International House of Food in Phoenix: Don’t Pass It By

For the past two years, we’ve been eyeing a restaurant on Van Buren just west of Seventh Avenue. There are bars on the windows and the building doesn’t really look inviting. Then there’s the name: International House of Food. The painted lettering on the building promises American, Mexican, and Chinese…

Papa John’s Weird Pizza Department Unveils Fritos Chili Pizza

The Guilty Pleasure: Frito pie on a pizza. Where to Get It: The Papa John’s delivery guy. Price: $12 for a 14-incher. What it Really Costs: How much is a bottle of Tums? I’m quite intrigued by Papa John’s R&D department. Every now and again, they release an oddball specialty…

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

Plant This Movie Trailer from Emily von W. Gilbert on Vimeo.”Plant This Movie” Screening Tomorrow Head to The Farm at Agritopia in Gilbert tomorrow to check out a screening of “Plant This Movie,” a new film that “explores the zeitgeist of urban farming around the world.” The event will begin…

Free Tamale-Making Classes at All Ranch Market Locations

Every year you probably say to yourself, “I’m going to learn to make tamales for the next holiday season.” Then the just before that year is up, you conclude that it’s too much of a task and you’re not sure where to even begin. Now, none of that matters, thanks…

5 Best Things I Ate and Drank in October

Though we’re already charging into the month of November, I have to admit I’m still reeling from the drama of last last month. Saying good-bye to some well-loved spots — including Noca, The Local, and soon, Petite Maison — made October seem at times like a never-ending slew of bad…

October Restaurant Openings and Closings in Metro Phoenix

October was a dramatic month for the Valley dining scene. We said good-bye to the short-lived but well-received downtown restaurant, The Local, and learned that we’d never see Eliot Wexler’s Noca open again. This week will be your last chance to dine at chef James Porter’s Petite Maison in Scottsdale;…

10 Best Places for Dessert in Metro Phoenix

Last month Phoenix New Times celebrated the cream of the crop with our 36th annual Best of Phoenix edition. Here are our top picks for places to get dessert in metro Phoenix. Best Candy Store: Super Chunk Sweets and Treats Since opening late last year, Super Chunk Sweets and Treats…

The Yard Tempe Will Include New Location of Aaron May’s Over Easy

As we told you earlier this summer, Tempe will soon be home to the second location of Sam Fox’s ambitious mutli-use complex called The Yard. Like the original Phoenix location, The Yard Tempe will include a new location of Fox’s Culinary Dropout restaurant and a few other local businesses. In…

Paz Modern Taqueria to Open on Roosevelt Row Next Week

If seeing the dark, empty space at 1011 North Third Street — you know, the space that used to be The Local — has been bumming you out, you’ll be happy to know it won’t be like that for long. A new modern taquería drawing talent from several local chefs…

The Standard in Scottsdale Is Now Serving Brunch; Here’s the Menu

There are a lot of reasons to love brunch. For starters, it’s an acceptable reason to drink before noon and secondly — well, actually, do you need another reason? North Scottsdale residents looking for a new place to get their brunch on can now head to The Standard, the market/bar/restaurant…

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

Dia de los Muertos Celebration Saturday, November 1 and Sunday, November 2 This weekend Barrio Queen Tequileria in Old Town Scottsdale will be offering a variety of dining and drinking specials in honor of Dia de Los Muertos. The restaurant and bar will have deals such as $10 Hibiscus Margaritas…