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Day: January 25, 2023

7 Valley chefs named semifinalists for 2023 James Beard Awards

Silvana Salcido Esparza (pictured) from Barrio Café in Phoenix has been named one of 20 nationwide semifinalists for Outstanding Chef in the 2023 James Beard Foundation Awards, the culinary world’s equivalent of the Oscars. In addition, five Valley chefs are

Ex-DEZ Burrito Company food truck reopens as Chandler bricks & mortar

DEZ Burrito Company, a Valley food truck that shut down last August, has reopened as a bricks-and-mortar restaurant on the southwest corner of Cooper and Ray in Chandler. The space: The former Central Pop gourmet popcorn strip-mall space next to

Twin Peaks to open 5th Valley location March 5 in northwest Phoenix

Twin Peaks, a Dallas-based chain of sports bars, has announced its fifth Valley location will open March 6 on the southeast corner of the 101 and 31st Avenue in northwest Phoenix. The space: The former Claim Jumper Steakhouse & Bar building

Cartel Roasting Co. opens 8th Valley location at Desert Ridge Marketplace

Cartel Roasting Co., the Tempe-born craft single-origin coffee roaster, has opened its eighth Valley location at Desert Ridge Marketplace in northeast Phoenix. The space: Between Slices and Cold Stine Creamery in The District. The menu: Coffee, espresso, tea, breakfast burritos,

Great American Cookies makes AZ debut at Tanger Outlets in Glendale

Great American Cookies, a Los Angeles-based chain offering gourmet cookies and brownies, has made its Arizona debut at the Tanger Outlets on the southeast corner of Glendale and the 101 in Glendale. The space: The former Nestle Toll House Cafe