By Jess Harter
By Jess Harter
By Jess Harter
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Texas-based chain Whataburger has soft-opened its ninth East Valley location next to Dutch Bros. Coffee near the southeast corner of Power and Ray in southeast Mesa. Limited service: Only the drive-through is open; the dining room will open and delivery
Desert Monks Brewing, one of just three Arizona breweries to win a medal at this fall’s Great American Beer Festival in Denver, celebrates its four-year anniversary this weekend at its Gilbert Town Square taproom. The festivities: The first 50 guests
Gilbert-based Arizona Wilderness Brewing has launched the Cellar Co-op, a bottle club that gives members an opportunity to collaborate with the brewery in the beer-design phase and at quarterly parties at its barrel-aging facility. The quote: “Brewery bottle clubs can
First Watch, a Florida-based breakfast and brunch concept, has opened its 10th Valley location on the northwest corner of Signal Butte and U.S. 60 in east Mesa. The menu: Omelets, pancakes, waffles, salads, sandwiches, and more. ⏰ Open: 7 a.m.-2:30
Tipsy Chicken, an Asian fusion bar specializing in Korean fried chicken, has opened next to H Mart on the southeast corner of Dobson and Main in west Mesa. The menu: Korean fried chicken and Asian-inspired street foods. ⏰ Open: 5-11
Tucson-based fast-food chain Eegee’s opens its fifth Valley location today on the southwest corner of Bell and I-17 in north Phoenix. The menu: Sub sandwiches, chicken tenders, fries, salads, and eegees (its signature frozen fruit drinks). The space: The 2,300-square-foot restaurant
Local Mediterranean chain Pita Jungle has launched a new to-go menu item just in time for holiday parties – the Baklawa Box. What: The classic Mediterranean dessert is made in-house with crunchy layers of phyllo dough drizzled with honey and
Mingle & Graze in downtown Chandler will host Holiday Cheese & Wine Tastings at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, and Thursday, Dec. 15. What: Participants will enjoy six cheeses, four Spanish wines to pair with them, and some other goodies.
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OHSO Brewery hosts its annual 12 Beers of Christmas celebration Thursday at all four of its Valley locations. What: Each location will tap 12 to 20 holiday ales and winter warmers from local and out-of-state breweries. Beers will be tapped
Original ChopShop, a health-focused fast-casual concept, opens its ninth Valley restaurant today at Dana Park on the northwest corner of Val Vista and Baseline in Mesa. The menu: Chopped salads, protein bowls, sandwiches, superfruit bowls, protein shakes, and pressed juices.
Sip Fresh, a California-based juice bar concept, has opened its first Arizona location on the second floor of Arrowhead Towne Center on the northeast corner of Bell and the 101 in Glendale. The menu: Fruit drinks, teas, lemonades, smoothies, and
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Downtown Phoenix’s Found:Re boutique hotel, which has a long history of creative theme dinners, will host a ‘‘Die Hard’’-themed holiday dinner at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17. In an homage to the 1988 cult classic starring Bruce Willis, the hotel’s
Cuisine & Wine Bistro chef-owner Fabrice Buschtetz is planning a special a la carte menu for Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve diners. Starters: Baguette and Butter (Truffle Butter available), Oeuf en Meurette, Crawfish Cappuccino, Escargots Façon Fabrice, Auvergnian Salad.
Sin Muerte, a new vegetarian concept from the Instrumental Hospitality Group, has opened next to Matt’s Big Breakfast on the southeast corner of First Street and Garfield in downtown Phoenix. IHG opened its first restaurant, Belly Kitchen & Bar, in
After a couple of soft-opening sessions over the weekend and a ribbon-cutting at 4 p.m. today, Hundred Mile Brewing officially opens its doors at 11 a.m. Wednesday on the southwest corner of Scottsdale and the 202 in Tempe. The space:
The Vig, a local group of popular neighborhood hangouts, has opened its fifth location in the former Ladera Taverna y Cocina space on Central just south of Dunlap in north central Phoenix. The Vig is part of the Genuine Concepts
Fratelli la Bufala, a pizzeria chain based in Naples, Italy, has opened its second U.S. franchise on the southeast corner of Hayden and McCormick Parkway in central Scottsdale. The first U.S. franchise opened in Miami Beach, Fla., in 2005. Fratelli
Oregon-based Black Rock Coffee opens its sixth Mesa location – and 28th in Arizona – at 5 a.m. Friday on the northwest corner of U.S. 60 and Signal Butte. The menu: Coffees, teas, smoothies, energy drinks, and fresh-baked pastries. $2 drink
