Food ReviewsDining Review: Sin Muerte
Nikki BuchananJanuary 11, 2023
Yes, this archly macabre vegetarian restaurant on Roosevelt Row is to die for.
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Craft BeerDesert DigestFood & DrinkHappy HourHappy Hour: Pedal Haus Brewery
Leah LeMoineJuly 16, 2021
THE SCENE I am a lot of things, but two things I certainly am not are a beer drinker and a vegan. I often wish I could be both! Life – especially concerts, dive bars, festivals and my alcohol budget – would be so much easier if I loved beer. While I can find merit in a porter or stout redolent of chocolate, coffee or caramel, or in a fruity light beer like Papago Orange Blossom, I’d always rather skip the brew in favor...
Thanks to a slew of new and established plant-based eateries, the Valley is quickly becoming a burgeoning hub for vegan and vegetarian fare. Whether you’re a veteran vegan or just looking for a meat-free meal, here are a few of our fave local dining establishments that avoid animal products. 24 Carrots Daily specials and a cozy, coffee shop vibe make this vegan café a regular destination on our rotating list of Valley eateries. Billed as...
Beaut Burger exterior | Photo by Nikki Buchanan Everyone gets a hankering for a burger now and then — even vegetarians and vegans — which is the beauty of Beaut Burger, a Tucson-based vegan burger joint so successful that it’s recently opened a second location here in Phoenix. Housed in a crisp-looking refurbished shipping container on Indian School just east of 32nd Street, BB makes almost all of its fresh, plant-based food in-house —...
Happy National Burger Month! How are you celebrating?
Desert DigestRoasted Carrot Tacos
Marilyn HawkesMay 17, 2019
Veggie lovers have plenty of plant-based tacos to choose from around town, but the roasted heirloom carrot tacos at Saguaro Scottsdale's La Señora are a revelation.
Desert DigestLocal Salad Greens
Marilyn HawkesMay 16, 2019
BAMBOX's microgreen salad blends delivery and a fast, easy and healthy punch of flavor.
Veg OutGarden Burrito
Marilyn HawkesMarch 31, 2019
Joyride Taco House’s Garden Variety Burrito is anything but ordinary.
RecipesRecipe Friday: Kabocha Squash Soup
Marilyn HawkesOctober 19, 2017
According to Bradley, who is trained in Chinese nutritional therapy, soup is a good way to nourish the body and warm up the digestive system. “I was raised to think that there’s nothing better for you than a big, cold, raw salad and a big, cold smoothie, but in Chinese theory, cold foods impair digestion,” she says.
If you’ve never heard of kabocha squash, you’re not alone. It’s also known as Japanese squash and is available at most local grocery stores. “Kabocha is unique because you can eat the skin, so you don’t have to peel it,” Bradley says. “You scoop out the seeds and cook as is, throw in the blender and you have a nice soup within about 30 minutes.”
RecipesRecipe Friday: Chompie’s Fitness Omelet
Marilyn HawkesSeptember 1, 2017
To raise awareness and funds during September’s Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Chompie’s is partnering with Singleton Moms, an Arizona-based nonprofit organization that supports single-parent families affected by cancer.
During September, Chompie’s will donate $1 to Singleton Moms from each entrée ordered from the deli’s special three-item menu, which includes Josh’s Whole Grain French Toast, Classic Grandpa Ruby’s Reuben and the Fitness Omelet.
Food & Drink FestivalsThinking of Going Veg? Check Out the AZ Vegetarian Food Fest this Weekend (plus promo code!)
Lauren LoftusJanuary 26, 2017
Animal protein ain’t the only way to get your gains, bro.
At least, according to a recent study in the journal “Nutrients” from Arizona State University. The researchers tracked the diets of vegetarian and omnivore endurance athletes for a week then had them complete a series of fitness tests. The findings? Both categories of athletes performed at basically the same level and had very similar body compositions.