Chances are, most Americans have a fairly limited understanding of Australian cuisine, often imagining an endless stream of Aussies enjoying “shrimps on the barbie,” Foster’s beer, and Vegemite on toast. The reality is Australian cooking runs much deeper than these stereotypes. It is influenced equal parts by our shared colonial…
Since opening in 2013, Gadzooks Enchiladas and Soup has brought build-your-own-enchiladas and, of course, soup to the midtown Phoenix neighborhood around Seventh Street and Osborn Road. The restaurant, known for its customizable menu of made-from-scratch eats, lets diners choose from a list of slow-braised meats, vegetables, cheeses, and house-made sauces and…
Sorry, beer lovers, but you’ll have one less place to grab a pint in the upcoming months. Pedal Haus Brewery in downtown Tempe will close its doors this summer for an expansive remodel, which the brewery and restaurant will unveil in the fall. The locally owned brew pub will undergo a…
Since 1986 Someburros has been serving tacos, cheese crisps, and chimichangas, and later this year the family-owned local restaurant chain will celebrate the opening of its eighth location. By late fall, Someburros plans to open a new restaurant in Queen Creek, specifically at 20707 East Maya Road, near the intersection of…
The Guilty Pleasure: “The Baker” pizza Where to Get It: Boss Pizza Bar Price: $15-$19 What it Really Costs: A starch-on-starch carb overdose. You know pizza, the most popular and communal of hot, cheesy foods. Pizza endures because it’s not only delicious, but also infinitely personal: You can have one tailor-made…
Heritage Marketplace in downtown Gilbert is making room for yet another fast-casual eatery. Grubstak Restaurant is expected to open in the fall and will offer “stak-able” options for Southeast Valley diners. Diners start with a base of either regular or sweet potato waffle fries, roasted root vegetables, or romaine spears as…
When a new spot opens in town, we can’t wait to check it out — and let you know our initial impressions, share a few photos, and dish about some menu items. First Taste, as the name implies, is not a full-blown review, but instead a peek inside restaurants that…
Got plans this Saturday? Well, you do now. This Saturday, June 25, is New Times’ first-ever Sips and Sweets, a new event that offers cocktails and desserts from some of the best chefs, confectioners, bakers, and mixologists in this town. We’ve already introduced you to this year’s participating sweet-makers, and…
After 33 years in business and who knows how many thousands of pizzas, Nello’s Tempe will close its doors for good later this week. The restaurant, which opened in 1983 and is the original Nello’s restaurant, has been a well-loved neighborhood destination for pizza pies, sandwiches, pastas, salads, and more. …
McDowell Road, in that sleepy stretch east of downtown Phoenix, has long been a reliable source for good, home-style Mexican food. There’s La Barquita, with its molcajete dinners for two, a pile of grilled meats, nopales, and fresh herbs that’s hearty enough to stretch into a light dinner for four…
When a new spot opens in town, we can’t wait to check it out — and let you know our initial impressions, share a few photos, and dish about some menu items. First Taste, as the name implies, is not a full-blown review, but instead a peek inside restaurants that…
The Guilty Pleasure: The Big Texas BBQ Dog Where to Get It: Doglicious Hot Dogs Price: $5.95 What it Really Costs: Your “cheat” day for the week, so you may as well double-down on calories and get a couple of hot dogs while you’re here. Is there a more quintessential…
Southeast Valley residents, we have some good news. As of today, you have a new destination for ramen, soba, takoyaki, and more. The new Japanese eatery is called Nishikawa Ramen, and it’s located at 1909 East Ray Road, on the southwest corner of Cooper and Ray roads in Chandler. According to owner…
There’s nothing sweeter than enjoying sweets with your sweetie, right? Yeah, we know, which is why we’ve got a deal that will let you and your bae get in on the dessert- and booze-filled fun going down next weekend at New Times’ Sips and Sweets. In case you’re not already…
If you have a favorite local chef or bartender, you can show him or her some love with a nomination for the 2016 Ripe Awards. Public nominations are being accepted through tomorrow, Friday, June 17, and can be submitted through the Ripe Awards website. The Ripe Awards is entering its…
We’ve already told you the final lineup for New Times’ Sips and Sweets, the brand-new food-and-drink fest where we’ll gather top local bartenders, pastry chefs, bakers, and confectioners for a day of sugar and booze-filled fun. Attendees will get to down craft cocktails and desserts, plus peruse a vendor village…
For the last five years, small-scale organic farmer Erich Schultz has operated The Farm at Agritopia, which serves as the centerpiece for the Agritopia planned community in Gilbert. If you’ve picked up produce from the farm stand or purchased a share in the farm’s CSA, then you might have met…
A lawsuit accusing Scottsdale’s Fate Brewing Company of trademark infringement has caused Steve McFate, the brewery’s owner, to change the name of his business to McFate Brewing Company. Moving forward, the Fate Brewing Company located at 1312 North Scottsdale Road — frequently referred to as Fate South — will be…
For Yasu Hashino, chef and owner of North Phoenix’s Yasu Sushi Bistro, preparing sushi is serious stuff. “Sushi is not just my job,” Hashino says. “It’s bigger than that. This is about me saying to you, ‘How can I show you guys what we enjoy back in Tokyo? What can I…
One of the best-preserved downtown districts in metro Phoenix belongs to the city of Mesa, a town whose heritage includes pioneering Mormon settlers, historic citrus groves and cotton ranchlands, military airfields, and most recently, a thriving performing- and visual-arts scene. But even the most optimistic city booster would probably admit…
Jessica Rose Boutwell and Joyce Boutwell are a mother-daughter team that does one thing really well: create stylish, high-end cakes with local ingredients through their business, Ruže Cake House. Joyce, or mom, has been baking for most of her life. She and Jessica would often make desserts – cookies, macarons,…
Good news, health-minded Scottsdale residents. The sixth MAD Greens location in the Valley will open in North Scottsdale on Thursday, June 16. The restaurant’s grand opening will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. at 14850 North Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard. The new addition to the MAD Greens family…
