5 O’Clock Friday Cocktails – Mules Verne

Grab your aviator goggles and fire up the dirigible, this steampunk themed 5 O’Clock Friday Cocktail is the Mules Verne! When we received our bottle of Top Hat Provisions Top Hat Ginger Beer Concentrate (one of the best ginger beers Read More …

Sassi: Scottsdale’s Most Romantic Restaurant

Nestled in the McDowell Mountains next to Pinnacle Peak is Scottsdale’s most romantic restaurant. For 11 years Sassi has been an Italian staple in the Valley. With Chef Christopher Nicosia at the helm for the past 5.5 years, diners can Read More …

The Market by Jennifer’s Spring Menu Blossoms with Local Ingredients

Spring has come to The Market by Jennifer’s Restaurant and Bar! Operated by Jennifer Russo who relocated her catering operation of 19 years, to Gaslight Square on 36th Street and Indian School Road back in 2013, Jennifer quickly realized while building Read More …

Go Bold With Tacos Featuring Bravado Spice Co. Hot Sauce!

It’s Taco Tuesday once more and we figured why not share another taco recipe! Can you really ever have too many? This time with a little help from Hot Sauce Willie’s and Bravado Spice Co., we have some fantastic pork Read More …

Change Comes to Phoenix’s Central Bistro

Central Bistro recently underwent an ownership change and great things are coming to the formerly New American style restaurant. New owners Mark Drinkwater and Brian Raab have given Central Bistro, with its beautiful open bistro style bar and patio, a Read More …

Rolling with the Geeks: Sushi 101 at Ra Sushi

When it comes to food there is nothing we love more than tacos! However, sushi comes in at a close second. So when we found out that Phoenix Bites was hosting a Sushi 101 media event at Ra Sushi where Read More …

Southeast Asian Cuisine Steals the Show at Taste In Tempe

Taste in Tempe is always a popular event. One of the first events of Phoenix’s Food Festival Season, the crowds flock to this event. The 3rd annual Taste in Tempe gave attendees the opportunity to explore a diverse culinary scene Read More …

Diego Deviled Eggs: The Perfect Game Day Go-To

Deviled Eggs are a quintessential Super Bowl appetizer. Recently we participated in Hickman’s Family Farms Perfect Game-Day Snack Deviled Egg Contest. Chefs and bloggers around the Valley competed to make a football themed deviled egg recipe. The winner won $1000 Read More …

Throwback Thursday: AzCentral Food & Wine Experience 2015 Recap

On November 7th and 8th, Scottsdale Fashion Square played host to the inaugural AzCentral Food & Wine Experience. The event boasted numerous renowned chefs including Top Chef host Graham Elliot, six James Beard Award winners, exclusive dinners, demos and of Read More …

Mild to Wild: How to Perfect Cheese Pairing

Anyone who knows the Geeks knows we adore cheese. In fact, next to Taco Tuesday, Fromage Friday is the most important day of the week to us. There is nothing better than enjoying a bottle of wine and a cheese Read More …