Day: February 22, 2011

Thirteenorth Grille has taken over the north Phoenix space that used to house Marcellino Ristorante. Owner Chase Herrick and chef Thomas Ryan describe the new restaurant as an “American neighborhood grill.” Marcellino moved to Old Town Scottsdale last year. Thirteenorth

Today is National Margarita Day, and several Valley restaurants are celebrating with specials. Taberna Mexicana in Scottsdale and Ninfa’s Mexican Kitchen in Glendale are offering half-off all margaritas. Also, all Z’Tejas restaurants in the Valley are selling “Little Larry” margaritas

Here’s something we wish every brewer offered: SanTan Brewing Company, which began canning some of its beers last year, has just introduced mixed 12-packs. Each 12-pack features three cans of each of the Chandler brewery’s four  beers available in cans

Tia Rosa Taqueria at Baseline and Gilbert roads in Gilbert celebrates its one-year anniversary today with a slew of deals. Food specials include $1 tacos, $2 burritos and $3 quesadillas. The celebration also features an all-day happy hour and free

One of our pleasant discoveries at Saturday’s Strong Beer Fest was a new Odell beer called 1st Crack Espresso Stout. The beer was described as a collaboration between the Fort Collins, Colo., brewery and the Valley’s own Cave Creek Coffee

After months of delays, Oregano’s Pizza Bistro finally opens its long-awaited Chandler location today on the northeast corner of Germann and Dobson. The popular local chain already has restaurants in all the other major East Valley cities – Tempe, Scottsdale,