In the name of good health and a good read, each week we’ll be bringing you a health product, complete with review. We’re calling this feature Crunchy Granola — even though we doubt much of this stuff tastes that good. Ah, yes. The infamous Tofurky. A product that has been…
Help keep St. Mary’s Food Bank well stocked for the holidays, and Petite Maison will feed you as much as you can handle. That’s right — chef James Porter and his team at the cozy bistro will dedicate one night a week to collecting canned food for charity during the…
There are a select few times that even the most hardened warriors lay down their weapons and forgo the rigors of battle to enjoy a little time off. So is it for our “Brewed For Battle” regulars. We’ve skipped the normal beer throw down this holiday week. Instead we’re presenting…
Spiking the eggnog has a whole new meaning now that we’ve learned nutmeg, that unassuming spice grandma puts into just about everything during Thanksgiving, is considered a “psychoactive drug” according to the FDA’s Poisonous Plant Database.
Chef Aaron May’s Vitamin T opened last Friday, making it the eighth restaurant concept May’s launched along with Iruña, Over Easy and The Lodge. Just the thought of running eight restaurants wipes us out, but when we meet up with May at Vitamin T, he’s in rare form: Stretching on the outdoor patio, chatting with his business partner Quinn Goldsberry.
Shopping Black Friday is a marathon, not a sprint. Long lines, long hours, big crowds — you’ll need to sustain yourself accordingly with some convenient dining options.The following are suggestions of some of the best places to dine depending on the Black Friday sale you’re shopping.If you go to Scottsdale…
UNCORK THE ISSUE: We meet David Mirassou for breakfast and an early morning wine tasting at Vincent’s Market Bistro and ask him, “What’s it like to be part of America’s oldest winemaking family?” School’s so much more fun with food and wine involved…
SPILL THE JUICE: “It’s tough because I have some big shoes to fill,” Mirassou says. “Each generation before me has accomplished some huge feat.”
It is pomegranate season and if you are like some of us here at Chow Bella maybe you have neighbors with overflowing pomegranate trees. If they are friendly then by all means ask but a little late night neighborhood walk is totally acceptable in this beautiful fall weather and if…
The tiki gods have spoken, and Drift Lounge is soon to be no more.Old Town Scottsdale’s retro Polynesian-themed watering hole is closing for good, confirms owner Bryan Chittenden.Tonight, Friday, and Saturday will be the final nights for locals to hang in the grotto, nibble on potstickers and poke, and sip…
Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives?Blackout WednesdayIt’s Thanksgiving Eve, also know as Blackout Wednesday, the night before Thanksgiving when you get together with friends to ensure that you are nice and hungover for Thanksgiving day. Start your Blackout Wednesday in style at…
Two of the most striking cocktails I’ve had recently were original creations made with infused bourbon, served at two top local eateries. At Nobuo at Teeter House recently, I stopped by after work and enjoyed the night’s special, made with Cartel-coffee-infused bourbon, orange blossom water, bitters, and Cynar (bitters made…
When we heard about the lunch specials at Cherry Blossom Noodle Café, we had to check it out. Nearly 20 options for less than $10 each on weekdays? Yes please.
Rocher (FR: rock) When I was a kid we called these chocolate -coated bites haystacks. I stand corrected! These yummy little mounds can be made with your choice of ingredients, toasted nuts, golden raisins and chopped dried fruit. Christine Boerner provides a classic recipe for Rocher with a punch of…
I’ve never seen this before. Have you?It’s cucumber puree in a tiny plastic dropper, plunked into my ice water at The Center Bistro. When I squeezed it all into my drink, it transformed it into something I’d find at a resort spa. Kind of clever, I thought. I stopped by to…
Vitamin T. Aaron May’s eighth restaurant concept’s name has both a ring of familiarity and a healthy dose of cheese. What’s the daily recommended value of this new nutrient, you ask? According to May, it’s as much as you need to stay alert.
I haven’t had the day’s first cup of coffee yet, but I’m practically jittery with excitement about this link that a my New Times colleague (and fellow hardcore blogging machine) James King sent me. Turns out, Pei Wei Asian Diner is on the lookout for a blogger to join chef Eric Justice…
Luke Ciotta Ciotta is the drummer for local pop/rock group Absent Akridge What’d you eat for dinner last night? Pasta with vodka sauce and a Greek salad Favorite food: Hummus and pita Least favorite food: Anything deep-fried Favorite dessert: Rice Pudding…
The dreaded fear of running out of food for company, especially during the holidays, inevitably leaves us with more turkey than can be consumed during a Thanksgiving feast. For some of us, leftovers are premeditated; we look forward to our sandwich creations even more than our turkey dinner.Here are a…
Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives?Tastings on the TerraceThere is no rest for the wicked in the world of wine tastings and Tuesday’s are no exception. Tonight, upscale Scottsdale Japanese restaurant Roko Akor hosts their November weekly wine night from 5:30 to…
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 wines…
The new Winter 2010-11 menu at Tuck Shop doesn’t actually say “poutine,” but foodies already know that fries, Gruyere cheese, and mushroom gravy amount to a Canadian cult dish that’s been popping up on local menus lately. That’s just one of the new items that caught my eye on the…
Good thing I didn’t put away my wardrobe of summer bikinis, because I’ll need something awesome to wear as I dive into a pool of turkey gravy and cranberry sauce on Wednesday night. Or maybe I should go to American Apparel and splurge on one of those gold lame numbers, just…
