One of my favorite Valley restaurants, Phoenix’s Noca, will be opening its kitchen on the second Thursday of each month, welcoming in guest chefs to create delicious bar bites along with Noca’s chef Chris Curtiss. (The bar bites menu is a collection of five or six menu items that are much smaller than an entrée [...]

Though Arizona’s nearest beach is a several-hour car drive away, that isn’t stopping RA Sushi from having a little fun in the sun. On Sunday, July 12 from 1 to 7 p.m., Mesa’s RA Sushi will host a super relaxing Sunday Funday Beach Bash. Event guests can enjoy $5 drink specials (including summery sips like [...]

Looking to leave the neighborhood, Scottsdalites and Phoenicians, but don’t want to bask in your hot car for too long? I suggest a stop at Carefree Station Grill & Bar for some tempting summer eats. (Plus, Carefree Station is hosting some pretty sweet deals this summer.) Nestled in the heart of Carefree at Tom Darlington [...]

 
Richardson’s, in Phoenix, has long been providing the Valley with delectable New Mexican fare and my recent lunch visit confirmed what all the fuss was about. Finding the restaurant, though, was a small challenge. The only sign that read “Richardson’s” was on the glass door (there was no name on the building) so we drove [...]

I’m sure Valley steakhouses will be bustling this weekend with full-bellied dads, celebrating Father’s Day. Need suggestions as to where to treat pops to some prime meat? Here are some of our favorite steakhouses in Scottsdale and Phoenix:
BLT Steak This Camelback Inn restaurant is one of chef Laurent Tourondel’s few eateries in the Southwest. While [...]

Fairmont Scottsdale’s super chic, year-old Stone Rose Lounge has recently announced a new social schedule designed to help its party-seeking patrons save some bucks (including perks for locals and a special birthday Champagne campaign)–and still have fun. Since Arizona has such mild summer nights, I look forward to taking advantage of Stone Rose Lounge’s new social [...]

Yavapai at Enchantment Resort
Sedona is one of my favorite Arizona towns to travel to during the summer months–it’s not quite as hot as the Valley, recreational activities are plentiful and the food is tops. And June seems to be the prime time to visit Red Rock Country thanks to this month’s Dine In Sedona Restaurant [...]

If you can’t stand the heat, get, umm, in the kitchen. Fox Restaurant Concepts has unveiled a unique culinary opportunity for its customers with the introduction of the Summer Experience Sessions at five of its Valley eateries. Through August 31, Bloom, The Greene House, True Food Kitchen, NoRTH and Olive & Ivy will showcase a [...]

There is a very special birthday party happening tonight: Market Street on DC Ranch’s Armitage Wine Lounge & Cafe is celebrating its fifth birthday. If you haven’t visited this Scottsdale wine bar just yet, tonight is a great time to go. From 6 to 8 p.m., Armitage will dish out complimentary wine, cocktails and beer. [...]

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 [...]