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We're working up our appetites for our huge Best of Phoenix issue, out September 30, with daily servings of Chow Bella's 100 Favorite Dishes from across the Valley -- in no particular order
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Visit our sister blog, Jackalope Ranch, for a companion series on 100 Creatives who make Phoenix a little more interesting for all of us. We'll be posting the next 72 picks daily through the rest of the summer.
Number 73: Coq au vin at Vincent's Market Bistro
I'm not sure why Vincent's Market Bistro, the casual sibling to award-winning chef Vincent Guerithault's famous Camelback fine dining restaurant, isn't name-dropped more often, given how good (and affordable) the food is and how welcoming the atmosphere is. This place has all the gracious service and top-notch fare that you'd expect from Guerithault.
Coq au vin is a signature dish, and for good reason. Tender free-range chicken practically falls apart when you touch it with your fork, and the sauce -- a heady ambrosia of red wine, onions, and mushrooms -- is so good you'll want to dunk your complimentary croissants in it to soak it all up. Luscious, buttery gratin dauphinois rounds out the plate.
Comfort food doesn't get more elegant than this.
The Favorite Dishes, so far: 74: Cochinita Pibil Tacos at La Condesa Gourmet Taco Shop 75: Char Siu Bao at Phoenix Palace 76: Huevos Rancheros at Gallo Blanco Cafe 77: Italian Stallion at La Piazza Al Forno 78: Bourekas at Spices Mediterranean Kitchen 79: Warm Maine Lobster Salad at Modern Steak 80: Escargots En Croute at Petite Maison 81: Salumi at Quiessence 82: Okonomiyaki at Hana Japanese Eatery 83: Croissants at Essence Bakery Cafe 84: Coronado Coney at The Main Ingredient 85: Green Chili at Rito's Mexican Takeout 86: Soup Gyoza at Sens Asian Tapas & Sake Bar 87: Pop Cho and Sweet Ginger at The Breadfruit 88: La Jawab Kadahi Gosht at The Dhaba 89: Chicken & Waffles from Lo-Lo's 90: Burrata at Humble Pie 91: Bruleed Foie Gras Torchon at Posh 92: Moroccan Nomad Stew at Chakra 4 93: Peking Duck at Gourmet House of Hong Kong 94: Mozzarella Sandwich at Pane Bianco 95: Egg White Omelette at Fez 96: Machaca From Los Dos Molinos 97: Shish Taook from Baiz Market 98: Pasties From Cornish Pasty Co. 99: Clams in Black Bean Sauce From Asian Cafe Express 100: Bruschetta From Postino
