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Category Archives: Phoenix
Andreoli Italian Grocer, Phoenix AZ
The Gist: http://www.andreoli-grocer.com/ The Why: Generally quite fond of Italian food and events with other like-minded folks the 5th Annual Christmas Festival at Andreoli seemed like a great opportunity to check out a wide range of Andreoli’s products while simultaneously … Continue reading
The Maine Lobster Lady, Short Leash, Mamma Toledo’s, La Purisima, Phoenix AZ
In its inaugural season it would be hard to call the Phoenix Festival of the Arts anything more than a dismal failure – a mere 40 artists plus some bands and organizations it was under-representative of the Valley’s diverse art … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona, cupcakes, Dessert, Food, Lobster, Mamma Toledo's, Phoenix, Short Leash, The Maine Lobster Lady
Crudo, Phoenix AZ
The Gist: http://crudoaz.com/ The Why: Helmed by Chef Cullen Campbell and highly praised by local palates I respect Crudo seems to have all the things I’d hope for in a local restaurant; high quality sourcing, a strong sense of community, … Continue reading
Del Frisco’s Grille, Phoenix AZ
The Gist: http://delfriscosgrille.com/phoenix The Why: Generally not one to visit chains – even mini-chains deemed best new concept by respected publications – I have to admit that when a fellow gourmand posted photos of the croque madame at Del Frisco’s … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona, Bread Pudding, Breakfast, Coffee, Del Frisco's Grille, Dessert, French Toast, Phoenix, Pork, Scottsdale, Waffles
FnB vs noca – Fried Chicken Show Down, Phoenix AZ
…it would be unfair for me to say that I didn’t go into the FnB vs noca “Fried Chicken Throwdown” with high expectations – after superb meals at both restaurants in the past it seemed like a give-in that the … Continue reading
La Grande Orange Grocery / LGO Pizzeria / Chelsea’s Kitchen, Phoenix AZ
I generally don’t visit the same place more than once – a quick glance at my blog would prove this point; Alinea, Eleven Madison Park, Bouchon, and The Griddle Café round out a list of spots that I’ve experienced more … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona, Breakfast, Chelsea's Kitchen, Coffee, cupcakes, Dessert, Food, Ice Cream, La Grande Orange Grocery, LGO Pizzeria, Pancakes, Phoenix, Pizza
FnB, Scottsdale AZ
Sometimes I can be a little hardheaded – the sort who doesn’t do something simply because everyone keeps telling him he has to – the sort who has never seen Titanic, for instance, and never will. That said, when a … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona, Bread Basket, Dessert, FnB, Food, Phoenix, Scottsdale
Davanti Enoteca [2], Scottsdale AZ
For my first post on Davanti Enoteca you can check out http://endoedibles.com/?p=3526 For this post we’re talking about brunch, Peter DeRuvo’s newest service happening each Saturday and Sunday starting 10/6/12 and let me first start out my saying that great … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona, Breakfast, Coffee, Davanti Enoteca, Dessert, Food, Pancakes, Phoenix, Pork, Scottsdale
Vovomeena and Lo-Lo’s Chicken and Waffles, Phoenix AZ
Craving something other than work, studying, and the stressors of moving I again decided to venture out for a day of dining (and studying, and shopping for things for the new house) on the last day of September 2012 … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona, Bread Pudding, Breakfast, Coffee, Cornbread, Food, French Toast, Lo-Lo's Chicken and Waffles, Phoenix, Pork, Vovomeena, Waffles
Bourbon Steak, Scottsdale AZ
The Gist: http://www.scottsdaleprincess.com/dining/bourbon-steak The Why: My friend Michael had suggested we check out something for Arizona’s restaurant week and while I generally do not fancy the “RW” concept due to limited menus, rushed service, and the sort of diners who … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona, Bourbon Steak, Bread Basket, Coffee, Foie, Food, Michael Mina, Phoenix, Pork, Scottsdale, Truffle
Essence Bakery / Caffe Boa / Cornish Pasty Co / Cartel Coffee, Tempe AZ
With my Vegas plans evaporated by the gross incompetence of Chase bank and their failings to appropriately process a loan for my new home and my life for the next few weeks now relegated to a combination of (hopefully) moving, … Continue reading
Posted in Bread Pudding, Breakfast, Caffe Boa, Cartel Coffee, Coffee, Cornish Pasty Company, Croissant, Essence Bakery, Food, French Toast, Macaroon, Phoenix, Pork, Scottsdale, Tempe
RnR / Cartel / Bodega / Italian Restaurant, Phoenix AZ
…having now found some rhythm at work and soon to be (fingers crossed) a new home owner with upcoming high stakes tests, travel, and more on the agenda I decided to take one more Saturday off to tour my new … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona, Bodega, Bread Basket, Breakfast, Cartel Coffee, Coffee, Dessert, French Toast, Gnocchi, Italian, Italian Restaurant, Pancakes, Phoenix, Pork, RnR, Scottsdale
Davanti Enoteca, Scottsdale AZ
The Gist: http://www.davantiscottsdale.com/ The Why: I’d always meant to visit the Davanti Enoteca in Chicago but my only visit was under somewhat strained circumstances – and when I say “strained” I mean my waistline in that I’d eaten breakfast at … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona, Davanti Enoteca, Dessert, Food, Gnocchi, Italian, Phoenix, Pork, Scottsdale, Truffle
‘Pomo Pizzeria Napoletana, Scottsdale AZ
The Gist: http://pomopizzeria.com/ The Why: As part of a planned food-day out in Phoenix and Scottsdale I’d already filled breakfast and dinner slots with both food and friends, but as always lunch remained the last decision to be made – … Continue reading
Posted in 'Pomo, Arizona, Dessert, Gnocchi, Italian, Phoenix, Pizza, Pomo Pizzeria Napoletana, Pork, Scottsdale
Dottie’s True Blue Cafe, Scottsdale AZ
The Gist: http://dotties.biz/scottsdale-az/ The Why: Because for the last five years I’ve lived in the culinary wasteland of Columbus Ohio and every time I traveled to a place like this (http://endoedibles.com/?p=122) I thought to myself “why don’t we have anything … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona, Breakfast, Coffee, Cornbread, Dessert, Dottie's True Blue Cafe, Food, French Toast, Pancakes, Phoenix, Pork, Scottsdale
Christopher’s, Phoenix AZ
The Gist: http://christophersaz.com/ The Why: I guess I could pretend that the fact that Christopher Gross is a former Food and Wine Best New Chef winner and Beard Award winner for Best Chef Southwest were the primary reasons for my … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona, Bread Basket, Christopher's, Dessert, Foie, Food, Gnocchi, Ice Cream, Phoenix, Pizza, Pork, Scottsdale
