A pair of former ski resort managers are hoping to open The Dugout Sports Grill in Ahwatukee by Super Bowl Sunday. [Foothills News]
James Beard Award-winning chef Chris Bianco has bought out 16-year business partner Susan Pool and is now the sole owner of Pizzeria Bianco and Pane Bianco. [New Times]
Another Beard winner, Robert McGrath, debuts his restaurant-review TV show “Check, Please!” at 7:30 tonight on Channel 8. [MXSW]
The $2 Tailgate Party – featuring food from several local restaurants – continues through Friday at the Bud Light Fiesta at Scottsdale’s SouthBridge. [Phoenix Bites]
Royal Coffee Bar expects to open a second location at Biltmore Fashion Park by Friday. [AZ Central]
Giant Coffee has dumped its cash-only policy. [New Times]