Food & Drink

I’ve made the cauliflower rubbed with olive oil and I’ve made it with butter. Mayonnaise is, hands-down, the best way to coat the cauliflower.

There’s been a certain sweet-slangin’ retro Chevy absent on the streets of late. See also: – Tastemakers No. 88 Jan Wichayanuparp and Helen Yung – Sweet Republic Introduces Sichuan Orange Chocolate Ice Cream And if, like us, you’ve been wondering when Sweet Republic and their converted 1959 ice cream automobile…

In honor of her birthday, Tammie Coe Cakes will be handing out free slices of her “crack cake” this Friday. Both locations will be serving up free cake but the downtown location will be staying open until 10 PM to help facilitate your cake consumption needs. See Also: Anatomy of…

Wolfing down a gigantic burger can be a lot like a one-night stand: fun at first, then full of self-loathing and regret. Rehab Burger Therapy in Old Town Scottsdale does not believe in one-night stands — at least, not half the time. Each one of its 10-ounce Rehab burgers is…

Eating a gigantic burger feels a lot like a one-night stand: It’s fun at first but leaves you full of regret. Rehab Burger Therapy in Old Town Scottsdale does not believe in one-night stands — at least, not half the time. Each one of its 10-ounce Rehab burgers is available…

From now ’til we publish the 2012 edition of Best of Phoenix, New Times and Chow Bella present 100 Tastemakers — Valley residents who make the cut in our culinary scene. Some you’ll know; for others, it’ll be a first introduction (but likely not the last). While you’re here, check…

Count one less Italian restaurant and pizzeria in East Phoenix. Gaspers Casual Italian Dining has shuttered. Opened in July of 2010 at 4117 North 16th Street (16th and Indian School Road), and in the spot that used to be Zest, the restaurant was owned by Gasper Manno, co-founder of Sapori…

Arizona Restaurant Week kicked off last Saturday and ends this coming Sunday, September 23 — which means there’s still time to find a great bargain if your favorite restaurant isn’t already booked. “You snooze, you lose” definitely applies here. See also: Nikki’s Top Four Picks for Arizona Restaurant Week Although…

Are there high expectations for Market Street Kitchen, the new restaurant of American fare at DC Ranch in north Scottsdale? You might say that. Times two. See also: Matt Taylor Joins Robert McGrath at Market Street Kitchen, Slated to Open in September “Rustic, Urban American Fare” Coming to Scottsdale’s DC…

Editor’s Note: The final post in our “Eating 16th Street” series about Barrio Cafe has drawn quite a bit of criticism, so when Sharon Salomon — a Phoenix-based food writer, dietitican, investor in Barrio Cafe and one of chef Silvana Salcido Esparza’s culinary school instructors — asked to write a…

For this week’s battle, we decided to take on the traditional, delicious, simple Caprese sandwich. The combination of tomato, basil, and fresh mozzarella all work so well together it’s almost hard to imagine them not being together all the time. See Also: Chris Bianco: Behind the Design of Italian Restaurant,…

Welcome to Chow Bella’s Bites & Dishes, where Valley chefs and restaurateurs respond to a question New Times food critic Laura Hahnefeld has on her mind. Have a question you’d like to ask? E-mail laura.hahnefeld@newtimes.com. Miss a question? Go here. Dave Andrea, Owner of Brat Haus Political functions, corporate functions,…

From now ’til we publish the 2012 edition of Best of Phoenix, New Times and Chow Bella present 100 Tastemakers — Valley residents who make the cut in our culinary scene. Some you’ll know; for others, it’ll be a first introduction (but likely not the last). While you’re here, check…

The Spot: The House at Secret Garden, 2501 E. Baseline Road, Phoenix, 602-243-8539, www.houseatsecretgarden.com. See also: Apple Pie and Butternut Squash at House at Secret Garden The Hours: Happy Hour is offered 5 to 6:30 p.m, Tuesday through Friday…

The Guilty Pleasure: Oaxaca Special Burro, enchilada style. Where to Get It: Carolina’s Mexican Food Price: About five bucks. What It Really Costs: No more damage than your average Mexican meal in this town. Which is to say, your cardiologist will make his boat payment this month. See also: 10…

UPDATE: VOVOMEENA IS NOW OPEN. Editor’s Note: After this post was published, the owner indicated that Vovomeena will not open until next Tuesday, possibly later. The post has been edited to reflect that. We’ll keep you posted DJ Fernandes, the architect and co-owner of Tuck Shop and Astor House, has…

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…