See if you can guess today’s gadget and check back next week for the answer, and to see if you’ve won a most-awesome prize. Need a refresher on what not to do? Go here. Here are a few shots at this week’s trickster, add yours to the comment box below:…
Temperature forecasts be damned, it’s fall. And fall means pumpkins. In fact, at yesterday’s weekly Chow Bella meeting, we couldn’t stop talking about all things pumpkin, so get ready for an onslaught — soon. In honor of fall, this morning we went looking for velvet pumpkins. No, this is not a…
susikochenundbacken.blogspot.comHungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives?D’ Vine Wine DinnerTonight, move it on up to the east side for a Wine Dinner hosted by D’Vine Bistro & Wine Bar. Chef Ramon Rice will be serving up a seven-course( yes, seven) dinner that will…
Almost nonchalantly, the message went out on Twitter yesterday afternoon: “Crave AZ announced today that it is moving its scheduled lineup of events from late October to the weekend of January 28-30, 2011.” But that’s huge news, actually. A high-profile culinary event at SouthBridge in Scottsdale is pushing out its…
Hungry yet? We’re working up our appetites for our huge Best of Phoenix issue, out September 30, with daily servings of Chow Bella’s 100 Favorite Dishes from across the Valley — in no particular order Leave your suggestions for upcoming favorites in the comments section. Visit our sister blog, Jackalope Ranch, for a companion series…
We realize that there’s a cheap Mexican place on every corner, but not every one sends the smells of deep-fried tortillas wafting into the streets like Los Compadres. If you’re not following your nose to this place, keep your eyes peeled: It’s a tiny, lackluster, blink-and-you’ll-miss-it place downtown.
Remember that kid who totally ruled at Guitar Hero and then, one day, when you’re coming closer than you ever have to beating him, he stars screwing around and acting bored and you get super pissed off and throw the plastic Gibson SG on the floor and start screaming, “You’re…
Rana Singh Sodhi and Surinder Singh (no relation) joined forces to transform a strip mall restaurant space into an Indian oasis: The Guru Palace, complete with floor seating and wall murals of the Taj Mahal.
Michelle BurchfieldThe actress, writer and performance artist is a cast member of First Friday Night Live, which goes down Friday, October 1 at 11 p.m. at The Firehouse and on ustream. She’s also appearing in Show & Tell: Performance Art at Sweets & Beats during the Grand Avenue Festival Saturday,…
honestfare.comHungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives?Portuguese Wine TastingWednesday, September 22nd join Sportsman’s North Scottsdale and The Arizona Chapter of AIWF for a special wine tasting of Portuguese Wines. If you are not familiar with The American Institute of Wine and Food, it…
Hungry yet? We’re working up our appetites for our huge Best of Phoenix issue, out September 30, with daily servings of Chow Bella’s 100 Favorite Dishes from across the Valley — in no particular order Leave your suggestions for upcoming favorites in the comments section. Visit our sister blog, Jackalope Ranch, for a companion series…
That’s the concept from two hospitality pros –alumni from Kazimierz World Wine Bar and Estate House — who are making their mark on the dining scene in the North Valley with the opening of their new restaurant, Amaro Pizzeria & Vino Lounge. Owners Frank Vairo and Tagan Dering launched the…
Hungry yet? We’re working up our appetites for our huge Best of Phoenix issue, out September 30, with daily servings of Chow Bella’s 100 Favorite Dishes from across the Valley — in no particular order Leave your suggestions for upcoming favorites in the comments section. Visit our sister blog, Jackalope Ranch, for a companion series…
This year marks the 200th anniversary of Oktoberfest, and the kegs were tapped this weekend to kick off the world’s largest beer festival in Munich. If you can’t join the millions of people from all over the world that descend on the Bavarian town every year, don’t worry: Grab your…
The third Arizona Restaurant Week is underway as we speak, with a huge variety of participants enticing newbies and regulars alike with three-course meals at a special price of either $29 or $39. The price depends on the place — a spot like Roaring Fork will set you back $29, while…
Urban Beans is one of those hip hangouts where it’s worth nursing a coffee for two hours. The walls are covered in local art (everything from abstract butterflies to realistic portraits), and there are tons of windows for people-watching. There’s also a shaded patio outside, but who wants to sit…
Another week has come and gone leaving us to ponder the upcoming events that will shape our lives and, more importantly, our dinners out. But before we move on, let’s have one last look at the blog posts from this week: Charles Shaw “Two Buck Chuck” Sauvignon Blanc Amanda Melby,…
Dear Postino, I dig your new bumper stickers! Thank you for sending me a big envelope with a stack of them — I’m hoarding a few for myself, and giving the rest to my favorite people. Last night I had some bruschetta and wine with a friend at Postino Central,…
Last week’s FroYo fix inspired a Valley-wide brain freeze, so this week we’re turning up the heat, and upping the ante. The first person who correctly names the place where we chowed down on this spicy number gets a $25 gift certificate to Coach & Willie’s. Make sure to leave a valid email with your guess, so we can award your prize.
Looking for a weekend road trip idea? I suggest a jaunt up to Cottonwood, where winemaker Sam Pillsbury is hosting a grand opening party for his new wine tasting room and gallery. Once you make it there, you’ll be ready for a good glass of wine. On Saturday and Sunday,…
Yesterday we met Travis Nass, whose mustache is almost as epic as his drink-making abilities. Today he dips into the cocktail menu he designed at Rancho Pinot (6208 N. Scottsdale R., 480-367-8030) to share the recipe for the Agave Nectar, a drink whose recipe was inspired at a tasting of local tequila…
The scene in front of me, however, is anything but friendly. Atop a giant metal cooking tray that’s too big for my table, a tumult of bread, meat and condiments sits menacingly before me. The ginormous sandwich boasts three foot-long, half-pound hot dogs nestled delicately inside a three-foot loaf of…
