While a jumbo tub of hot buttered popcorn is one of our most frequently indulged guilty pleasures, we think a good movie deserves a little better company than junk food. Try out our movie and meal pairings for yourself or feel free to suggest one of your own favorites in…
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For music fans, seeing a band before they become famous is pretty flippin’ cool. So why not hitch your wagon to a rising star of the culinary world as well? You may be able to find one at North Scottsdale’s Classic Cooking Academy. The non-profit culinary school, opened in 2006,…
If your resolution to eat healthier this year came early, or if you’re interested in supporting local farms, now is the time to join a CSA. Community Supported Agriculture gives you a convenient, direct way to get food from farms, typically in the form of weekly “shares.” It allows you…
Ah, the humble Brussels sprout. Not many of us grew up with fond memories of these little cabbage-like veggies. Often steamed and served with little regard for culinary design or artistry, the Brussels sprout has garnered plenty of negative attention for its naturally strong and sometimes bitter flavor, similar in…
The torta ahogada, or “drunken sandwich”, is the king of Mexican sandwiches. Mightier than the torta Cubano, or even the Mexico City-style pambazo, this symbolic sandwich of Guadalajara is a mammoth creature of meat, bread, and sauce that will leave its mark on your hands, your face, and most likely…
Geez, the culinary cupboard at the Arizona Biltmore is beginning to look a bit bare. Executive Chef Todd Sicolo flew the coop about a month ago to take Lee Hillson’s former position at the Royal Palms. Now executive sous chef Conor Favre is leaving the Biltmore to step into Michael…
You do not nibble at a torta ahogada. You go to battle with it. A symbolic dish of Guadalajara, the “drunken sandwich” is a monster of sorts — one mightier than the torta Cubano or even the Mexico City-style pambazo. It’s a mammoth creature of meat, bread, and sauce that…
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Hana Japanese Eatery, the charming Central Phoenix neighborhood hangout from brother-sister team Lori and “Chef Koji” Hashimoto, is in the news for the second time this month. First, it was named one of Zagat’s 10 Best Restaurants in Phoenix and Scottsdale. Now, Hana’s been dubbed one of the 20 Best…
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. Miss a question? Go here. Usually, tips are something left at the end of a…
FnB fans were all atwitter 10 days ago after news broke that Charleen Badman and Pavle Milic were leaving Stetson Drive to move their beloved restaurant over to Craftsman Court. See also: – FnB’s Charleen Badman and Pavle Milic Leave Stetson Drive for Craftsman Court – Cowboy Ciao Files for…
With another Cupcake Love-In recently in the books, I was recently reminded of something very nifty to do when eating a cupcake. Cupcakes are always enjoyable, but they’re… how to put it nicely… off-kilter. Eating one can be a mess. You can eat the frosting first, but then you lose…
As diseases go, Alzheimer’s is a real asshole. Over several years, it can rob you of your memory, change your personality, and eventually lead to death. There’s no cure. And in America, over 5 million people have it. But there is hope. Dr. Marwan Sabbagh, a leading Alzheimer’s Disease researcher,…
In March, Tucson-based craft beer brewery, Nimbus, opened its first Valley location of chews and brews in the Scottsdale Seville Center at the corner of Scottsdale Road and Indian Bend Road. Eight months later, the monkey is gone. See also: Nimbus American Bistro & Brewery: Monkey See, Monkey Need to…
In October, it was The Sweetness. Then, in early November, family-owned treat shop Cookiez on Mill. Now, the ice cream gods of Mill Avenue have claimed their third frozen victim of the year: Red Mango See also: Someone Took a Frozen Dump (Sorry) on Mill Avenue, and It’s Chilling The…
Brat Haus opened this past July in Old Town Scottsdale, bringing some much-needed amenities to the area: affordable yet gourmet food courtesy of chef Payton Curry, a laid back spot to drink beer, and a large outdoor patio area that’s tucked away, feeling removed from the typical Scottsdale scene. Sound…
Quick, how many top-notch Arizona chefs does it take to cook signature recipes in front of a live studio audience? Eight if you’re talking about the Centennial Cooking Celebration airing at 7 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, November 27) on Eight, Arizona PBS. The chefs will be joining cookbook author, culinary instructor,…
Restaurateurs Allen and Traci Thompson have been busy this year. In March, they opened Chick Rotisserie & Wine Bar in the Arcadia Village shopping center, on the southwest corner of Camelback and 40th Street. This fall, the Thompsons added a second location of their burger spot, The Grind, at 20511…
Just in time for the holidays, Zagat, the restaurant review website, has compiled its list of the ten best restaurants in Phoenix and Scottsdale. See also: 8 Best Neighborhood Pizzerias in Greater Phoenix: Best of Phoenix 2012 8 Best Neighborhood Breakfast Spots: Best of Phoenix 2012 20 Best Ethnic Restaurants…
Since opening in September, ex-Lon’s and Royal Palms chef Michael Rusconi has been giving hungry fans a taste of satisfying (and affordable) regional American cuisine in a chain-ridden strip mall along the Phoenix/Paradise Valley border. See also: – Rusconi’s American Kitchen a Nice Add for Paradise Valley Neighborhood – Happy…
Maya’s Farm, which occupies seven acres of The Farm at South Mountain, has a very generous offer for Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday — and the regular ol’ Sunday that falls in between. For four days only, the Winter community-supported agriculture (CSA) program is buy one, get one…
