• BKD’s Backyard Joint in Chandler was robbed by four men in a white Mercedes at 3 a.m. Sunday. The sports bar has posted video of the suspects on social media here and is asking anyone with information to contact Chandler police.
• Craig Orchard of the DeBortoli Family Winery will be the featured guest when Craft 64 in downtown Chandler hosts an Australian wine dinner at 6:30 p.m. next Tuesday, June 13. Cost is $95 per person all inclusive.
• Athenian Chicken and Pork Molise will be the featured entrees when Romeo’s Euro Cafe in downtown Gilbert holds its weekly ‘‘Taste of Romeo’s’’ dinner at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. See the menu. Cost is $44++ per person.
• Eric Greenwald, a former executive with Grimaldi’s Pizzeria, and Cody Starrett, managing partner for STK Scottsdale, have bought the three ProteinHouse franchise locations in the Valley and plan to expand the concept’s local footprint.
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