By Jess Harter
By Jess Harter
By Jess Harter
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Cafe Chenar, an acclaimed kosher restaurant specializing in Bukharian Jewish cuisine from central Asia, has closed after nearly five years on the southeast corner of Bell and 16th Street in north Phoenix. According to signage on the space, My Spot
🍱 Swan, an Asian restaurant specializing in sushi and seafood, has opened on the southwest corner of Alma School and Dynamite, not far from Troon North Golf Club, in north Scottsdale. It’s moved into the former Gatsby’s second-floor space above the Pony
🍗 bb.q Chicken, a South Korea-based chain of Korean fried chicken restaurants that has 3,500 locations in 57 countries, has made its Arizona debut at the 99 Ranch Market plaza on the northeast corner of Chandler and Dobson in Chandler. The
🌭 Grimaldi’s Pizzeria is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its first location outside of New York City (which, coincidentally, was in Scottsdale) with a special New York-themed menu that includes a hot dog pizza (with onions, sauerkraut, and mustard) and confetti
🆓 Colorado-based Red Robin Gourmet Burgers & Brews opens its 19th Arizona restaurant at 11 a.m. today on the northwest corner of Glendale and 91st Avenue in Glendale. The first 50 people in line will receive a free T-shirt and $20 gift
🦉 Night Owl, a neighborhood hangout featuring pizza, smash burgers, and craft cocktails, opens at 11 a.m. today on the northeast corner of Hayden and McDowell in south Scottsdale. A patio has pool tables, classic arcade and pinball games, and a
👨🍳 The inaugural Nicole Learmont ‘‘F*ck Cancer’’ benefit dinner – a six-course family-style meal created by Valley chefs Adam Allison, Mark Coakley, Brent Kille, Jeff Kraus, Mat Meyer, and Dom Ruggiero – will take place at 6 p.m. Sunday, March 19, at
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🍹 Pour Decisions Patio & Kitchen, a new concept from Jackson Armstrong, owner of Ginger Monkey and BLD in Chandler, has opened in the former Loyalty Lounge space – better known as the former Old Town Gringos space – in Old Town Scottsdale. The menu
🌮 Xolo Tacos, a sister concept to Maskadores Taco Shop, has made its debut in the former Tacos & Tequila space on the southwest corner of Thunderbird and Seventh Street in north Phoenix. Compared to its sibling, Xolo has more elevated tacos, enchiladas,
🍹 SanTan Spirits has partnered with Casa Maestri Tequila and Sun Orchard Beverages to create a new line of ready-to-drink canned margaritas. Two flavors – a traditional margarita and a mango margarita, both high-proof (10.5% ABV) – are available at SanTan’s locations in
Julie and Fabian Ocampo, owners of the award-winning Que Sazon food truck, have opened a bricks-and-mortar restaurant for their South American cuisine in the historic Teeter House at Heritage Square in downtown Phoenix. The menu features tacos, empanadas, arepas, and Colombian
🌮 Sr. Ozzy’s Tacos Y Mariscos, which debuted in south Phoenix in 2017 and recently began franchising, has opened its third location on the southeast corner of Kyrene and Ray in west Chandler. The expansive menu even includes sushi. Open for
🥩 SanTan Brewing will host a ‘‘Grain to Farm to Table’’ dinner at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at SanTan Gardens in Chandler. All four courses, which will be paired with a beer or cocktail, will feature locally sourced Moon River Beef fed with
🥐 Scottsdale-based Wildflower is spending $3 million to redesign seven of its Arizona restaurants with new booths, tables, chairs, and bakery displays. The Sonora Village location in north Scottsdale was the first to be renovated; others scheduled for 2023 are in Goodyear, Scottsdale
🐟 Twin Peaks, the Dallas-based chain of sports bars, is offering a $14 beer-battered fish and chips bundle every Friday during Lent, including Good Friday. Each basket includes the choice of a 22-ounce Coors Light or Miller Lite, and is
🇮🇹 The eight annual Italian Festival – featuring food, live music, art, exotic cars, kids activities, and more – will take place 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sunday at Heritage Square in downtown Phoenix. Tickets are $10 in advance
🇯🇵 Japanese discount store chain Daiso, which has nearly 6,000 locations worldwide, makes its Arizona debut at 10 a.m. Saturday next to 99 Ranch Market on the northeast corner of Chandler and Dobson in Chandler. The store sells everything from
🎬 ‘‘Uncanny Valley,’’ a docuseries going behind the scenes of the local restaurant industry, launches online today with the first episode featuring Asian fusion restaurant Belly Kitchen & Bar. The episode won best documentary/short documentary at the Toronto Indie Shorts, Santa
🦀 Seafood restaurant Chesapeake Bay Bistro, which closed its 19-month-old bricks-and-mortar location in Ahwatukee in January, now has closed its Tempe ghost kitchen as well. Owners James and Yolanda Brown says they have been dealing with a family crisis since December, but will
