By Jess Harter
By Jess Harter
By Jess Harter
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Santanwiches & Salads, a family-owned sandwich shop, has opened – currently only for delivery from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Saturday – on the northwest corner of Val Vista and Ray in Gilbert. All meats for the menu’s half-pound sandwiches
Copper & Logs in Gilbert has released a special Valentine’s Day prix menu for two (click for larger version) with a glass of Prosecco for Sunday, Feb. 14. Chef Mike Maitrel-Burgard’s menu features choices of three starters, three entrees and
B Gastrobar in Gilbert has released a special Valentine’s Day menu for two with a bottle of wine (click for larger version) for Sunday, Feb. 14. Chef Steven Buschtetz has created an eclectic selection of favorites with the diner’s choice
Cuisine & Wine Bistro in south Chandler has released its special Valentine prix fixe menu (see larger version) of French cuisine with wine pairings for Sunday, Feb. 14. Chef-owner Fabrice Buschtetz ’s menu begins with an amuse bouche – mini
On Saturday, Feb. 13, all four Serrano’s Mexican Restaurant locations will offer a $45 three-course Sizzling Dinner-for-Two Valentine’s Special that includes: Choice of chicken tortilla soup or house salad; A sizzling platter of meat (choice of machaca beef, shredded chicken,
Condolences to the family and friends of Tomaso Maggiore, the prolific Valley restaurateur and chef who lost his battle with lung cancer today at age 73. The Sicilian-born Maggiore launched more than 50 restaurants in Arizona and California, including The
We finally have an approximate timeline for the much-anticipated openings of Flower Child and North Italia in Gilbert. The Sam Fox concepts are planning to open late this summer, sharing a new 11,000-square-foot building on the northwest corner of Santan
OHSO Brewery releases Moulin Bruges, its strongest-ever and longest-aged beer, at 11 a.m. today at its Gilbert, Arcadia, and Paradise Valley locations. The Belgian-style quad, part of OHSO’s Tales from the Crypt series, was aged for 26 months in Buffalo
Ghett Yo Taco, the 3-year-old taco shop in downtown Chandler, will close for several days of remodeling work starting Saturday. (If you’ve driven by this week, you may have noticed the extended patio and newly installed lawn.) The restaurant and
Cotton & Copper, one of the Valley’s most acclaimed restaurants, is the latest victim of the covid-19 pandemic. ‘‘The last year has been a true struggle,’’ the 2-year-old south Tempe gastropub posted on social media Wednesday night. ‘‘The persistence of
The first virtual version of Sam Fox’s Flower Child concept finally has opened near downtown Tempe. Scheduled to launch Jan. 13, its opening literally was postponed at the last moment. Now, however, it’s up and running out of the kitchen
Bella Gusto Urban Pizzeria in Chandler is mourning the loss of Juan Paz, a four-year employee who passed away Monday from covid-19. ‘‘He was a humble soul who did everything with immense pride and crazy work ethic,’’ pizzeria co-owner John
Desi Fusion, a fast-casual eatery specializing in southern Indian cuisine, has opened near the southeast corner of Alma School and Southern in Mesa. It takes over a strip-mall space that has been home to several short-lived restaurants, including Fresh Millions,
Gov. Doug Ducey announced another $1 million has been added to the state’s Safest Outside Restaurant Assistance Program, which gives locally owned restaurants and bars with fewer than 50 employees up to $10,000 to expand outdoor seating temporarily during the covid-19 pandemic.
A GoFundMe page has been set up for a longtime employee at The Chuckbox who’s battling colon cancer and covid-19. The employee, identified only as Tony, has been working at the Tempe institution for more than 30 years. The grandfather
Channel 10 weatherman Cory McCloskey will perform a special standup routine at a pre-Valentine’s Day comedy dinner Saturday, Feb. 13, at Serrano’s Mexican Restaurant in downtown Chandler. ‘‘My Funny Valentine: A Comedy Dinner at Serrano’s with Cory McCloskey’’ will have socially
Macayo’s Mexican Food kicks off its 75th anniversary celebration today. The local chain’s actual 75th anniversary isn’t until Sept. 26, but it’s offering a 75-cent special on the 26th day of every month this year. Today, get 75-cent crispy tacos
Veal Pirata (pictured) and Ravioli Marco Polo will be the featured entrees when Romeo’s Euro Cafe in Gilbert holds its weekly ‘‘Taste of Romeo’s’’ dinner at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28. The dinner, hosted by owner-chef Romeo Taus and his
Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken, a legendary Memphis-based chain known for its signature hot and spicy coating, makes its Arizona debut today in downtown Mesa. It’s located between Worth Takeaway sandwich shop and Oro Brewing Company on the north side
Aioli Gourmet Burgers has spun off a new business – Fresh Taste Meal Prep – that delivers fully cooked meals to your door while supporting local non-profits to feed the hungry. For every 10 meals purchased, FTMP will donate one meal
