The Melting Pot

We thought fondue was a campy, retro sort of thing until we discovered this place, a favorite among “date night” couples. (Romance oozes from this place; the waiters will even take your picture and leave it for you in a little picture frame at the door, if you like.) We love going here and ordering […]

The Melting Pot

Remember the fondue paraphernalia you got rid of in a garage sale during the Reagan administration? You should have held on to it. Fondue is back. Instead of buying new equipment, let the Melting Pot’s kitchen handle the job. Fondue here comes in all its forms — cheese fondue, fondue bourguignon (meat and veggies dipped […]

Shabu Fondue

In a strip mall and right next door to Johnny Chu’s other new restaurant, Red Thai Southeast Asian Kitchen, this hot-pot restaurant has finally brought shabu shabu to Central Phoenix. You choose from a short list of tasty broths, then order platters heaped with raw meat, fish, and vegetables to cook yourself in a hot […]