Iconic Italian restaurant Tomaso’s on Camelback to close next month

🍝 Old-school Italian restaurant Tomaso’s on Camelback, a Phoenix institution for nearly a half-century, announced it will close May 20.

Tomaso Maggiore and his wife, Patricia, opened the restaurant on the southeast corner of Camelback and 32nd Street in 1977.

Tomaso Maggiore died of cancer in 2021. His family plans to continue his legacy with a new restaurant, Il Massetos, on the northwest corner of Camelback and 32nd Street in 2024.

Maggiore’s son, Joey, has launched several successful concepts, including Hash Kitchen, The Sicilian Butcher, The Sicilian Baker, and The Mexicano.

Maggiore’s daughter, Melissa Maggiore-Meyer, founded The Italian Daughter.

For its final week, Tomaso’s plans to bring back original menu items at the original prices from 1977.

BlackSheep Wine Bar introduces Monday deal

🍷 BlackSheep Wine Bar & Merchant in downtown Chandler has introduced a new special on Monday nights. From 6-10 p.m. you can enjoy a featured bottle of wine, a half-order of bruschetta (two pieces), and a dessert for only $25.

Steel Cactus Brewing launches Industry Night

🍺 Recently opened Gilbert brewery Steel Cactus has launched an Industry Night on Mondays. All their beers will be just $5. The  brewery’s taproom is located in the Commerce Park business center on the south side of Guadalupe halfway between Cooper and Gilbert.

Flagstaff Beer Festival tickets finally go on sale

🎟 Tickets belatedly have gone on sale for the Flagstaff Beer Festival, formerly known as Made in the Shade, on Saturday, June 10, at the Pepsi Amphitheater in Flagstaff. You can buy tickets, which are discounted until the end of April because of the delay, here.