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The East Valley’s first mobile food court will get a “soft launch” when a half-dozen food trucks congregate in downtown Gilbert from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Starting next weekend, the food court will take place 5-9 p.m. Fridays, as well
World of Beer in downtown Tempe is hosting “WOBtoberfest,” an Oktoberfest block party, from 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Saturday. There will be a huge selection of German and  pumpkin beers on tap, and Colorado brewery New Belgium will be pouring many of
Cadillac Ranch is combining National Pork Month and Oktoberfest into a special, month-long beer-and-pork menu – dubbed “Porktoberfest” – that launches today. Porktoberfest menu Appetizers: Green Chile Pork Nachos, Bacon Won Tons, Pulled Pork Quesadilla Sandwiches: Locally Made Beer Brat, Maple Bacon Porkwich, Pulled
Ahwatukee’s Pomegranate Cafe will host a free discussion “Recipes for living: How do we sustain our language, cultue, memories, and food?” from 6-8 p.m. Saturday. Special guests will include renowned ASU poet Alberto Rios, urban farmer Maya Dailey, master gardener
Queen Creek Olive Mill hosts its version of an Italian Oktoberfest from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. In addition to its regular menu, the mill will be grilling sweet and spicy Italian sausages in the grove and serving them with gourmet
Anzio Landing, which has been serving Italian food for 23 years at Mesa’s Falcon Field Airport, has moved two miles east to the Village at Las Sendas. It takes over the former Zocalo Kitchen space next to Breadsmith. Owner Rich
Ahwatukee restaurant Secreto is running a Groupon. Get $35 worth of Southwestern food for just $18. The coupon is good for 90 days from date of purchase. Buy it here.
The Watering Hole craft beer bar at Whole Foods Chandler is holding a couple of beer events this week: At 6 p.m. today, there will be a release party for Barking Squirrel, a lager by Hop City Brewing. The Ontari,
La Fonda, the longtime Tempe Mexican restaurant that moved into new digs three months ago, holds a belated grand-opening party Friday and Saturday. All-day specials will include $2 Dos Equis drafts, $3 house margaritas, $2 Jose Cuervo shots, and half-priced appetizers.
