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Author: Jess Harter

The Mexicano temporarily closed by kitchen fire

🔥 The Mexicano , a Mexico City-inspired restaurant that opened in Paradise Valley in 2021, was damaged by a kitchen fire Saturday. Phoenix firefighters were able to confine the fire to the kitchen, where the fire apparently started near the

Valle Luna unveils Lunatics cantina in west Phoenix

🌮 Valle Luna Lunatics, a smaller ”cantina” concept from the owners of Valle Luna Mexican restaurants, has made its debut in west Phoenix. It takes over the former Mi Familia Mexican Food space on the northeast corner of Happy Valley

Curate Cuisine launches Curate Cafe in north Scottsdale

☕️ Curate Cafe, a coffeehouse and brunch eatery from Curate Cuisine chef Joseph Lerner, has opened at Grayhawk Plaza in north Scottsdale. It takes over the space formerly home to The Yogurt Bar near the northeast corner of Scottsdale Road

After closing Chandler location, Buca di Beppo files for bankruptcy

🍝 Just a week after shuttering its 25-year-old west Chandler location, Florida-based Italian chain  Buca di Beppo has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The chain, which had nearly 100 locations a decade ago, closed 13 ”underperforming” restaurants last week,

OHSO Brewery opens 6th Valley location in Surprise

🍺 OHSO Brewery has opened its sixth Valley restaurant at the Village at Prasada on the southeast corner of the Loop 303 and Waddell Road in Surprise. The building has a 5,000-square-foot interior with a 3,000-square-foot, dog-friendly patio. What’s on

Birria Pizza Muffins are back at Floridino’s in Chandler

🍕 Floridino’s Pizza & Pasta in Chandler has brought back Birria Pizza Muffins – its most popular specialty muffin – as its August muffin of the month. The muffins are filled with birria-style beef, cilantro, onion, and mozzarella cheese, and

Which current fast-food ‘value meals’ are the best deals?

💰 With nearly every fast-food chain rolling out limited-time meal deals to lure back budget-conscious diners, the website Finance Buzz analyzed which save you the most: Taco Bell comes out on top for its Luxe Cravings Box with a Chalupa Supreme,

Shawarmaati Mediterranean Grill makes debut in Gilbert

🧆 Shawarmaati Mediterranean Grill, a Jordanian restaurant specializing in its namesake beef and chicken shawarma, has opened in southeast Gilbert. It takes over the former Green District space, next to Tikka Shack, near the southwest corner of Ray and Power