Jennifer Woods Glenn Wagner, Vice President of Sales – Retail Division for Sogno Toscano While doing some evening mall errands at Scottsdale Fashion Square earlier this month, we noticed an olive oil kiosk named “Olive Oil Boutique.” At first we weren’t too excited; this appeared to be just another mobile retail space…
On the heels of its fourth anniversary this month, Humble Pie, the locally-owned pizza chain with three locations (Hilton Village, Desert Ridge, and Central Phoenix), has announced it will open a fourth restaurant in Scottsdale’s Kierland Village in mid-February. The largest of all the locations, the coming-soon Humble Pie, at…
Lately, in this In Season series, we’re taking a look at what I take home from Crooked Sky Farms each week and see what I’ve done with my CSA share, or part share. This week I’m using that extra bag of greens (spinach would be great here) and frozen or…
This week we bring you Pastry Chef Linda Schneider of 21 Cakes, the gourmet cupcake and macron bakery in Scottsdale. Yesterday she told us about her childhood baking with her grandmother and explained the difference between a macron and a macaroon. Today, we ask her advice for new bakers and…
From hiring ex-Noca chef Chris Curtiss to run his new NoRTH location in Arcadia last November, to taking over the Oakville Grocery Co. space at CityScape in October to open Chloe’s Corner with co-owner Ashly Young last week, restaurateur Sam Fox has been a busy boy indeed — and just…
Many of us in the Valley consider Over Easy, restaurateur Aaron May’s concept of breakfast eats with some unique twists (with locations in Arcadia and North Scottsdale), our neighborhood go-to spot for a.m. goodness. Now, it looks like Travel + Leisure, the travel magazine and website based in New York…
Hold onto your dental work, Phoenix. It’s that time again. Caramelpalooza 2012 will take place Friday, March 2, at Smeeks candy shop in central Phoenix, from 7 p.m. til the caramel runs out. And we’re looking for chefs interested in participating in this year’s third-annual caramel tasting, co-sponsored by Smeeks…
In this week’s Chef Chat we satisfy our sweet tooth by sitting down to chat with pastry chef Linda Schneider of 21 Cakes in Scottsdale. Schneider, a classically trained chef and cupcake master, grew up baking with her grandmother and mother. Today family recipes like her grandmother’s chocolate cake live…
In what is clearly a plan for COMPLETE WORLD DOMINATION, Dunkin’ Donuts, the international chain of sub-par doughnuts and muffins, horrible breakfast sandwiches, and deliciously sweet coffee I’d eat a box of sub-par doughnuts for, announced this month that it will be doubling the number of its U.S. locations over…
Cool Gelato Italiano, a new gelato shop set to open in early February at 7373 East Scottsdale Mall (behind the Scottsdale Center for the Arts) will feature twenty varieties of the cool treat (don’t call it ice cream) as well as sorbet made with fresh fruits, gelato sandwiches, and gelato…
It’s not always easy to find a place that serves quick, healthy, and satisfying vegan and vegetarian options. Those in Chandler are lucky to have 24 Carrot Juice, conveniently located on Chandler Blvd. near the 202, I-10, and the 101.
Good parents who love their kids dearly don’t intentionally make choices that they know will end up making life challenging for their children. But it happened to Jackie Evans. She scheduled lots of sports for her kids but then would drive them all over town and swing by the fast…
Located at the picturesque Farm at South Mountain, Quiessence has won countless awards for their fresh cuisine. While all of those awards come with a pretty hefty price tag, you can taste some of the best that Quiessence has to offer by sneaking in for dessert, priced at $9 each.
We’ve interviewed plenty of bartenders, and while on the whole they’re an enjoyable bunch, they do have a tendency to say some peculiar shit. We think the video below captures it pretty perfectly. What have you heard bartenders say that you think should be added to this video? Post it…
Who doesn’t love peering into the lives of our favorite (and even our not so favorite) celebrities?Here at Chow Bella, we have food on the brain at all times and when we spotted this list of Top Ten Homes of Your Favorite Celebrity Chefs, we couldn’t help but click through…
It’s still only January and already the year’s starting out to be a busy one for Scottsdale-based Pita Jungle, the Mediterranean-inspired healthy eating chain. The Republic reports that a few weeks ago, Pita Jungle opened a new location in Newport, California, and plans to open a restaurant in San Diego…
Monday the 23rd of January kicks off an entire week of festivities for Chinese New Year. According to the Chinese lunar calender, this year is 4710 and the auspicious Year of the Dragon. How auspicious? According to Phoenix Chinese Week, Chinese wedding planners were booked up in 2011 with happy…
Have you seen the Phoenix New Times Resolution Guide 2012 yet? You might want to give a read. It’s packed with thoughts on resolving to love the Valley through the city’s art, architecture, nightlife, and more — all from my fellow scribes and friends Amy Silverman, Robrt L. Pela, Benjamin…
Beer & burgers, beer brunches, beer dinners, beer & bikes, beer tasting, beer sales…In just 28 short days, Arizona beer lovers are going to be three sheets or more to the wind — and we plan on being right there with them. …
The Arrogant Butcher created a bloody buzz when it opened early last year in downtown Phoenix, featuring the kind of high-concept restauranteur Sam Fox is now known for in these parts. Design never takes a backseat to the food in a Fox restaurant, so it’s no surprise that Arrogant Butcher’s…
What’s wrong with sundried tomatoes, truffle oil, pomegranates, and chipotles? Nothing. All of these items are in my pantry (at home and at AndyFood); they’re staples. They’re also as ubiquitous as white men on a golf course.
