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Showing 19515 - 19536 of 23060Dine with Kurt Warner at the Wrigley
On Monday, November 16, Warner and wife Brenda will host a Night of Champions dinner at The Wrigley Mansion, 2501 E. Telewa Trail in Phoenix.
Monster Ooey Gooeys at Tammie Coe
It’s not very often that cupcakes make me laugh, but I saw these little dudes in the case at Tammie Coe on Halloween morning, and couldn’t resist getting one to go with my latte. They’re probably all gone by now, because Thanksgiving’s the next big holiday to pimp. And I’m…
Monday Night Martha: Casserole Time
Maybe it’s because the first cold snap struck the Valley of the Sun this past week, or because the World Series is playing on TV, but our minds and stomachs suddenly want something warm and gooey and familiar. And really, nothing says Monday night like … casserole. Ah, casserole the…
Master Bladesmith Comes to Phoenix to Teach Knife Tricks
Ten years working in restaurants and 15 years working on crafting knives has taught Bob Kramer a thing or two about how to properly use and maintain a knife. But he isn’t greedy with his wisdom, and people in the Valley have a chance to reap the benefits.The chef-turned-master bladesmith…
Caffiend: Jolt Orange Blast
Since it was introduced in 1985, Jolt Cola’s had a well-deserved reputation as one of the world’s most caffeinated sodas, proudly standing by its motto of “All the sugar and twice the caffeine” — at least until the cane sugar in the original recipe was replaced with high fructose corn…
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Lisa G Goes Out of Business on a Halloween High Note
It’s Saturday morning. I really haven’t had enough coffee yet. But there’s nothing like big news to wake me up, and today’s word is a shocker. Lisa G Cafe & Wine Bar is closing. Tonight — Halloween — is the last night of service.Owner Lisa Giungo tells me, “It actually came…
This Week In Chow Bella
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: Oysters and Bloody Marys at Casey Moore’s CRAVE Arizona…
Chocolate Alert! Eleanor Joseph Truffles Land in your Grocery
Dark chocolate contains antioxidants that help fight free radicals and stave off aging, and a glass of wine a day can reduce the risk of heart disease and certain cancers. So that fistful of dark chocolate medallions and glass of Cabernet you’ll be downing tonight are totally healthy!
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Where Am I Eating?
Guess where I’m eating!!
Old Town Farmers Market Is Back
Scottsdale’s Old Town Farmers Market is back and reportedly going to be bigger than ever. How big? Well, just about double the size of last season’s.Big name local produce growers McClendon’s Select, Seacat Gardens, and Maya’s Farm will all be selling fresh fruits and veggies at the market, something other…
Celebrate World Vegan Day With a Light Rail Potluck
Sometimes being a vegan in Phoenix can get pretty lonely, but on November 1, animal product-free Phoenicians will gather at the Spectrum Mall light rail station to celebrate World Vegan Day with a potluck full of vegan goodies.
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Getting Wired at Conspire
Good morrrrrrning, sunshine! What an eye-opener at Conspire this morning — a large latte with four shots of espresso to get my brain cranked up, plus some sweets to share. Vegan doughnuts are a Conspire staple that I can’t resist, while the pumpkin-chocolate chip cupcake with cream cheese icing was…
Shark Fart at the Swizzle Inn
The Shark Fart tastes better than it sounds, I promise. This is one of Dar Bieling’s favorite drinks to make because she loves shaking the hell out of the tumbler. Hey, she’s gotta get that aggression out somehow if she wants to remain, as owner Beth Johnson says, “The only…
Top Five Candies Phoenix Natives Remember
I’m a Phoenix native. Which, they say, is rare. Even more unusual is that I actually love this place.There are just a handful of us out there and while there are so many things that make us uniquely Phoenician (we don’t talk to our neighbors and we shower 7-12 times…
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Cafe: Calistro Bistro
No one will argue that a restaurant based around using local, sustainable ingredients is a great idea. Unfortunately, it takes more than that to get our taste buds going. See what we mean in this week’s Cafe column. Food Critic Michele Laudig on Calistro Bistro: In theory, I should love…
Meet and Eat with Foodies Like You
What if you could quit your day job and just eat and socialize all the time? (Picture this: Nights filled with wonderful conversation. Lovely hosts. Duck confit and huckleberry waffles with bourbon maple syrup. American Wagyu ribeye. Fluke crudo! Grand Marnier souffle!!! Mmmm, we’re getting all worked up just writing about…
Thomas Keller is Coming to Scottsdale . . .
Ooh, here’s some exciting news — there will soon be a superstar in our midst. The term “celebrity chef” gets thrown around a lot these days, but there’s no question that Thomas Keller truly is one. Whether you think The French Laundry in Yountville, CA, is the best restaurant in…
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Xchel Manuel Hernandez-Zendejas, What Are You Eating?
Pan searing is the secret to making your tongue bend to its knees and accept the healthiness of chicken breast. The best part is you can put it on anything. Salad, pasta, me, and it still tastes good.
Behind the Bar: Darlene “Dar” Bieling at the Swizzle Inn
Dar is a class act. She never forgets your drink and is as pleasant as can be. She’s a top notch bartender, and is atrociously gorgeous. This isn’t how Darlene (or “Dar” as she’s more commonly known) Bieling describes herself, nor is it my own personal judgment upon meeting her…
Coming Soon to Downtown: Verde
I promised not to name him yet, because he hasn’t given notice with his current employer. But if I could tell you who’s opening a stylish new downtown Mexican restaurant called Verde this coming month, I would most certainly put this chef’s name in bold letters. That’s what I did…
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You Pick It: Schnepf Farms
Schnepf Farms may have gotten a reputation for hosting rowdy music festivals, but that isn’t what is attracting fall foodies. Schnepf is another great example of an Arizona you-pick-it farm, and it’s a lot easier to get to than Buckelew or Apple Annie’s.Currently, the farm is putting on a pumpkin and chili…