Restaurants

Sue Speidel, the owner of now-closed cafe Orange Table, is opening her newest cafe venture in Scottsdale this November.

Oren Hartman was a weekend ‘cue enthusiast until opening two barbecue joints in metro Phoenix, the first three years ago. Today, he is producing strong barbecue, including stellar beef short rib.

Perfect for a patio, the history of the spritz stretches back to a time when Venice was part of the Austrian Empire.

September was an eventful month in the metro Phoenix food world, with places opening, closing, and rebooting menus. We round up 12 pieces of news scene for those who want to catch up.

An old school Italian American Bakery crafts killer cookies, cheesecake, and cannolis.

For $45, you can knock back drinks and sample eats at the 18th annual Best of Phoenix A’fare.

This eatery has been stewing oxtails according to the owner’s recipe and serving them as a special for decades.

Encased in a light, flaky, almost croissant-like crust, Squarz Bakery offers five different hand pies for breakfast and lunch.

A food writer spit-roasts an unfortunate creation known as the MEATBALL SALAD.

Sometimes only a massive platter of Eastern European dumplings will do.

Hailed as the Freakonomics of food, Devoured pulls back the curtains on what we eat, how, and why.

Three hungry writers hit the trucks, taquerías, and streets to track down the tastiest tacos in the Valley. What they found–these 50 varied tacos–spotlights the skill that local cooks and chefs have with the humble folded tortilla.

Le Grande Orange, the popular pizza and brunch spot in Arcadia, will briefly close for renovations.

Free cold brew is a great reason to visit Farm & Craft for a morning fix this month.

Recognizing the gap between school lunches and good eating in the 21st century, activists across the country have been pushing for better meals at schools. Locally, that push has gained steam thanks to FnB’s Charleen Badman, and a group of 35 other Valley chefs.

Want a chance to be bitched at by Gordon Ramsay? You’re in luck.

Mora Italian in Phoenix, helmed by TV Chef Scott Conant, offers progressive food with inconsistent results.

Sticky rice, grilled meats, and papaya salad are on the menu at this new Thai restaurant.

Go beyond chicken curry and explore the world of tandoor, butter naan, and other Punjabi delicacies, right here in metro Phoenix.

When a new spot opens in town, we can’t wait to check it out — and let you know our initial impressions, share a few photos, and dish about some menu items. First Taste, as the name implies, is not a full-blown review, but instead a peek inside restaurants that…

Chris Malloy joins the food team.