The Guilty Pleasure: The Ruben stuffed hamburger Where to Get it: Stufrageous Stuffed Burgers Price: $8.79 What it Really Costs: Your ability to eat a regular burger. You’ll want every other burger in your life to be as engorged as this one from here on out. The hamburger, as a…
North Phoenix residents looking for a healthy food option will soon have a new place to into the rotation. Later this year, Grabbagreens will open a fourth Valley location in north Phoenix, specifically at 4727 East Bell Road. The restaurant will be located on the southwest corner of Tatum and…
The wait is almost over. Tomorrow, Saturday, May 14, chef Gio Osso’s highly-anticipated Nico restaurant will open its doors to the public at Heritage Marketplace in downtown Gilbert. Earlier this week we chatted with the James Beard award- nominated chef about his hopes and aspirations for his sophomore effort. But…
Got dinner plans on Monday, May 16? If not, then you may want to consider heading to Uptown Plaza in central Phoenix, where in just four short days the Valley will see the debut of our very own Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria. Since we first told you about the restaurant’s plans…
A classic spot in central Phoenix could be torn down if a rezoning application is approved. Documents on the city of Phoenix’s website show a new apartment complex planned on the site of Macayo’s in Phoenix on Central Avenue just south of Indian School Road. The complex, called Alta Central…
Get those index fingers ready, Phoenix. You’re going to have to click fast if you want a seat at Barrio Cafe Gran Reserva. The highly-anticipated restaurant from James Beard award-nominated chef Silvana Salcido Esparza offers only about two dozen seats, and if you want to nab one of them, then…
Is culinary school overrated? That’s one of the biggest debates within the restaurant industry these days. On one hand, students get a solid culinary foundation before jumping into the kitchen. On the other, culinary school is expensive, and some argue it doesn’t necessarily produce top chefs. Here’s what nine metro…
Metro Phoenix is often accused of being too suburban, but if there’s an upside to so-called urban sprawl, it’s this: There’s nearly always something new to try somewhere around town, unexplored pockets of food and culture spread across something like 2,000 square miles. Your next great meal might come out…
If you’ve lived in the Valley for a substantial amount of time, then you may be familiar with the Mancuso’s family name. Since the late 60s, the Mancuso’s have owned and operated several restaurants around the Valley including at The Borgata in Scottsdale and in central Phoenix. In late April,…
If you’ve driven down Grand Avenue during the last few months, then chances are good you’ve noticed a change or two. In January, Barrio Cafe Gran Reserva took over the space most recently occupied by Bragg’s Factory Diner, and a clean white building now rests at the intersection of McKinley…
If you’ve driven down Indian School Road toward 22nd Street, then you’ve probably noticed the recent installment of a large, black sign with a yellow “H” on it. Well, wonder no more: the sign represents Phoenix’s newest brewery, Helton Brewing Company. “Doors are officially opening Tuesday,” says Brian Helton, the…
It’s been almost two years since chef Gio Osso opened his first restaurant, Vitru Honest Craft, on the first floor of a quaint bed and breakfast in downtown Scottsdale. The restaurant seats just 25 diners, but its small stature didn’t hold it back from achieving almost immediate success. In its…
Another month of county health inspections are in the books, and we have just one question for restaurant employees across metro Phoenix: Why aren’t you washing your hands? Okay, so not all restaurants are violating the cardinal rule of keeping hands clean while preparing food. But we have to admit,…
The Guilty Pleasure: The Hair of the Polish Dog Where to Get It: Bacus Bros Hot Dogs & Beer Price: $8.50 What it Really Costs: Your ability to consume anything but light beer for a few days. This baby is loaded with so many calories, you’ll want to cut corners…
Heads up, T.J.’s lovers. Your freezers might not be safe — from recalled food. If you’re a big fan of Trader Joe’s, you might have some recalled food in your fridge and freezer. Earlier this week the FDA issued a recall for a whole assortment of Trader Joe’s and other…
Diners looking for a place for beer and beer-filled food will find just that at The Phoenix Ale Brewery Central Kitchen, set to open in uptown Phoenix next week. Located at 5813 North Seventh Street, near Seventh Street and Bethany Home Road, the restaurant comes from The Phoenix Ale Brewery and Rich…
When it comes to barbecue in metro Phoenix, there’s one little spot that most aficionados can agree reigns supreme. But the general consensus around that joint doesn’t mean we should give up the search for perfectly-smoked brisket and juicy sliced turkey around the Valley. After all, if we did that…
Mark your calendars, candy lovers, because this summer New Times is launching a brand-new event that combines two of our favorite things: desserts (everything from candy and chocolate to pastries galore) and craft cocktails. Sounds good, right? Yeah, we know. The Sips and Sweets event will be held on Saturday,…
Is it possible to be seduced by, of all things, a half of a roasted chicken? Because at Ocotillo, the stylish new food and drink compound on the corner of Third and Flower streets in Phoenix, it might only take a bite or two of the restaurant’s namesake chicken dish…
Since its opening in 2011, Crescent Ballroom has proved itself to be much more than a downtown Phoenix concert venue. It’s a lounge, a great happy-hour hangout, and a go-to destination for solid food and drink, in particular for simple but well-executed burritos and tacos. Oh right, and the award-winning…
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…
By now you’ve probably heard of Arizona-made wine, beer, and even spirits. But did you know there’s mead being made here in the Grand Canyon state, and that it can be found as far away as Thailand? You can try the golden liquid for yourself at the award-winning Superstition Meadery…
