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Mediterranean eatery Pinyon opens today in Scottsdale

🍝 Pinyon, a highly anticipated new concept from Hi Noon Hospitality (the team behind Buck & Rider and Ingo’s Tasty Food), officially opens its doors today. Located along the park on Scottsdale Mall, Pinyon is set to transport diners straight

MXSW guide to West Valley craft breweries

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Phoenix craft beer pioneer Angels Trumpet to close Friday

🚫 Angels Trumpet Ale House, a fixture of the Valley’s craft beer scene for the past 13 years, announced it will close permanently Friday. ‘‘It’s hard to believe, but after 13 amazing years, October 31 will be our last day

Sunshine Breakfast Bar opens 2nd Valley location in Tempe

🍳 Sunshine Breakfast Bar, the cheerful all-day brunch concept known for its colorful plates and laid-back vibes, has opened its second Valley location – this time bringing its good morning energy to the northwest corner of Baseline and Rural in

Fast-casual Sweetgreen opens 2nd Valley location in Phoenix

🥗 Sweetgreen, a fast-casual brand known for its chef-crafted salads, warm bowls, and protein plates, opens its second Arizona location today on the southeast corner of Camelback and 32nd Street in Phoenix. The chain made its local debut last month

MXSW guide to Tempe craft breweries

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Tiktoker Keith Lee visits Phoenix bakery in wake of controversy

📱TikTok food reviewer Keith Lee has delivered his verdict: ‘‘In my opinion, this is easily one of the best bakery shops I’ve ever been to and it’s not even close.’’ He’s talking, of course, about JL Patisserie, the Phoenix bakery

Fuzzbot Brewing takes over ex-12 West taproom in Ahwatukee

🍺 Fuzzbot Brewing – an indie-minded operation born out of Mesa’s skateboarding and snowboarding scene – has opened its first taproom on the northwest corner of I-10 and Ray in Ahwatukee. It’s the second time the strip-mall space has changed

Wayback Burgers closes only AZ location after 21 months in Gilbert

🚫 Wayback Burgers, a Connecticut-based chain that made its Arizona debut at Gilbert Town Square, has closed after 21 months. Wayback served always-fresh, made-to-order burgers, chicken sandwiches, cheesesteaks, hot dogs, and hand-dipped milkshakes. It launched the 1,807-square-foot restaurant – the

Blue Fin matriarch Betsy Mae Quan Toy Yee passes away at 91

Downtown Phoenix lost one of its culinary icons this month with the passing of Betsy Mae Quan Toy Yee, beloved owner of Blue Fin. The restaurant announced she died Oct. 18 at age 91. Known for greeting every guest like

Golden Oak Barbecue & Taproom launches in downtown Phoenix

🍖🍺 Downtown Phoenix just scored a new spot where award-winning craft beer meets globally inspired barbecue. Opening today, Golden Oak Barbecue & Taproom is a collaboration between Nicky’s Barbecue founder Chris Figueroa and Oro Brewing’s Dave Valencia, blending the Valley’s

OHSO & Local First Arizona team up for limited-edition ale

🍺 Two local powerhouses are joining forces for a beer that’s as Arizona as it gets. Local First Arizona has partnered with OHSO Brewery & Distillery to release Sonoran Sipper, a limited-edition cream ale brewed with hibiscus and lime zest

Ex-CRUjiente chef Hinojosa brings puffy tacos to TEXAZ Grill

👨‍🍳 Two Valley icons are teaming up for one delicious collaboration. Chef Rich Hinojosa from the late CRUjiente Tacos has joined forces with Texaz Grill, the central Phoenix roadhouse celebrating its 40th anniversary, to introduce authentic San Antonio-style puffy tacos