aaronling - CHOW

Custom Birthday Cakes (East Valley)

I'm looking to possibly get a 3D Sponge Bob birthday cake anywhere in the East Valley (Scottsdale to Chandler). Does anyone know of a good custom bakery around here?

on Dec 14, 2009

aaronling in Phoenix

Boba (Black Tapioca Pearls) Tea

Last time I went there the bobas were rock hard

on Jul 21, 2009

aaronling in Phoenix

OLD TOWN SCOTTSDALE LUNCH SPOT FOR 30

If you're just looking for a place to accomodate the size of your group, there's always Buca di Beppo right in the heart of Old Town.

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Buca Di Beppo
3828 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

on Jun 11, 2009

aaronling in Phoenix

PHX Lunch Ideas

Is there a food court in all of their locations or just Ranch Market 3?

on Jun 08, 2009

aaronling in Phoenix

Scottsdale restos--- fun for kids too

I would suggest you comment on the last thread then. That way it will be bumped up and you won't be cluttering the board with too many of the same issues.

on Apr 15, 2009

aaronling in Phoenix

Scottsdale restos--- fun for kids too

Wasn't there another thread you started with the same discussion?

http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/599247?tag=boards;topic-599247

on Apr 08, 2009

aaronling in Phoenix

What's at Dobson & Southern? (Mesa, AZ)

There is one called Best of Hong Kong on the northwest corner of those streets that, of my opinion, has been on steady decline the past few years. They still have pretty decent duck and pork but the other dishes are not what they used to be.

In the same corner is a Korean place called Hodori I was not blown away by either.

on Mar 24, 2009

aaronling in Phoenix

Boba (Black Tapioca Pearls) Tea

Thanks I'll try at least Tenju next time I'm out there seeing my aunt lives in Temple City. Large $3 boba is pretty standard in terms of pricing though so not particularly expensive.

on Mar 02, 2009

aaronling in Phoenix

Boba (Black Tapioca Pearls) Tea

I'll give it a shot. But if everything here is pretty pathetic, where is it good? I'm in LA once in a while, I'm assuming you're referring to somewhere there.

on Mar 02, 2009

aaronling in Phoenix

Boba (Black Tapioca Pearls) Tea

Well there are those 2 food places on the right side of the store, not sure what they're called now after having changed hands a few times. One of them used to be a Taiwan deli-ish type and that's where I'm talking about.

If you don't think Lollicup is anything great, I would genuinely like to see what place you think is great so I could maybe give it a shot. It's only like Starbucks in that they have a lot of stores across the country but it's not really overpriced compared to other places in the area. I also just came back from Taiwan a couple weeks ago and didn't find any boba there that is significantly better than Lollicup. All in all, I think they make some very authentic boba tea.

on Mar 02, 2009

aaronling in Phoenix

Boba (Black Tapioca Pearls) Tea

That place has terrible boba. I've had it there several times and they were hard and gross.

I still think the best boba in all of Phoenix is at Lollicup in Chandler. I know it's a chain but their product is still terrific. They also serve some pretty traditional Taiwanese plates.

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Lollicup Coffee & Tea
2050 N Alma School Rd, Chandler, AZ 85224

on Feb 26, 2009

aaronling in Phoenix

Quintessential "Arizona" food / sandwich? Beer?

Here are a list of Arizona breweries if it helps:

http://www.united-nations-of-beer.com/guide-to-arizona-breweries.html

on Jan 22, 2009

aaronling in Phoenix

La Torretta Ristorante - Scottsdale, AZ

I didn't like it. I got the lamb which was overcooked and had a strange mint sauce all over it. Someone else had a salmon which had an overwhelming fishy taste.

We only went because of the 50% off coupon too and it still was not worth it.

on Oct 29, 2008

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