Amy Bouzaglo Chef, owner Amy’s Baking Company 7366 E. Shea Blvd, Scottsdale amys-baking-company.myshopify.com In the back corner of an unremarkable Scottsdale strip mall there’s a quaint and extremely tidy restaurant owned by a married couple. The wife, a blonde who considers herself an Arizona native, runs the back of the…
In recent years, farmers markets seem to be popping up all over the Valley, with nearly every community and neighborhood banding together to organize a weekly event. That was the case in Tempe earlier this year when Tempe Community Action Agency, a nonprofit organization, announced plans to launch a year-round…
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…
Few food trends I’ve seen have developed such mass appeal as the cronut. While the true Cronut is a registered trademark of Dominique Ansel Bakery, imitations with other names have sprung up around the world. See also: Cronut™ Battle: Herb Box vs. Karl’s Quality Bakery The croissant/doughnut hybrid has managed…
Chances are strong that if you like in Phoenix, you’ve eaten chef Chris Bianco’s food. As a James Beard award-winning chef and one of the country’s best known pizzaiolos, he’s arguably the biggest name in the Valley culinary scene. His small collection of restaurants showcases the talents of not only…
NovemBEER Festival Saturday, November 22 Did you get your tickets yet? If not, don’t worry. There’s still time because we know you want to be there this Saturday for New Times’ first NovemBEER Festival. The brew-centric fest will go down at the Arizona Center in downtown Phoenix from noon to…
If you’re a fan of artisan micro-bakery Noble Bread, then you’ll be happy to hear the duo behind it — baker Jason Raducha and chef-partner Claudio Uricuoli — have plans to open a lunch restaurant in Central Phoenix later this year. Called Noble Eatery, the new dining spot will be…
Local restauranteur German Osio, the man behind such spots as Local Bistro and SumoMaya, has plans to expand his collection of dining spots by one later this year. In December, Osio and the Osio Culinary Group team plan to open a fourth restaurant called Kale & Clover: Mindful Kitchen at…
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…
Just weeks after announcing her plans to open a second restaurant at The Yard in Phoenix, chef Silvana Salcido Esparza has unveiled a new fast-casual concept in Terminal 2 at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. Called Barrio Avion, the restaurant takes a cue from Tinta Mexicana, a concept Esparza designed for…
At first glance, there’s plenty about Justin Beckett’s Southern Rail to suggest it’s going to be just another pileup of overworked dining trends. There’s the rustic-meets-Steampunk décor, the open kitchen, the communal table set with mismatched flatware, Homer Laughlin diner ware, and dishtowel as serviette. It’s the neatly rehabbed comfort…
We’ve all been there: You are trying to figure out a place to meet your friends for food, but you get stuck trying to please both the carnivores and the herbivores in your crowd. The meat-eaters have choked down tempeh at all the usual vegan haunts, the vegetarians have spent…
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…
Starting a garden can be a daunting endeavor. What can you plant? How and where? And, of course, you’re going to need seeds. When it comes to at least some of these questions and needs, the Phoenix Public Library is now here to help. This weekend, the library will launch…
After nearly 10 years at 3815 North Central Avenue, Fez is on the move. The restaurant — known for its specialty cocktails, approachable food, and impeccable style — will relocate to a new spot in the early part of 2015. In addition to offering a slightly larger dining room, Fez’s…
Earlier this year, New Times celebrated the cream of the crop with our 36th annual Best of Phoenix edition. Here are our top picks for ethnic dishes in metro Phoenix. See also: 12 Best Ethnic Restaurants in Metro Phoenix Best Ramen: Hana Japanese Eatery A wise chef once told us…
The Guilty Pleasure: Ordering food via smartphone apps. Where to Get It: Too damn many places, if you ask me. Price: Varies, but usually under $10. What it Really Costs: I suppose that depends on your recreational habits. What’s going on with seemingly every restaurant under the sun jumping on…
Pie Social Saturday, November 15 Forks up, Phoenix! It’s just about time for Chow Bella and Roosevelt Row’s fifth annual Pie Social — and trust us, you don’t want to miss this year’s lineup of celebrity chefs. The event will go down this Saturday at in the “What Should Go…
“I adore Southern food, that’s my favorite thing,” Sean Brock tells Chow Bella over the phone. “It’s what I crave, that’s what I grew up eating. If you can approach cooking that way, it just makes you a better human being.” Brock’s career testifies to his statement. The Virginia-born chef…
Scottsdale will lose a standby dining and drinking spot this Sunday when chef Aaron May’s The Lodge closes its doors for good. Known for its cabin-esque atmosphere and infamous Sasquatch Burger, The Lodge has been a popular locale for dining and drinking during the day and night. The silver lining…
I don’t eat meat. I also don’t eat fake meat. I also don’t expect you to care about what I eat, or to change your own diet because of what I have to say. But I will note that the meat-free market largely lends itself to the development of super…
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…
