When it comes to Thanksgiving, most people like to play it safe when it comes to turkey. Not Phoenix’s longtime favorite Texaz Grill, though. Texaz Grill is taking what it’s known for (which is chicken-fried goodness), adding turkey to the mix, and creating a holiday treat you won’t want to pass up: Chicken-Fried Turkey. Available [...]

We all have our nation’s brave soldiers to be thankful for this and every year. And Operation Turkey Day is one way the Valley is thanking these courageous men and women this Thanksgiving. For the second year in a row, Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill will proudly host roughly 300 soldiers on Thanksgiving Day for a full [...]

Thanksgiving is a mere week away! My taste buds are already dreaming of sweet potatoes and pumpkin pies. In case you’re planning on heading out of the house this Turkey Day, here are a few Valley restaurants that are dishing up traditional, and not-so-traditional, feasts. (You can find more options here.) And be sure to [...]

If you lo-ove wine (that’s right–double syllable “love”), here are the details on a must-attend weekend event: The Arizona Wine Growers Festival at The Farm. On Sunday, hundreds of boutique Arizona wines will be poured during an afternoon filled with unlimited wine tasting, interactive educational seminars, a People’s Choice Awards and a charming picnic lunch by [...]

One of my favorite things about the holiday season are the festive cooking classes that bombard Valley restaurants and stores–especially affordable culinary classes that promise yummy nibbles. One to put on your calendar is Feast of Seven Fishes. Students get to learn to create a traditional Italian holiday dinner, Feast of the Seven Fishes, with [...]

Fellas: Do me a favor, please. Treat your lady to a romantic repast at Quiessence restaurant at Phoenix’s The Farm at South Mountain pronto. This season only lasts so long, and its a superb time to take in chef Greg LaPrad’s amazing farm-to-table, super seasonal cuisine.
Last week, my husband and I enjoyed the cool weather [...]

Rich Chocolates & Candies touts itself at specialty sweets for grown-ups. I’d say. This season, the sweet co. is offering up some very fall-friendly treats that would make great hostess gifts on Thanksgiving or yummy desserts to serve alongside your pumpkin pies. How divine do these goodies sound?

Pumpkin Pie Truffles: White chocolate blended with organic [...]

Knife skills are something that I do not possess. I recall taking a sushi-making class a few years ago: I was a pro at the rolling technique, excelled at working with the sticky white rice and eyeballing the perfect amount of ingredients. However, when it came to cutting the delicate sushi roll in to bite-size [...]

 
The Valley is making way for three food- and wine-centric events in the coming days. Here’s the upcoming, fall-friendly events to put on your calendar:

Nov. 13: First Press Grand Tasting
This Friday evening, Valley winos and foodies will reconvene at the 8th Annual First Press Weekend of Wine, beginning with the First Press Grand Tasting. Taking place at the [...]

I find that lunch doesn’t get enough play. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and dinner, of course, if the real family affair. However, a good lunch can really make a pretty decent day into a wonderful day, I think. This is what happened when I went for a delicious midday meal [...]