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Chow Bella’s Guide to Pumpkin Beer 2012

In the past, pumpkin beers were rare -- a seasonal sideshow, showing up only in the breweries daring enough to make them and enjoyed only by drinkers willing to take a chance on the oddities. Today, however, brews made with pumpkin have officially become mainstream, with nearly every brewery worth...
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Three Things to Eat, Drink, and Bake this Weekend

Happy weekend and Happy Father's Day to all the dads and dads to be out there. This weekend we've got a tasty burger waiting for us out in Gilbert, an afternoon of craft beer drinkin' to do, and a sinful dish of bacon wrapped treats to make. It's going to...
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Best Beer Bar

The Hungry MonkIn 2010, Jim Lolli converted his two-year-old Buffalo Wings & Rings franchise into the Hungry Monk, where the ever-changing beer list boasts crafts from all over the country, as well as unique blends crafted by Monk staff and friends. Maybe it’s the time he spent slinging wings, but Lolli has an eccentric approach to events […]
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Barbecue Throwdown: Rudy’s vs. Can’t Stop Smokin’

Barbecue is taking over Chandler almost as quickly as craft beer is taking over Tempe (seriously, there are at least a half-dozen new bars/breweries in the works). You can't throw an imaginary rock without hitting a smoked brisket or full-on festival in this particular part of the Southeast Valley. Let's...
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Thirteen Reasons to Get Excited About World of Beer in Tempe

When we first saw that the American Apparel on Mill -- which had for the past several years been housed in the old Tempe National Bank Building -- was shuttering its doors, we were distraught. Where would we get our hipster glasses, unnecessary scarves, and bright pink hot pants? But...
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Chow Bella’s Top Phoenix Food Stories of the Week

Every week, there's a cornucopia of Phoenix food news, features, and reviews to report here at Chow Bella. If you're like most people, you probably just don't have the time to get to all of it. It's kind of like those burgers at Old Town Whiskey; it just won't all...
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Laurie Notaro’s Greatest Hits of 2012 on Jackalope Ranch

Laurie Notaro is an author, crafter, and expert at finding a good cocktail. She grew up in Phoenix, but is currently based in Eugene, Oregon. Each week, she's been joining us to share a crafting adventure, draw a flowchart, or remember a few of her favorite things about Phoenix. This...
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13 Fall Festivals in Metro Phoenix

The fall is a wonderfully dangerous time in Phoenix -- we've survived summer (celebration is in order!) and for a few solid months, everyone decides to host a festival, special event, or series that'll fill your schedule from now until Christmas. Sure, it's overwhelming, but we've narrowed the list to...
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Chow Bella’s Top Phoenix Food Stories of the Week

Every week, there's a cornucopia of Phoenix food news, features, and reviews to report here at Chow Bella. If you're like most people, you probably just don't have the time to get to all of it. It's kind of like those burgers at Old Town Whiskey; it just won't all...
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Here’s a Sneak Peek at Payton Curry’s Menu for Brat Haus

With a "coming soon" announcement first reported in January, Brat Haus, an artisan sausage and craft beer concept from restaurateur Dave Andrea (formerly with Old Town Tortilla Factory, Wild Noodles, and Fat Slim's BBQ), has been keeping diners' curiosities fed with several events and social media updates before its planned...
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Geared Up

Since being invented, bicycles have provided a natural inspiration for artists. Whether for those making an environmental statement or those captivated by the beauty, grace, and mystique of two-wheeled horses and their riders, bicycle imagery has appeared on everything from beer labels to campaign posters. This concept comes together locally...
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East Meets Northwest

English poet Rudyard Kipling once said “East is East, West is West, and never the twain shall meet.” But that won't be the case when Ling & Louie’s Asian Bar & Grill introduces the flavors of the Far East to a few pints of craft beer from the Pacific Northwest...
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Ten Favorite Metro Phoenix Bloody Marys

It's Sunday morning, you have a pounding headache, your teeth feel like someone climbed in your mouth while you were sleeping and knitted a tiny sweater on each and every one of them, and you're still not sure why you thought that order of Super Nachos was an awesome idea...
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Best Bottled Beer Selection

Whole Foods MarketThe choice of beer at most grocery stores comes down to color — would you like the boring, mass-produced lager that comes in a blue box or the boring, mass-produced lager that comes in a silver box? Not so at this Whole Foods location, where scores of bottles from Belgium, Germany, Canada, and every state […]
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Top Chef Brian Malarkey to Open Restaurant in Scottsdale

Since he was a finalist on Bravo's Top Chef Miami in 2009, Brian Malarkey has gone on to host TLC's Mega Bites, made appearances on The Today Show, and opened five restaurants in San Diego (Searsucker, Burlap, Gingham, Gabardine, and Herringbone) as executive chef and partner. And now, a second...
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Ten Favorite Phoenix Meat Shops

These days, most of us have never experienced (or have forgotten) the joy of going to a real live butcher or the intoxicating fragrance of fresh smoked meat or even the taste of imported cheese straight off the wheel. Most of us just hit the grocery store and pick up...
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Borderlands Noche Dulce

Beer: Noche Dulce Brewery: Borderlands Brewing Co. Style: American porter ABV: 7.1 percent There's an old joke that says the best thing to ever come out of Tucson is the I-10. But, while hilarious, it's only mostly true. The craft beer revolution is sweeping over Tucson in a big way,...
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Kelly’s at SouthBridge: Happy Hour Report Card

See also: Ruth's Chris: Happy Hour Report Card See also: District American Kitchen: Happy Hour Report Card See also: Bar Crudo: Happy Hour Report Card The Spot: Kelly's at SouthBridge, 7117 E. Sixth Avenue, Scottsdale, 480-393-3205, www.kellysatsouthbridge.com. The Hours: Happy Hour: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday...
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Astor House: Stellar Sandwiches and a Laid-Back Vibe

Astor House is so easygoing it seems less a restaurant and more the home of a friend who doesn't mind the unexpected pop-in. Outside the tiny teal dwelling, a bike leans lazily against a tree. Inside, you'll find wicker-backed chairs, petite flower vases and — if you're lucky — a...