News food 2008-03-25 Andanh.com

Eating Easter eggs
Easter is almost here, and you know what that means: lots of hard cooked eggs.

They call it Mrs. G's Chocolate Cake
Sharon Lee Willing has fond memories of a chocolate cake known in her family as "Mrs. G's Chocolate Cake."

Jonilonis does it again; he's on Fire!
We're not surprised that the food at Fire Restaurant and Bar is something to savor.

Sharpen knife and cooking skills
If pare, peel, scrape, bone, fillet and julienne aren't typical kitchen procedures for you, your cooking skills might not be cutting-edge.

Stevie's Luna Pizza Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 MST

101 Bistro Fri, 14 Mar 2008 18:27:00 MST
This downtown Phoenix spot serves up Mediterranean-inspired kebabs, wraps, flatbreads and salads.

Hong Kong Gourmet Buffet Thu, 13 Mar 2008 11:39:29 MST
In the world of foodies, buffets are generally scorned as troughs of mediocrity for the overfed masses.

Deals: Landmark, Tricks, Village Tavern Tue, 18 Mar 2008 10:10:13 MST
Check out great dining deals.

12 affordable Easter brunches Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:49:48 MST
Brunch has become as much of an Easter tradition as an egg hunt. But, for many, an elaborate resort-style brunch and their $50 plus per person price tags are too costly. Here are some more affordable options for those who want to celebrate with family and friends.

4th Floor Grille & Sports Bar Wed, 19 Mar 2008 08:44:51 MST
A Scottsdale secret haunt for retro favorites like really good but bargain-priced prime rib with all the fixin's, and a boisterous sports bar.

El Conquistador Thu, 20 Mar 2008 09:22:05 MST
Too many Mexican restaurants in the Valley don't seem to take much pride in their cuisine. Too much cheese and an abundance of runny sauces are what pass for flavor.

Hammerhead Jacks Tue, 18 Mar 2008 08:42:31 MST
Hammerhead Jacks, a new Cave Creek roadhouse, supplies more sizzle than substance

Curry House Flavor of India Fri, 21 Mar 2008 13:28:31 MST
Despite the proliferation of ethnic cuisines in Chandler, ranging from Ethiopian to Thai, French to Filipino, I only knew of one Indian place. And I wasn't thrilled with it.

Fine-dining icon Mary Elaine's to become steakhouse Tue, 11 Mar 2008 09:18:15 MST
The Phoenician is announcing today that fine-dining icon Mary Elaines will be turning into J&G Steakhouse next October.

West of Western Culinary festival Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 MST

Where beer lovers love to eat Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00 MST

Rio Mirage Cafe Mon, 25 Feb 2008 12:40:02 MST
A prettily furnished, family-owned Mexican eatery specializing in giant burros, combo plates and grilled meats and seafood.

Discover the art of eating Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 MST

Baby Kay's Cajun Kitchen Thu, 06 Mar 2008 14:55:00 MST

13 Irish pubs Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:09:00 MST
Everyone's Irish on St. Patrick's Day. Wear green and celebrate with a glass of Guinness and bowl of corned beef, potatoes and cabbage at one of the Valley's Irish stomps. Here are some spots where you can find iconic Irish dishes and more.

Review: Byblos Mon, 03 Mar 2008 13:11:00 MST
It might be hard to pronounce some of the items on the menu at Byblos, a Middle Eastern restaurant in Tempe. There's mjadara. There's also keufta khachkach and shish-taouk. It can be a mouthful. But it's a tasty mouthful. If you get stuck, the cheerful wait staff (which may sometimes be the owner) is happy to help you out. After a couple of seconds browsing the menu, you'll also realize a breath mint will be necessary on the way home. Garlic is showcased in several dishes among the appetizers alone.

Pearl offering inventive, late night sushi Wed, 05 Mar 2008 16:49:59 MST
Jimmy Carlin, the impresario who created Blue Wasabi (which he has since sold), is back with a similar sushi roll-cocktail concept aimed at the good-time demographic.

Beard snubs Valley chefs Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:32:35 MST
For the first time in memory, no Arizona restaurants or chef have made the James Beard Award nominee lists. However, Tucson author Barbara Kingsolver was nominated in a food writing category.

Erawan Restaurant Mon, 24 Mar 2008 16:25:44 MST
I have a 15-year-old car that will not die. It's faded and out-of-style, but I keep driving it because it's reliable and does the job. Erawan Restaurant in Glendale has been around about as long and inspires similar feelings.

Cash-strapped homeowners lose millions in mortgage scam Mon, 24 Mar 2008 21:26:46 GMT
Nineteen people, most from Southern California, were indicted for mortgage fraud-related offenses that generated about $12.6 million, according to federal officials Monday.

Long Wong's named in ASCAP lawsuit Mon, 24 Mar 2008 19:51:53 GMT
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers said Monday that it has filed 29 separate infringement actions against nightclubs, bars and restaurants across the country, including Long Wong's in Milwaukee.

Raving Brands to sell PJ's Coffee Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:17:16 GMT
PJ's Coffee of New Orleans is heading home to the Big Easy.

Famous Dave's appoints new CEO Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:02:31 GMT
Famous Dave's of America Inc. has named Wilson Craft as its new president and CEO, the company announced Monday.

Sylvan Park opens restaurant in Donelson Mon, 24 Mar 2008 16:33:58 GMT
Down-home restaurant entrepreneur Eleanor Clay is set to open her fourth local eatery at the old Florida Seafood Kitchen building at 2719 Old Lebanon Pike in Donelson.

KFC plans to offer grilled chicken nationwide next year Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:03:36 GMT
In an effort to gain appeal with health-conscious consumers, KFC Corp. is market testing a new menu item -- Kentucky Grilled Chicken. (YUM)

Downtown sees upscale restaurant renaissance Mon, 24 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Not too long ago, a menu listing high-profile restaurants in downtown Atlanta could have been read at a glance. Nowadays, you can hardly turn a corner from Midtown to Centennial Park or in the surrounding neighborhoods without encountering a new upscale bistro, brasserie, café, sushi bar, steakhouse, seafood emporium or otherwise fashionably hip dining experience.

100 Oaks mall redevelopment draws new retail, restaurants Mon, 24 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Redevelopment at The 100 Oaks Mall is sparking interest from new retailers and restaurants that are paying attention to the mall's coming $90 million facelift and new Vanderbilt medical offices.

Try Shango for Cajun with your Chardonnay Mon, 24 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT
There are two types of diners out there: those who will try anything once, and those who stick to what they know. I am of the former, which is why I was so excited to try out Shango, a Cajun/Creole bistro and wine bar in the University Heights district.

Proposed tax would add 2 percent to restaurant patrons' bills Mon, 24 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT
A proposal by a local hotel lobbyist to put a 2 percent tax on all food and beverage sales is drawing the ire of restaurateurs.

More steak, anyone? Sullivan's joins city's meat market Mon, 24 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Another high-end steak house is headed for downtown Baltimore.

Group Four Restaurants to open second eatery Mon, 24 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT
At least one local restaurant firm is charging ahead with aggressive growth plans, despite the fact that the nation's economic downturn has the industry now seeing fewer customers and higher costs.

Tapas on tap for Pyles Mon, 24 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Dallas celebrity chef Stephan Pyles is cooking up a new creation in Dallas' Arts District: a global tapas restaurant with flavors from Europe, South America and Asia.

Good Times Restaurants plots growth curve Mon, 24 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Good Times Restaurants Inc. thinks the time is right to expand to smaller Midwestern markets and plans to have 100 locations by 2010. (GTIM)

Night life reaches critical mass Mon, 24 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Sacramento's central city, once seemingly devoid of all life after 5 p.m., now boasts entire blocks teeming with restaurants, clubs and bars, with more on the way.

Clayton restaurateurs say they could survive without Centene, Brown Shoe Mon, 24 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Some of Clayton's finer restaurants would hate to see Centene Corp. go. They'd hate to see Brown Shoe Co. leave, too.

Pizzerias get $6 to $9 more on Web orders Mon, 24 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Amici's East Coast Pizzeria is getting one in 20 orders from its Web site these days.

High-profile chefs pack their own brand of star-power Mon, 24 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Twenty years ago, chefs in even the flashiest restaurants practiced their craft in near-anonymity, likely never imagining the notoriety they could gain by out-cooking one of their culinary counterparts.

Restaurant files for Chapter 11 as state goes after past-due taxes Mon, 24 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT
La Strada Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Lombardi NorthPark bound Mon, 24 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT
A new restaurant from Lombardi's Family Concepts will bring Northern Italian food to NorthPark Center by this fall.

Himalaya Restaurant: Dual cuisine appeals to all tastes Mon, 24 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Comedian Lewis Black, who turns fury into funny, does a hilariously exasperated routine about two Houston Starbucks located right across West Gray from one another. Himalaya Restaurant tops that confluence. Tucked away in a strip mall at U.S. Highway 59 and Hillcroft among various Asian shops, including a treasure-filled Indian supermarket, Himalaya is just a few feet from two other Indian restaurants.

Restaurants try to keep dining out from doing you in Mon, 24 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT
With record oil prices and talk of gas breaking $4 a gallon later this year, everything that makes life livable is a little more expensive -- even the occasional upscale restaurant meal.

Recipe for revenue: Restauranteurs look to outdoor seating, catering to spur sales Mon, 24 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Customers at Slainte's rooftop deck bar in Fells Point bought 31,000 Coronas last summer.

Café culture starts with visit to the neighbors Mon, 24 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT
So you want to let your customers sip their cabernet outside. Just throw up a few chairs and tables, right?

Downtown dining options expand amid development Mon, 24 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Major transformation in the heart of downtown Phoenix is bringing not only light rail, premium hotels and a revamped convention center, but also a whole new crop of restaurants.

Eviction has Crazy Ed's Satisfied Frog owner hopping mad in Cave Creek Mon, 24 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT
An iconic, decades-old Cave Creek restaurant is the subject of a landlord-tenant dispute that may end up in court.

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