Three BitesThree Bites: Tartines
Marilyn HawkesMay 10, 2021
Bruschetta-like tartines lend some French zest to Valley small plate menus.
Italian meatballs | Photo by Leah LeMoine THE SCENE Sometimes it’s nice to reconnect with an old friend. I surmise I’ll be doing a lot of that as the vaccine rollout speeds up in Arizona, and I’m looking forward to seeing old pals in person – especially when those pals are restaurants. North Italia is one such friend. I remember visiting its West Valley location (since shuttered) for the first time in high school. I was besotted by a deconstructed chicken lasagne on the menu at...
Food ReviewsRestaurant Review: Character
Nikki BuchananMarch 18, 2021
Restaurateur Peter Kasperski of Cowboy Ciao fame scores a first-round knockout with his new Downtown bistro.
Desert DigestFood & DrinkHappy Hour: 32 Shea
Leah LeMoineMarch 12, 2021
Bruschetta trio | Photo by Leah LeMoine THE SCENE North Phoenix’s 32 Shea is both the worst and the best place to drink and dine during a pandemic. Its famously cozy (OK, a bit cramped) interior is anathema for social distancing, so only a handful of people at a time can be seated inside. The petite coffee shop and eatery’s idyllic patio is another story. Outdoor dining is easy, breezy and beautiful (CoverGirl ref intended) in the lush outdoor oasis, which boasts gobs of greenery, a Buddha statue, a constellation of string lights and plentiful umbrellas. It’s dog-friendly, too. ...
August is National Goat Cheese Month and we almost missed it! To celebrate, albeit a little late, executive sous chef John Vite of Superstition Mountain Golf & Country Club shares his recipe for warm goat cheese dip.