Just around the corner from Chase Field, Chaka Chaka serves up the greasy, messy, spicy sandwiches you’d expect from a ballpark. Just five options at $5 each (except the signature Jerk Chicken, which costs $6), keep decisions simple – even for the notoriously indecisive.
Two restaurant industry vets have just opened a sleek new Thai restaurant in an Arcadia space that used to be a fast food joint.SaBai Modern Thai, at 4121 E. Thomas Rd., is owned by husband-and-wife team Eric and Atchara (Holly) Willis. He was a manager at Wrigley Mansion for a…
Though he’s never been east of New Jersey or west of Alaska, Chef Charles “Chuck” Wiley traveled a long way to get where he is today. As a child, Wiley dreamed of working on cars. He was hired at a local auto body shop in New Jersey at the age of 12 and worked his way up to doing brake…
After local philanthropist Jacquie Dorrance bought El Chorro Lodge and sank millions of dollars into a gorgeous renovation, the legendary restaurant opened this past February with new operating partners, Tim and Kristy Moore (formerly of Continental Catering), a new executive chef, Charles Kassels, and plenty of hype and hoopla.But the vast…
Yesterday in Sweet Talk, Julia Baker of Julia Baker Confections talked about following her taste buds to develop chocolates that are balanced in flavor and beautiful. Her new line of signature chocolate bars are both. Just in time for the return of chilly nights and holiday beverages, Julia shares her…
I got a laugh at the cover of the Williams-Sonoma holiday catalog.Notice the headline? “Handmade for the holidays.”At first, I thought, isn’t that nice? Giving homemade treats as Christmas presents? I had a momentary vision of spending a leisurely day making goodies to give out, perhaps putting them into some…
Party season is full swing and the best way to make your holiday party a hit is to serve the best drinks in town. We have compiled a list of our favorite cocktails based on holiday desserts. Pick one to serve as a signature drink or stock up and try…
Shawnte OrionThe published poet will be reading with one of his favorite poets (Bakeem Lloyd) at Urban Beans on Friday, December 17th for the Phoenix Poetry Series. What’d you eat for dinner last night? Carly’s Europa panini, while listening to the smooth sounds of The Doug Bale Experience. Favorite food:…
Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives?Happy Hour that CaresWhose says you can’t go to happy hour on a Tuesday? If it’s for a good cause, you really have no excuse not to. Join Waste Not for Happy Hour to End Hunger this…
Our arts and culture blog, Jackalope Ranch, reviews local zines and publications once in a while. Today, it takes a look at The Not So Lazy Susan. Local writer and big time foodie Susan Pants released her first issue of the The Not So Lazy Susan and wasted no time…
At what point does one elevate from merely drinking beer to being a full-on beer snob? Answer: when you feel compelled to tell other people what to drink. And the inevitable result of this peculiar ailment is the beer argument. In the spirit of all great beer-related discussions, we present…
There are a lot of eggnog beverages available this time of year so we have to share where to get them plus what else around town has that Christmastime milky flavor? We’ll tell you. Just like the holiday that is celebrated alongside it, eggnog comes only one time a year…
Anyone who has searched the couch cushions for a handful of change knows that boozing on an extreme budget can be a risky proposition. To help you decide how to spend that meager pile of pennies, we’ve scraped the Bottom of the Barrel to review some of the cheapest swill…
Have you been dining out more in 2010? If so, you’re not alone. This past year has seen a slight boost for the state’s restaurant industry, according to a story in this morning’s Republic business section. The Arizona Restaurant Association anticipates annual revenue to total $8.6 billion for 2010, an…
They follow food blogs daily, are the first in line to try new restaurants, and can be found at the farmers market every weekend. What to give your foodie fanatic for the holiday? Click our lists, we checked them twice,: tools for the chef, a and a suggestive sampling of…
Scottsdale Seville welcomed a new tenant last month, with the opening of Taberna Mexicana. Partners Niel Morgan, Chase Morgan and Chris Harter launched this upscale destination for modern Mexican cuisine in the same location that used to house Roy’s. While executive chef Alex Padilla, native of Mexico City and classically…
We recently visited Julia Baker at her headquarters in the Scottsdale Airpark. The “no talking” kitchen was in full swing preparing holiday confections for corporate customers and Julia Baker’s Chocolate Boutique at The Montelucia. Julia graciuosly gave us a tour, and of coarse a tasting of her signature chocolate including…
It’s a mac ‘n cheese lover’s dream come true: Seven “cheftestants” serving up their most evil-genius mac ‘n cheese recipes for fame, glory, and bragging rights. All you have to do is show up, stuff your face, and pick your favorite for the People’s Choice award at the Mac ‘n…
Holiday cookie platters are a staple at our family gatherings come December: Sugar cookie cutouts, Russian teacakes, peanut butter blossoms, fudge, buckeyes, holiday wreaths, and the simplistic wonder that is Melting Moments.
A famous name didn’t get Maria Maria very far. The upscale Mexican eatery at Tempe Marketplace — created by legendary musician Carlos Santana and named after his Grammy-winning song — has closed; its phone number is disconnected and the location is no longer listed on the restaurant’s corporate website. The first location of…
Before you start thinking the Dave & Buster’s at Tempe Marketplace is selling cheap sexual favors, relax: a BLOW JOB is simply a tasty shot made with 3/4 ounce Bailey’s and 3/4 ounce Kahlua. It’s topped with whipped cream and taken with the mouth only–hands go behind the back–for a…
Even if your oven sits cold all year, chances are you’re considering firing it up, right about now. As a holiday twist on our “What Are You Eating?” feature on Chow Bella and “What Are You Wearing?” on Jackalope Ranch, for the next few weeks we’ll be bringing you “What…
