By Jess Harter
By Jess Harter
By Jess Harter
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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
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, 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., 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, 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
The Sandwich Spot, a California-based chain that also has locations in Nevada and Texas, has made its Arizona debut on the southeast corner of 12th Street and Glendale in north Phoenix. The space: The former end-cap home of Fleur de
Tacos Chilango, an authentic Mexico City-style taqueria in Avondale, has opened a second location on the southeast corner of Indian School and Jackrabbit Trail in Buckeye. The space: Next to Ebb & Flow Coffee in Verrado. The menu: Tacos, quesadillas,
SunSet Wine Bistro, a new wine bar from former Salut Kitchen Bar owner Romain Lauro, has opened on the southeast corner of Scottsdale and Doubletree Ranch in central Scottsdale. The space: It takes over the 1,513-square-foot space that formerly housed
SanTan Brewing and Pedal Haus Brewery in downtown Chandler are teaming up to launch a new event – the Beer, Bourbon, Barbeque & Bands Festival – on March 3 and 4. What: The event will feature food Valley barbecue restaurants,
Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto will make two Valley appearances on Friday, Feb. 3, to promote his new premium sake collaboration Junmai Daiginjo. Stop #1: Morimoto will greet fans at the Costco at 15255 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale, from 10:30 a.m.-12:30
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Federal American Grill, a refined-but-not-stuffy restaurant with four locations in the Houston area, has opened its first out-of-state location on the southwest corner of Scottsdale and the 101 in northeast Phoenix. The space: It takes over the 7,600-square-foot building that formerly
Bap and Chicken, a bibimbap and Korean fried chicken restaurant that opened in November 2021, has closed on the southwest corner of Ray and 54th Street in west Chandler. The history: The Chandler location was the lone spinoff of the popular
The Liar’s Club, the third creative cocktail concept in downtown Phoenix from the team behind Baby Boy and Khla, has opened on the southwest corner of Central and Monroe. The space: It takes over the former Downtown Deli space between Valley Bar
Knockout Cafe, a hybrid of a sandwich shop and a Thai restaurant, has opened in the former Knuckle Sandwiches space on the southeast corner of Elliott and Kyrene in south Tempe. The owners formerly operated Thai Time Kitchen in Mesa.
California-born Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shops has opened the first of six planned Arizona locations in the next 18 months on the northeast corner of Scottsdale and Shea in central Scottsdale. The menu: Hot and cold sandwiches on 10 types of
Uchi, a Texas-based sushi concept from James Beard Award-winning chef Tyson Cole, will make its Arizona debut in the former Bandera space on the northeast corner of Scottsdale and First Avenue in Old Town Scottsdale. The history: Cole launched Uchi
Barro’s Pizza, a family-owned business with 47 Arizona locations, will open a new south Chandler pizzeria next Tuesday, Jan. 24, on the northeast corner of Alma School and Queen Creek. The new restaurant replaces its longtime location about a mile
Arizona Wilderness Brewing is teaming up with Audubon Southwest to celebrate Arizona’s 12 species of owls, including the launch of a new beer, Superb Owl. Who’s the best: Beginning Jan. 24, the brewery will hold a series of head-to-head matchups between
Quench Taps & Tapas, an upscale-casual craft beer and wine bar with a small-plates menu, has opened near the northwest corner of Waddell and Litchfield Park in Surprise. The menu: Shareable items like charcuterie boards, bread baskets, hummus and crudité
