Taking enchiladas to a new level

by Marjorie Rice | Feb 1, 2023 | Cafe Chat, Dining | 0

Gadzooks Enchiladas & Soup founder Aaron Pool in his restaurant on 7th Street and Osborn Road...

One-stop shopping, dining at family owned spot

by Marjorie Rice | Jan 1, 2023 | Cafe Chat, Dining | 0

The green Chili burger and Christmas burrito are favorites Hatch-It Green Chile Burgers & Tacos in Phoenix. (Darryl Webb/Special for North Central News)

It’s tamale time at Sylvia’s La Canasta

by Marjorie Rice | Dec 1, 2022 | Cafe Chat, Dining | 0

Sylvia Menchaca is making tamales with her son, Mateo Menchaca, sharing tips and techniques she...

Duck and Decanter celebrates 50 years

by Marjorie Rice | Nov 1, 2022 | Cafe Chat, Dining | 0

Back in the early ’70s, Phoenix was a bit of a culinary wasteland. Finding a broad selection of...

Ghost kitchens offer virtually everything

by Marjorie Rice | Oct 1, 2022 | Cafe Chat, Dining | 0

“Ghost Kitchens” — the name conjures up Halloween-ish images of goblins at the cooktop. Actually,...

Settle in for comfort and creative cuisine

by Marjorie Rice | Sep 1, 2022 | Cafe Chat, Dining | 0

All you need to know about Neighborly Public House, at The Colony on 7th Street between Montebello...

Great food, Belgian brews, pinball on tap at brewery

by Marjorie Rice | Aug 1, 2022 | Cafe Chat, Dining | 0

When Rob and Candy Berkner opened North Mountain Brewing Co. nine years ago, their vision was...

A long and winding road for Geordie’s chef

by Marjorie Rice | Jul 1, 2022 | Cafe Chat, Dining | 0

As a journalism student in Michigan, CJ Kahley, today chef de cuisine at Geordie’s in the Wrigley...

Aunt Chilada’s oozes Arizona lore

by Marjorie Rice | Jun 1, 2022 | Cafe Chat, Dining | 0

Aunt Chilada’s, with roots going back upwards of 120 years, oozes local lore and atmosphere,...

A family tradition of Southern home cooking

by Marjorie Rice | May 5, 2022 | Cafe Chat, Dining | 0

Some kids are born with a silver spoon in their mouth. For Larry White Jr., substitute a fried...

Sample pan-Asian fare at Moto Sushi

by Marjorie Rice | Apr 1, 2022 | Cafe Chat, Dining | 0

The menu at Moto Sushi + Spirits + Sustenance has its roots in pan-Asian cuisine, but the restaurant’s history tracks back to the Indianapolis 500.

Tacos Chiwas takes diners to Mexico, Chihuahua style

by Marjorie Rice | Mar 3, 2022 | Cafe Chat, Dining | 0

After years working in other people’s restaurants, Nadia Holguin opened Tacos Chiwas, with a menu reflecting the cuisine of the northern Mexican state of Chihuahua.