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Chow Bella Chills Out in the Fridge at Papago Brewing Company

Who hasn't wanted to spend a few minutes chatting up the guys who make their favorite brews? The Chow Bella team, lucky dogs that we are, recently got the opportunity to do just that. The catch? We only got about three minutes with each one. These guys are busy! Watch...
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O.H.S.O. Eatery and nanoBrewery Can’t Get Beyond So-So

From the second the sign went up, Arcadia's newest casual dining/bar experience, O.H.S.O. (don't bother asking what those letters stand for; no one seems to know), managed to grab the city's attention faster than you could even say "nanobrewery." Beer lovers, foodies, and Arcadia locals were eager to check out...
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Laurie Notaro Has a Hobo Problem

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'll be joining us to share a crafting adventure, draw a flowchart, or remember a few of her favorite things about Phoenix. Today,...
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The Century Club

Avoiding President Lincoln’s birthday on February 12th and having the heebie-jeebies about the 13th, lawmakers rolled with February 14, 1912, as the Grand Canyon State’s official birth date. Starting the party early for the official centennial celebration is Arizona Best Fest on Saturday, February 11. A full day of mainstage...
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10 Favorite Spots for French Toast in Metro Phoenix

Since we are adults and all, we tend to skip breakfast's sweet friend, French toast. But every once in a while we give in to our sweet tooth and order up the genius combination of eggs, milk, and bread. And when we do decided to give in to our French...
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Three Favorite Shots of Espresso in Metro Phoenix

In a metropolis that isn't particularly known for its coffee scene, we're lucky enough to have three (and really only three) shining examples of how good coffee can taste. A shop that pays attention to its espresso, whether served in a demitasse or swimming in milk, says a lot about...
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Cider’s Growth has Big Beer Jumping on the Bandwagon

​Cider is so hot right now. On Monday, Miller Coors craft/import division Tenth & Blake purchased Minneapolis, Minn.-based Crispin Cider. The deal also includes Fox Barrel Cider Company, a Crispin affiliate that produces multiple varieties of pear cider. Not to be outdone, Anheuser-Busch announced in a memo to distributors that...
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What’s On Your Cooking/Baking Bucket List?

Welcome to Chow Bella's Bites & Dishes, where Valley chefs and restaurateurs respond to a question New Times food critic Laura Hahnefeld has on her mind. Have a question you'd like to ask? E-mail laura.hahnefeld@newtimes.com. Miss a question? Go here. Go shark-cage diving, get on a JumboTron, sleep with someone...
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Jesse Malin Links The Clash and The Grateful Dead

See also: Chasers Sold to New Owners and Becomes Pub Rock, A Music Venue With an In-House Radio Broadcasting Studio Jesse Malin has done it all, or most of it at least. In his barely-teens he was fronting Jersey-based hardcore ensemble Heart Attack, then spent the '90s in glam-punk wreckers...
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Four Peaks Makes List of Top Fifty Craft Brewers in America

Here's a little something to raise a glass to. Four Peaks Brewing Company, the Tempe institution serving up handcrafted suds in a 1892 Mission-style warehouse since 1996, has been named one of the top fifty craft brewers in the U.S. by the Brewers Association -- a not-for-profit trade group that...
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Sonoran 7 Wives Saison

Beer: 7 Wives Saison Brewery: Sonoran Brewing Co. Style: Saison ABV: 5.2-ish   While brewers I've talked to usually sing the joys of collaborating with others in their craft, a few have confessed that the process is a pain. Attention spans are short among beer-makers, they say, and coordinating a...
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Ten Favorite Metro Phoenix Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

The grilled cheese sandwich -- the ultimate comfort food. The G. C. can make you feel better when you're super sick, it can chase away the homesickness blues, and it can even be your best food friend during a bad break up. Plus, it's delicious. Here's a list of our...
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Copper Blues: Happy Hour Report Card

The Spot: Copper Blues Rock Pub & Kitchen, 50 W. Jefferson St., Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85003. (480) 719-5005. www.copperblueslive.com The Hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday The Details: Eleven appetizer selections are divided into three categories ranging from $4-6. At the low end are choices like the...
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Lumberyard Fireside Ale

Beer: Fireside Ale Brewery: Lumberyard Brewing Co. Style: Imperial Red Ale ABV: 9.5 percent Do you feel that? The building giddiness in the soul of every local beer lover. The faint smell of hops and sweet wort in the air. My beer sense is tingling. Arizona Beer Week is almost...
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Sierra Nevada Bigfoot

​Beer: BigfootBrewery: Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Style: American BarleywineABV: 9.6 percent They called me crazy. You're wasting your time, they said. You'll never find it, they said. But I always believed, and my desperate search finally paid off. I found Bigfoot. Though, to be honest, it wasn't really all that...
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Where to Eat and Drink Near Surprise Stadium

Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals: Surprise Stadium All week long we're sharing suggestions of where to find breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks near each spring training stadium. Have a favorite spot baseball fans should hit? Leave it in the comments. Go west, baseball fans, waaaay west. The farthest west...
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Chow Bella’s Top Phoenix Food Stories of the Week

Every week, there's a cornucopia of new 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...
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Grape & Olive Oil Cake at The Parlor

The Parlor is not any ol' pizzeria. Named Arizona's Best Pizza by the Food Network last year, the restaurant is no stranger to awards, and it's also known for its modern design aesthetic, which is warm, inviting, and maintains a cool vibe without shoving chic down diners' throats. The same...