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Geisha A Go Go has Scottsdale hipsters turning Japanese Geisha A Go Go has Scottsdale hipsters turning Japanese
On the streets of Tokyo, you can hear pachinko parlors before you even see them. Their sound is distinctive, a shimmering white noise created by... More>>
By Michele Laudig
Published: May 08, 2008
Fine’s Cellar pairs well with the Scottsdale dining scene Fine’s Cellar pairs well with the Scottsdale dining scene
The wine industry's on an upswing thanks to so many Americans drinking more vino. And if you think you've heard that factoid before, well, you... More>>
By Michele Laudig
Published: May 01, 2008
Pho Avina might be worth going back to college for Pho Avina might be worth going back to college for
For years after I graduated from college, I spent way too much time jonesing to go back. Somewhere along the line, though, I stopped obsessively... More>>
By Michele Laudig
Published: April 24, 2008
Digestif in Scottsdale serves up absinthe and Digestif in Scottsdale serves up absinthe and "Cal-ital food for the soul"
The most intriguing new restaurant in Scottsdale is a refreshing alternative to the city's clichés. Of course, you'll have to dress up a... More>>
By Michele Laudig
Published: April 17, 2008
Frozen yogurt makes its cultural comeback Frozen yogurt makes its cultural comeback
Pop culture is conspiring to give me a major flashback. From leggings to neon-colored sneakers, hipster kids are dressing like it's the end of... More>>
By Michele Laudig
Published: April 10, 2008
Stacy Phipps returns bearing BBQ, courtesy of his new restaurant Stacy’s Smokehouse Stacy Phipps returns bearing BBQ, courtesy of his new restaurant Stacy’s Smokehouse
Some of this spring's best restaurant news came to me serendipitously. Several weeks ago, driving across a familiar stretch of Indian School... More>>
By Michele Laudig
Published: April 03, 2008
Over Easy isn't a revolutionary breakfast spot, but it'll treat your hangover Over Easy isn't a revolutionary breakfast spot, but it'll treat your hangover
"What a draaag it is gettin' old . . ." I can't completely disagree with Mick Jagger on that one. Back when I was a wild young thing, I could... More>>
By Michele Laudig
Published: March 27, 2008
Crust to crave and palatable pizza at Humble Pie Crust to crave and palatable pizza at Humble Pie
What makes a great pizza? I swear I'm not trying to start World War III by raising the question. Sure, the subject of pizza invites conversation... More>>
By Michele Laudig
Published: March 20, 2008
Scratch Pastries offers French bliss in the form of luscious desserts and savory sandwiches Scratch Pastries offers French bliss in the form of luscious desserts and savory sandwiches
I'd be perfectly content if you plunked me down on a wicker chair at a tiny round table, put some Édith Piaf on the stereo, and called me... More>>
By Michele Laudig
Published: March 13, 2008
Rose & Crown adds a touch of British pub charm to Phoenix without the Rose & Crown adds a touch of British pub charm to Phoenix without the "Brit-kitsch"
It can't be easy being the eatery across the street from a legendary restaurant. I've long thought that about the businesses that have occupied... More>>
By Michele Laudig
Published: March 06, 2008
Sunnyslope hangout Corbin's exceeds all Sunnyslope hangout Corbin's exceeds all "bar and grill" expectations
Good people-watching? In Sunnyslope? I can hardly believe I'm saying this, but indeed, there's plenty of action on north Central Avenue. I'm... More>>
By Michele Laudig
Published: February 28, 2008
Michele Laudig says Bombay Spice is Indian cuisine for those looking for healthful instead of heavy Michele Laudig says Bombay Spice is Indian cuisine for those looking for healthful instead of heavy
Indian cuisine equals food coma, right? Not anymore. Until recently, I couldn't think of setting foot in an Indian restaurant and not gorging... More>>
By Michele Laudig
Published: February 21, 2008
Michele Laudig discovers a heaping helping of country fried soul at the Ranch House Grille Michele Laudig discovers a heaping helping of country fried soul at the Ranch House Grille
I love a good mystery. There's a tiny, vintage strip mall at 56th Street and Thomas that's seen a slew of restaurants come and go over the... More>>
By Michele Laudig
Published: February 14, 2008
Every Valley neighborhood should be so lucky as to have an eatery like Aiello's Fine Italian Dining Every Valley neighborhood should be so lucky as to have an eatery like Aiello's Fine Italian Dining
If they can make it there, they'll make it anywhere. I can't get Frank Sinatra's voice out of my head as I think about Joe and Myrah Aiello, who... More>>
By Michele Laudig
Published: February 07, 2008
Michele Laudig calls Thai Elephant and Thai Hut welcome additions to the central Phoenix dining scene Michele Laudig calls Thai Elephant and Thai Hut welcome additions to the central Phoenix dining scene
Maybe I should've wished for a million dollars. Instead, I wished for more Asian food downtown. And while I'm still waiting for the pho and... More>>
By Michele Laudig
Published: January 31, 2008
Scottsdale's new Canal restaurant is all about the glitz and glamour — oh, and the 30 Dollar Sandwich Scottsdale's new Canal restaurant is all about the glitz and glamour — oh, and the 30 Dollar Sandwich
Here's my dining advice for the week: Don't knock a "30 Dollar Sandwich" 'til you've tried it. It certainly helps to have a sense of humor when... More>>
By Michele Laudig
Published: January 24, 2008
GrainBelt GrillHouse: Hearty eats from the Heartland, right in downtown Gilbert GrainBelt GrillHouse: Hearty eats from the Heartland, right in downtown Gilbert
Come January 30, Michael Savoie will have plenty to celebrate. That date will mark the first anniversary of GrainBelt GrillHouse, his... More>>
By Michele Laudig
Published: January 17, 2008
Breaking up with Cien Agaves isn't so hard to do Breaking up with Cien Agaves isn't so hard to do
It's not a big stretch to compare restaurants to relationships. Finding a great new place is like having a crush. You notice an intriguing... More>>
By Michele Laudig
Published: January 10, 2008
Good to Be Bad Good to Be Bad
If 2008 goes according to plan, then I just might find a big ol' sack of coal under the Christmas tree at the end of the year. Lately, I've... More>>
By Michele Laudig
Published: January 03, 2008
Shine On Shine On
Call me sadistic. I take a lot of pleasure in bragging about the weather in Arizona, especially this time of year. When my friends and family... More>>
By Michele Laudig
Published: December 27, 2007
Suited to a Tea Suited to a Tea
Can you believe I wrote my college admissions essay about how coffee was going to take over the world? Me neither. But somehow it worked. Not... More>>
By Michele Laudig
Published: December 20, 2007
Creature Comforts Creature Comforts
I was surprised to hear our brown-eyed, soft-spoken waiter raise his voice, sounding highly annoyed. "Hey, we could open the window and let it... More>>
By Michele Laudig
Published: December 13, 2007
The Big Bang The Big Bang
My morning ritual started the same as always. I went to the break room to get a cup of tea, came back to my desk, fired up the computer, and... More>>
By Michele Laudig
Published: December 06, 2007
SanTan Scene SanTan Scene
Scottsdale can't have all the fun. Sometimes it feels as though that city has a monopoly on dining hotspots, from the action around the canal,... More>>
By Michele Laudig
Published: November 29, 2007
Korean Score Korean Score
Considering our location here in Phoenix, I'm sure I'd benefit from a few Spanish lessons. But I'm not always a practical person. Lately, I've... More>>
By Michele Laudig
Published: November 22, 2007
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