Chef Silvana Salcido Esparza of Barrio Cafe in Phoenix has a lot going on right now, including plans for a new restaurant in Gilbert and a fast-casual concept on the west side of town. What she doesn’t have to worry about anymore is Barrio Queen, the Scottsdale restaurant she opened…
Last year we marked the hundred day countdown to Best of Phoenix by sharing some of our favorite food folks’ “Personal Best” lists. This year we’re bringing back our list of 100 Favorite Dishes. Have a suggestion for a dish you’d like us to try? Leave it in the comments…
When it’s well-written, a menu is your map to a restaurant experience. It tells you what kind of food to expect and how much it’s going to cost. It might even give you a little insight into the chef and his or her vision for the restaurant. When it’s poorly…
I met my husband at Queens College in New York City in a Psychology of Personality class. I had my eye on him for a few weeks before I got up the nerve to approach him. We were scheduled for a test, so I invited him to study with me…
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…
Last year we marked the hundred day countdown to Best of Phoenix by sharing some of our favorite food folks’ “Personal Best” lists. This year we’re bringing back our list of 100 Favorite Dishes. Have a suggestion for a dish you’d like us to try? Leave it in the comments…
Since April, Valley residents have been eating for a good cause at Arizona’s largest homeless shelter. Helpings Cafe is located at UMOM New Day Centers on Van Buren Street, where trainees from the shelter go through a six- or nine-week training program to gain work experience…
If you’re looking for another reason to hate on Chipotle — you know, in addition to the fact that it raised prices and then claimed we gave it permission to do so — here’s a good one: The chain has bullied a local restaurant into changing its name. As of…
Happy Birthday Julia Dinner at Christopher’s Friday, August 15 This weekend chef Christopher Gross of Christopher’s Restaurant and Crush Lounge is celebrating famous American chef Julia Child’s birthday with a special three course dinner. The Happy Birthday Julia menu will be available on Friday, August 15 and Saturday, August 16…
Last year we marked the hundred day countdown to Best of Phoenix by sharing some of our favorite food folks’ “Personal Best” lists. This year we’re bringing back our list of 100 Favorite Dishes. Have a suggestion for a dish you’d like us to try? Leave it in the comments…
You’ve handled street tacos, maybe even Sonoran hot dogs from a cart in the parking lot of a random business. Menudo, pozole, we’ve all been there and done that. A feeling of accomplishment might set in knowing that you’ve tackled these “foreign” dishes from Mexico. Well, the beauty of this…
It’s been about only two months since Fuego del Mar (formerly Fuego Taco) closed its doors at Camelback Esplanade after a three-and-a-half-year run. But already a new restaurant has moved into the space and plans to open for business within the next week. The newest spot to come to the…
Last year we marked the hundred day countdown to Best of Phoenix by sharing some of our favorite food folks’ “Personal Best” lists. This year we’re bringing back our list of 100 Favorite Dishes. Have a suggestion for a dish you’d like us to try? Leave it in the comments…
Even though it’s summertime, there’s agricultural news right in our backyard. Here are 5 local good-news stories you might have missed, so we’ve rounded them up. Read up on the new ideas growing here in the Valley, and maybe gain some inspiration. See also: Show Off Your Chicken Coop on…
Patrick Karvis Executive Chef TapHouse Kitchen www.taphousekitchen.com There’s certainly no shortage of beer-focused restaurants opening around town these days. Which chef Patrick Karvis knows is making it difficult for his restaurant to stand out. “That’s the way it works,” the chef says with a shrug. “Five years ago it was…
The Guilty Pleasure: Croissant Donuts Where to Get It: Jack In The Box Price: $1.99 for 3 pieces What It Really Costs: The torture of going to a Jack In The Box drive-thru and screaming the words “one order of Croissant Donuts” at a speaker. Probably more than once. Ah,…
It’s been about two months since the highly-anticipated Scottsdale restaurant SumoMaya opened its doors, but already there are some changes coming to the restaurant’s kitchen. Chef Herb Wilson of Top Chef Masters fame has left the restaurant to pursue other opportunities outside the Valley. He’ll be replaced by chef Matt…
Last year we marked the hundred day countdown to Best of Phoenix by sharing some of our favorite food folks’ “Personal Best” lists. This year we’re bringing back our list of 100 Favorite Dishes. Have a suggestion for a dish you’d like us to try? Leave it in the comments…
For a while now Noca’s fast-casual lunch program, Nocawich, has been a go-to place for an affordable gourmet lunch. The selection of top-notch sandwiches features high-quality ingredients — like everything at owner Eliot Wexler’s restaurant — and will set you back just about $10. We’re talking about excellent creations like…
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Last year we marked the hundred day countdown to Best of Phoenix by sharing some of our favorite food folks’ “Personal Best” lists. This year we’re bringing back our list of 100 Favorite Dishes. Have a suggestion for a dish you’d like us to try? Leave it in the comments…
Arizona Restaurant Week will return this September and if you’ve lived in the Valley for any extended amount of time, then you’re probably thinking you know the drill. Restaurants will offer a prix-fixe menu at a discounted price for a week (or so) in order to encourage diners to try…
