John Stamatakis took cooking classes at ASU for one reason. To meet girls. “I learned how to fix cars, too,” the owner of Maui Dog says. “I figured if I knew how to do both, I could fix their cars and then cook dinner for them afterwards.” Color this Fry…
You know that connection between smell and memory? Ever since my first taste of Parisian street food, in college, the aroma of crepes has perked me up as thoroughly as any cup of espresso. That taste was hard-earned. I schlepped a heavy suitcase to the bus stop on a miserably…
Hungry yet? We’re working up our appetites for our huge Best of Phoenix issue, out September 30, with daily servings of Chow Bella’s 100 Favorite Dishes from across the Valley — in no particular order Leave your suggestions for upcoming favorites in the comments section. Visit our sister blog, Jackalope…
Hungry yet? We’re working up our appetites for our huge Best of Phoenix issue, out September 30, with daily servings of Chow Bella’s 100 Favorite Dishes from across the Valley — in no particular order Leave your suggestions for upcoming favorites in the comments section. Visit our sister blog, Jackalope…
Chef Walter Sterling does his homework. He has collected more than 100 cookbooks and references them as well as researches region-specific cuisine when creating isoteric menus for the Thursday wine tastings at Oakville Grocery Co.
Phoenix isn’t exactly the first place I think of when I want fresh fish. But there’s one fish dish that’s I’ve found to be consistently decent here, perhaps owing to the fact that it’s deep-fried: popcorn shrimp. It’s a great little starter, the perfect appetizer to kick off a good seafood…
Hungry yet? We’re working up our appetites for our huge Best of Phoenix issue, out September 30, with daily servings of Chow Bella’s 100 Favorite Dishes from across the Valley — in no particular order Leave your suggestions for upcoming favorites in the comments section. Visit our sister blog, Jackalope Ranch, for a companion series…
Hungry yet? We’re working up our appetites for our huge Best of Phoenix issue, out September 30, with daily servings of Chow Bella’s 100 Favorite Dishes from across the Valley — in no particular order Leave your suggestions for upcoming favorites in the comments section. Visit our sister blog, Jackalope Ranch, for a companion series…
Chef Walter Sterling of Oakville Grocery Co. fell in love with food at an early age, with family and academia fostering his passion. … Keep reading to hear more about how, if not for the health department, Sterling would be hanging Serrano hams from the ceiling and why he wants to cook with Gordon Ramsey, or not.
Sammy Wiley The lead singer and guitarist from local pop band The Wiley One just released a new single, “Never Bored on a Board,” which the band is currently giving away for free at www.thewileyone.com. The band plays at The Compound Grill in Phoenix Saturday, August 14. What’d you eat…
Hungry yet?We’re working up our appetites for our huge Best of Phoenix issue, out September 30, with daily servings of Chow Bella’s 100 Favorite Dishes from across the Valley — in no particular orderLeave your suggestions for upcoming favorites in the comments section.Visit our sister blog, Jackalope Ranch, for a companion series on 100 Creatives who make…
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: Food Network’s 24 Hour Restaurant Battle Is an Eternity…
Bryan’s Black Mountain Barbecue turns to the open range for autumn inspiration and brings home tasty Bison Ribs and Artichoke Po’Boys starting September 1. Chef Bryan Dooley broke out the recipes a little early to give New Times a taste of what’s coming to Cave Creek this fall, and we’re telling you now: plan a trip.
Small plates means you get to try more things. That’s why we’re practically drooling at the thought of munching tapas at Chef Aaron May’s Iruña. Food Critic Michele Laudig on Iruña: Let’s start with the highlights, like succulent, perfectly seasoned filet mignon grilled with sherry and onions. The meat was…
Most of Tracy DeWitt’s desserts are insanely complex dishes with layers of flavor that she’s cooked up for pastry competitions. We’re talking desserts with more than 16 recipes per plate. Not something you’d want to try at home. “Lava Rock Sugar is the coolest recipe experiment anyone could try,” DeWitt says. “It probably gets the most ‘ooh’s and ‘ahh’s from my students.”
Hungry yet?We’re working up our appetites for our huge Best of Phoenix issue, out September 30, with daily servings of Chow Bella’s 100 Favorite Dishes from across the Valley — in no particular orderLeave your suggestions for upcoming favorites in the comments section.Visit our sister blog, Jackalope Ranch, for a companion series on 100 Creatives who make…
The Chuckbox? Yeah, good stuff — duh, right? Whether you’re a seasoned burger-bitin’ veteran of the 38-year-old Tempe joint (which once was a Chinese/Italian drive-thru) or a first-time Chuckbox chower, you may want a bit more meat behind what the place is all about. Hey, a lot can happen in…
“Tapas” has lost its meaning in recent years, as the “small plates” trend has taken over restaurants that often have no connection to Spanish cuisine. There’s nothing wrong with that, except that “small plates” have also become synonymous with plain ol’ appetizers — and there’s hardly anywhere in the Valley…
The Chuckbox in Tempe is crazy-friggin’-good — but then, you already knew that. What you may not know, supervisor Paul Marquardt does. He’s worked at the simple, trend-resistant, survivor of a burger joint for 371/2 of its 38 years, starting when he was a “Mill Avenue punk looking for a…
Competition is the name of the game for Chef Tracy DeWitt, who, along with three other regional champs, will strive for the title of American Culinary Federation’s Pastry Chef of the Year today. DeWitt lets us in on her competition secrets, makes us want to go camping and volunteers to work at Charm City Cakes and to bake for President Obama.
A memorable name can make or break a restaurant, whether it’s something delightfully amusing like Santa Cruz’s 99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall pub or snicker-inducing raunchy — for example, Portland’s Hung Far Low or the forthcoming Beaver Choice in Tempe. So I was surprised to find two Asian restaurants…
It’s August already? Time for a quick look back at our new restaurant options and the ones we unfortunately lost during the month of July. Lucky for us, the number of restaurants opening is still greater then the number lost.Hello! Loving Hut, PhoenixMaui Dog, PhoenixNobuo at Teeter House, PhoenixGasper’s Casual…
