• Mesquite Fresh Street Mex and Arizona Helping Hands have launched their third annual Toys for Tacos fundraiser. Bring a new, unwrapped toy to any of the local taco shop’s nine locations and get a free taco (pictured).
• Tempe-based Huss Brewing has debuted a new seasonal beer: Brown Cow Imperial Chocolate Milk Stout (8% ABV), brewed with cacao beans. It’s available in store and at Huss taprooms.
• Sfizio Modern Italian Kitchen in north Phoenix has a new happy hour food menu – including shrimp risotto, mussel marinara, meatballs, and truffle garlic bread – available all day in the bar area only.
• Community Food Connections is seeking volunteers for its 13th annual Phoestivus holiday craft market Dec. 14-15 in downtown Phoenix. You can sign up here.
• Ghost Ranch Modern Southwest Cuisine in south Tempe has unveiled a holiday margarita flight – a Ghost Ranch Margarita, a Prickly Pear Frosé Rita, and a seasonl Mezcal Mangorita – available only during brunch.