It’s been nearly a year since fire shuttered Richardson’s Cuisine of New Mexico, the legendary Southwestern restaurant at 16th Street and Bethany Home, but just as owner Richardson Browne promised, a comeback is in the works. According to Phil Kelly, general manager for Richardson’s sister operations, Rokerij and Dick’s Hideaway,…
A new place to get frozen treats is always welcome this time of year. There’s a “coming soon” sign up for an ice cream spot called 32 Degrees in the Arcadia Town Center at 4730 E. Indian School Rd. But according to the building permit issued by the city’s Development Services Department, the applicant…
It’s no shock that Cat Cora didn’t really cook anything for her book-signing at Changing Hands Bookstore last night. One errant whiff of smoke from a cook top and the overhead sprinklers at Changing Hands would have brought down a deluge — ruining the Q&A not to mention an inventory…
Gummy Bears. Gatorade. Pancakes and orange juice. Aside from being arguably the best breakfast ever, these are just a small sampling of the arsenal of food-reminiscent cocktails Jason Lyons has at his disposal. A fixture at Mill Avenue’s Big Bang Dueling Piano Bar (501 S. Mill Ave., 480-557-5595) for nearly five…
Schezwan Stir Fry 1 lb shrimp, beef, pork or chicken-sliced 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into 2 inch pieces 1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into 2 inch pieces 1/2 can water chestnuts, drained and sliced 1/2 can bamboo shoots, drained handful of tiger lily…
This week, Chef Sara Siso shared with us her thoughts about the benefits of a Raw Vegan diet. Now she shares one of her easiest recipes, a twist on the traditional hummus. Listed below are just some of the health benefits provided by the ingredients in this recipe. To see…
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…
Hungry for for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives?Matt Carter at NocaTonight Zinc Bistro and Mission Chef Matt Carter gets put to work in the Noca kitchen. The four course Guest Chef Dinner will feature salmon and veal dishes plus tropical fruit gazpacho for…
You have to see it to believe it. Quickly, but gracefully, the noodle maker’s hands work a piece of dough into a thick loop, stretching and slinging and spinning it around, then pulling it apart to create finer and finer threads laced between his flour-dusted fingers. He’s clad in a…
Dear Giant Hamburgers, I know it was only our first date, but I don’t think we should see each other any more. Surprised? I was. Maybe my expectations were too high. I mean, with a name like “Giant Hamburgers,” what Fry Girl wouldn’t be turned on? Sadly, our affair was…
Cruising past the corner of 32nd Street and Thomas Road, I took an unexpected detour when I spotted a new Mexican supermarket the other day. El Super occupies the building that used to be a Home Depot Pro (3130 E. Thomas), before the housing market went kaput. I’m glad to…
We were recently asked by a first time home owner: I received a wok from the Asian market as a gift, what do I do with my wok? Woks are most commonly known as the preferred cooking vessel in creating stir-fry. Those of us who dwell in the Western…
Yesterday we got to know Chef Sara Siso and her mission to heal people with a Raw Vegan diet. Today we get to know her a little bit more. Growing up in Israel, Chef Sara had a head start on a healthy lifestyle. The traditional Israeli diet is chock full…
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…
Something unique on the menu for World Cup was all Il Vinaio owner Cameron Selogie had in mind when he started serving burgers made from free-range, USDA-approved lion meat. Protests and a bomb threat probably weren’t. Selogies says that he did research before placing an order with a supplier that is approved…
Satay is my go-to dish at any Thai or Pan-Asian restaurant. Made with chunks of chicken or beef broiled in spices and served with the crack of condiments — peanut sauce — it’s a dish everyone from picky five-year-old Susie to granny will adore. Yes, I am a peanut sauce addict,…
Field of Dreams — not the manicured, mowed and chalk lined kind — the kind that billows hues of green, grey and lavender. If you aren’t planting yourself in Provence this summer, take a ride to Red Rock Ranch and Farms 7th Annual Lavender Festival in Concho, Arizona. The festival runs…
When Starbucks comes to mind, the avalanche of associations is unavoidable. But whether you adore the behemoth company or foam at the mouth in a crazy fit of wrath whenever you hear its name, well, no one actually cares as much as you think. So put your hand down: it’s…
Cat Cora Tonight She’s finally here! Tonight Iron Chef Cat Cora will at Changing Hands Bookstore in Tempe promoting her new book Cat Cora’s Classics with a Twist. Cora with will be doing a cooking demo and signing copies of her new book. Chow Bella will be on hand as…
I don’t follow baseball that closely, but I know enough about the sorry state of the Diamondbacks to say that even something as simple as baseball cupcakes lightens my mood on that topic. How can you resist smiling when you see these Hostess Baseballs? They’re cute and tasty, with yellow…
Jamaican food isn’t easy to come by anywhere in the Valley, but if you’re willing to head to the west side of town, there’s a new-ish place called Starlight Cuisine in Avondale. Owner Trevor Brown says he opened his eatery back in December. Menu selections rotate from day to day;…
“Let’s go to Lee’s Sandwiches” a friend said to me a couple months ago. “What’s Lee’s Sandwiches?” I replied. “You have never had a Lee’s Sandwich? They are Vietnamese sandwiches for under $3. We’re going”What in the world is a Vietnamese sandwich? …
