‘Tis the season to start shelling out some major dough to buy presents for friends, family, coworkers, acquaintances, distant relatives… Need we go on? However, if you’re a crafty gift-giver with some extra time, you can save the dough and bake some awesome presents. These treats are made to impress,…
Back when Michelina DiSibio was 11 years old and living in Gesualdo, Italy, she wasn’t too happy when her father pulled her out of school and had her work at home. She wanted to be a doctor, but thankfully for local diners, that was the start of her life as…
Executive Chef Beau MacMillan of elements at Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain is somewhat of a local legend. He’s been on NBC’s The Today Show three times. He cooked at The James Beard House. He even beat Chef Bobby Flay with his delicious Kobe beef dishes on a 2006 episode of Iron Chef. …
From now ’til Thanksgiving, we’ll be sharing various stuffing recipes — all tested and taste-tested first-hand by Chow Bella contributors. On Thanksgiving Day, our “celebrity judge,” New Times food critic Michele Laudig, will weigh in with her favorite of the lot. All year, we dream about stuffing. The crunchy, onion-y…
Brandon Huigens The singer for Male Pattern Radness, co-producer for the monthly Femocracy Comedy Variety Series and executive producer/contributor/resident cartoonist of Modest Proposal Magazine and www.mpempire.com performs Saturday, December 5 at The Celebrate Christmas Sweaters Comedy Music Extravaganza at Plazma. What’d you eat for dinner last night? I had some crispy french fries…
Work, work, work, then hop in the car and find food before passing out: It’s not much of a dining strategy, but some days things just play out that way. Carly’s Bistro has been there for me on many such ravenous outings…
Blog name: www.feastinginphoenix.com Who writes it: The author of the blog is named Seth Chadwick, a 40-something with a passion for food. The blog’s been around since 2005 and contains hundreds of reviews from eateries around the Valley and, occasionally, the country. Most reviews are of American or fine dining…
I don’t know about you, but for us Thanksgiving is all about the sides. Sure, the turkey is important but it’s the sides that make it all sing. Which is why for this week’s Monday Night Martha we thought we would try out a potential new Thanksgiving side dish: Apple,…
By-invite-only, underground dinner parties have been all the rage in Los Angeles, Portland, New York, you name it. It’s been one of the biggest trends of the year, but strangely hasn’t hit the Valley until now. Better late than never, I say. A few different people in town have talked to…
If you’re looking for a tasty sip for those outdoor fire pits that will be lit up this holiday season, try the Chili Brule Martini, served year-round at Lon’s at The Hermosa Inn. It’s a rich cocktail, sweet from the Gran Marnier and brown sugar simple syrup, but it packs some…
From now ’til Thanksgiving, we’ll be sharing various stuffing recipes — all tested and taste-tested first-hand by Chow Bella contributors. On Thanksgiving Day, our “celebrity judge,” New Times food critic Michele Laudig, will weigh in with her favorite of the lot. So far, we’ve seen recipes for Vegan Stuffing and Hot…
The tequila tasting, pairing five courses with three tequila tastes, was hosted by Tequila Cazadores Ambassador Diana Jimenez. Like a wine tasting, Jimenez introduced each of the selections, describing the taste, color and aging process. Jimenez hails from the region of Mexico where tequila is produced which made her the…
I was tired from moving and hauling furniture all day Sunday, and I desperately needed a caffeine kick, so I checked out the menu at a place close to my new home downtown — Carly’s on Roosevelt Street. This artsy cafe has always been one of my favorite places to…
Another week has come and gone leaving us to ponder the upcoming events that will shape our lives and, more importantly, our dinners out. But before we move on, let’s have one last look at the blog posts from this week: Tofurky & Gravy Soda Makes for a Bizarre Thanksgiving…
Sunday, November 22, is the day to get out and drink some delicious homegrown wines at the Arizona Wine Growers Festival at the Farm. First of all, do you really need any excuse to go to the Farm at South Mountain? It’s one of the prettiest places in the Valley, and…
What to say about pastry chef/blogger/cookbood author Anita Chu’s new book except that you have to have it? Her Field Guide to Candy: How to Identify and Make Virtually Every Candy Imaginable is just as mouthwatering as it sounds, with more than 100 essential recipes packed into one thick, tiny…
Here’s a free association quiz for you. We say the word “holiday” and you say what pops into mind. Plump, juicy turkey? Gifts? Candy canes and stockings? Family? How about liquor? Well, we suppose that depends on just how stressful your family’s holiday gatherings can get. Three Olives Vodka is offering two funky flavors for…
[jump] To create more a family-friendly atmosphere, the restaurant is hosting face painting, craft sales, live music and a lecture by Gene Baur of Farm Sanctuary. Green is also holding a blanket and towel drive for caged animals. Tickets are $24.95 for adults in advance, $28.95 for adults the day…
Times are tough and sacrifices must be made. What do we mean? Take the simple birthday gift. For our upcoming birthday, our roommate opted not to buy us a present. Truth be told, his funds are tight and so are ours (so he won’t be getting much either for his…
Last week: Lo-Lo’s Chicken and Waffles in Scottsdale…
CopperWynd, the AAA Four Diamond resort in Fountain Hills, took such a beating in the recession that it suspended operations earlier this year. That included a shuttering of its restaurant, Alchemy. But there’s a new chapter in the story. On Tuesday, November 24, Alchemy will reopen with a new chef/co-owner, Paul O’Connor…
Just in time for the weekend, there’s a brand-new microbrewery to quench your thirst in Tempe.Sleepy Dog Saloon & Brewery, located at 1920 E. University, is set to open Saturday, November 21. Owner Rob Sizemore’s original brews include Puppy Pale (pale ale), Irish Setter (Irish red), Hound (hefeweizen), and Scottie (Scottish…
