Day: June 26, 2012

Caketini, the gourmet cupcake shop at San Tan Village in Gilbert, has launched a promotion called Hot Summer Nights. From 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, get two-for-one drinks, including espresso, smoothies, frapptinis, fountain drinks, and iced teas.

DownUnder Wines & Bistro is cranking up the restaurant-hopping party bus again on Wednesday, July 18. The fun starts at DownUnder at 6:15 p.m., followed by stops for food and drinks at Nicantoni’s, Romeo’s Euro Cafe, Asian Kitchen, and back to

Travel & Leisure magazine just came out with its annual list of America’s best burger cities, and Phoenix didn’t make their readers’ top 20. Apparently we don’t stack up to such burger-blessed locales as Savannah, Georgia (#12); Portland, Maine (#18);

Essence Bakery in Tempe begins its annual two-week summer hiatus next week, so stock up on their acclaimed macarons (pictured) this week. This week’s pastry specials from chef/owner Eugenia Theodosopoulos include salted caramel and French chocolate ganache tartes ($5.50) and fresh

I’ve only bought one Groupon in my life, but this will be the second. Latitude Eight, the incredible Thai restaurant in downtown Chandler, is offering a pair of deals: $13 for $30 worth of food & drink Monday–Thursday $15 for

Mediterranean Salad will be one of five courses at this week’s Taste of Romeo’s Euro Cafe dinner Thursday. Other featured items: Artichokes Vinaigrette, Shrimp Corfu, Penne Carbonara, and Ancho Fudge Tart. The cost is just $25 per person. RSVP: 480-962-4224.

Tott’s Asian Diner is testing a new menu item: Salted Pepper Crispy Chicken. Breaded leg meat is wok-tossed with jalapenos, garlic, scallions, and spices. The price is $6.50 for lunch and $8 for dinner (portion shown is just a sample