A four-course meal in the (almost) summertime just doesn’t seen all that tempting. However, NOCA in Phoenix, will be hosting a light, refreshing tasting menu that spotlights heirloom tomatoes. This Thursday, June 11, NOCA will host four delicious, summer-friendly courses. Here’s what to expect:
First Course
Tri-Color Heirloom Gazpacho
Marcona Almonds, Avocado Mousse, Queen Creek Olive Oil
Txomin Etxaniz [...]

Drum roll, please: Last week, I finally dined at Phoenix’s famed Pizzeria Bianco. With all the great new dining spots opening in Phoenix and seeing it featured on Food Network twice in two weeks, I wanted to check out one of the area’s oldie but (very) goodie. On the drive there, I was giddy–I even asked my [...]

On Saturday night, I ventured to Biltmore Fashion Park’s Christopher’s Restaurant & Crush Lounge for dinner (chef Christopher Gross’ incredible Phoenix eatery). And, let me tell you, my weekend meal was one of the best I have had in ages.

The first thing that really made me happy when I walked into Christopher’s was the décor. [...]

Tarbell’s, a pillar of awesomeness in the Phoenix dining scene, has debuted a slew of new and seemingly scrumptious menu items. So, maybe, just maybe, on your next foray to Tarbell’s, you’ll switch up your usual order of Mark Tarbell’s famous spaghetti and meatballs or Mr. Fish of the Moment for one of these fresh [...]

If you find yourself in South Scottsdale anytime soon, I’ve got a restaurant for you to try: Avalon, near McDowell and Scottsdale Roads. (This retaurant certainly won’t jump out at you as you drive by, so keep in mind that it’s near 3 Palms Resort. Park near the resort, though I’m guessing the circular driveway [...]

Has it been a while since you’ve ventured to SouthBridge, the shopping/dining destination near Scottsdale Fashion Square? Well, a trio of SouthBridge eateries Canal (where food and fashion collide), Estate House (a multi-level dinner house serving American contemporary fare) and Metro Brasserie (here you can find New Orleans-French cuisine) have teamed up to bring hungry Scottsdalites [...]