If you’re looking for another reason to hate on Chipotle — you know, in addition to the fact that it raised prices and then claimed we gave it permission to do so — here’s a good one: The chain has bullied a local restaurant into changing its name. As of…
Happy Birthday Julia Dinner at Christopher’s Friday, August 15 This weekend chef Christopher Gross of Christopher’s Restaurant and Crush Lounge is celebrating famous American chef Julia Child’s birthday with a special three course dinner. The Happy Birthday Julia menu will be available on Friday, August 15 and Saturday, August 16…
Better save up that bacon grease because one team of filmmakers and engineers, along with Hormel, are proving that it can really take you places. A custom-built bio-diesel motorcycle recently made the trek from Austin, Minnesota to San Diego, California, fueled by nothing but bacon thus proving that dreams really…
Who would’ve guessed that the top two drinks of Tuesday night’s USBG Most Imaginative Bartender Competition at the W Hotel, by significant margins, would both prominently feature turmeric? However, taking the sponsored spirit into account — Bombay Sapphire — the spice trade botanical definitely makes sense historically. Plus, it gave…
Last year we marked the hundred day countdown to Best of Phoenix by sharing some of our favorite food folks’ “Personal Best” lists. This year we’re bringing back our list of 100 Favorite Dishes. Have a suggestion for a dish you’d like us to try? Leave it in the comments…
You’ve handled street tacos, maybe even Sonoran hot dogs from a cart in the parking lot of a random business. Menudo, pozole, we’ve all been there and done that. A feeling of accomplishment might set in knowing that you’ve tackled these “foreign” dishes from Mexico. Well, the beauty of this…
It’s been about only two months since Fuego del Mar (formerly Fuego Taco) closed its doors at Camelback Esplanade after a three-and-a-half-year run. But already a new restaurant has moved into the space and plans to open for business within the next week. The newest spot to come to the…
Some restaurants in Phoenix seemed to be ahead of their time. Others were good in theory but just didn’t pan out to be regular stomping grounds for local diners. Still more restaurants just simply couldn’t stay open just because we wanted them to, no matter how many times we ate…
We’ve followed Lay’s to the depths of hell and back over the past few years with their “Do Us A Flavor” contests. Sure, 2013 wasn’t too terrible with Sriracha, Cheesy Garlic Bread, and Chicken & Waffles flavors, but this year has been pretty rough. That’s why news of the (mostly)…
The Spot: Phoenix Public Market Cafe 14 E Pierce St, Phoenix, AZ 85004 The Hours: Happy hour is available everyday from 3 p.m. to close. See also: Phoenix Public Market Cafe: Happy Hour Report Card…
Last year we marked the hundred day countdown to Best of Phoenix by sharing some of our favorite food folks’ “Personal Best” lists. This year we’re bringing back our list of 100 Favorite Dishes. Have a suggestion for a dish you’d like us to try? Leave it in the comments…
Even though it’s summertime, there’s agricultural news right in our backyard. Here are 5 local good-news stories you might have missed, so we’ve rounded them up. Read up on the new ideas growing here in the Valley, and maybe gain some inspiration. See also: Show Off Your Chicken Coop on…
Patrick Karvis Executive Chef TapHouse Kitchen www.taphousekitchen.com There’s certainly no shortage of beer-focused restaurants opening around town these days. Which chef Patrick Karvis knows is making it difficult for his restaurant to stand out. “That’s the way it works,” the chef says with a shrug. “Five years ago it was…
The Guilty Pleasure: Croissant Donuts Where to Get It: Jack In The Box Price: $1.99 for 3 pieces What It Really Costs: The torture of going to a Jack In The Box drive-thru and screaming the words “one order of Croissant Donuts” at a speaker. Probably more than once. Ah,…
Apparently CNN has decided that it wants to be known as the place to watch culinary badasses strut their stuff. You know what? We’re really okay with that. Most recently, food truck kingpin Roy Choi tweeted a few things that are making people think he might be following in the…
These are pumpkins. Seem a little out of place, don’t they? Know why that is? Because it’s f-ing August. The term “seasonal creep” has long been used to describe the way Christmas ornaments seem to start tinkling onto store shelves before the Fourth of July fireworks even get cold, but…
It’s been about two months since the highly-anticipated Scottsdale restaurant SumoMaya opened its doors, but already there are some changes coming to the restaurant’s kitchen. Chef Herb Wilson of Top Chef Masters fame has left the restaurant to pursue other opportunities outside the Valley. He’ll be replaced by chef Matt…
Last year we marked the hundred day countdown to Best of Phoenix by sharing some of our favorite food folks’ “Personal Best” lists. This year we’re bringing back our list of 100 Favorite Dishes. Have a suggestion for a dish you’d like us to try? Leave it in the comments…
Espresso may very well be the tequila of the coffee world. To some, the word alone evokes memories of late nights in college spent guzzling bitter, amber liquid, not for the flavor, but certainly for its desired effects. To others, appreciating the drink is a mark of sophistication. Despite the…
I don’t know if you have strolled down the nut butter section at your grocery store lately, but the options for nut butters are exploding past just peanut butter or almond butter. Cashew butter, blended nut butters, and nut butters with a variety of added spices have arrived to shake…
Bink’s Scottsdale Wednesday, August 13 On Wednesday James Beard Award-nominated chef Kevin Binkley will team up with winemaker Sam Pillsbury for a four-course wine-paired dinner at Bink’s Scottsdale. The menu includes inventive summer dishes such as lobster with avocado, melon, extra virgin olive oil, purslane, and frozen passion fruit vinaigrette;…
For a while now Noca’s fast-casual lunch program, Nocawich, has been a go-to place for an affordable gourmet lunch. The selection of top-notch sandwiches features high-quality ingredients — like everything at owner Eliot Wexler’s restaurant — and will set you back just about $10. We’re talking about excellent creations like…
