By Jess Harter
By Jess Harter
By Jess Harter
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🏀 There’s been a lineup change for sports fans in southeast Mesa: Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux has been replaced by a new concept called Tasteful Tailgates. Walk-On’s, a Louisiana-based chain of sports bars co-owned by former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew
🍲 With grocery store and restaurant prices continue to climb, Phoenix-based Angie’s Prime Grill is offering diners a break. Starting today and continuing through the end of the year, all Angie’s locations in the Valley are selling their warm bowls
🥣 Original ChopShop, the fast-casual eatery known for protein and superfruit bowls, salads, and sandwiches, has opened on the southeast corner of Thomas and Seventh Street in midtown Phoenix. The Scottsdale-born concept now has 11 Arizona locations and 27 nationwide.
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🌯 Ever feel just a little bit hungry? Del Taco has introduced a limited-time, bite-sized meal deal for just $2.99. Available through Nov. 23, the Micro Meal features a micro beef and cheddar burrito, seven to 10 crinkle-cut fries, and
🥗 San Diego’s Mediterranean fast-casual favorite Luna Grill makes its Arizona debut at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Ellsworth and Ray in in southeast Mesa. Expect kabob plates, gyro wraps, falafel, and fresh salads in a modern, family-friendly setting. The first
🍖 Barbecue is back in downtown Chandler thanks to the opening of Back Alley BBQ, a chef-driven smokehouse blending traditional Texas barbecue with bold Southwestern twists. It takes over the space near the southwest corner of Boston and Oregon that
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🍗 Anchor Bar – the iconic Buffalo, N.Y., bar where the ubiquitous Buffalo wing was created – has opened its first Arizona outpost in Tucson. It takes over the former Brushfire BBQ Co. space in the Fry’s plaza on the
🍔 A year after closing 140 restaurants, Wendy’s announced plans to close approximately 300 more “consistently underperforming” locations. The company did not release a list of affected restaurants. Wendy’s, which has around 6,000 restaurants, reported U.S. same-store sales declined 4.7%
🥩 STK Steakhouse is back in Old Town Scottsdale – just a few months after its first Arizona location called it quits. The modern steakhouse and lounge concept, known for its high-energy vibe and DJ-driven dinner party atmosphere, has reopened
🚫 TOGO’s Sandwiches, a California-born deli chain known for its hefty, old-school subs, has officially closed its Gilbert location on the northeast corner of McQueen and Guadalupe. The restaurant operated for 13 years, building a steady following of diners who
🍨 Portland’s artisan ice cream darlings are making another delicious mark on the Valley. Salt & Straw officially opens its latest Arizona shop today at Uptown Plaza on the northeast corner of Central and Camelback in Phoenix, adding to a
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🚫 Bloomin’ Brands, the parent company of Outback Steakhouse, is closing more restaurants. The company also operates Bonefish Grill, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, and Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse. After shuttering more than 40 locations (mostly Outbacks) last year, Bloomin’ Brands has closed
🌭 Portillo’s, the cult-favorite born in the Illinois hot dog stands of the 1960s, has officially opened in west Chandler near the northeast corner of I-10 & Ray. For Midwestern transplants, this is huge. For uninitiated locals? This is your
🥗 Salad and Go is making a major menu move – and it’s all about the chicken. If you’ve been a regular of the Gilbert-born chain, you’ve probably heard the chatter: the old chicken wasn’t the star of the show.
