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🧑🏿🍳 The Larder & The Delta, chef Stephen Jones’ well-regarded Southern restaurant that closed in October, will reopen in the soon-to-be-vacated Binkley’s space near the northwest corner of 24th Street and Osborn in midtown Phoenix.
Binkley’s owners Kevin and Amy Binkley broke the news in a social media post announcing the impending closure of their 22-seat restaurant.
The quote
‘‘In August, we will be turning Binkley’s Restaurant over to the talented Chef Stephen Jones of the larder & the delta,’’ they posted. ‘‘Binkley’s Restaurant is special to us, so we thought carefully about who we would like to see operating in our space. We reached out to him to see if he would consider executing his food as an elevated, multicourse, seasonal tasting menu, and he enthusiastically accepted our offer.’’
The history
Jones opened The Larder & The Delta (originally called Yard Bird & The Larder) in 2015 as a six-seat counter in a shared space at the DeSoto Central Market in downtown Phoenix.
After winning $30,000 on the Food Network’s “Guy’s Grocery Games: Impossible,” he moved into his own space (pictured) on the northwest corner of Central and Portland in 2018.
👨🍳 Binkley’s, one of Arizona’s most acclaimed restaurants, is closing this August, owners Kevin and Amy Binkley announced on social media.
The New American fine-dining eatery, which debuted in Cave Creek and moved to midtown Phoenix in 2016, will celebrate its 20th anniversary on May 25.
Kevin Binkley has been nominated for the James Beard Award as Best Chef Southwest 11 times – more than any other Valley chef – but has never won the award.
The quote
‘‘While there are many things we will miss, we are excited for the future!’’ the couple posted. ‘‘It has truly been an honor to host so many wonderful and supportive guests over the years. We would like to thank all of the amazing people with whom we have had the privilege to work…we couldn’t have done it without you.’’
What’s next for the Binkleys
The couple plan to take some time off and relax while deciding what they’ll do next. That may include a return to the food and beverage industry, but not as restaurant operators.
What’s next for Binkley’s?
Starting May 24, Binkley’s will bring back many of its most popular dishes from over the years for its final three months.
Per tradition, the 22-seat restaurant will be closed for a week after Mother’s Day and again for Fourth of July week.
🍔 Ingo’s Tasty Food, a self-described ‘‘gourmet food stand’’ concept that debuted in Arcadia in 2013, has opened its third Valley location on the southwest corner of Scottsdale and Mayo Boulevard in northeast Phoenix.
What’s on the menu?
All-day breakfast and pastries ($3.50-$13), appetizers ($5-$9), salads ($12-$16), sandwiches ($12-$16.50), and burgers ($10.75-$11).
Highlights include Ton’s Deviled Eggs ($5), Fresh Shattered Potato Chips ($6.50), Ingo’s Chorizo Burrito ($13), and Farmer’s Daughter Burger ($11).
Beverage options: coffee drinks, teas, cocktails (including its signature Ingo’s Greyhound, $10), wine, and draft beer.
Other locations
Northwest corner of 40th Street and Campbell in east Phoenix and southeast corner of Washington and First Street in downtown Phoenix.
Did you know?
Ingo’s is owned by HiNoon Hospitality, which also operates upscale seafood concept Buck & Rider. The new Ingo’s is next to a Buck & Rider.
If you go
📌 Ingo’s Tasty Food, 7087 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, 480-863-8850. Open 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday.
Liars Club – a downtown Phoenix restaurant and bar launched by Colton Brock and John Sagasta, owners of now-defunct cocktail bar Khla – has closed after 16 months on the southwest corner of Central and Monroe.
The menu featured Detroit-style pizzas, smash burgers, and bar bites.
The quote
‘‘We have sold the project to some great local operators that have some cool plans,’’ the owners posted on social media. ‘‘We will be keeping the brand and intend to reopen when the right space arises.’’
🧀 Graze Craze, an Oklahoma-based chain of stores specializing in grazing boards and boxes, has opened its second Valley location on the southwest corner of Avenue of the Fountains and Saguaro Boulevard in Fountain Hills.
What’s on the menu?
A variety of platters and boxes featuring meats, cheeses, vegetables, fruits, crackers, baked goods, and sweets serving one to 20 people.
Did you know?
Beside its original Valley location at Guadalupe and McClintock in Tempe, Graze Craze soon will open at Thunderbird and 32nd Street in Phoenix and 16th Street and Campbell, also in Phoenix.
If you go
📌 Graze Craze, 16845 E. Avenue of the Fountains #D109, Fountain Hills, 480-805-8651. Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Closed Mondays.
🥪 Potbelly: Get a free Original Sandwich with the purchase of any Original or Big sized Sandwich by using promo code BOGO on website or app.
🍔 White Castle: Get 15% off anonline order by using code WC15OFF.
🍜 Noodles & Company: Rewards members can get any dessert for $1 with the purchase of any entrée.
🥐 Paris Baguette: Rewards members can get a free pastry with the purchase of any beverage.
🍔 TGIFridays: Rewards members who buy an entree can get a second entree of equal or lesser value for free. They also can enjoy a Tax Break margarita for $7.
🥑 Pokeworks: Get a free scoop of avocado on any regular or large poke bowl.
🍕 Pizza to the Rescue, an Italian restaurant whose mission includes supporting a dog rescue, has opened on the southeast corner of Indian School and 26th Street in Phoenix.
Geri Hormel, the founder of Almost There Rescue, opened the pizzeria next door with partner Hunter Rodgers and donates 25% of proceeds from pizza sales to the rescue.
What’s on the menu?
Six wood-fired specialty pizzas ($14-$23), plus a build-your-own option.
Also: Appetizers ($12-$13), salads ($15-$18), pastas ($19-$28), wood-grilled dishes such as meatballs ($16) and brick chicken ($28-$56), and desserts ($10-$12).
A full bar offers cocktails, wine, and beer.
The space
The restaurant has a dog-friendly patio.
If you go
📌 Pizza to the Rescue, 2601 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, 602-314-4832. Open 5-9 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and 5-10 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. Closed Sundays.
🍪 Four Peaks Brewing offers its annual cookies and beer pairing (pictured) from 5-9 p.m. today at its Wilson Street Tasting Room in Tempe. For $35, you get four Girl Scout cookies, two house-made cookies, and seven beers. There also is live music.
🎤 Match Market & Bar in Phoenix celebrates Taylor Swift’s upcoming album with a five-course dinner inspired by her greatest hits at 6:30 p.m. today. The dinner includes a screening of her concert film “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour.” Tickets are $89.
🍺 Pedal Haus Brewery celebrates its eight-year anniversary with specials – $8 steins, $4 Day Drinker light lagers, and $8 burgers and brats – and live music from noon-7 p.m. Saturday at its locations in Tempe, Chandler, and Phoenix.
🚚 Fifty food trucks will offer $5 samples, as well as full dishes, at Foodstock, which runs 4-10 p.m. Saturday at Peoria Sports Complex. There are bounce houses, face painting, and splash pads for the kids. Admission is $5 (free for 12 and under).
🍴 Sample dishes from more than 40 restaurants, as well as beers and wines, at The Original Taste from 7-11 p.m. Saturday at the Scottsdale Civic Center. Tickets for the 21-and-over event start at $150 for general admission and $350 for VIP.
🍺 Avondale craft brewery 8-Bit Aleworks hosts its nine-year anniversary party from 4-10 p.m. Saturday. There’ll be 35 8-Bit beers on tap, yard games, food trucks, and more. Admission to the 21-and-over event is free.
🥢 Stellar66, a Chinese restaurant and bar offering both authentic and Americanized dishes, has opened in the TownShip Plaza on the southwest corner of Gilbert and Baseline in Gilbert.
What’s on the menu?
The signature dish is Peking duck ($49.99 for half, $98.99 for full), which is lit aflame at your table (pictured).
Other house specialties include spicy pork feet pot ($27.99), frog hot pot ($21.99 per pound), sea cucumbers with scallions ($29.99), and dongpo pork belly ($23.99).
If you go
📌 Stellar66, 1817 E. Baseline Road #103, Gilbert, 480-892-5318. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Friday-Sunday.
