Grateful Spoon Gelato Today Usually we associate happy hour with frozen margaritas not frozen treats. But at Grateful Spoon Gelato inside La Grande Orange Grocery they do happy hour with your sweet tooth in mind. From 3 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday you can get half off any scoop…
The Guilty Pleasure: Irish Reuben Egg Rolls Where to Get It: Rosie McCaffrey’s Price: $9 What It Really Costs: A few hours of sauerkraut breath It’s practically scientifically proven than when you’re drunk you crave food that involves two things: cheese and a deep fryer. In most situations a good…
After a silver medal win at the internationally-renowned San Fransisco Spirits Competition earlier this year, Arizona Distilling Co.’s Desert Dry gin was definitely representing for our state’s ability to make craft spirits. Now the Desert Dry gin can add a second silver medal win to its list of bragging rights…
For decades, vodka was the “it” spirit. While there are a galaxy of flavored vodkas available, discerning drinkers have recently been turning to the original flavored vodka: gin. Now that modern drinkers no longer see gin as something to fear (largely thanks to cheap Windex-flavored gin and long-oxidized vermouth bottles…
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…
After less than a year of operation in Gilbert, American TapHouse has shut its doors for good. The restaurant, which came courtesy of Scottsdale-based restaurant management company Tasty Brand Holdings, offered a family-friendly environment as well as a menu of American fare. To make the sudden closure all the more…
I fell in love with cheese at my first job out of culinary school. In many restaurants, the pastry department is responsible for cheese plates, and Bouchon was no different. The first time I placed Humboldt Fog in my mouth, my world expanded. A whole new world of flavors and…
I remember Caesar salads the way other people recall first dates. I can recite for you my best Caesar, and my worst; can list for you the most disappointing Caesars in my life, and how they fell short. I especially recall my first Caesar, prepared by my paternal grandmother, Giovanina,…
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…
This time of year, conversations at Chow Bella staff meetings tend to turn to who’s eaten what and where. With the summer travel season in full swing, we bring you Food Tours, our writers’ suggestions of what to eat and drink out of town. Bronzed women, blackened fish, and golden…
Welcome Diner’s Party On Roosevelt Friday, July 4 We’ve already given you more than a few ideas about where you can dine and drink this Fourth of July. But if you’re still not feeling in the patriotic party spirit, here’s one more event for your dining and drinking calendar. This…
Although just about as many restaurants opened as the ones that closed last month, the good news is that of the places that shuttered, many have plans to reopen as new concepts in the coming months. So, although it hurts to see some local mainstays shutter, it’s nice to know…
There are few dishes that demonstration our country’s regional differences as well as the hot dog. This All-American dish has been personalized and adapted by nearly every major city coast to coast with regionally specific toppings ranging from mayonnaise and beans (Sonoran Dog, anyone?) to ham cooked in pure butter…
When a new spot opens in town, we can’t wait to check it out — and let you know our initial impressions, share a few photos, and dish about some menu items. First Taste, as the name implies, is not a full-blown review, but instead a peek inside restaurants that…
One of central Phoenix’s favorite dinner spots is serving up more than just great eats this summer. While other restaurants are closing for parts, if not all, of July, Tuck Shop is offering a dinner deal with four plates for $39…
On its own, the word mixology just feels pretentious. I get it. The image it evokes is of some bearded, bow-tied hipster bartender turning his nose up while shaking your $15 drink that’s basically an Old Fashioned with some berries and a weird savory component. In fact, I don’t think…
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…
Petite Maison This year Petite Maison in Scottsdale is offering a menu of gourmet American classics for their Fourth of July celebration. Guests will get a three-course menu that includes watermelon and heirloom tomato salad; grilled corn on a stick with basil butter, cotija cheese, and smoked paprika; and smoked…
Pasta noodles layered with cheese and smothered in fresh tomato sauce: Nothing is more comforting than a plate of homemade lasagna. The classic Italian dish is easily found at restaurants in the Valley, and to be honest, there are some places that should just leave it to the chefs who…
Hey Phoenix, we know that right about now you’re all about hot dogs and ice pops, but believe it or not, in some pockets of the city, the fall countdown is on. And at Chow Bella, that means one thing: PIE. EDITOR’S NOTE: THE DATE OF PIE SOCIAL 2014 HAS…
This weekend Americans from coast to coast will get an inexplicable craving for smoked meats and backyard barbecue. The only problem is that not all of us are grill masters or, let’s face it, brave enough to light up a grill when it’s 112 degrees outside. Don’t let your lack…
If TV food personalities operated on Highlander rules, Anthony Bourdain would be the only one on air. In another step toward that — with Gordon Ramsay throwing in the Kitchen Nightmares towel — Adam Richman’s new show, which was slotted to premier today, has been postponed without news of a…
