Who says you have to wait until the sun goes down to have a good time? “Let’s go to Garnett’s,” offered my good friend, Ronda, ex-co-proprietor of the recently departed Ruby Room and Day Drinker play-date on the discussion of our next venue. “It’s kind of a rough place, though…
We’ve been to Turf Accountant (705 N. First St.) several times to drink and watch bands, but we hadn’t eaten there until recently. We went to watch the Arizona Cardinals have a horrible loss this past weekend, and even though the game was disappointing, the food was good…and cheap. The…
As if we needed another excuse to hit up one of our favorite spots — Gallo Blanco, the cafe at the Clarendon Hotel in CenPho, home of the best roasted corn on the cob ever — we just logged onto Twitter and learned that @galloblanco is offering a deal today…
Now that they’ve mastered mind-blowing authentic macarons, the talented folks at Essence Bakery Cafe are branching out to croissants. Chef-owner Eugenia Theodosopoulos says this is the first time her Tempe shop has offered freshly baked croissants and chocolate croissants. It’s no novice attempt, though. Theodosopoulos got some expert guidance from…
[jump] Chef Jay started by preparing the salad base, which had mandolin-sliced cucumber, cabbage, carrot and diced bell pepper in a sauce of Kewpie mayo (“After you try it, it’s the only mayo you’ll use,” said Carter), tahini, ginger and garlic. Soba noodles would be added later. …
As avid film buffs we think that nothing compares to catching a new release on the big screen while munching on a large tub of the theater’s finest. It seems we’re not alone, according to the National Popcorn Board, the average American consumes 52 quarts of popcorn per year. Today is National Popcorn…
How well do you know your favorite cookhouse contraptions? Can you tell a melon baller from a cookie scoop? See if you can guess today’s gadget and check back next week for the answer. Here are a few of our guesses, add yours to the comment box below: – Bowling…
Andrea Beesley-BrownThe Midnite Movie Mamacita is the film programmer for MADCAP Theaters, which presents The House of the Devil and Bronson Thursday, January 21 through Saturday, January 23. She’s also involved with International Horror & Sci-Fi Film Festival, the Phoenix Film Festival and Phoenix Comicon. What’d you eat for dinner last…
Why try to come up with a new concept when you can resurrect and refresh a time-honored Valley favorite? La Hacienda at The Fairmont Scottsdale was an iconic fine dining destination before it unexpectedly closed back in 2008, a high-profile victim of the recession. It was one of only two upscale…
If you’re thinking about eating Japanese food this week, do it on Tuesday, January 19. Sushi Roku, the stylish in-house restaurant at the W Scottsdale, is hosting a special day of fundraising to benefit Haiti earthquake relief efforts by the American Red Cross, Yele Haiti, and the Clinton Foundation. Dine…
Fox Restaurant Group has announced next week’s scheduled opening of a new gastropub concept at the Scottsdale Waterfront, called Culinary Dropout. Situated in a completely revamped space that used to house Pink Taco, the restaurant will open its doors on January 27…
Along with a $2 million remodel of the Hermosa Inn, Lon’s at the Hermosa has new kitchen leadership as well. The AAA Four Diamond restaurant has just named its new executive chef, Jeremy Pacheco, who comes on board after a two-month search; the previous exec chef at Lon’s was Michael…
Farewell to a place with real character. Word from a very reliable source is that Tempe favorite Efes Turkish Cuisine has closed; there’s no answer at the restaurant’s number during scheduled business hours. The six-year-old eatery was well-known for its exquisite kebabs, friendly service, and exotic, cozy Turkish decor…
Local knifemaker Lee Zierten has made a name for himself among home cooks who appreciate that his lovely, decorative blades are quite functional in the kitchen. Zierten also does knife sharpening on request through Practical Art in Phoenix, the lone store which carries his handmade knives. A chef is only as good as his…
After a weekend of private friends-and-family events, The Main Ingredient Ale House & Cafe finally opens its doors to the public tonight (2337 N. 7th St.) Owners Matt and Courtney Diamond have transformed the former Lisa G Cafe Wine Bar, which they purchased from Lisa Giungo back around Halloween, into…
In the end, we get what’s coming to us. Let’s hope it’s sweet. Ah, the Golden Globes. This year, the shamfest set up by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (whatever that is) was an opportunity to watch celebrities drink expensive champagne in outfits that cost more than the Blue Book…
Before starting this week’s Monday Night Martha we were standing around asking each other the eternal question, “So, what do you want to eat?” and bouncing a few ideas back and forth.Then the discussion turned into a fantasy of what we thought Martha might have eaten the night before heading…
There is no shortage of options for ethnic dining in Tempe, but frankly, we’ve grown tired of the grunge factor in many of the establishments near Arizona State. We’re not saying these places are dirty — and many do serve good food — but let’s just say the shine is off…
At the Scottsdale Old Town Farmers’ Market this weekend, we caught up with Joe Garcia of La Vida Locavore and got the inside scoop on a new “covert culinary dinner” project called Stealthy Table. Basically, it’s like the food version of a rave — the location of the dinner’s a secret until one day…
Energy drinks come in all kinds of flavors, but we’ve got to admit, the Molotov line of energy drinks contains some of the most eclectic: tamarind, mango, and pineapple — the latter two combined with Tapatio hot sauce and lemon.We were unsure how a fruity, carbonated drink would taste with…
The 67th Annual Golden Globes will air this evening on NBC. The fashion misfires, the bizarre acceptance speeches, and the stage exit stumbles – we relish the opportunity to watch the beautiful people at their best and worst.With Julie & Julia nominated for Best Picture in the Music or Comedy category,…
The Lagunitas Brewing Co. Web site states that the “Lagunitas Brewing Company is emerging as a battle-tested brewery capable of making great beer out of goat’s milk, brambles, and asphalt on the surface of the Moon, if need be.” Let’s hope that it doesn’t come to that. We’re fairly sure…
