In a perfect world, good service would mean a good tip, but that doesn’t always happen. That might just be why more and more restaurants are doing away with the tipped-worker model, which largely depends on diner kindness rather than employer satisfaction to pay employees. From New York to L.A.,…
Ice cream holds some magical power over me. It could be a winter wonderland outside and I will be ready to put down a pint of my favorite gelato. Stracciatella is similar to a “chip” ice cream, made by drizzling warm chocolate into frozen ice cream, to create irregular chips…
With news of the Kitchen Nightmares series coming to an end, we’re looking back — and it’s certainly been a long and bumpy ride for Gordon Ramsay and every restaurant owner on the show. It’s safe to say that some of those featured restaurants faired better than others. In fact,…
If you’re in the mood to treat yourself to some upscale fare without breaking the bank, head over to Different Pointe of View at the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort for their $39.95 prix-fixe menu special…
Colony collapse disorder got you down? Well, it should, but there might be a bit of good news for lovers of honey, butterflies, and basically our entire ecosystem. President Barack Obama recently signed a memorandum setting up a governmental task force to come up with a plan on how we…
Let’s be real: Sometimes looking at a wine list can be a cumbersome experience if you aren’t already well on your way to becoming a sommelier. Many times you’re just looking for a reasonably delicious glass that won’t cost as much as your entrée. Enter the WineGlass App…
As a pastry chef, I create sweet treats, and sugar is my chosen artistic medium. More and more though I have people passing by my table at the farmers market, lamenting that they can only look because they can’t have sugar on their current diet. What’s a sweet treat peddler…
Bad news for fans of Gordon Ramsay’s anger-filled restaurant makeover show Kitchen Nightmares: The TV celebri-chef announced via his website yesterday that “as filming comes to a close on the latest series of Kitchen Nightmares I’ve decided to stop making the show.”…
I know, that headline is a bit harsh, but seriously. If you can hold your head up high holding a dulce triple caramel frappucino with whip and chocolate sprinkles, you’re stronger stock than I. However, I’ll readily admit a love of flavor when it isn’t just a bunch of syrup…
We’ve all been there: You end up with almost an entire cake in your fridge but in the ensuing days it becomes crusty and hard. Luckily, about a hundred years ago, a man invented a way to cut a cake without it losing any of its fluffy, moist deliciousness. Now…
When The Grouch wrote “The Bay to L.A.”, we’re guessing he didn’t make the hook say “Take me to L.A.” over and over again because a restaurant in the area was making churro ice cream sandwiches, but he probably would’ve if they had been out back then. Regardless, you should…
The number of local organic farmers seems to be on the uptick every time we hit a farmers market, but, according to a Vermont-based local food advocacy group, our state is one of the absolute worst when it comes to eating locally. In fact, the only states worse than Arizona…
Chocolate mousse is one of my favorite, easiest go-to dinner-party desserts. It can be made ahead and is easy to dress up. Little do most people know, it is one of the simplest desserts to make, but this dairy-free, gluten-free, sugar-free version is so fast, and has only two ingredients…
The Centers for Disease Control is recalling certain types of chia seed powder after it has been linked outbreaks of three strains of salmonella in 12 states. With one reported chia seed-related illness in Arizona, check your pantries for the following brands of chia seeds…
You really don’t have to say the words “free pizookie” twice to get our attention. BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse locations will be giving guests a free dessert today to celebrate the launch of their mobile app. All you have to do is download the app, order one, and stop into…
Don’t be so quick to ditch hot brewed coffee for cold this summer. While there are pros and cons to both brewing methods, Daniel Suh says it all boils down to a matter of taste and what flavor experience you’re looking to get out of you’re coffee. While the grind…
3D printing is pretty cool no matter what material you’re using and the possibilities are endless. Joining the ranks of sugar, fruit, pancakes, chocolate, and cocktail ice, a company based out of Ontario, Canada is now boasting 3D designs made from Nutella. So basically everything is great…
If you can’t pick whether you’re team fire department or team police department, head to the Hard Rock Cafe in downtown Phoenix on Saturday to decide once and for all. As part of the Burger Badge Bash, pit members from both departments will chow down on as many 10 ounce…
A few years back I took cheese making classes in Vermont. Back on the west coast afterwards, I visited with one of my friends from cheese class to make some cheese and that is when she introduced me to making your own yogurt, allowing me to take her new yogurt…
Courtesy of NetflixFree pie for New York and Mexico City, thanks to OITNB.If you’re anything like us, you’ve likely already binged through season two of Orange Is the New Black and are patiently waiting for season three to come. Well fans of the show in New York City get a…
Remember when Sprinkles Cupcakes opened up in Scottsdale and folks gleefully waited in line for hours just to buy boutique cupcakes just like their favorite celebrity? Remember everyone else who didn’t do that, scoffing at the thought of buying a nearly $4 cupcake? Well Sprinkles, it’s time to move over…
The words latte art might evoke an eye roll, but bear with me. Honestly, Perry Czopp, who has won local competitions with his pours, will be the first to admit that he doesn’t take it very seriously. Rather, it’s a means to get people passionate about their morning cup of…
