Funny how spending time in an Irish pub can boost your mood. It’s not only okay to forget about your stress, gab with friends, and laugh out loud; it’s pretty much mandatory. Murphy’s Law, a lively hangout in the heart of downtown Chandler, is just that kind of place, with…
Sid Campbell runs a restaurant a lot like people plan for a party. He takes special care to make Local Breeze an enjoyable atmosphere, because he says his restaurant is as much about the ambiance as it is about the tasty food.”It’s more about the feeling I’m trying to create,”…
Irie Jamaican Restaurant vs. The Breadfruit Authentic Jamaican GrillWe’re no expert when it comes to Jamaican patties, but we love, love, love them anyway. We’re talking about the crispy little meat pies filled with goodies like spicy ground beef, fish or vegetables. Jamaican patties are found in Jamaica, of course,…
In this Week’s Meal Ticket dining newsletter, we’ve got a hot tip on a cool date place where you can score twin lobster tails for under $20 — and enjoy free live music in a romantic setting. Love cheese? How about chocolate? Find out how you can satisfy both cravings at…
It’s fun to shop ’til you drop, but even better to shop up an appetite. Shopaholics are buzzing about the new Barneys New York opening at Fashion Square on October 15, but there’s plenty for restaurant-goers to look forward to as well. Three new eateries are set to open along…
Yesterday I stopped by Lisa G for lunch and got a taste of some delicious ice cream made just a few doors down on 7th Street. Salted caramel with almonds, fresh mint with chocolate, and chocolate with cocoa nibs . . . all delish. Crave Artisan Ice Cream is now…
September might mean the beginning of fall anywhere else, but hey — it’s still hot here, so Zinc Bistro is still dishing up its special summer prix fixe dinner menu. We’re not complaining. Three courses for $28 sounds like a steal, and the menu, offered Sunday through Tuesday, changes weekly…
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: Dine4AZ Campaign Starts Today 7 Reasons to Attend Phoenix…
Tomorrow at 5:30 p.m., Padre’s Modern Mexican Cuisine will auction off a collection of artistic chairs created by Valley artists. Padre’s hopes to raise $10,000 for the Children of Tapachula Mission Mexico Orphanage. New Times took a look at the chairs, currently on display at the restaurant, and shot the following…
There’s a new breakfast and lunch option in Old Town Scottsdale. And soon, it will be a dinner destination, too. After this summer’s unfortunate demise of Fine’s Cellar, chef Cullen Campbell teamed up with his good friend, chef Brandon Crouser, formerly of Atlas Bistro, to open Crudo Cafe, located in the Stephen…
Moises says Chitarra Alla Amatriciana (pronounced: key-tar-ra alla ama-treet-chee-ama) is from the town of Amatrice, north of Rome. Unlike most Italian dishes that use pancetta, Chitarra Alla Amatriciana is marked with its use of guanciale. While similar to pancetta in structure, guanciale is specifically made from the jowls of the…
Health food means it has less butter, right? Look. we’d like to be in shape as much as the next guy, but is it possible to do it without eating rabbit food? This week’s cafe column indicates the answer may be “yes.” Food Critic Michele Laudig on Chakra 4 Herb &…
Regular readers of Chow Bella already know we’re big on putting your money where your mouth is. Now Governor Jan Brewer is helping to push the same message as part of a statewide campaign to “kick-start the economy” through dining out at local restaurants. Dine4AZ, launched today by Shamrock…
The talk of the town — in the Twitterverse, that is — is this Friday night’s Phoenix Twestival 2009, a massive tweet-up (um, meet-up, in Twitter-speak) for charity. From 6 to 9 p.m. on September 11, guests will get to meet, greet, tweet, and eat at Aloft Tempe in the name…
Many restaurants that use local produce love to brag about the fact, plastering the words all over their menus, windows, and Web sites. But you won’t see Wade Moises use hip buzzwords like organic and locally-grown on his menu.What he does say is that creating dishes from local foods should…
Stax Burger Bistro vs. Indulge Burgers & MoreGood sweet potato fries are not easy to find. Making them well is like successfully solving a complex equation whose variables include salt, oven temperature, fry grease and potato thickness. This week we check out two Scottsdale burger joints where sweet potato fries…
Have you ever gotten on an evil junk food binge that you know you need to kick? That’s been me lately. I’m usually a well-balanced omnivore even when I’m not on the job, but for some reason I’ve been eating unusual quantities of blatantly bad-for-me stuff in the past few…
All four Valley locations of Z’Tejas are serving up a special menu of chile-centric dishes this month to raise money for the Lance Armstrong Foundation’s fight against cancer. The fifth annual Chile Fest menu features four entrees and a dessert for lunch; Z’Tejas will donate one dollar to the non-profit…
For their one-year anniversary, the folks at Sushi Roku, the high-style Japanese restaurant at the W Scottsdale, are offering up an enticing deal for regulars and first-timers alike. Today through September 13, guests will get a 50 percent discount on all food items for lunch and dinner, from traditional sushi…
Chef-owner Aaron Chamberlin’s long-awaited St. Francis — located in a completely renovated midcentury Harold Ekman building at 111 E. Camelback — is open for dinner tonight. According to some friends who went to the restaurant’s preview last night, tonight’s soft-opening will have a limited menu. A big wood-fired oven is the…
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: Dairy Club Offers Fresh Farm Food at Discount Prices…
Despite a valiant attempt by Mother Nature, the first-ever Market on Mill was not rained out last night. Instead, delicious bread, ice cream, herbs and other market-fresh items were up from grabs. Check out a few photos from last night. …
