Every week, there’s a cornucopia of Phoenix food news, features, and reviews to report here at Chow Bella. If you’re like most people, you probably just don’t have the time to get to all of it. So, here’s a recap of some of the top stories from the week that…
This week for Last Call, my frozen drink series continues with arguably the most popular cocktail in the state. That’s right, it’s time to make some frozen margaritas. Sounds simple enough. I’ve already written an article about “regular” non-frozen margaritas; all I’d have to do is take one and toss…
The Spot: Baiz Market, open daily from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. See Also: – Falafel Fracas: Haji-Baba vs. Al-Hana at Baiz Market – Bodega in Scottsdale: What We Bought, What We Skipped and What We’re Still Lusting Over – Anatomy of Baklava with Rocio Gutierrez and Hussein Chahin of…
A new member of the ‘superfood’ family has hit the Arizona marketplace and its promotors hope to take our tastebuds by storm. The Pichuberry is a fruit that at first looks like a ground cherry or what some may call a gooseberry, but do not be mistaken, for this berry…
For the 14th season of his popular Food Network show, Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, spiky-haired chef Guy Fieri spent time with six Valley restaurants in January. See also: – 15 Summer Festivals in Metro Phoenix and Across Arizona – Score Small Bites of Summer at 30 Restaurants in Metro Phoenix…
If you can’t stand the heat — get in the kitchen. On Thursday, June 13, at 6 p.m. at the Lounge at Crescent Ballroom, Chow Bella writers are warming up for summer with “Fried,” an evening of true stories. Admission is free; food and drink will be available for sale…
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…
Looking for something to put in your mouth this weekend? We’ve got you covered. Check out what’s on our plate. See also: – Brat Haus Sunday Cinema Features (Mostly) ’80s Films Throughout June and July – Pig & Pickle in Scottsdale Starts Brunch This Sunday (And We’ve Got the Menu)…
Today is National Doughnut Day. A day for everyone to celebrate the awesome-ness of deep fried dough and sugar. Want to join in on the celebration? Just head to the nearest Krispy Kreme location to pick up your free doughnut. See also: – Just Take Our Money Already: Krispy Kreme…
When owners Jan Wichayanuparp and Helen Yung opened the doors of Sweet Republic in 2008 it didn’t take long for people to realize the Valley’s frozen treat scene would never be the same again. We’ve given them our vote three times since opening and so have Food and Wine, Sunset,…
When I got home and looked for the garbanzos I came across a shiny-topped can of butter beans and, shiny objects being a source of attraction, my attention was diverted. I made Butter Bean Hummus and it was good.
The Chuckbox has attracted burger-lovers to Tempe for four decades with a cabin-in-the-woods atmosphere and its mesquite charcoal grill. So, knowing the Chuckbox is a staple of Phoenix burgers, I ventured to the Chuckbox for the second edition of my Burger Summer. See also: – Kicking Off “Burger Summer” with…
The most versatile — and perhaps most succulent — of summer fruits isn’t the peach, blackberry, or mango. No, it’s the humble tomato, often overlooked as a mere sandwich topping or fodder for bland canned sauces. Join chef Kevin Binkley on Wednesday, June 19, as he honors heirloom tomatoes with…
Who do you call when your putting together your restaurant’s first major collaboration event? Your friends, of course. See also: – 12 AZ Chefs Create Limited Edition Flavors for The Gelato Spot – Score Small Bites of Summer at 30 Restaurants in Metro Phoenix That’s what Top of the Rock’s…
Karaikudi Palace in Scottsdale boasts not one chef well-versed in the Indian foods of his homeland, but three of them. See also: – Leo’s Island BBQ Brings Peoria a Taste of Hawaii – Chasing Amy: Overcooked Reality and the Decline of Western Civility And thanks to this trio of friends…
With food on the brain and recipe books falling short of a good beach read, Chow Bella has put together a list of our top 5 picks for summer food reading. Savor them in small bites or gorge yourself on all five because these summer reads are guilt-free foodie non-fiction…
Because breast milk lollipops weren’t scary enough, now you can also purchase high-quality confections made to look just like someone’s anus. The world as we know it has officially crossed the line from slightly disturbed to just plain disgusting and we can never go back again. See also: Japan Has…
Many world cuisine restaurants in the Valley can lay claim to having a chef well-versed in the food of his or her homeland. But Karaikudi Palace in Scottsdale boasts three of them. The trio, in one form or another, is responsible for the restaurant’s vibrant South Indian dishes: bold curries…
Every month, New Times hosts a happy hour event at a local bar or restaurant during which attendees raise a glass — or rather, four glasses — to charity. This month’s event will be held at O.H.S.O. Eatery + nanoBrewery in Phoenix, to raise some money for Chicks With Picks…
Beer: Péché Mortel Brewery: Brasserie Dieu du Ciel! Style: Imperial Stout ABV: 9.5 percent While much ado is made about brews from ‘Merica, it should be noted that the craft beer revolution is underway abroad as well. Canada, notably, has moved past its macro exports like Labatt and Molson’s to…
Cibo Urban Wine Cafe and Pizzeria’s new happy hour menu has given lovers of Italian food another reason to head to downtown Phoenix. See also: – Scottsdale’s Pomo Pizzeria Moving to Downtown Phoenix – Quiessence Chef Greg LaPrad Leaving the Farm at South Mountain for Sonoita…
Pig & Pickle, the six-month-old comfort food meets chef finesse spot in Scottsdale — from ex-Atlas Bistro chefs Keenan Bosworth and Joshua Riesner — is making a good case for getting out of bed on Sunday: Brunch, baby. See also: – Pig & Pickle in Scottsdale: Gourmet Food Without the…
