On the everlasting quest to switch up my iced coffee routine, a friend recommended that I try tonic and espresso. As a fan of gin and tonic and a fan of black coffee, it seemed like a good option for me. However, its intense, unique flavor definitely isn’t for everyone…
Ultimate badass home cook and author extraordinaire Nigella Lawson might have taught us How To Be a Domestic Goddess long ago, but her Twitter account is making waves recently after Lawson posted a recipe that “lovingly” shows how to make spaghetti like a slut. However, the slutty spaghetti is only…
When I was little, I remember my grandmother and great grandmother putting up fruits and vegetables for the winter. We had a root cellar in the basement, lined with wooden plywood shelves that held the jars of tomatoes, beans, jams and jellies, and a couple random bottle of sparkling grape…
Twelve different restaurants, along with some grocery stores and even a gas station, didn’t make the cut last month in terms of food safety and cleanliness and Maricopa County. It might surprise you to see certain restaurants on this list, especially ones that have received acclaim for restaurant goers, critics,…
Hey, Phoenix, we know that right about now, you’re all about shaved iced and ozone advisories, but believe it or not, in some pockets of the city, the fall countdown is on. And at Chow Bella, that means one thing: PIE. A few weeks back, we announced a date for…
Diane, please take this one down. Zia Records has joined forces with Bragg’s Factory Diner to bring free pie to Twin Peaks fans. All you have to do is get the new Twin Peaks box set at any of the Valley Zia Records locations and then you get a coupon…
Simple syrups are often found behind your favorite bar, used to flavor and add a bit of sweetness to your cocktails. Equal parts sugar and water (or liquid), they can be flavored with a multitude of things, but if you aren’t mixing up cocktails every night, what else can you…
Just when you were beginning to feel left out, Silent Flight Coffee announced that it will expand services to deliver coffee Valley wide. Co-owner and roaster Perry Czopp says the all-inclusive delivery radius is due, in part, to high demand for Silent Flight cold brew since the beginning of this…
You probably don’t need much convincing to head over to House of Brews in Gilbert to try one of their nearly fifty different beers on tap, but today and today only there’s actually a pretty good reason to get a pint or two. That’s because the local bar and restaurant…
Although other places in the nation pridefully boast their barbecue prowess, one Phoenix restaurant is showing America what the Valley has to offer fans of smoked meat. Bobby Q was ranked among the top thirty BBQ joints in the nation by Open Table’s Diners’ Choice awards after about a decade…
Prepare to waste the next hour or so of your day on Yelp. No, we’re not talking about revisiting some of your favorite Amy’s Baking Co. reviews (though that’s always fun). Yelp just released a city-specific trend analytics site that can tell you what’s hip in Phoenix. And from the…
Although coffee delivery has picked up in other cities, it wasn’t until just recently that the Valley received its first two options right around the same time. Both offer subscription-based coffee services — specifically, growlers or 500 ml thermoses of cold brew — in the Tempe area, limited to the…
There’s probably not a whole lot more we need to say here after mentioning that you can get free ice cream tomorrow at Sprinkles Cupcakes in Scottsdale. Even if you’re so over cupcakes, ice cream is good and free is even better. Just make sure to line-up early because the…
So far we’ve shown you a lot of great places for date nights and two-person dinners for cheap eats in Phoenix, but Uncle Louie The Restaurant is offering something up this summer that’s fit for a family of four. The North Scottsdale joint specializes in homey Italian dishes and generous…
I grew to love almond milk in college, back when I discovered it on the shelf at the small market where I worked. I enjoy the taste of almond milk, and love adding it to smoothies, oatmeal or pastries. Lately there’s been debate over just how healthy it is, but…
You might want to check the packaging on your produce this week because a nationwide fruit recall is in effect on bulk and packaged fruits from the fruit wholesaler Wawona Packing Co. Recalled fruits include peaches, plums, nectarines, and pluots that may have been contaminated with listeria…
Have you been keeping up the the Kardashians? Be honest. If you have, you might already know that momager Kris Jenner is releasing a cookbook that no one ever knew they wanted and it’s full of family favorites. Because, you know, she’s apparently a cook now too. Or at least…
Having trouble waking up this Tuesday morning? Well, if what you need is a java jolt completely gratis, you should head over to Scramble on the northwest corner of Scottsdale Road and Lincoln Drive to try out their house blend…
A lot of coffee shops in town seem poised to become chains, and that’s fine. If you’re doing it right and you’ve got your coffee game on lock, why not expand. However, over at Demi Coffee, the brand new spot that took over for Mud Dauber off 16th Street north…
According to the Washington Post, raw beef is making a comeback on restaurant menus. Despite the risk of E.coli in uncooked meats, chefs say sourcing high-quality products as the key to safely serving raw beef. Dishes like carpaccio and tartare might be seen more typically on menus now than before,…
From now until Labor Day, Taggia at the FireSky Resort & Spa is offering an Italian-infused happy hour experience every day with their new Aperativo Hour. $5 appetizers and drink specials, with a focus on herbal amaros, will help you have a little mini-getaway on sunny summer afternoons without breaking…
Popsicles also known by their new trendier name, palettas, have become uber hip. A rainbow of paletas is popping up all over the place in funky flavors, making it easier to get your lick on. But as with most things, I want to make them myself…
