Cartel Hosts Two Brothers “Tap Takeover” Today, January 21

Phoenix is about to get a lil’ taste of Chicago: next week, Two Brothers Brewing Company will open a taphouse at Scottsdale Road and Drinkwater. To welcome their beer brethren into town, Cartel Coffee Lab’s Scottsdale location will be hosting a “tap takeover” today, January 21st at 6 pm…

Arizona Beer Bill Addresses Growth of Local Microbreweries

Editor’s Note: this post has been updated to reflect a new committee meeting date. Four Peaks Brewing Co. and its owner, Andy Ingram, have a problem: The brewery is successful. It’s not an uncommon issue among the country’s top producers of craft beer, though a trivial one in states like…

5 Metro Phoenix Juice Bars That’ll Make You Want to Drink Your Meals

So, you’re thinking about juicing. Maybe you’re still clinging to that New Year’s Resolution; maybe you’re just looking to rid your body of last night’s tequila. Whatever your motivation might be, Phoenix is #blessed with tons of local cold-pressed juice options. If you’re not yet ready to splurge on a…

Deer Garden Signature vs. Slanted Rice: Clay Pot Clash

There are two kinds of people in this world — those who eat the crust, and those who don’t. We’re not just talking about sandwich and pizza crust. In this case the crust in question is that of the traditional Chinese clay pot rice dish. In a cuisine full of…

Natalie Morris on Giving Up Good Food Finder and Her Upcoming Bean Book

Natalie Morris Professor Sustainable Food Systems program at Mesa Community College nataliermorris.com To those in the local food community, particularly those with an interest in sustainable food, the name Natalie Morris should be a familiar one. The trained chef turned entrepreneur created Good Food Finder, an online directory that identifies…

10 Best New Metro Phoenix Restaurants of 2014

Now that 2014 has officially come and gone (and now that I’ve caught my breath from the holiday season), I’m ready to look back on the collection of new restaurants that joined our local scene in the last year. I ate all over the Valley in 2014, trying new restaurants…

Bertie’s Vintage in Arcadia Has Closed

Since the fall of 2012, Bertie’s Vintage has been serving kick-ass milkshakes and retro candy to the Arcadia neighborhood — all while also offering a side dose of awesome vintage shopping. Part soda fountain, part candy shop, and part vintage store, Bertie’s became a catch-all destination for diners and shoppers…

3 Best Things to Eat and Drink This Weekend in Metro Phoenix

Barrio Urbano Dinner Friday, January 16 As of this week Barrio Urbano, located at The Yard in Phoenix, is open for dinner and serving a concise menu of appetizers and entrees. The selection includes dishes such as Toritos de Jaiba made with lump crab and goat and Oaxaca cheeses ($12);…

Sol Caribe Brings Puerto Rican Flavors to South Scottsdale

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…

Grass-Fed Beef Burgers Now at Carl’s Jr., Of All Places

The Guilty Pleasure: The All-Natural Burger. Where to Get it: Carl’s Jr., several locations around town. Price: Starting at $5.99, more for a double burger or a combo, natch. What it Really Costs: Hope you’re hungry at 730 calories for a single burger. And am I getting old, or is…

Local Honeymaker, AZ Queen Bee, Wins 2015 Good Food Award

The fifth annual Good Food Awards Ceremony and Gala Reception were held on Thursday, January 8 at the Palace of Fine Arts Theater in San Francisco. Every year the awards recognize food producers from across the country who provide their communities with “truly good food — the kind that brings…

Zang Asian Bistro Has Reopened in Historic Downtown Glendale

It’s been several years since Zang Asian Bistro closed its doors in downtown Glendale but there’s finally some good news for the restaurant’s fans. The neighborhood spot has reopened its doors at 6835 North 58th Drive in Glendale, bringing the cuisines of China, Japan, Singapore, and Malaysia to the downtown…