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Day: March 16, 2022

Fast-casual Mexican eatery Mexcelente opens in west Phoenix

Mexcelente, a fast-casual Mexican concept similar to Chipotle, has opened on the southeast corner of Thunderbird and 43rd Avenue in west Phoenix. Protein options include al pastor, carne asada, carnitas, cochinita pibil, grilled shrimp, grilled chicken, alambres, nopales, or tinga.

James Beard Awards announce 4 finalists from Arizona

Arizona has four finalists for this year’s James Beard Awards, the culinary world’s equivalent of the Oscars: Giovanni Scorzo of Andreoli Italian Grocer in Scottsdale (Best Chef Southwest), Bacanora in Phoenix (Best New Restaurant), Chris Bianco of Tratto, Pane Bianco,