Urban Ale Trail Saturday, September 20 This Saturday beer lovers will descend on downtown Phoenix’s watering holes to participate in the inaugural Urban Ale Trail. The self-guided tour will guide drinkers to a number of downtown, midtown, and uptown restaurants and bars where they’ll find beer samples priced between $2…
Last year we marked the hundred day countdown to Best of Phoenix by sharing some of our favorite food folks’ “Personal Best” lists. This year we’re bringing back our list of 100 Favorite Dishes. Have a suggestion for a dish you’d like us to try? Leave it in the comments…
Get ready, y’all! Our Best of Phoenix issue comes out next week and that means it’s time to celebrate. This year our annual party will be held at Burton Barr Central Library on Saturday, October 4 — and you’re invited. Join us as we celebrate with more than 30 local…
It’s been over a year since Randy Walters, the man behind Pittsburgh Willy’s, announced plans to open a freestanding hot dog-centric spot called Pittsburgh Willy’s Dog House in downtown Chandler. Walters had every intention of opening at 159 West Commonwealth and has even been paying rent on the space since…
Since re-launching under new ownership earlier this year, Pink Pony has had a bumpy ride. For those who don’t remember, here’s a quick recap: Scottsdale’ oldest restaurant re-opened with a new look and menu under executive chef Donald Fawcett in March. By July, we learned Fawcett and his entire staff…
Last year we marked the hundred day countdown to Best of Phoenix by sharing some of our favorite food folks’ “Personal Best” lists. This year we’re bringing back our list of 100 Favorite Dishes. Have a suggestion for a dish you’d like us to try? Leave it in the comments…
The Guilty Pleasure: Hansen’s kale-flavored soda. Where to Get It: Your favorite natural foods store, as long as their buyer has a sense of humor. Price: Three or four bucks a six-pack. What it Really Costs: Lucy, you got some ‘splainin to do! (Also, as with any soda: Whoa, lots…
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…
Last year we marked the hundred day countdown to Best of Phoenix by sharing some of our favorite food folks’ “Personal Best” lists. This year we’re bringing back our list of 100 Favorite Dishes. Have a suggestion for a dish you’d like us to try? Leave it in the comments…
A Chemex is a way of brewing coffee that is one part art, one part science, two parts swank. The hand-blown glass brewer was invented in the early 1940s by a chemist who wanted to create a method for making coffee that was both sleek and effective. At first glance,…
Silvana Salcido Esparza Chef, Owner Barrio Cafe www.barriocafe.com If you haven’t been paying close attention, then the past few weeks may have been a bit confusing in regard to what exactly James Beard Award-nominated chef Silvana Salicido Esparza is and isn’t up to these days. So first, let’s clear up…
Last year we marked the hundred day countdown to Best of Phoenix by sharing some of our favorite food folks’ “Personal Best” lists. This year we’re bringing back our list of 100 Favorite Dishes. Have a suggestion for a dish you’d like us to try? Leave it in the comments…
This time of year, conversations at Chow Bella staff meetings tend to turn to who’s eaten what and where. With the summer travel season winding down, we bring you one last Food Tour…
You’ll be wanting to take that Yelp review with an extra grain of salt in light of a California court’s ruling last week. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Yelp is allowed to manipulate users’ reviews for money. As in, it’s not illegal for Yelp to remove positive reviews…
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…
Last year we marked the hundred day countdown to Best of Phoenix by sharing some of our favorite food folks’ “Personal Best” lists. This year we’re bringing back our list of 100 Favorite Dishes. Have a suggestion for a dish you’d like us to try? Leave it in the comments…
Any well-made chile relleno is just as good modest as it is dressed up. Stuff it fat with cheese? Perfect. Fill it with bright vegetables and a choice selection of meat? We’re good with that, too. But those who don’t consider Taco Bell Mexican food know the breading is just…
James Beard Foundation Taste America Tour Tomorrow For the second year the James Beard Foundation will come to the Valley for a weekend of food and drink events as a part of the Taste America Tour. The traveling celebration of local food and drink begins its stay in the Valley…
Last year we marked the hundred day countdown to Best of Phoenix by sharing some of our favorite food folks’ “Personal Best” lists. This year we’re bringing back our list of 100 Favorite Dishes. Have a suggestion for a dish you’d like us to try? Leave it in the comments…
Union at the Biltmore Fashion Park will be welcoming a new dining option next month when Forge Wood-Fired Pizza opens its doors. The restaurant comes courtesy of the Le Bon Temps Restaurants team, consisting of of Michael Karp, Bob Burke, and Andy Byrnes. This will be the third Forge Wood-Fired…
Phoenix New Times has an immediate opening for a freelance restaurant critic. We are looking for a journalist who has a sophisticated understanding of food and the skill to write about it in an engaging way. Ideal candidates will have a solid culinary background, either self-taught or through professional kitchen…
For a while now, Bootleggers Modern American Steakhouse has been a ship without a captain — or at least, an official one. Several months ago, executive chef James Fox and the restaurant quietly parted ways. Now owner Rick Phillips is ready to announce the restaurant’s new culinary lead. And good…
