Gilbert Hernandez who, along with wife BJ (Betty-Jane), founded Havana Cafe in Phoenix and Havana Patio Cafe in Scottsdale, has died at age 85. See also: – Eddie Basha, Grocery Magnate, Dies at 75 Hernandez, who passed away on April 21, was born in Havana, Cuba, on July 24, 1927…
Dear 5th of May: We were never together and I never cared about you, but now we’re officially over; you were, after all, never that important to me when I lived in Mexico. It’s not like you have ever been a national holiday celebrated with closed banks and schools, paper…
Channel 8 hosted its first-ever Check, Please! Arizona Festival at CityScape on Sunday and despite the ridiculous temperatures (100 degrees, but it felt hotter), everybody seemed to have a good time. See also: — Check, Please! Arizona Festival at CityScape, 04/28/13 (Slideshow) — Chef Kevin Binkley a Finalist for James…
For those putting away their cowboy boots upon hearing the news that Brix, the Western-themed wine bar in Cave Creek, had shuttered on Sunday, take heart. The cork-poppin’ ain’t over yet. See also: – CLOSED: J. Alexander’s in Scottsdale – CLOSED: The Breakfast Joynt in North Scottsdale After five years…
Since Chandler’s Sushi Eye in Motion closed last fall, all’s been quiet on the kaiten-zushi, or conveyor belt sushi, front — at least until now. See also: – Postino Owners to Open Joyride Taco House in Gilbert in June – Hot Dogs & Pie: Mamma Toledo’s to Open Space Inside…
Chris Bianco Pizzeria Bianco, Bar Bianco 623 E. Adams Street, Phoenix, 602-258-8300; 609 E. Adams St., 602-528-3699 Pizzeria Bianco/ Trattoria Bianco 4743 N. 20th Street (Town & Country), Phoenix, 602-368-3273 Pane Bianco 4404 N.Central Avenue, Phoenix, 602-234-2100, pizzeriabianco.com See also: — Chris Bianco To Open Pizzeria Bianco in Tucson This…
Editor’s Note: Explicitly Graphic is a monthly column on our arts blog, Jackalope Ranch, by Cynthia Clark Harvey (who’s working on a graphic novel of her own). From time to time, Harvey reviews graphic novels, talks to artists, and dives into the scene of all things explicitly graphic. Today, she’s…
Who’s this year’s master mixologist, top chef, and most outstanding restaurant concept? Last night, the Arizona Restaurant Association (ARA) put a name to them all — as well as a few other categories — at the first-ever Foodist Awards. See also: – Big Brain Awards 2013 At a ceremony and…
J. Alexander’s, the Tennessee-based chain of straightforward American fare in thirteen twelve states, has shuttered its Scottsdale location. See also: – CLOSED: The Breakfast Joynt in North Scottsdale – CLOSED: Every Baja Fresh in the Valley Opened in the fall of 2008, J. Alexander’s, located at 6186 North Scottsdale Road…
Looking for something to put in your mouth this weekend? We’ve got you covered. Check out what’s on our plate. See also: – Your Cheat Sheet to This Sunday’s Check, Please! Arizona Festival at CityScape – 8 Great Guacamoles in Metro Phoenix 29th Annual My Nana’s Best Tasting Salsa Challenge…
If you asked 20-year-old me to predict how many ways middle-aged me would make eggplant, the answer would have been a big fat zero. Even though I was a kid who ordered the most offbeat thing on a menu, I drew the line when it came to eggplant. Someplace along…
No downtown is complete without a pizza rivalry. Downtown Phoenix may be lacking some things but this it has — and it’s a juicy beef because Downtown Pizza Lounge and Brooklyn NYC Pizza are located within a stone’s throw of one another. Who will win the taste test? See Also:…
I had to do a double take when I came across this recipe. I make green smoothies nearly every single day, and I like my coffee, too. Never had it occurred to me to combine them. It seems too good to be true, like it’s going to end up a…
I can’t decide what I’ll have for my Mother’s Day brunch, but I know where I’ll be. See also: – Ted’s Hot Dogs in Tempe Now Offers Gluten-Free Buns. Rejoice! I’ve already made my reservation for Tryst Café, which uses local, organic ingredients. They’re having a promotion for Mother’s Day…
Do you enjoy a bit of culinary torment now and then? See also: – The Best of the Cheese and Wine Worlds Converge at Ahwatukee’s Wedge & Bottle – Taquitos Jalisco: Easy Familiarity and Robust Flavor in Mesa If so, you should pay a visit some evening to Amuse Bouche…
Do you enjoy a bit of culinary torment now and then? If so, you should pay a visit some evening to Amuse Bouche in Surprise. Depending where you live, you will drive 45 minutes or more for some of the best French bistro food in the Valley. But the journey…
Though one could argue that picnics and grilling are year-round activities for Phoenicians, the urge to grill is strongest in spring and summer. I don’t know about you, but outdoor feasting isn’t complete for me without a big bowl of chips. I normally circumvent the chip aisle at the grocery…
Welcome to Chow Bella’s Bites & Dishes, where Valley chefs and restaurateurs respond to a question New Times food critic Laura Hahnefeld has on her mind. Have a question you’d like to ask? E-mail laura.hahnefeld@newtimes.com. Most of us are familiar with the less-glorious aspects of being a chef: the long…
It may have gotten off to a rocky start, but Chris Bianco’s Italian Restaurant has been earning rave reviews from local foodists for many months now. Problem was: Only hardcore food folks made the connection between the generic name and the famous pizza guy behind it. See also: — Chris…
Brian and Margita Webb have been espousing the virtues of Filipino street food via their food truck Hey Joe! since it hit the streets in 2011. Now it’s time for their close-up. See also: – Six Phoenix Food Trucks, Rated – Hot Dogs & Pie: Mamma Toledo’s to Open Space…
Two restaurants known for their fresh and interesting take on breakfast — it only makes sense to put them up against each other. And, no, this is no battle of the crepes. That would be too easy. This is a battle of granola. A surprisingly versatile dish, granola is an…
Last month, artist-architect Hong Yi, who also goes by the name Red, embarked on a project in which she would create an image a day using food on a white plate backdrop and post the results on Instagram. She even made a video about the project. It was a beautiful…
