By Jess Harter
By Jess Harter
By Jess Harter
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Sweet Republic, the award-winning artisan ice cream shop, opens its third location at noon today at The Watermark on the north side of Tempe Town Lake. The $150 million mixed-use development is located near the southwest corner of Scottsdale and
Eatalio Pasta & Wine, a new fast-casual Italian concept, has opened in the former Local Eats strip-mall space on the northwest corner of Higley and Chandler Heights in southeast Gilbert. The concept is a pared-down version of the owners’ Napoli
Fast-growing State 48 Brewery, which just last month announced it will open its first East Valley location in Gilbert (see story), also is working on another location at CityScape in downtown Phoenix. It will give State 48, which debuted in Surprise
Endgame, a gamer-centric restaurant and bar in downtown Tempe that closed in 2016, has reopened near the southeast corner of Alma School and Southern in Mesa. The 15,000-square-foot space, most recently America’s Cheesecake Cafe, features 40 new gaming stations and
Proof Bread, a nationally recognized bakery operating out of a northeast Mesa garage, is trying to move into a commercial space in downtown Mesa. Jared Allen, who was working as a carpet cleaning and baking bread in his garage as
The Stillery, a Nashville-based restaurant and bar concept featuring Southern comfort food and live country music, holds its grand opening today in downtown Chandler. The 5,800-square-foot venue is in the New Square development in the former gravel parking lot behind
Little O’s, a mini version of popular OHSO Brewery dubbed ‘‘Your OHSO Brewery Joint,’’ has made its debut in downtown Phoenix. The restaurant, bar, and dog-friendly patio took over the former Zoe’s Kitchen near the southeast corner of Seventh Avenue and
More than a year after a kitchen fire closed its doors, Clever Koi is set to reopen its downtown Gilbert location this Friday, Oct. 9. Clever Koi, which features modern twists on classic Asian dishes, debuted in Phoenix in 2013
Kimbob Sushi, a to-go specializing in Korean-style makizushi, has opened inside the Asiana Market on the northeast corner of Dobson and Southern in Mesa. It’s located in a stand-alone stall – not in the market’s food court. Kimbob, more commonly
Beaut Burger, a 2-year-old vegan restaurant in Tucson, is opening a second location near the southwest corner of 34th Street and Indian School in Arcadia. The newly constructed eatery will offer 11 specialty burgers, plus a vegan Reuben sandwich, a
This month, all five Serrano’s Mexican Restaurant locations in the East Valley will be testing several new recipes as October specials: Spiced Brandy Cider: Brandy and apple cider garnished with an orange slice and a sprinkle of cinnamon ($6.99); Shrimp
Ghett Yo Pizza, Sliders & More, a sibling concept to downtown Chandler’s Ghett Yo Tacos, Burritos & Sliders, opens today in Ahwatukee. It takes over the former Jimmy & Joe’s Pizzeria in the Safeway center on the southwest corner of
Valley-based Press Coffee will open its fourth East Valley location next month at The Reserve at San Tan complex located behind TJ Maxx and Hobby Lobby on the southeast corner of Gilbert and Germann in Gilbert. At 7,000 square feet,
After overwhelming demand at last weekend’s debut of the Fair Food Drive Thru at the State Fairgrounds in Phoenix, the food court has expanded its days and hours for its final two weekends. Starting today, the Drive Thru now will
The former Cuisine & Wine Bistro on the northeast corner of McQueen and Warner in Gilbert makes its debut as B Gastrobar, an American-style gastropub, at 3 p.m. today. The rebranded concept, still under the same ownership, features a full
Add Phoenix Public Market Cafe in downtown Phoenix to the growing list of Valley restaurants permanently closed by the covid-19 pandemic. The restaurant, which opened in 2013, had been temporarily closed since March. Owner-chef Aaron Chamberlain says the pandemic has
Growler USA, an American-style pub at High Street in northeast Phoenix, has closed after four years. Signage posted on the building says the business was locked out by its landlord. In addition to 100 craft beers on tap, Growler USA
Nurdberger, a Globe eatery known for its delicious burgers and over-the-top desserts, has opened a second location near the southeast corner of Gilbert and Warner in Gilbert. It takes over the space formerly home to Aldu Dominican Cuisine, which closed
East Valley-based Thai Chili 2 Go, a chain of to-go Thai eateries, opens its 10th location today on the southwest corner of I-10 and Chandler in Ahwatukee. To celebrate, all diners will receive 50% off their orders today. Use the code
Backyard Taco, an award-winning chain of local taco shops born in a Mesa backyard, has opened its fourth location on Gilbert Road about a quarter-mile south of Germann in southeast Chandler. Its fast-casual menu offers tacos, burritos, quesadillas, tostadas, gorditas,
