“I can’t believe you’ve never eaten here.” This, from my spouse. “You grew up here, too,” I remind him, as we dig into piles of eggs — his an omelet, mine over-easy and piled atop hash browns. We are at Mel’s Diner, a longtime Grand Avenue tradition and the setting…
The Crazy Cook has returned to the Valley. And by “Crazy Cook,” we mean Peter DeRuvo, the talented chef who’s been associated with most of the top Italian restaurants in this town at one time or another. For the past year or so, he’s been working as corporate executive chef…
This year we’re marking the hundred-day countdown to Best of Phoenix 2015 by sharing some of our favorite dishes at restaurants all over the Valley. Have a suggestion for a dish you’d like us to try? Leave it in the comments section or email lauren.saria@newtimes.com. 86. Date Shake at Couscous Express…
It’s been about a year since chef Justin Beckett opened his second restaurant, Southern Rail, at The Newton in uptown Phoenix. And in the past 12 months, the Southern-inspired restaurant has become a go-to spot for diners seeking Southern fare done with finesse. Now Beckett’s ready to unveil a new…
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…
This year we’re marking the hundred-day countdown to Best of Phoenix 2015 by sharing some of our favorite dishes at restaurants all over the Valley. Have a suggestion for a dish you’d like us to try? Leave it in the comments section or email lauren.saria@newtimes.com. 87. Ceviche at El Chullo…
Remember the days of Little Debbies, those little snack treats put in lunches or consumed after school? Well, Ollie Vaughn’s in Phoenix has recreated this oatmeal cookie with cream filling — and it’s so much better than we remembered. This unassuming store front with the marquee sign out front stating simply “Eat”…
If you’re looking for an authentic Ethiopian meal, you no doubt will be directed to Café Lalibela in Tempe. After all, the restaurant threw Ethiopian food into the Arizona spotlight after being featured on PBS’ Check, Please! Arizona. And though Café Lalibela has been a go-to restaurant for many years,…
This year we’re marking the hundred-day countdown to Best of Phoenix 2015 by sharing some of our favorite dishes at restaurants all over the Valley. Have a suggestion for a dish you’d like us to try? Leave it in the comments section or email lauren.saria@newtimes.com. 88. Hurricane Popcorn at Bitter…
On a cloudy morning in late May, the wind rustles tall stalks of tawny wheat, and an entire field of plants murmurs softly. Close your eyes and listen to the whispering wheat, and it’s easy to imagine you’re eons away from a small farm off Arizona Avenue in middle of…
Traditional Crawfish Boil at Little Cleo’s Seafood Legend Saturday, May 30 This weekend, kick off summer with a Louisiana tradition that’s almost as American an apple pie. On Saturday, Little Cleo’s Seafood Legend, located at The Yard in Central Phoenix, will host a classic Southern-style crawfish boil. For $36 per…
This year we’re marking the hundred-day countdown to Best of Phoenix 2015 by sharing some of our favorite dishes at restaurants all over the Valley. Have a suggestion for a dish you’d like us to try? Leave it in the comments section or email lauren.saria@newtimes.com. 89. The Tyler from Cheese ‘N…
California-based Banh Mi chain Lee’s Sandwiches is recalling about 213,000 pounds of meat, the USDA said in a press release last week. The recalls come after the discovery that the company labeled chicken, beef, and pork products with an “unauthorized” USDA inspection mark. The Department’s Food and Safety Inspection Service writes…
The Guilty Pleasure: Cotton Candy Blizzard Where to Get It: Dairy Queen Price: $3.79 for a small (regular Blizzard prices) What it Really Costs: Three cavities and roughly an eighth of your taste buds Due to some technical difficulties it took us about 40 minutes to finally get a Cotton…
If you’re going to eat one thing at Princess Market in Mesa, make it the hummus. You’re probably thinking, “Seriously? Hummus?” But I’d be willing to bet that you’ve never tasted hummus this good. The chickpea dip you know will pale in comparison to the feather-light hummus at this market…
This year we’re marking the hundred-day countdown to Best of Phoenix 2015 by sharing some of our favorite dishes at restaurants all over the Valley. Have a suggestion for a dish you’d like us to try? Leave it in the comments section or email lauren.saria@newtimes.com. 90. Fried Chicken from Phoenix …
Phoenix New Times Food Editor Lauren Saria is a finalist for a national journalism award for a story she wrote about flour. Flour Power is about far more than that, of course — the 2014 cover story covered everything from the history of grain production and consumption to current attitudes…
This year we’re marking the hundred-day countdown to Best of Phoenix 2015 by sharing some of our favorite dishes at restaurants all over the Valley. Have a suggestion for a dish you’d like us to try? Leave it in the comments section or email lauren.saria@newtimes.com. 91. Coconut Raspberry Brownie from Karl’s…
This year we’re marking the hundred-day countdown to Best of Phoenix 2015 by sharing some of our favorite dishes at restaurants all over the Valley. Have a suggestion for a dish you’d like us to try? Leave it in the comments section or email lauren.saria@newtimes.com. 92. Deep Fried Squid with Salt…
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…
It feels like it’s about 120 degrees with at least 80 percent humidity in the room as head brewer Preston Theony begins to boil the first IPA at Westward Brewing Co. Sweat is inevitable, and the pungent, sour smell of hops and oats floods the increasingly hard-to-breathe air. Stepping out…
This year we’re marking the hundred-day countdown to Best of Phoenix 2015 by sharing some of our favorite dishes at restaurants all over the Valley. Have a suggestion for a dish you’d like us to try? Leave it in the comments section or email lauren.saria@newtimes.com. 93. Moist Succulent Pork Chop at…
