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Day: February 15, 2017

Now open: Sharky’s Tacos & Tequila in east Mesa

Sharky’s Tacos & Tequila has opened in the former Fat Willy’s Family Sports Grill on the northwest corner of Lindsay and University in east Mesa. It’s Sharky’s second location – the concept debuted last May in the former Barro’s Pizza

Closed: Flip’s Burgers & Brew at Mesa Riverview

Flip’s Burgers & Brew has closed its doors at Mesa Riverview shopping center in west Mesa. The sports bar opened in January 2016, taking over a space formerly occupied by Volcano Buffet.

3 Arizonans among 2017 Best Chef Southwest semifinalists

This year’s James Beard Award semifinalists were announced this morning and three Arizonans are up for Best Chef Southwest: Charleen Badman (pictured on left) from FnB in Scottsdale, Silvana Salcido Esparza (center) from Barrio Urbano in Phoenix, and Jeff Smedstad (right) from