Beer: Seizoen Bretta Brewery: Logsdon Organic Farmhouse Ales Style: Saison ABV: 8 percent Because it is so appropriate, we begin this review with a short history lesson. The saison is a light, drinkable ale that originated in Wallonia, the French-speaking region of Belgium. French for “season,” saisons were brewed seasonally,…
With another Cupcake Love-In recently in the books, I was recently reminded of something very nifty to do when eating a cupcake. Cupcakes are always enjoyable, but they’re… how to put it nicely… off-kilter. Eating one can be a mess. You can eat the frosting first, but then you lose…
As diseases go, Alzheimer’s is a real asshole. Over several years, it can rob you of your memory, change your personality, and eventually lead to death. There’s no cure. And in America, over 5 million people have it. But there is hope. Dr. Marwan Sabbagh, a leading Alzheimer’s Disease researcher,…
In March, Tucson-based craft beer brewery, Nimbus, opened its first Valley location of chews and brews in the Scottsdale Seville Center at the corner of Scottsdale Road and Indian Bend Road. Eight months later, the monkey is gone. See also: Nimbus American Bistro & Brewery: Monkey See, Monkey Need to…
Now that the turkey’s been devoured and our loved ones are dropping hints about what to gift them, it’s impossible to avoid the holidays. Why fight a losing battle against the merriment of the season? It’s time to give in and spread the holiday cheer. A favorite tradition of kids…
In October, it was The Sweetness. Then, in early November, family-owned treat shop Cookiez on Mill. Now, the ice cream gods of Mill Avenue have claimed their third frozen victim of the year: Red Mango See also: Someone Took a Frozen Dump (Sorry) on Mill Avenue, and It’s Chilling The…
The Beverly Hills Caviar company has deployed not one, but three caviar vending machines throughout Los Angeles. We were incredulous over the initial reports so naturally we had to have a look ourselves. See Also: –The $666 Douche Burger. For Real. –Five of the Most Expensive Cheeses in the Universe…
Hey, Instagram friends — we loved spending Thanksgiving with you. Chow Bella hasn’t had an Instagram account for long (follow us at @chowbellaphx) but we’re already addicted to snapping, filtering and posting — and apparently you are, too, judging from the beautiful and entertaining images we’ve been following. Last week,…
Brat Haus opened this past July in Old Town Scottsdale, bringing some much-needed amenities to the area: affordable yet gourmet food courtesy of chef Payton Curry, a laid back spot to drink beer, and a large outdoor patio area that’s tucked away, feeling removed from the typical Scottsdale scene. Sound…
http://binkleysrestaurant.com/Join the wine feast at Binkley’s. A few times a year, Binkley’s partners with a different winery and hosts a dinner with paired with selections from the label. December 5 brings an epic wine dinner to Binkley’s in Cave Creek. For this feast, Chef Kevin Binkley has created a French…
Quick, how many top-notch Arizona chefs does it take to cook signature recipes in front of a live studio audience? Eight if you’re talking about the Centennial Cooking Celebration airing at 7 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, November 27) on Eight, Arizona PBS. The chefs will be joining cookbook author, culinary instructor,…
Restaurateurs Allen and Traci Thompson have been busy this year. In March, they opened Chick Rotisserie & Wine Bar in the Arcadia Village shopping center, on the southwest corner of Camelback and 40th Street. This fall, the Thompsons added a second location of their burger spot, The Grind, at 20511…
Just in time for the holidays, Zagat, the restaurant review website, has compiled its list of the ten best restaurants in Phoenix and Scottsdale. See also: 8 Best Neighborhood Pizzerias in Greater Phoenix: Best of Phoenix 2012 8 Best Neighborhood Breakfast Spots: Best of Phoenix 2012 20 Best Ethnic Restaurants…
It’s that time of year again. A time for pumpkin spice in everything we ingest and peppermint in every way, shape and form. Like holiday music, Christmas lights and arguing with the in-laws, there’s just something about the flavors of the season that get us in the mood to eat,…
If you are still nursing a Thanksgiving food hangover, consider how much worse it would have been if your turkey had also pushed you into a diabetic emergency. That is the very real problem presented by a New York caterer who unveiled a Twinkie-stuffed Turkey just in time for Thanksgiving…
Whether you’re celebrating Black Friday or untangling a web of burnt out Christmas lights, chances are you could use some holiday spirits. Luckily these seven Metro Phoenix spots have just the liquid encouragement you need to brace “the most wonderful time of year.” From cider to nogs, cranberries to figs,…
Since opening in September, ex-Lon’s and Royal Palms chef Michael Rusconi has been giving hungry fans a taste of satisfying (and affordable) regional American cuisine in a chain-ridden strip mall along the Phoenix/Paradise Valley border. See also: – Rusconi’s American Kitchen a Nice Add for Paradise Valley Neighborhood – Happy…
Maya’s Farm, which occupies seven acres of The Farm at South Mountain, has a very generous offer for Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday — and the regular ol’ Sunday that falls in between. For four days only, the Winter community-supported agriculture (CSA) program is buy one, get one…
Since Hostess announced it was closing its doors for good, fans of the Texas-based snack maker have done a deep-dive into a serious pool of crazy worrying about the fate of the beloved Twinkie. Photographing the last one seen in a store, spending every last dime to stuff as many…
We’ve spent the last year in the laboratory putting Phoenix under the microscope to reveal hundreds of specimens of the best culture, outdoor adventures, shopping, dining, and nightlife the city has to offer. And we’re finally ready to publish our results. Nerd alert! Now presenting Scientific Phoenix. Pizza is now…
For lovers of Nutella, hearing that a free truckload of it is on its way to the Valley is like finding out your five favorite movie stars are coming over your house for dinner. Ho-boy, Michael Shannon! See Also: Making Homemade Nutella, with a Little Help from Pinterest As part…
Looking for something to put in your mouth this weekend? We’ve got you covered. Check out what’s on our plate. See also: – 5 Recipes for Your Thanksgiving Leftovers – Duck and Decanter Celebrates 40th Anniversary This Saturday Moroccan Nomad Stew from Chakra 4 Herb & Tea House Feeling a…
