In the hierarchy of dessert, French pastry is arguably king. There are few things lovelier than a well-made pain au chocolat, so naturally, our hopes were high for dessert at French Grocery — as it turns out, maybe a little too high. French Grocery has been open for two years 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…
Doughnuts are kind of a big deal these days. And if you don’t already believe us, consider the growing number of local shops serving deep-fried dough including, of course, Welcome Chicken + Donuts, Rollover Doughnuts, and soon, Born & Glazed. This latest name to enter the Phoenix doughnut game comes…
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. 78. Falafel Sandwich at Al…
The Guilty Pleasure: S’mores Oreos Where to Get It: Grocery Stores, probably Target and Walmart too Price: $2.98 (Could vary by store) What it Really Costs: Rethinking what it really means to be an Oreo (or a s’more) Just when we thought Oreos really had the whole “delicious sandwich cookie”…
9th Annual Bloomin’ Beerfest at the Irish Cultural Center Saturday, June 13 Have you ever celebrated Bloomsday? Well, here’s your chance, bibliophiles. Surround yourself with Irish literature and culture on Saturday during celebrations based on the events of James Joyce’s Ulysses. From 7 to 11 p.m., beer tastings, as well as…
Shake Shack, the New York-based burger chain with a cult-like following, has announced plans to open its first Arizona restaurant at Scottsdale Fashion Square. The restaurant is slated to open in 2016 and will be located ” at the corner of Scottsdale and Camelback Roads,” according to a press release. This will…
79. Pumpkin Spice Macaron at Essence Bakery French-trained pastry chef Eugenia Theodospoulos may be most famous in this town for her Parisian croissants, but if you ask me, the best thing you can get from the pastry case at either of her bakeries is a macaron. I’ve even gone so far…
Chefs have been spiking their burgers with red wine for decades, but Harvey’s Wineburger and The Original Wineburger have made wineburgers an art form. Both are rumored to bring some serious game, but only one can be the best wineburger in town. In This Corner: Harvey’s Wineburger The Setup: Harvey’s,…
Wetta Ventures, the developer behind local projects such as the Annex in Tempe, announced plans Tuesday for a multi-restaurant development project at Arizona State University’s SkySong. The $5 million Scottsdale development will include three to four tenants, one of which is planned to be a 4,500-square-foot farm-to-table restaurant. The development also will…
It’s an unlikely pairing, chicken and waffles. It’s also a combination that beckons to anyone fond of the coupling of sweet and salty foods. This delectable union of soft and crunchy, maple and meaty is a lively duo that dates back to 17th-century Pennsylvania Dutch country. The original, and arguably…
If you’ve been paying attention to the shelves at your favorite local market, or to the menu at some of the Valley’s top restaurants, then you’re probably already aware of Homeboy’s Hot Sauce. The little black and white bottles of red and gold sauce have been popping up at places…
80. Warm Jar of King Crab and Butter at Little Cleo’s Seafood Legend A seafood lover would have little excuse to not visit Little Cleo’s Seafood Legend, the cozy Sam Fox restaurant located at The Yard in Phoenix. With clean, white subway tiles and a handsome bar, this spot transports diners…
With its intense flavors — spicy and savory, with a healthy dose of fermented acidity just to keep things interesting — Korean cuisine done well is a wonderful food adventure. Gogi, a recently opened Korean restaurant in Chandler, is the new kid on the block when it comes to Korean dining…
Angry Crab Shack owner Daniel Sevilla says he wants to “to put [his] restaurants in the people’s backyards.” That’s why, over the past few months, he’s been paying attention to where the people who flock to his restaurants in Mesa and Phoenix come from. At both restaurants — Angry Crab…
It’s out with the old and in with the new at Counter Intuitive, the rotating-theme bar that restaurateur Peter Kasperski opened about four months ago with help from some of the Valley’s best bartenders. Until now, the bar has featured a New Orleans-inspired theme built around the estate sale of…
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. 81. Parillada at Asadero Norte…
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. 82. Crispy Pig Ears at…
Matthew Grunwald wasn’t completely surprised when he got the call telling him he would be a contestant on season 11 of Food Network Star. “I was really expecting it,” the Scottsdale resident says. “I’m the kind of person where when I do something, I expect good results.” Grunwald says with…
The Guilty Pleasure: Most American Thickburger Where to Get It: Carl’s Jr. Price: $5.79 What it Really Costs: Three years of your life, gastric bypass surgery, the option of not screaming “‘MURICA!” while eating your food Unless you’ve been hiding from all sorts of fast food news and advertising, you’ve…
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. 83. Breakfast Sandwich at Ollie…
Artisan Food Fair at The Newton Sunday, June 7 From noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 7, fans of handmade and small-batch foods can gather at The Newton in Phoenix for an Artisan Food Fair. Local companies such as Fire Lips Hot Sauce, Gilbert Olive Oil, PB Americano, Fluff It…
