Phoenix is known as a home of transplants, with much of its population having relocated from elsewhere in the country (or in the world). But if you’re a Chicago native or an East Coaster, you’ll feel right at home in a Glendale restaurant that specializes in Philly cheese steaks and…
Go Jan and Helen! The ladies of Sweet Republic — North Scottsdale’s charming artisanal ice cream shop, which we awarded “Best Ice Cream” in this year’s Best of Phoenix issue — have gotten their product into Whole Foods in Scottsdale. Over the next week, they’ll be stocking the rest of…
Are you sensing a pattern here? As in, my obsession with sweet, edible, funny things? Oh yes, it’s bad. Don’t believe me? I’m writing this as I sit next to a melted LP vinyl dish full of chocolate-filled Hello Kitty marshmallows. But that’s not what I wanted to tell you about. My latest…
Before the Internet, restaurants had to rely on TV and newspaper ads and word of mouth (OMG, how totally prehistoric!) to pimp their daily specials. While these archaic delivery methods are still around, now diners can find daily food specials with the click of a mouse on sites like Facebook and Twitter — that…
Chef David Traina seems very relaxed in his restaurant Liberty Market, which is surprising because the Gilbert hotspot opened just over a year ago. It’s safe to say that his hospitable nature is the key to his success.Traina runs Liberty Market with his wife Kiersten and his business partner Joe…
Learn how to make a Spiced Caramel Apple Martini from Meritage Steakhouse at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa.
Find out what comedian Amy Donohue loves to eat.
The Arizona State Fair always seems to attract some rather eccentric food vendors. There are a few running themes in fair fare this year, though. First, if you can batter something like a corn dog, it can be deep-fried and subsequently sold at a booth. Second, food is better sold…
Caffe Boa owner Jay Wisniewski told me that new chef Payton Curry would eventually be changing up the menu at the upscale, wine-centric Tempe restaurant. I guess in Curry’s world, “eventually” happens fast. Fresh from his departure from the now-shuttered Digestif, he’s already launched a brand-new menu of dishes inspired…
Flight attendants-turned-restaurateurs Robert McCarville, Tom Vigil, and Randy Betnar sold Coronado Cafe two weeks ago, and the new owners of the charming eatery, tucked into an historic 1915 bungalow on 7th Street, have a few changes in store. Co-owner Diane Stackwick has lived in Arizona for a decade, but she…
You probably saw my post about Lisa G closing over the weekend — where I mentioned new owner Matt Diamond — but now that I’ve had a chance to chat with Diamond, I have more details for you. So he’s got a serious wine background. He’s traveled to various wine…
If it’s coffee-related in Arizona, it’s probably been covered by arizona-coffee.com.
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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!
Guess where I’m eating!!
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…
