Food & Drink
Posted on: September 7th, 2016
by Tom Peiffer
The rich golden hue of Astoria’s 2014 ”Alisia” Pinot Grigio comes as somewhat of a surprise for this nice Italian value, but there are no complaints from this end of...
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Posted on: September 1st, 2016
by Carla Crujido
It’s a verb, it’s a noun, it’s an art! Fika (pronounced fee-ka) is a seemingly new word being bandied about town, but it is actually an age-old coffee custom that...
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Posted on: August 26th, 2016
by Tom Peiffer
It is always interesting to see how Italian wines change from vintage to vintage, especially with the white wines. Their subtle nuances may seem to come and go, but it’s...
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Posted on: August 18th, 2016
by Taryn Jeffries
On Monday, Adele tweeted that she had an epic burrito which created quite a stir here in the Valley and the subsequent 2016 Adele Burrito Debate. Since she was performing...
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Posted on: August 17th, 2016
by Tom Peiffer
Back when Monti’s was still in business (before Nov. 2015) in Tempe, they had an extensive choice of sides that fortunately included spaghetti with red sauce. But they never really...
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Posted on: August 16th, 2016
by Taryn Jeffries
Here’s the thing: I have a killer job that allows me to get lots of sneak peeks of new restaurants, menus, and concepts. I am an excitable person and I...
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Posted on: August 5th, 2016
by Tom Peiffer
It seems that more Italian Proseccos (the Other Bubbles) are entering the market every year, with the increased competition prompting producers to come up with a few new twists. That’s...
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Posted on: July 27th, 2016
by Tom Peiffer
When the French produce a white wine using grape varietals we aren’t familiar with, the taste experience can be quite a surprise. Not that this is a bad thing; it’s...
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Posted on: July 26th, 2016
by Taryn Jeffries
There is no question that our favorite Arizona restaurants serve innovative and sometimes surprising dishes. These creations not only feed your hunger, they satiate your soul for a moment in...
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Posted on: July 19th, 2016
by Tom Peiffer
As Greg La Follette moves on to the 2014 vintage, the trend in his Chardonnay’s combination of elegance and careful balance continues. Although the “North Coast” Chardonnay has a few...
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