Much of what we love about the Valley are those pieces of it we can sip, nibble or otherwise devour, from fusion Indian cuisine to primo falafel to cloudy IPAs. Salut!
Food ReviewsDining Review: Shimogamo
Nikki BuchananJanuary 11, 2023
Always solid, this Chandler sushi stalwart veers abruptly into greatness under the reins of a new chef.
Lucky Chandlerians have plenty of sushi options following a wave of recent openings. For this comparative crawl, we picked the Warner-Ray dining nexus in West Chandler. THE RULES 1. Assemble 6-8 people. Visit the restaurants in order. 2. Always order one spicy tuna cut roll (maki) to split, as a benchmark of comparison. 3. At the conclusion of the crawl, vote for Best Spicy Tuna Roll and Best Overall. HI 5 SUSHI The youngster of...
Desert DigestFood & DrinkSix Questions with Sake Haus Executive Chef Joe Cajipe
Marilyn HawkesNovember 23, 2022
Sake Haus executive chef Joe Cajipe earned his cooking chops by working at his family’s Filipino restaurant in Chandler while going to college. The self-taught chef then worked in the kitchens of SumoMaya and Ra Sushi to learn the art of Japanese cuisine before landing the top chef gig at Sake Haus, which opened in April 2022. Here’s what he had to say about his new position. How much does your Filipino background influence your...
Enjoy top-tier Japanese cuisine at these three standout spots.
Enjoy top-tier Japanese cuisine at these three standout spots.
Obon Bisutoro, a Japanese bistro specializing in sushi and ramen, officially opened its doors in Phoenix’s Biltmore Fashion Park in late March. I was recently invited to the restaurant – the third Obon concept in the Valley – for its soft opening. Walking into the dimly lit restaurant with complimentary Champagne in hand, I was amazed by the flawless interior design. Wood paneling is a signature décor element present in Obon’s two sister restaurants in...
Desert DigestFood & DrinkOBON Sushi + Ramen Opens Third Valley Location
Tiffany AcostaJanuary 25, 2022
OBON Sushi + Ramen recently announced its third location will be opening at Biltmore Fashion Park this February. The Arizona restaurant chain currently has two Scottsdale locations and delivers both innovative and traditional dishes including tuna carpaccio and mackerel toast served on local bread. OBON chef Paul Im will helm the new location with a dedication to sustainability and the use of locally sourced ingredients. The new OBON will use the Japanese hard charcoal grilling...
Food ReviewsFrom Our Partners6 Unique Experiences You Won’t Want to Miss at Mastro’s
Carly SchollDecember 20, 2018
Mixing modernity with tradition, Mastro's Restaurants are on the cutting-edge of what's hot in the culinary world, but still firmly devoted to the timeless staples of a classic steakhouse. Here are six experiences unique to Mastro's that'll have you dreaming about your next date night.
