Cafe Chat

Kaleidoscope Juice blends healthy smoothies, foods

Many small food businesses begin over the kitchen table, with would-be entrepreneurs parlaying a family favorite recipe or two into a..

Super pizza, friendly service are staples at Stumpy’s

Every neighborhood needs a place like Stumpy’s Pizza & Subs – a no-frills spot where the food is reliably delicious, the service is..

Nothing fancy, just great traditional Mexican food

Ask most Arizonans to conjure up their favorite Mexican food and it probably will go like this: A fat chimichanga or enchilada, paired with..

Flavors of Southeast Asia flourish at RedThai

The first thing to know about RedThai is that it isn’t a “Thai” restaurant. Instead, think Asian fusion – a Southeast Asian..

Good things come to those who wait at Little Miss BBQ

It’s 11 a.m. on a hot summer Friday and a long line of salivating customers is snaking its way around the patio at Little Miss BBQ in..

Building on a legacy of fine Asian dining

A conversation with George Yang is a journey through nearly a half-century spanning the rise of Asian cuisine in the Valley. A savvy..

Four restaurants close on 7th Street

The overabundance of restaurants that line both sides of 7th Street between the two “M’s”—Maryland and Missouri avenues—may have..

Thirty years–and still going strong

Even though his father, Gene, won’t be there to see it, Scott Snyder, co-founder of Scott’s Generations, is looking forward to..

‘Big Daddy’ is back, and so is his menu

After more than 30 years in the restaurant and bar business, Dave Smith was ready for retirement. In July 2018 he said goodbye to his..

Raise a glass to Huss Uptown’s anniversary

Two years ago this month, Huss Brewing opened the doors to its laid-back taproom nestled in the corner of Uptown Plaza, 100 E. Camelback..

A ‘clever’ addition opens Across the Pond

If you think the name “Clever Koi” is well, clever, then you’ll love the name of the newest restaurant opened by Nicholas Campisano..

Ocotillo is a culinary as well as visual feast

This time of year, the outdoors beckon, and you can’t find a much better spot for enjoying great food on a sunny, breezy afternoon than..

Freidkin passes the apron at TEXAZ Grill

Change is in the wind at TEXAZ Grill, 6003 N. 16th St., with the retirement of co-founder Steve Freidkin, who is passing on the torch on to..

Mamma Toledo’s pampers your Pie Hole

The holidays are upon us, and time can be one of our greatest gifts. Throughout December we’re on the run—shopping; schlepping gifts,..

Collins brings new focus to two revamped concepts

Christopher Collins had a good thing going, with successful restaurants in Scottsdale, Biltmore, and now Central Phoenix.

Dogs and doughnuts worth sitting up and begging for

There’s an old saying that when life hands you lemons, make lemonade. In a twist on that adage, Brad and Kat Moore, handed lemons by the..

Restaurant Progress—small but mighty fine

Squeezed into a shoebox-size storefront embellished with funky antiques, and working from a postage-stamp kitchen tucked at the back,..

Bobby-Q’s offers succulent, slow-smoked goodness

What is it about the aroma of slow-smoked brisket that quickens the salivary senses and sets the stomach grumbling, even if you’ve just..

Treating customers and staff like family at Babbo

The first thing that you notice when you walk into Babbo Italian Eatery, 6855 N. 16th St., is the smell of freshly baked bread. It’s a..

Feeney’s is long-time neighborhood favorite

In a part of North Central Phoenix where new restaurants seem to spring up like wildflowers after a rain, there’s a clubby, cozy..

Tacos entice with global flavors

Raised in a family of cooks, Rich Hinojosa's aunts taught him how to make Mexican dishes. His food is a blend of all the places he's..

Out with the old, in with the new

The area on 7th Street just south of Bethany home Road overnight became a popular dining destination, spurred by the opening of The Yard.

Dust Cutter’s Chef Strong kicks it up with native flavors

Jack Strong was recently named executive chef for the Renaissance Phoenix Downtown hotel and its signature restaurant, Dust Cutter.

At Frasher’s Smokehouse, you’re in barbecue heaven

One glance at the seemingly scant menu at Frasher’s Smokehouse, 3222 E. Indian School Road, will not prepare you for the intricacies of..