Three BitesStroga’ Genius
The all-time champion of mom-approved comfort food is taking Valley restaurants by storm.
The all-time champion of mom-approved comfort food is taking Valley restaurants by storm.
Rough Rider interior | Photo by Madison Rutherford This Theodore Roosevelt-themed bar/restaurant fits in with its surroundings. For starters, a colorful portrait of the former president adorns one side of the Ten-O-One building where Rough Rider resides, not to mention its position in the heart of the Roosevelt Row arts district, which also houses Roosevelt-inspired beer bar The Theodore. The area is rife with homages to Roosevelt, most of which are done in tasteful...
Ryan and Caitlin Jocque are no strangers to the restaurant industry. The duo, who are behind the popular Valley eateries Original Chop Shop, Diego Pops, The Montauk and The Hot Chick, recently opened Eat Up Drive In, a new fast-casual concept in Arcadia that pairs homestyle meals with convenience. When the Jocques first saw the property at 40th Street and Indian School Road, they immediately thought it would be a great location for a drive-in...
After a few days of drizzle this December, I was ready to neglect the Trader Joe’s frozen meals sitting in my fridge and drop $20+ on a Postmates delivery. I decided to turn to the holy grail of recommendations, the Instagram Story question feature, for some cozy suggestions. Readers, I was not disappointed. Here are some of the places I was directed to cozy up with: Phở at Phở Thành By far one of the...
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Much like Brussels sprouts a few years ago, cauliflower is having its heyday, says chef de cuisine Alex Pasco of Enchantment Resort in Sedona. “For me, it’s about texture and versatility. It’s a really nice way to bring creaminess to vegan dishes and it takes well to seasonings, sauces and spices.” At Enchantment’s signature restaurant, Che Ah Chi, Pasco serves a dynamite roasted cauliflower dish that’s a customer favorite. He recently shared the coveted recipe...
“Any pizza is a personal pan pizza if you believe in yourself!”
Sometimes when you crave comfort food, only a massive bowl of creamy macaroni and cheese will do the trick. In a pinch, you can always rustle up the store-bought version, but why not treat yourself and make it from scratch?