It’s fascinating to see how things play out on Twitter, and this past weekend, one restaurant owner’s whim generated a surprising amount of excitement in a very short amount of time.Yesterday afternoon, FnB’s Pavle Milic — who deserves a “Best of Phoenix” award for his innate people skills — noticed he…
Why are we joining the Meatless Monday campaign? We do it for ourselves, (adding a variety of grains, fresh fruits and vegetables is good for our bodies), for the environment (easy way to reduce our carbon footprint), we believe in purchasing humanely raised and slaughtered animals, we love fruits, vegetables…
Just a month short of its second anniversary, PastaBar closed for business last week.Located next to the ASU Downtown campus, in the same building that houses The Turf Pub and Sens Sake, the restaurant was known for its rustic Italian food (including luscious handmade pastas) and casual urban vibe.Former Sassi…
In her 15- year career, pastry chef Chris D’Angeli has created an impressive resume. Since graduating from the Culinary Institute of America, Chris has traversed the U.S., working in five star hotel properties like The Ritz Carlton, as well as world renown resorts and restaurants like The Trapp Family Lodge,…
Capitalizing on the hungry Downtown lunch crowd, Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches franchise just opened its newest Valley at CityScape on Friday.The Illinois-based restaurant is known for its subs and hefty sandwiches, like the Bootlegger Club with roast beef, turkey, mayo, lettuce and tomato, and is the third eatery to open at the…
Lux on Central Avenue is one of the best-known and most beloved coffee shops in town. People go there to work on their laptops (Lux has great wi-fi), discuss current events, and drink delicious coffees like the Lux Velvet.The Lux Velvet is a tasty mocha that looks pretty, too. We…
Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives?Chef’s Table DinnerMonday’s don’t have to suck all the time! Clear your calenders now for ZuZu’s Monday Night Chef’s Table Dinner happening January 24th at 6:30 p.m. Grab your favorite dining companions for a unique meal featuring…
At what point does one elevate from merely drinking beer to being a full-on beer snob? Answer: when you feel compelled to tell other people what to drink. And the inevitable result of this peculiar ailment is the beer argument. In the spirit of all great beer-related discussions, we present…
While our friends on the East Coast are busy shoveling snow, we decided to hit up one of the most coveted patios in Tempe for lunch to enjoy the beautiful weather. Truth be told, we normally reserve this cozy spot for special occasions, but we wanted a fancy sandwich with…
Last week, I was thrilled to share the tidbit about The Pink Pony reopening soon. Now, proprietor Tom Cook tells me there’s an opening date: February 12, the same day as Parada del Sol. The bar will be open to the public that day, while the restaurant will host invited…
Yesterday we met Steve Delaney, the bartender and all-around good guy working afternoons at Rula Bula. Today he shares with us the recipe for a classic college drink: the Irish Car Bomb. Drinkers may be familiar with this one, but little did you know, Rula Bula mixes it up with…
Yesterday, co-owner Jerry Colangelo unveiled the first $7 million wave of renovations to the historic Wigwam Resort in Litchfield Park. The resort’s main building is near unrecognizable unless you’re old enough to remember when Harry Truman was President. Many vintage details have been restored or reimagined. Tall ceilings have been replaced…
Staying in? We’ve got you covered — both on the culinary and entertainment fronts. Now presenting Dinner and a Movie — a guide to do a do it yourself evening of food and film. Now that the hustle of the holidays is over, it is a good time of year…
Was there too much coffee competition in uptown Phoenix? Was the strip mall location wrong? Did people just not get the live video DJ concept? Or was that name too much of a mouthful?Whatever the reason, at least we know this much: Dolce Espresso Video Coffee Bar is closed.Brothers Cesar and…
The best ethnic food is often the most difficult to find. So each week we’ll spin the globe and search for a new other-worldly spot to expand our eating horizons around the Valley.This week we go to Poland at Europa Pastry Cafe. I’ve lived around the corner from Europa Pastry Cafe…
Will the parade of limited-time sweet treats from Sonic ever stop? Answer: Never. They are like time, or innovation, or motocross speedway action. First out the gate in 2011 is the Red Velvet Cheesecake Blast, made with red velvet cake batter ice cream, blended with cheesecake pieces, and finished with…
I think I’d like to stop in soon for a glass of wine at TK’s Urban Tavern, which opens to the public tonight at the Scottsdale Quarter (and has really been on a roll this week, with three other openings, and a closing. Whew!). “People are doing backflips when they see our prices”…
Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives?Christopher’s Wine DinnerJoin Christopher’s for their first Wine Dinner of 2011 Wednesday January 19th at 6:30 p.m.. The four course dinner will start with a specialty cocktail amuse bouche and then continue with potato wrapped halibut, duck…
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: Ibarra, a type of chocolate essential for…
Easygoing, talkative and an expert pourer, Steve Delaney is a fixture at Rula Bula (401 S. Mill Ave., 480-929-9500), the Tempe Irish pub that won a 2010 Best of Phoenix award. A veteran of the industry, he’s managed several El Chorritos in California and Arizona, the now-defunct Bamboo Club, and…
We like beer and so do you, which is why we’re psyched to announce the list of events currently on tap for the first-ever Arizona Beer Week. Months ago, we announced plans to organize the inaugural festival for February 19-26. Sponsored by the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild, this first-ever statewide…
Yesterday, we talked to Chef Michael DeMaria of Heirloom and M Catering. Today, he shows us how to prepare a delicious duck entree and accompanying side dishes from Heirloom’s farm-to-table, seasonal menu. It will take a little practice to get the dish looking as pretty as the one above,…
