In September, Phoenix New Times celebrated the cream of the crop with our 36th annual Best of Phoenix edition. Here are our top picks for cocktails, beer and even a sangria in metro Phoenix. Best Moonshine: Bootleggers If you think moonshine is a drink for hillbillies and country bumpkins, we’ve…
Next year the Devoured Culinary Classic will return to the Phoenix Art Museum for two days of dining, drinking, and loving all things local. The annual culinary celebration has become one of the hottest ticket events in town — and for Phoenix Art Museum members, tickets are on sale now…
If the crummy part of eating healthy is all the prep work involved, local restaurateur Johnny Chu has swooped in to save health-conscious diners (and anyone who likes fresh food and a nice bowl of soup). At Shabu Fondue, Chu does the chopping and washing and we, at long last,…
For the last two years the Four Peaks Tasting Room located at 2401 South Wilson in Tempe (just off of Broadway and Roosevelt roads) has been a destination a beer drinkers looking for place to hang out and eat some food truck grub. The third location to come from the…
Chow Bella took a bite out of the holidays earlier this month with our annual “Eating Christmas” event at Crescent Ballroom. No worries if you missed it — catch the essays here through the holiday season. We’ve all seen them: Magazine photos of expertly iced Santa cookies, leaning jauntily against…
The answer is, in a word, everything. If you haven’t had the pleasure of making Singh Farms’ acquaintance, there’s no better time than the present. Despite the chilly weather, they’ve still got plenty of fresh-grown winter produce and some amazing vegetarian-friendly prepared foods…
Tonight’s the night! Head downtown at 7 to Crescent Ballroom to hear some of the Valley’s best writers bite down on the holidays, in the form of “Eating Christmas” — our third annual Christmas/Food mash-up. We’ll even light the menorah in honor of the first night of Hanukkah. Here’s the…
Brian Archibald Executive Chef Tapacubo, The Normal Diner Graduate Tempe graduatetempe.com/dining With the arrival of the Graduate Tempe one of the prime properties around the Arizona State University campus will finally be used to its full potential. The new boutique hotel is one of the first to come from a…
Candy canes. Gingerbread. Nogs of all ilks. It’s winter in the rest of the world, but we Phoenicians have the luxury of enjoying all the delicious flavors of the season without any of the icky, snowy consequences. Let’s toast to that while we celebrate some of our fantastic Phoenix-area cafes…
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…
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…
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In September, Phoenix New Times celebrated the cream of the crop with our 36th annual Best of Phoenix edition. Here are our top picks for places to buy Mexican sweets in metro Phoenix. Best Mexican Candy: Dulceria Pico Rico If you think Mexican candy begins and ends with Pelon, the…
If your idea of the perfect breakfast sandwich is a Sausage McMuffin from McDonald’s, we’re here to tell you to rethink your choices. Whether you prefer yours on a croissant or biscuit, there are options out there for you. We put Phoenix Public Market Cafe and Ollie Vaughn’s sandwiches agains…
Stumped for what to buy those special someones on your list? Let Chow Bella do the shopping — or at least the browsing — with our 2014 gift guides. Today: gifts for the vegetarian. Whether or not you agree with their dietary decisions, the vegetarian in your life probably deserves…
Food City Tamale Festival Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14 This weekend Food City’s annual Festival del Tamal will take over downtown Phoenix for a weekend of food, drink, and dancing. The event will be held on Saturday and Sunday between 1st Avenue and 4th Avenue on Washington Street…
Since opening last March Barrelhouse American Kitchen & Cocktails has been a bright light in the East Valley dining and drinking scene. With knock-out cocktails and mostly-satisfying food, the restaurant has brought a welcome new option to the neighborhood. Now the restaurant has welcomed a new chef to lead the…
The Guilty Pleasure: Chestnut Praline Latte Where to Get It: Starbucks, locations every-freaking-where Price: Five bucks, give or take. What it Really Costs: As usual per Starbucks, your hipster coffee cred. When Starbucks releases a new item, my usual reaction is minimal at best. They have so many different seasonal…
Tomaso Maggiore Owner, Executive chef Tomaso’s www.tomasos.com Vivo Ristorante www.vivoaz.com Tomaso Maggiore opened his 12th Valley restaurant, a shiny new Italian spot, in a trendy Scottsdale strip mall earlier this fall. But while the restaurant, with its more affordable menu and relaxed atmosphere, fits well in current times, its owner…
In September, Phoenix New Times celebrated the cream of the crop with our 36th annual Best of Phoenix edition. Here are our top picks for Mexican dishes in metro Phoenix. Best Chilaquiles: Pepe’s Taco Villa Breakfast, lunch, or dinner, there is no wrong time to sink your teeth into chilaquiles…
Rumors about the possible closure of Songbird Coffee & Tea House have been flying around for a while now. The Roosevelt Row coffee shop has been located inside the monOrchid gallery for the past two years. Now, owners Jonathan and Erin Carroll have announced their plans for the future. The…
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…
