By Jess Harter
By Jess Harter
By Jess Harter
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The Golden Pineapple in Tempe will hold a special edition of its weekly industry night with guest bartenders Brandon Casey and William Ludington donating all their tips tonight to the family of Bobby Kramer. Kramer (pictured), who was beverage director
Eatalio Pasta & Wine, a new fast-casual Italian concept that debuted five months ago in southeast Gilbert, has opened a second location on the southwest corner of Val Vista and Williams Field in Gilbert. It takes over the strip-mall space
Local breweries are banding together to save the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild, and they need your help. The non-profit guild – which supports Arizona beer through education, communication, and lobbying – has seen its revenue drop 80% in the last
Romeo’s Euro Cafe in downtown Gilbert will host its monthly ‘‘3rd Tuesday’’ dinner – featuring three new food dishes paired with three wines – at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16. The three-course dinners feature three new dishes from chef Romeo
Peacock Wine Bar in Gilbert is celebrating Valentine’s Day weekend with a pair of events: From 1-11 p.m Saturday, bring your gals in for ‘‘Galentine’s Day.’’ You’ll get two glasses of sparkly bubbles or mimosas with a personal-size Galentines Board
Horrible news: Bobby Kramer, beverage director at The Brickyard Downtown and The Hidden House in downtown Chandler, was killed early Wednesday by a wrong-way driver on I-10 near Chandler Boulevard. Police say Kramer was traveling in the westbound lane at
Downtown Mesa, which launched a special outdoor dining area called al Fresco off Main last month, begins offering free meal delivery and free live music for those outdoor diners Thursday. Located on MacDonald just north of Main, the half-block fenced
OHSO Brewery and The Hungry Monk host separate events this week that celebrate a unique pairing – craft beer and doughnuts. Donut Daze On Thursday, all four OHSO brewpubs will host their annual Donut Daze. OHSO’s brewers have created 13
Four Peaks Brewing in Tempe has released a new seasonal beer – Rosé Our Way – created to mimic the flavors and appearance of rosé wine. “Rosé Our Way is our attempt to bring an end to the beer-or-wine debate
Congrats to Jason Duren, co-owner and head cidermaker at Cider Corps, who has been named one of 29 Rising Stars in the food and beverage industry by FSR Magazine, which covers full-service restaurants nationwide. Duren, an East Valley native, started
If you’ve been eagerly waiting for Dog Haus to open its second East Valley location at the Watermark on the north side of Tempe Town Lake, you don’t have to wait much longer. The California-based chain of hot dog shops
Spinato’s Pizzeria & Family Kitchen, one of the Valley’s most popular pizzerias for nearly 40 years, is the latest addition to Epicenter, the mixed-use development under construction at Agritopia on the northwest corner of Higley and Ray in Gilbert. The
Craft 64, the award-winning pizzeria and craft beer bar in downtown Chandler and Old Town Scottsdale, has expanded its menu with the introduction of several wood-fired entrees: Salsiccia: Two large smoked fennel sausage links covered with red peppers, smoked onions,
Venezia’s Pizzeria again is offering large heart-shaped pizzas for Valentine’s Day. On Sunday only, get a large pizza for $16.25 at any o Venezia’s five Valley locations. Toppings are $1.85 apiece.
The Ahwatukee dining community is reeling after family-run Bell’ Italia Pizzeria announced Monday that owner and chef Mario Caputo had died unexpectedly. ‘‘Mario’s passion for food and family was well known,’’ the restaurant posted on social media. ‘‘He treated his
Scottsdale chophouse and bar Bourbon & Bones, known for its high-end steaks and huge selection of bourbons and whiskeys, launches a second location at 3 p.m. today at San Tan Village in Gilbert. It takes over the building that formerly
Good news for those who love Asian food: Mekong Plaza on the southwest corner of Main and Dobson in west Mesa is expanding. The 100,000-square-foot indoor mall, which is anchored by a huge Asian supermarket and includes more than a
Craft 64 in downtown Chandler will offer a special Valentine’s Day weekend tasting menu (click for larger version) Saturday, Feb. 13, and Sunday, Feb. 14. The $45-per-person prix fixe menu includes a choice of two appetizers: roasted butternut squash soup
Board & Batten in northeast Mesa will celebrate Valentine’s Day all week with a special three-course tasting menu Tuesday through Friday and a special four-course dinner on Saturday. The $45-per-person prix fixe tasting menu (click menu to see larger version)
Mint to Be, a dessert featuring Girl Scout Thin Mints, is one of five February specials at Serrano’s Mexican Restaurants: Strawberry Mint Mojito: Traditional mojito muddled with fresh strawberries and mint leaves ($7.99); Chorizo Dip: Spicy cream cheese queso mixed
