Opening Brekky Brunch A new breakfast spot featuring chicken fried steak and eggs and a build-your-own breakfast option has opened in the former Biscuits location. 2040 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler, 480-899-0758 BYOV The folks from Nana’s Kitchen have opened a sports bar with a plant-based menu and mocktails. 777 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler, azbyov.com Caliente Mexican Grill Tacos, burritos and bowls, quesadillas and breakfast offerings abound at Caliente’s second location. 1855 W. Deer Valley...
Desert DigestSix Questions with Musical Instrument Museum Executive Chef Paul Steele
Marilyn HawkesMay 3, 2023
Texas native Paul Steele has worked in many of the Valley’s most celebrated kitchens, from Tarbell’s to the Royal Palms to the now shuttered Phoenix Market Café. In October 2022, he became executive chef at the Musical Instrument Museum in North Scottsdale, trading late nights for days, which allows him to spend more time with his family. We recently caught up with Steele to learn about what it’s like to run a museum kitchen. How...
Try locally made organic salt blend, lemonade, and artisanal bagels this early summer.
Make a scene on your next dinner date with the Old World’s most infernal cheese dish.
Opening Bagel Daddies Christopher Fregozo hand-rolls, boils and then bakes his bagels for a tidy menu of really good-looking bagel sandwiches. 1736 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, bageldaddiesaz.com b.bq Chicken This new-to-market Korean fried chicken joint features hand-brushed and hand-battered chicken that promises to be crispier and juicier than anything you’ve tasted to date. 1900 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler, bbqchicken.com Big Chicken Lots of chicken sandwiches, tenders, salads and sides to choose from at Hall of...
Opening Acqua Di’ Mare Mediterranean restaurant with tableside cooking, indoor and outdoor dining and an emphasis on seafood, has opened in downtown Chandler. 106 S. Oregon St., Chandler, acquadimare.us Angie’s Lobster The folks at Salad and Go have opened a Tempe branch of their lobster drive-through concept. They also serve breakfast with and without lobster. 835 W. Baseline Rd., Tempe, angieslobster.com Arboleda Coastal Mediterranean fare at Scottsdale Quarter in an open concept dining room with...
Three BitesThree Bites: Fava Beans
Marilyn HawkesMarch 3, 2023
Uncork that nice Chianti and get ready to scream the praises of silky, subtly flavored fava beans.
Try locally made organic power bites, rubs and salts, and authentic English scones this spring.
HealthState of Health in Arizona 2023
Marilyn HawkesMarch 3, 2023
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics ranked Arizona 48th in the nation for the number of health-care workers per capita.
The PHiXAZ Nonprofits: Four Questions for Anne Landers of Junior Achievement of Arizona
Marilyn HawkesFebruary 9, 2023
Junior Achievement of Arizona’s mission is to empower future generations with the knowledge and skills to succeed in the workplace and beyond, by teaching kids and young adults about money management, workforce readiness and entrepreneurial thinking. We recently connected with Anne Landers, Junior Achievement of Arizona’s vice president of strategic impact, about some of JA’s programs. What are some of the important and valuable skills that participants learn by participating in Junior Achievement? Junior Achievement is the...
Desert DigestFood & DrinkJanuary 2023 Restaurant Openings and Closings
Marilyn HawkesFebruary 6, 2023
Openings Barro’s Pizza After 20 years, the Chandler branch of this family-owned, made-to-order pizza restaurant is moving to a bigger space in Las Tiendas Village. They also dish up wings, sandwiches, pasta and salads. 2935 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler, barrospizza.com BJ’s Brewhouse This national chain offers 48 beers on tap and a full menu, featuring everything from salads and pizzas to burgers and tacos. 14950 W. McDowell Rd., Goodyear, bjsrestaurants.com Cartel Roasting Co. Desert...
Three BitesThree Bites: Mole Verde
Marilyn HawkesJanuary 11, 2023
Valley chefs get saucy with tomatillo-based mole verde.
Local Products3 Local Products to Try in 2023
Marilyn HawkesJanuary 11, 2023
Try locally made giant cookies, adult coffee cereal and organic pasta this year.
Desert DigestFood & DrinkDecember 2022 Restaurant Openings and Closings
Marilyn HawkesJanuary 6, 2023
Openings Ah-wok-tukee Asian Cuisine Clever name for a new Ahwatukee restaurant serving up egg foo young, orange chicken, Mongolian beef, lo mein and other favorites. 1420 E. Chandler Blvd., Phoenix, ah-wok-tukee.com Angie’s Lobster Home of the $9.99 lobster meal opens a third Valley location. 1901 W. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Phoenix, angieslobster.com Black Rock Coffee Stop by for your favorite coffee drink or smoothie at Black Rock’s newest location in Mesa. 1458 S. Signal Butte Rd.,...