Given the many television shows that have returned or are returning for the fall season, one thing, it seems, has been missing: “breastaurants,” an actual term used to describe restaurants that employ scantily clad women as waitresses. Well, push pause on that remote control, my friend, ’cause these breastaurant ta-tas…
Trick… or treat? For the latest Chow Bella showdown, our writers whipped up a dessert reminiscent of, or incorporating, their favorite Halloween candy. Check back all week for recipes; on Friday our critic Laura Hahnefeld will pick her favorite. Today: Katie Johnson’s Twix Cheesecake Pie I’ve never been much of…
Remember the 2000s, when cupcakes were just another bakery treat to enjoy on special occasions like birthdays and holidays? Yeah, so do we. But since those long gone days the little, frosted cakes have become America’s sweetheart of sweet treats. They’re everywhere we look it seems and have spawned a…
Hooray for food! Yes, we love food. We talk about it all day every day here on Chow Bella, but what exactly is Food Day? In short, Food Day is about supporting clean, fair food through community-driven events and reenergizing the conversation on the same day, every year. The Center…
We’ve spent the last year in the laboratory putting Phoenix under the microscope to reveal hundreds of specimens of the best culture, outdoor adventures, shopping, dining, and nightlife the city has to offer. And we’re finally ready to publish our results. Nerd alert! Now presenting Scientific Phoenix…
Over a year has passed since former luxury hotel executives Tom Kelly and Brian Pierce opened TK’s Urban Tavern in the Scottsdale Quarter in January of last year. Now, the two have embarked on their second, tavern-y Scottsdale venture: Tavern Americana. At 20469 North Hayden Road (North Hayden and Thompson…
Trick… or treat? For the latest Chow Bella showdown, our writers whipped up a dessert reminiscent of, or incorporating, their favorite Halloween candy. Check back all week for recipes; on Friday our critic Laura Hahnefeld will pick her favorite. Today: Ando Muneno’s candy sushi For this competition I wanted to…
The Valley already claims one rock-and-roll cupcake dealing food truck and soon will be welcoming a savory counterpart to the scene. Enter: Goodness Gracious Great Balls & Sliders – expected to hit the streets late next month. See also: – The Slider: Delicious Burger Innovation or Small, Sad Excuse for…
Oh the onion ring, a staple side dish among burger joints and steak houses alike, but often overshadowed by its potato cousin. While you can get your fix of french fries nearly anywhere in this metropolis, the task of finding onion rings is a little more challenging, which is why…
This is part two of my interview with Chrysa Robertson, chef-owner of Rancho Pinot. If you missed part one, where Robertson talks about what it takes to be a woman chef and whether she’s a marshmallow or a hard ass, read it here. See also: Aaron May Dishes on Being…
Last night was the EPIC Fried Chicken Throw Down between Noca and FnB, held at Noca — which, it could be argued, makes for home field advantage, but never mind. No one here is suggesting fowl play. See also: Nine Favorite Spots for Fried Chicken in Metro Phoenix The hype…
Bertha’s Café is kind of a best-kept secret hidden in a strip mall off of Indian School Road on the outskirts of the Arcadia neighborhood. Open from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on weekdays (and 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturdays), it’s an excellent breakfast and lunch spot for…
What made me think judging tacos would be a pleasant way to while away an afternoon? This is the question I asked myself — about 12 tacos in — at the Arizona Taco Festival held at Salt River Fields this past Saturday. See also: 10 Favorite Tacos Right Now in…
It’s been a few months since Minerva Orduño Rincón branched out from her role as a line cook at FnB to create her own brand of handcrafted Mexican food products, Muñeca Mexicana. Now she’s ready to host her first pop-up, a limited-seating one-night-only event at the Scottsdale artisan venue, JAM…
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…
Trick… or treat? For the latest Chow Bella showdown, our writers whipped up a dessert reminiscent of, or incorporating, their favorite Halloween candy. Check back all week for recipes; on Friday our critic Laura Hahnefeld will pick her favorite. First up: Amy Silverman’s DIY Candy Corn There are two kinds…
Chrysa Robertson Rancho Pinot 6208 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 480-367-8030 www.ranchopinot.com See also: Chrysa Robertson Sells Heritage Turkeys and Talks Turkey at November 18 Cooking Class Tastemaker #11: Chrysa Robertson This is part one of my interview with Chrysa Robertson, chef-owner of Rancho Pinot. Come back Tuesday when Robertson explains…
Take note taco-lovers – the Third Annual Arizona Taco Festival is happening this weekend at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick and for those of you that missed the opening day on Saturday, here’s a recap of what you missed and what to expect if you make it out on…
The annual Grand Avenue Festival — taking place all day and evening tomorrow, Saturday, October 20, celebrates all of the small businesses and local artists who call the neighborhood home. Many artists’ studios and gallery spaces located along lower Grand Avenue open their doors for curious visitors to check out…
Inviting guests to, “embark on a cross-country road trip down the main streets of America,” Proof, the comfort food restaurant coming to the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale, even provides the transportation (not really) by featuring a railroad track running through its dining room. See also: Wine By the Pint? Talking…
See Also: – AndyTalk: Autumn Means Apples – AndyTalk: The Trouble with Balsamic Vinegar Ounce for ounce nothing offers flavor as rich and intense as hard cheese. As cheese ages it loses water, concentrating its flavors. While aged cheeses don’t melt as well as creamier young cheeses most of them…
Welcome to Brunched, where Chow Bella samples local restaurants’ offerings for our favorite meal. Hey, you get to sleep in and eat breakfast — what’s not to like? See also: Two New Brunches Hit the Valley in October: Mastro’s Gets Its First (Bloody Mary Bar!), Lon’s Updates Theirs With Outdoor…
