Another week has come and gone leaving us to ponder the upcoming events that will shape our lives and, more importantly, our dinners out. But before we move on, let’s have one last look at the blog posts from this week: Taberna Mexicana in Scottsdale What Gourmet Ingredients Do I…
Cookie exchanges are a staple at every holiday office party, including the offices of Chow Bella. But the contributors to this blog are a cutthroat bunch, and with an inordinate amount of trash talk thrown about, our cookie exchange quickly became a cookie showdown. Check back here each day through…
Two ingredients? Why not? Ten? Bring it. As James Beard, the “dean of American cookery” once said, “America is a confirmed sandwich nation. Everywhere you go you find sandwich stands, sandwich shops, and nine out of ten people seem to stick to the sandwich-and-glass-of-milk or cup-of-coffee luncheon.” It may be…
It looks like East Valley sushi geeks will be getting a little gift after the New Year — Otaku Sushi, a restaurant that’s currently under construction at 2430 S. Gilbert Rd. in Chandler. The restaurant’s name translates to “geek” or “hardcore fan” in modern Japanese slang and was chosen because the chefs are seriously…
Even if your oven sits cold all year, chances are you’re considering firing it up, right about now. As a holiday twist on our “What Are You Eating?” feature on Chow Bella and “What Are You Wearing?” on Jackalope Ranch, for the next few weeks we’ll be bringing you “What…
Chef Charles Wiley is busy preparing for the upcoming holiday dinners at Cafe Zuzu, but he took a few moments to share an easy appetizer recipe that you can use at your own holiday parties: Southwest Chicken Salad on Crisp Tortilla Rounds Yield: 32-48 hors d’oeuvres What you’ll need: ½ cup vegetable oil24 tortilla…
Cookie exchanges are a staple at every holiday office party, including the offices of Chow Bella. But the contributors to this blog are a cutthroat bunch, and with an inordinate amount of trash talk thrown about, our cookie exchange quickly became a cookie showdown. Check back here each day through…
Chef-owner Justin Beckett’s much-buzzed-about new eatery, Beckett’s Table, focuses on upscale comfort food. It must be a sign of the times that the most highly anticipated opening of 2010 wasn’t for a high-concept, cutting-edge eatery, or yet another celebrity chef-owned steakhouse. It was for a neighborhood restaurant serving straightforward, unfussy…
Part Mexican joint, part American diner, part Italian sub shop, part espresso bar, and part old tables from Wendy’s thrown in for laughs, The Lunch Box feels and looks as though a fast-food Frankenstein chewed up the world and then threw it up into a shoe box. Yeah, it’s charming…
Cookie exchanges are a staple at every holiday office party, including the offices of Chow Bella. But the contributors to this blog are a cutthroat bunch, and with an inordinate amount of trash talk thrown about, our cookie exchange quickly became a cookie showdown. Check back here each day through…
New Year’s is a time for resolutions, many having to do with working out, losing weight or eating healthier. With that in mind, we figured now is the time to load up on calorie and fat laden foods before we’re forced to start battling broccoli and sugar-free crap. This week’s…
Yesterday we heard from Chef Charles Wiley of the Hotel Valley Ho in Scottsdale. Wiley has cooked at the James Beard House in New York, was named one of Food & Wine’s Best New Chefs in 1994 and regularly appears on 3TV’s Your Life A to Z. Today, our chat continues… Favorite local restaurant:…
Genevieve Rice is a writer, stand-up comedian and producer of the Snark Show, which features stand-up comedy in a roast format. The next Snark Show is tonight, December 15, at the Ice House Tavern (3855 E. Thomas) and will feature comedians such as Will Novak, Cierra Miranda, Kon Stamadianos,…
Cookie exchanges are a staple at every holiday office party, including the offices of Chow Bella. But the contributors to this blog are a cutthroat bunch, and with an inordinate amount of trash talk thrown about, our cookie exchange quickly became a cookie showdown. Check back here each day through…
Though he’s never been east of New Jersey or west of Alaska, Chef Charles “Chuck” Wiley traveled a long way to get where he is today. As a child, Wiley dreamed of working on cars. He was hired at a local auto body shop in New Jersey at the age of 12 and worked his way up to doing brake…
Yesterday in Sweet Talk, Julia Baker of Julia Baker Confections talked about following her taste buds to develop chocolates that are balanced in flavor and beautiful. Her new line of signature chocolate bars are both. Just in time for the return of chilly nights and holiday beverages, Julia shares her…
Shawnte OrionThe published poet will be reading with one of his favorite poets (Bakeem Lloyd) at Urban Beans on Friday, December 17th for the Phoenix Poetry Series. What’d you eat for dinner last night? Carly’s Europa panini, while listening to the smooth sounds of The Doug Bale Experience. Favorite food:…
Scottsdale Seville welcomed a new tenant last month, with the opening of Taberna Mexicana. Partners Niel Morgan, Chase Morgan and Chris Harter launched this upscale destination for modern Mexican cuisine in the same location that used to house Roy’s. While executive chef Alex Padilla, native of Mexico City and classically…
Holiday cookie platters are a staple at our family gatherings come December: Sugar cookie cutouts, Russian teacakes, peanut butter blossoms, fudge, buckeyes, holiday wreaths, and the simplistic wonder that is Melting Moments.
Before you start thinking the Dave & Buster’s at Tempe Marketplace is selling cheap sexual favors, relax: a BLOW JOB is simply a tasty shot made with 3/4 ounce Bailey’s and 3/4 ounce Kahlua. It’s topped with whipped cream and taken with the mouth only–hands go behind the back–for a…
Even if your oven sits cold all year, chances are you’re considering firing it up, right about now. As a holiday twist on our “What Are You Eating?” feature on Chow Bella and “What Are You Wearing?” on Jackalope Ranch, for the next few weeks we’ll be bringing you “What…
Another week has come and gone leaving us to ponder the upcoming events that will shape our lives and, more importantly, our dinners out. But before we move on, let’s have one last look at the blog posts from this week: Coming Soon to Downtown: Province Johnny Chu of Sens…
