Patty Talahongva

Flavorful food is family affair

Posted by Patty Talahongva | Jul 1, 2015 | Cafe Chat, Dining

About three years ago, the Deligiannis family moved into the North Central Phoenix neighborhood....

A spot to eat inside another business

Posted by Patty Talahongva | May 1, 2015 | Cafe Chat, Dining

Multitasking is nothing new, but when it comes to eating and working, North Central residents have...

Family owned eateries entice at The Esplanade

Posted by Patty Talahongva | Jan 1, 2015 | Cafe Chat, Dining

Dining with family is truly an experience you’ll get at The Camelback Esplanade’s family-owned...

Salsa flights mix it up at tasty Urban Taco

Posted by Patty Talahongva | Dec 1, 2014 | Cafe Chat, Dining

Tim Perkins has a home again. After working in the food and beverage industry for the last 15...

Hopper grateful for all his ‘luck’ in Phoenix

Posted by Patty Talahongva | Sep 1, 2014 | Cafe Chat, Dining

In 1997 Nathan Hopper, a 21-year-old New Yorker who had recently been asked to “leave college,” as...

Fight the heat with cool treats

Posted by Patty Talahongva | Aug 5, 2014 | Cafe Chat

August just got a little cooler with the recent opening of FROST, A Gelato Shoppe, at the Biltmore...

Barbecue is this family’s business

Posted by Patty Talahongva | Jul 1, 2014 | Cafe Chat, Dining

Town Talk II Creole Style Bar-B-Q is a throwback to the days when Phoenix wasn’t much more than a...

De la Cruz family brings tasty eats to two locations in Phoenix

Posted by Patty Talahongva | Jun 2, 2014 | Cafe Chat, Dining

Most owners have enough on their hands with the opening of one restaurant, but the De la Cruz...

Café Chat: A little social service with your meal

Posted by Patty Talahongva | May 1, 2014 | Cafe Chat, Dining

It’s not just a coffee shop, nor is it just a cool, locally owned restaurant. The Refuge, located...

Dine with Fido at dog-friendly patios

Posted by Patty Talahongva | Feb 1, 2014 | Cafe Chat, Dining

Yappy Hour is alive and well in north central Phoenix. Yes, you can take your dog along when you...

Don’t overlook Otro, the ‘other’ place

Posted by Patty Talahongva | Jan 1, 2014 | Cafe Chat, Dining

North Central foodies know Doug Robson from Gallo Blanco, which opened nearly five years ago...

Supper club offers jazz, soul food

Posted by Patty Talahongva | Jun 1, 2013 | Cafe Chat

It just might be the best-kept secret supper club in the area, but Michael’s Cafe at 5025 N. 7th Ave. is steadily building its reputation and a loyal customer base. It opened more than two years ago, a venture between Michael Carr and Ricky Barnes, both of whom retired from the Air Force.