Thai beef noodle soup is not all that different from Vietnamese pho. Both are fragrant and laden with a variety of textures, and their deep, rich broths are the result of a multitude of herbs and spices stewed with meat for hours. They are dishes cooked with patience, but often…
It’s Independence Day, folks. Game on. I have a love/hate relationship with food-oriented holidays. I really like getting together with friends and sharing food, but I don’t like deciding what to make. In fact — I’m whispering here — sometimes I’ll decline potluck-style invitations cause the pressure is just too…
See also: The Life of Pie at Rock Springs See also: Pie Social in Photos In honor of the 4th of July, we decided to go with an all-American battle this week and nothing is more American than a thick slice of homemade apple pie. (Except maybe for ribs, or…
See also: Marianne Belardi Says Goodbye After 15 years See also: Cowboy Ciao Somm Throwdown On Friday, June 29, Peter Kasperski, owner of Cowboy Ciao in Old Town Scottsdale, filed Chapter 11 in U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Arizona. According to records, he owes $1.1 million to the Arizona Department…
See also: Los Olivos Mexican Patio: Happy Hour Report Card See also: Z’Tejas: Happy Hour Report Card The Spot: Sierra Bonita Grill, 6933 N. Seventh Street, Phoenix, 602-264-0700, www.sierrabonitagrill.com. The Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday through…
From now ’til we publish the 2012 edition of Best of Phoenix, New Times and Chow Bella present 100 Tastemakers — Valley residents who make the cut in our culinary scene. Some you’ll know; for others, it’ll be a first introduction (but likely not the last). While you’re here, check…
See also: Aaron Chamberlin Will Open Farm-Focused Cafe in Urban Grocery Space See also:Downtown Phoenix Public Market Urban Grocery and Wine Bar to Close May 12; Wednesday/Saturday Market and Food Truck Friday Will Continue After three and a half years of service, say goodbye to Royal Coffee Bar’s Downtown Phoenix…
See also: New Food Truck Alert: Buzznbeez Good Food After just a few months in the mobile kitchen biz, partners Beatrice “Bee” Bullock and Christian Buze, grandson of Elizabeth White of Mrs. White’s Golden Rule Cafe, have severed their partnership. The couple’s food truck, Buzznbeez Good Food Truck, a mix…
The Guilty Pleasure: Straw sandwich (with accoutrements) Where to Get It: Miracle Mile Deli The Cost: $10, give or take What It Really Costs: Your entire afternoon…
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…
This is part two of my interview with Chris Curtiss, executive chef of NoRTH Arcadia. You can read part one of my interview with Chef Chris Curtiss here. You seem so serene. What’s great about your life right now: I got married in March. I live in a neighborhood I…
You may be thinking of having a hot dog to commemorate Independence Day. You may also be thinking you don’t really want to DIY over a hot grill in 110-degree weather just to eat a plain old mystery-meat wiener with mustard and relish. Frankly, we don’t blame you. Here are…
Raymond P. Perry, president and CEO of Arriba Mexican Grill, a local New Mexican-style Mexican food chain with six locations in the Valley, was among four people killed on Saturday when their helicopter crashed into the Verde River on a flight from Sedona to the Scottsdale Airport, the Republic reports…
See also: Is America’s Taco Shop Being Franchised? All Signs (and an E-mail) Point to “Yes.” See also: America’s Taco Shop — Happy Hour Report Card For fans of America’s Taco Shop, the casual, counter-service Mexican eatery from America Corrales and husband Terry Bortin, come this fall, there will be…
We had a good mix of new restaurants or restaurants expanding into new digs last month. A storied BBQ pitmaster found a new home in Phoenix and a new frozen yogurt place breezed into town. At the same time, Peoria faced the loss of one of its few independent restaurants…
From now ’til we publish the 2012 edition of Best of Phoenix, New Times and Chow Bella present 100 Tastemakers — Valley residents who make the cut in our culinary scene. Some you’ll know; for others, it’ll be a first introduction (but likely not the last). While you’re here, check…
This is part one of my interview with Chris Curtiss, executive chef at NoRTH Arcadia. Come back tomorrow for part two. Chris Curtiss NoRTH Arcadia 4925 N. 40th Street, Phoenix 602-324-5600 www.foxrc.com Chris Curtiss looks happy. He’s making pasta at a wooden table in NoRTH Arcadia’s sparkling exhibition kitchen, and…
Every week, there’s a cornucopia of Phoenix food news, features, and reviews to report here at Chow Bella. If you’re like most people, you probably just don’t have the time to get to all of it. It’s kind of like those burgers at Old Town Whiskey; it just won’t all…
Shinji Kurita, chef-owner of ShinBay, has never been one for the limelight. But considering his fanatical devotion to pristine ingredients and the Japanese sushi aesthetic, he’s bound to garner some national press, solicited or otherwise. In its July issue, Wine Spectator features a glowing mini review of ShinBay in the…
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…
For those looking to escape from Phoenix to Paris, Zinc Bistro is the perfect place to dine. The interior is complete with brass railings, ornate ivory ceiling tiles, a 25-foot zinc bar, and Magnum-sized wine bottles turned into wax-covered candleholders, bringing a touch of French charm to Scottsdale’s Kierland Commons…
Mystery Diners, the cheesy new reality TV show on Food Network, has been focusing its high beams on metro Phoenix for the past month, featuring Haus Murphy’s in Glendale, The Groves in Gilbert, Caffe Boa in Tempe, Blue Moose in Scottsdale, Big Earl’s Greasy Eats in Cave Creek and Amaro…
