As if there aren’t enough reasons for CenPho folks to be doing a happy dance, add another solid restaurant option to the lineup that already includes Snooze, an A.M. Eatery, Pizzeria/Trattoria Bianco, and a brand spankin’ new Whole Foods Market. Grassroots Kitchen and Tap, the plainly delicious restaurant from fourth-generation…
There are plenty of spots in north Scottsdale where you can get a hoagie or a BLT. But there’s probably only one place in the entire Valley where you can also get a bowl of bibimbap. That is Croque Famous Sandwiches, a counter-service sandwich shop with Korean connections. Owner Lilian…
Gilbert residents can add one of the Valley’s hottest breakfast spots to the list of independent restaurants located in their ‘hood. Snooze, an A.M. Eatery, the restaurant chain that started in Denver, will be opening a second Valley location in the Gilbert Historic District later this year. The first Snooze…
Lunch break means a quick dash to pick up a cheeseburger or sub down the street, right? Not always. Don’t let your sad wallet get in the way of your Japanese fix. Head over with us to Harumi Sushi…
Last year, the Arizona Restaurant Association honored restaurants, chefs, and other food service professionals whose talents set them apart as industry leaders with the inaugural Foodist Awards. The association defines “Foodists” as “a collective of like-minded food worshipers. A Foodist breathes and sleeps in order to eat and drink. They…
In June, the 16-year-old Scottsdale dance club Axis-Radius closed its doors for good, at which time Evening Entertainment Group announced it had plans to turn the space into a concert venue and dining spot. Now we know what those plans are. The food and drink side of the new operation,…
Shawarma is a popular Middle Eastern meat preparation in which chicken, beef, veal, or lamb is slow-roasted on a rotisserie. Shawarma is commonly served as a sandwich or pita bread with vegetables and dressing, but it also can be served on a plate with garlic sauce, hummus and rice. We…
Street Eats Food Truck Festival Saturday, January 24 This weekend, Salt River Fields in Scottsdale will host a gathering of food trucks from all over the Valley and the Southwest. The gates open at 11 a.m. for the Street Eats Food Truck Festival, presented by New Times, and we’ll be…
Gaslight Square — on the southeast corner of Indian School and 36th Street — has become a hub for culinary delights, with Crudo, Beckett’s Table, and Nook located in the same plaza. Recently, Jennifer’s Catering opened a brick-and-mortar location in the southwest corner of the plaza to add to the…
Thanks to a partnership among Keep Phoenix Beautiful, the city of Phoenix, and Barron Collier Companies, the northeast corner of Indian School Road and Central Avenue has seen a lot of change. An ongoing project called PHX Renews aims to transform the formerly vacant land — a part of Steele…
Phoenix-based nutrition writer, dietitian, and Cordon Bleu-trained chef Michelle Dudash appeared on ABC’s The Chew this afternoon to compete in the Weight Watchers Chef Competition. Dudash is a registered dietitian and author of Clean Eating for Busy Families. Over the next few weeks, she’ll be appear on the show to…
Long-running reality competition shows like Project Runway, Survivor, and Celebrity Apprentice love to bring back former contestants for a second chance at the title. But after 10 regular seasons, five seasons of Masters, two seasons of Just Desserts, and an All-Stars season — Top Chef is going to do one…
In Chow Bella’s new comic, Wait or Die, we tell the stories of waiters and waitstaff from restaurants around the Valley. Submit your stories here: waitordie@newtimes.com — and be sure to let us know if you wish to remain anonymous…
It’s that time of year again. Scented citrus blossoms fill the air with intoxicating aromas, and your neighbors’ trees are bursting with lemons and grapefruit. Want to get in on the action but don’t want to get in over your head? Already planted a citrus tree and are afraid you’re…
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…
Croque Famous Sandwiches is certainly not the only hoagie shop in North Scottsdale, but it probably is the only one — not just in the area, but the Valley itself — where it’s possible to get a turkey bacon club with a bowl of bibimbap. Not that the restaurant’s Korean…
Eliot Wexler is insane. I can say that without fear of retribution because he has become a close friend of mine since he opened Noca in August 2008. To say that he is obsessive about food doesn’t even begin to do it justice; Eliot is hell-bent on sourcing the highest-quality…
In October we reported that Noca, the Biltmore restaurant owned by Eliot Wexler, was losing its executive chef Claudio Urciuoli. At the time, Wexler wouldn’t name the restaurant’s next chef and said that Noca would be serving lunch only for the time being. That might change soon…
The Guilty Pleasure: Turkey tacos and tostadas Where to Get It: Del Taco, locations Valleywide Price: $1.29 for the tacos, $1.89 for the tostada (at least where I got them) What It Really Costs: Oh, Del Taco, you sneaky bastards, you. Let’s face facts, friends. By now, you’ve likely blown…
There are incubators for tech startups and incubators for socially minded ventures, but when it comes to helping would-be restaurateurs or food artisans, resources can be hard to find. This is why Roy Allen, founder of online food group the Artisan Food Guild, has teamed up with Classic Cooking Academy…
Christmas is long over, and you’ve blown your New Year’s resolutions — so, what the heck? It’s time to party. We’re here to help with Chow Bella’s spring 2014 guide to food and drink festivals in metro Phoenix. It’s a busy year. Get your calendars out…
This is part two of our interview with Joey Maggiore of Cuttlefish in Scottsdale. The seafood restaurant opened late last year and features an oyster bar (complete with Vespa seating) and a menu of coastal Italian cuisine. Today, we’re talking about the two new restaurants Maggiore plans to open around…
