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Day: April 12, 2011

‘A Taste of Pork’ at Cork on Sunday

Looking to pig out? Cork in Chandler is doing a special four-course “A Taste of Pork” tasting menu from 4-9 p.m. Sunday. Cost is $35 per person, plus tax and tip. You can add three wine pairings for another $15. The

Yelp of the day

Dan L. on E4 in Scottsdale: Somehow having numerous rooms is impressive to people.  But each room is full of douchebags.

Carmel’s Coffee opens in Arcadia

Carmel’s Coffee & Bakery has opened in the former Chestnut Lane Café space on the southwest corner of Camelback and 44th Street. Carmel’s uses coffee from Phoenix’s boutique Cartel Coffee Lab. Baked goods include muffins, pie and scones.

Maryhill Winery dinner at Il Vinaio

A few seats remain for Il Vinaio‘s five-course Maryhill Winery dinner at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. The Washington winemaker will present  six wines. Cost is $75 per person. The menu: Reception (6 p.m.): Rose of Sangiovese 1st course: Geoduck sashimi withViognier

Halal restaurant opens in Phoenix

Two new eateries have opened in the Albertson’s plaza at 19th Avenue and Northern, according to New Times: Golden Valley Uzbek and Mediterranean Cuisine is a halal restaurant offering blinchik, somsa, palov, kebab, shawarma and baked goods. Lady Diana’s Bakery offers

Chipotle’s new concept: ShopHouse Southeast Asian Kitchen

The restaurant industry has been buzzing for months about Chipotle‘s not-so-secret plans to develop an Asian-themed fast-casual concept. This morning, the Denver-based chain sent out a press release with a few details about the first restaurant, which will open this

Open for lunch: Pizzeria Bianco

Award-winning Pizzeria Bianco, infamous for its two- and three-hour waits in the evening, finally begins its long-awaited lunch hours today. Doors open at 11 a.m. The big question: Will there be a line all day until the 10 p.m. closing