By Jess Harter
By Jess Harter
By Jess Harter
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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,
There’s no Arizona State Fair this year, but there still will be fair food – and you can enjoy it without leaving your vehicle. A Fair Food Drive-Thru will be set up from noon-9 p.m. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday this
Federico Venturini and Viola Tagliaferri, the husband-and-wife team behind year-old Carefree pizzeria Pizzicata, are opening an upscale restaurant, Pomodoro Italian Grill & Seafood. They’re partnering with Cave Creek resident Philip Igneri on the concept, which is taking over the former
GoGo Greens, a virtual restaurant featuring salads, has opened in Tempe. It offers five salads available only via delivery by DoorDash, Grubhub, or Postmates. The menu features a garden salad, Caesar salad, chopped veggie salad, Cobb salad, and Sedona salad.
SoJo’s Donuts, a bakery specializing in handmade vegan doughnuts, is coming to the southwest corner of Alma School and Guadalupe in southwest Mesa. It takes over a space that has housed several bakeries, including Daylight Donuts, Dori’s Bakery, and Mom’s
Beard Papa’s, a Japanese-born chain that claims to make ‘‘the world’s best cream puffs,’’ will make its Arizona debut on the northeast corner of Scottsdale and Greenway in north Scottsdale. Yuji Hirota, the bearded baker whose cartoon image is the
Chandler’s Desert Cider House, Arizona’s oldest operating craft cidery, has closed after four years. The cidery cited the covid-19 pandemic as the reason. According to its social media post: ‘‘With a great deal of consideration and deliberation, and in light
Hair of the Dog, a canine-friendly wine bar and taproom, is coming to the northeast corner of Lindsay and Pecos in south Gilbert. The corner already is home to New Mexican Grill and Henhouse Cafe. Owners Randy and Marleen Duren
Monroe’s Hot Chicken, the 18-month-old downtown Phoenix eatery specializing in Nashville-style hot chicken, is opening a second location at The Watermark on the north side of Tempe Town Lake. The Watermark, a $150 million mixed-use development, is located near the
