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KFC's New Original Recipe Boneless Chicken: You Ate the Bones? Really?
May 21, 2013 in Chow Bella
Stop the Reduced-Calorie Vodka Madness!
May 17, 2013 in Chow Bella
Shaved Ice at Snoh in Phoenix: The Cool New Thing?
May 14, 2013 in Chow Bella
How to Make a Hanky Panky Cocktail
May 10, 2013 in Chow Bella
Doritos Jacked and Doritos Flamas: Chow Bella Taste Test, Part 3
May 07, 2013 in Chow Bella
How To Make the Best Mint Julep, Ever.
May 03, 2013 in Chow Bella
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Doritos' Locos Tacos Doritos (Wait, What?) and Lay's Dill Pickle: Chow Bella Taste Test, Part 2
April 30, 2013 in Chow Bella
JK GrenceThe Guilty Pleasure: More Frito-Lay mass-produced chip goodness. Where To Get It: Your favorite grocery store. Price: About $3 What It Really Costs: Explaining the new Doritos flavor countless times. If you tuned...
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The Secret to the Perfect Margarita (Hint: It Does Not Include Agave Nectar)
April 26, 2013 in Chow Bella
Heather HochI just took a look at the calendar, and realized that Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner. Never mind that it's barely a blip on the radar...
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Lay's "Do Us a Flavor" Taste Test: Sriracha, Cheesy Garlic Bread or Chicken & Waffles?
April 24, 2013 in Chow Bella
JK GrenceThough one could argue that picnics and grilling are year-round activities for Phoenicians, the urge to grill is strongest in spring and summer. I don't know about you, but...
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How to Make a Great Moscow Mule
April 19, 2013 in Chow Bella
JK GrenceAround the bar, it seems that this season's official cocktail is the Moscow Mule. Over the past few weeks, its popularity has skyrocketed. I'm a little surprised that people...
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Ted's Hot Dogs: A (30-Year-Old!) Slice of Buffalo, New York, in Tempe
April 17, 2013 in Chow Bella
JK Grence The Guilty Pleasure: White hot dog, onion rings, loganberry drink Where to Get It: Ted's Hot Dogs, McClintock and Broadway Price: About $8-$10, depending on choice of dog and drink size What...
Income Tax Cocktail: Just What You Need This Weekend
April 12, 2013 in Chow Bella
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Scottsdale Culinary Festival Burger Battle: The Results Are In!
April 12, 2013 in Chow Bella
JK GrenceBrussels sprouts on a burger? RnR makes it happen.Judging by the bustling crowd at Scottsdale Stadium on Thursday evening, it's safe to say the second annual Burger Battle at...
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Caramelpalooza 2013: Judge's Recap
April 11, 2013 in Chow Bella
Katie Johnson and Diana LustigRibbons, "crack balls" from Essence, Millie's rosemary caramels. The fourth annual Caramelpalooza is now but a memory. It was a grand time, with more sticky sweets...
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Frybread from The Stand Might Be the Best-Kept Secret in Metro Phoenix
April 03, 2013 in Chow Bella
JK Grence The Guilty Pleasure: Green Chili Combo Frybread Where To Get It: The Stand The Price: $4 What It Really Costs: Tell your boss you're taking an extended lunch. I've lived in the Phoenix...
Corpse Reviver: Bringing a Cocktail Back from the Dead
March 29, 2013 in Chow Bella
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Portillo's in Scottsdale Has an Outrageous Chocolate Cake Shake. Yes, Folks: Chocolate. Cake. Shake.
March 26, 2013 in Chow Bella
JK GrenceThe Guilty Pleasure: Chocolate Cake Shake Where To Get It: Portillo's, Shea just east of Loop 101 The Price:$3.19 small, $3.99 large (and they mean large) What It Really Costs: Hopeless addiction. ...
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How To Make (and Pronounce!) Great Caipirinhas
March 22, 2013 in Chow Bella
JK GrenceInstant party, just add cachaa and ice!Ring the bell, it's time for Last Call, where JK Grence, bartender at Shady's, serves up booze advice and recipes. Got a burning...
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What the Heck Is a Soledan Cocktail -- and How to Make It
March 15, 2013 in Chow Bella
JK GrenceThere are a number of things I love about my career as a bartender. One excellent part is that when I take my work home with me, that means...
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Aviation Cocktail: Your Taste Buds Are Cleared for Takeoff
March 08, 2013 in Chow Bella
JK Grence Ring the bell, it's time for Last Call, in which JK Grence, bartender at Shady's, serves up booze advice and recipes. Got a burning question for your bartender? Leave...
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New Cool Ranch Doritos Locos Tacos at Taco Bell: Time to Celebrate -- Or Cringe?
March 07, 2013 in Chow Bella
JK GrenceThe red and blue flecks make them more delicious.Almost exactly one year ago, Taco Bell all but admitted that it targets the (ahem) herbal recreation market with Doritos Locos...
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Texaz Grill's Chicken Fried Steak Is a Classic Phoenix Guilty Pleasure
March 05, 2013 in Chow Bella
JK GrenceThe Guilty Pleasure: Chicken Fried Steak Where To Get It: Texaz Grill, 6003 N. 16th St. (at Bethany Home Road) Price: $12.95 What It Really Costs: So big it's two guilty pleasures...
Blood and Sand Cocktail Is a Perfect Intro to Scotch
March 01, 2013 in Chow Bella
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Great Shakes at Bertie's in Arcadia: Get. In. The Car. Now.
February 26, 2013 in Chow Bella
JK GrenceThe luscious James Dean shake. The Guilty Pleasure: The entire store. But mostly the milkshakes. Where To Get It: Bertie's Vintage, 4041 East Thomas Road (at 40th Street) The Price: $5.25 What It...
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Quiche at Amuse Bouche in Surprise: Even Better Than Homemade
February 19, 2013 in Chow Bella
JK GrenceThe Guilty Pleasure: Quiche Lorraine Where To Get It: Amuse Bouche, Bell Road and Cotton Lane, Surprise The Price: $9.99 What It Really Costs: Pick your favorite. A) This ain't diet food....
