The Herb Box opened its new SouthBridge location over the weekend, just in time for the live ESPN college football broadcasts taking place right outside its door this week. The upstairs restaurant takes over the former Estate House space (which has been completely renovated), while the downstairs market occupies a former retail…
Will the third time be the charm for the restaurant at the southeast corner of Indian School and 56th Street? The recently renovated building, which used to be a garage, opened in August as Vatra Grillhouse, and, after getting a lukewarm response from the public, relaunched a month ago with new…
For New Year’s Day, we resolved to take more walks in our neighborhood and try new things. That’s how we ended up at Jobot Coffee downtown, sipping a cappuccino on a chilly Saturday morning.Jobot was opened last October by John Sagasta, the same fellow who ran Conspire (now a tea…
Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives?Landmark’s 2nd Wine DinnerGet your tickets early for The Landmark Restaurant’s Winter Wine Dinner Thursday, January 20th at 6:30 p.m. The theme of the night is “Around the World in a Wine Glass”. Chef Derek will be…
Once again you’ve found us away from the office and enjoying a holiday. As you might imagine, we’re a bit…shall we say unprepared? Still, we’d hate to send you out into New Year’s Eve empty-handed. Instead, we’ll shower you with the above fireworks. Somehow exploding Peeps make it seem like…
The end of 2010 is almost upon us (THANK GOD) and Friday night will be a time for popping bottles and sipping on some bubbly. But plain champagne is SO 2010, so we enlisted the help of two of our favorite bartenders to spice up our party drink menus. Courtesy…
The New Year is right around the corner, which means an inevitable spike in gym memberships and attendance at Weight Watchers meetings. We could remind you that 88-92% of Americans fail to keep these self-promises, but we know you’ll probably make one anyway. If shedding a few pounds is on your agenda for 2011, you…
DevouredBy all accounts, this extravagant two-day culinary festival that replaced West of Western at the Phoenix Art Museum was a success — the mid-March weather was perfect, there was a lot of amazing food to be had (seems like more people preferred the lineup on the second day of the festival, though),…
Despite what the supermarket aisle may lead you to believe, there’s more to an animal than neatly wrapped styrofoam trays of meat. From tongue to tail, offal (pronounced awful) encompasses all those taboo edibles that don’t make the cut at your local grocer. Just Offal is here to explore these…
For college football fans, it’s a chance to tailgate, celebrate, and socialize. And for anybody else, it’s a chance to chow down on two-buck nibbles from local restaurants, take in some live music, and enjoy the glory of January in Arizona. While the rest of the country is digging itself…
In the spirit of tying up loose ends, we’re recapping some of our favorite food-related finds of the year. We’ve already recapped the Best Books, Battle of the Dishes, Just Offal, and several of the Best Recipes posted in 2010. Today we’re scraping the Bottom of the Barrel to bring you…
Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives?Need last minute New Year’s Eve plans? Kazimierz Wine Bar in Old Town Scottsdale will be putting on the ritz with their NYE Prohibition Party. Break out your flapper dress and find your fedora then dance the…
Reflecting over the last year, I’m mulling over a handful of wonderful food memories: sinking my teeth into a perfectly cooked cheeseburger, its hot, meaty juices soaked up by a soft, sweet-smelling bun; enjoying the brightness of ripe vegetables in a refreshing seasonal salad; taking a giant bite of creamy,…
Burgers, dogs, burritos, fries, shakes, sandwiches, cheese curds — Fry Girl’s packed her breadbasket with as much fast-food fare as one year could deliver. So what’s the verdict? Dig my list of “mosts” and find out what fried food was fabulous and what flopped in 2010. Most unique: When it…
UNCORK THE ISSUE: What’s the best bubbly for New Year’s Eve?
SPILL THE JUICE: “You always have to have champagne for New Year’s Eve!” Lizbeth Congiusti, the Sassy Sommelier, says. “What you should pick is often based on your price point.”
A cold, rainy day like this one is perfect for the news that Johnny Chu, chef-owner of hip Asian tapas and sake spot Sens, just opened his new hot pot restaurant. Week-old Tien Wong (2330 N. Alma School Rd., #118) takes over the Chandler space that used to house Citrus Cafe. The interior looks…
Lazy Cakes Relaxation Brownies kicked our ass.After trying the Drank Relaxation Beverage and finding it lacking, we had low expectations for these brownies, which are sold in head shops around the Valley (we picked ours up at It’s All Goodz). But we’d heard Lazy Cakes brownies were all the rage,…
Whatever the plans for New Year’s Eve, a night in with family and libations or a cocktail hour soiree with friends before heading out on the town, you need some simple and elegant bites to accompany the champagne. We have a menu in mind, and recipes for classic Hors D’Oeuvre…
Just in time for a big New Year’s Eve party with a live musical performance by Obadiah Parker, new Peoria restaurant Blu Agave Arizona Kitchen is set to open its doors tomorrow.The brainchild of chef-owner Charles Schwerd — who also owns Arrowhead Grill in Glendale and honed his reputation as co-founder of…
Every city has a certain type of cuisine it’s known for. In New York, there’s a pizza place on every corner. Memphis and Kansas City have great BBQ joints. In Phoenix, it’s Mexican food. While finding a late-night burrito or enchilada in this town is a piece of cake (tres leches, of…
Serve New Year’s Day brunch in a mug — that’s right the whole thing. Clean up will be easy because all items in the dishwasher will be the same shape. This is all about economy of time. Ideas for a New Year’s Day brunch in a mug after the jump……
Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives? Well, are you? For most of 2010, we have bestowed upon you a little bit of food news, not-to-miss wine dinners and our favorite part, attractive pictures of recipes that stood out amongst the rest of…
