether you are already suffering from a bad case of separation anxiety after seeing the movie at midnight or your…
Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives?Red and White Wine DinnerTuesday, July 19th, Jimmy’s of Chicago on the northwest corner of Gilbert Rd and Pecos in Gilbert will be hosting a little wine dinner. Jimmy’s is known for their home-style Italian classics and…
Are there bars around town with decent pub grub? Sure. Does the Valley have bars with food so good that your stomach will lead you in pursuit of sustenance instead of merely a few brews? That’s the very question Food Critic Laura Hahnefeld had in mind when she stepped into…
The beer: Stateside Saison The brewery: Stillwater Artisanal Ales Style: Saison ABV: 6.8 percent Phoenix may be many things, but a beer destination it is not. Compared to, say, Portland, Denver or Philadelphia — meccas for brewers and drinkers — we’re just not there yet. But it may be for…
Holy hellfire, this looks like a sinfully good time. On Monday, July 18, at Scottsdale’s Posh, chef Josh Hebert, owner, will be teaming up with Kelly Fletcher from House of Tricks and Cullen Campbell of Crudo (who’s in the process of moving his restaurant to another location) for a “7…
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: Pastel Tres Leches from La Tolteca ¿Como…
Though most people in the West have the impression that the Soviet Union was a desolate and dismal place of oppression and fear, in reality things were much different. Sure, freedoms of speech, print, religion and assembly were limited but the quality of life for most families was actually quite…
Seriously Whole Foods, what gives? Backyard chicken farming has been totally cool and hip for well over a year and we have been having to do the unthinkable and venture into feed and tack stores to purchase food for our ladies. Feed and tack stores?! Oh my, the horror! Okay, all…
Last year we marked the hundred day countdown to Best of Phoenix by sharing our 100 Favorite Dishes with you. Now we’re back – with the 2011 edition. Have a suggestion for a dish you’d like us to try? Leave it in the comments section or email laura.hahnefeld@newtimes.com. 56: Caribbean…
Although he describes himself as an introvert, Jeff Smedstad has always been at ease when sharing his garnered wisdom of Mexican cuisine. At the original strip mall location of Los Sombreros in Scottsdale, a diner’s question about ingredients could easily coax him out of the kitchen, and if a curious…
A round-up of tasty morsels from Valley food blogs. Valley vegan blog Four Legs Good shared their love of the recent brunch at Pomegranate Cafe in Ahwatukee. They tried the scramble special consisting of “vegan chorizo; tofu; sautéed peppers, onions and zucchini; avocado; pinto beans and Daiya vegan cheese, plus…
Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives?Beneficial BreakfastThis Saturday, July 16th, join the Valley Permaculture Alliance for their Mesquite Pancake Breakfast fundraiser at the lovely University Club on ASU’s Tempe campus. From 9 to 11 a.m. enjoy pancakes made from native mesquite and carob…
Ask the folks who’ve been there what they think about Robbie Fox’s Public House, and you’ll hear about the lively atmosphere, a party-perfect outdoor patio, and an amazing happy hour — all hallmarks of a good pub. But Robbie Fox’s wants to be more than just a great bar; it…
The business: Jamburritos Cajun Grille Express What they’re packin’: New Orleans- style dishes with a familiar, easy twist: Think Cajun favorites like Andouille sausage and shrimp, chicken and rice doused with zesty Creole and Etoufee sauce – all wrapped in a handy tortilla. There are even Cajun or Creole Tacos…
Another one? Seriously?! Reno-based fancy pizza joint Brugo’s, who practically just opened, is done already. It’s a sad story, really. The McDonald family moved to Arizona with dreams of bringing their award winning Reno pizza to Phoenix, opened up shop at the Esplanade in April and then later found out…
We ventured out to find the best vintage signs from Valley eateries, liquor stores, and shops. From the weathered signs that charm by day to twinkling gems that light up the sky at night, the Valley has enough vintage signage to make a feast for your eyes. See for yourself…
