The defunct Drift Lounge in Old Town Scottsdale is being reworked into Spanish Fly, the Valley’s first non-resort bar/pool. [Eater AZ]
Truffles Grand American Grill has opened in the former Dos Diablos, which closed Christmas Day, in north Scottsdale. [New Times]
Kory Davidson and Jason Podany, owners of Sweet Daddy Cupcakes in Glendale, will compete on a Jan. 25 episode of the Food Network’s “Cupcake Wars.” [AZ Central]
Tony Morales’ Desert Smoke BBQ will be providing all the sauces and rubs for James Porter’s Big Earl’s BBQ, set too open Feb. 1. [New Times]
Pet-friendly 32 Shea has opened at Shea and 32nd Street, but only for breakfast and lunch right now. [New Times]