By Jess Harter
By Jess Harter
By Jess Harter
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A Maricopa County Superior Court judge has struck down a pandemic-related exemption allowing Arizona restaurants to sell liquor to go. For the moment, however, restaurants still are allowed the exemption while waiting to see if Gov. Doug Ducey appeals the
Lure Fish House, a California-based chain of high-end seafood restaurants, has made its Arizona debut at the Shops at Gainey Village on the southeast corner of Doubletree Ranch and Scottsdale in north Scottsdale. It’s taken over the 6,336-square-foot space that
Luca Gagliano, owner of downtown Phoenix pizzeria Forno 301, is launching a drive-through concept called Slice Eat in south Scottsdale. It’s taking over the former Filiberto’s on the southwest corner of Scottsdale and Thomas. Slice Eat, which also will have
Artichoke Basille’s Pizza, an award-winning pizza chain out of New York City that made its Arizona debut in south Tempe in June, is opening a second Valley location in Phoenix. It’s applied for a liquor license for a second pizzeria
Utah-based bakery Twisted Sugar opens its second Arizona location today at Agritopia on the northwest corner of Higley and Ray in Gilbert. The chain made its Arizona debut in June on the northwest corner of Cooper and Warner in Gilbert. Twisted
Valley-based Press Coffee opens its fourth East Valley location Friday at The Reserve at San Tan complex located behind TJ Maxx and Hobby Lobby on the southeast corner of Gilbert and Germann in Gilbert. As a grand opening special, drip coffee
Adalbertos Mexican Food, a Scottsdale fixture for more than 25 years, has launched a second quick-service restaurant near Chandler Fashion Center. It’s located in the same plaza as Dutch Bros. Coffee on the southwest corner of Chandler Boulevard and Chandler
Prescott-based Superstition Meadery holds the grand opening what it’s calling the ‘‘world’s first mead and food pairing restaurant’’ Saturday in downtown Phoenix. It had a soft opening this week in the 92-year-old Jim Ong’s Market building on the northeast corner
GuacStar Kitchen & Cantina, a plant-based Mexican restaurant whose March opening was delayed by the covid-19 pandemic, finally opens at 5 p.m. today. The 4,650-square-foot restaurant is located on the second floor of the Cornerstone plaza on the northeast corner
Eatalio Pasta & Wine, a new fast-casual Italian concept that debuted in southeast Gilbert last month (see story), already is planning a second location in the town. It’s taking over the former La Calabria space on the southwest corner of
The Kolache Cafe, an Ahwatukee bakery specializing in its namesake Czech pastries, has announced its grand opening will take place Nov. 13-15. It’s located on the northeast corner of Ray and Ranch Circle in the same shopping center with The
The coronavirus pandemic continues to hit Tucson especially hard. Two weeks after owner Suzana Davila closed the city’s iconic Café Poca Cosa, legendary chef Janos Wilder has permanently shut down his Downtown Kitchen & Cocktails. Wilder, a former James Beard
Since its Arizona debut in 2013, Buddyz A Chicago Pizzeria has been making what many diners consider the best deep-dish pizza in the Valley. Now the owners are planning to roll out additional locations – across the Valley and beyond
Duplex, a Hong Kong-style cafe and coffee shop, has opened on the southeast corner of McClintock and Broadway in Tempe. Signature drinks include Hong Kong milk tea and salty lemon tea, as well as a variety of fresh fruit drinks.
SoJo’s Donuts, a bakery specializing in handmade vegan doughnuts and pastries, has opened on the southwest corner of Alma School and Guadalupe in southwest Mesa. It takes over a space that has housed several previous bakeries, including Daylight Donuts, Dori’s
Acai Waffle, an eatery focused on so-called ”superfoods,’’ has taken over the former Doner Dudes Express space on the northeast corner of Mill and Fifth in downtown Tempe. Customers choose a style – waffle, waffle bowl, waffle cone, or plastic
The Revelry – an indoor-outdoor ‘‘food and entertainment collective’’ with a sports bar, a virtual shooting lounge and restaurant, high-tech mini golf course, and a retro-inspired arcade bar – has opened at Mesa Riverview. The first phase of the 64,000-square-foot
Longtime Scottsdale restaurateur Peter Kasperski (pictured) is teaming up with bartender Richie Moe on a new project to replace the short-lived Josephine and Coup de Grace on Roosevelt Row in downtown Phoenix. According to a scoop by Phoenix Magazine’s Nikki
Floridino’s Pizza & Pasta in Chandler is bringing back its Philly Cheesesteak Pizza Muffin as its Pizza Muffin of the Month for November. The Philly muffin – steak, red onions, mushrooms, and provolone cheese rolled up and served with Cheez
Serrano’s Mexican Restaurants has launched a test kitchen at its downtown Chandler location where executive chef Lorraine Serrano and her team can try out new dishes. The dishes only will be served at the Chandler restaurant – priced as specials
