By Jess Harter
By Jess Harter
By Jess Harter
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Back in January, MXSW reported Sleepy Whale owner Justin Evans was planning to open another East Valley beer bar and bottle shop at Epicenter at Agritopia in Gilbert. Now it reportedly has a name: Beer Barn. To be honest, the
Has the Varsity Tavern’s short but controversial run in the Valley come to an end? The Tempe sports bar and nightclub closed Wednesday after the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control determined the venue not only failed to enforce
If you’ve driven past the southwest corner of Recker and Brown in east Mesa in the past week and not noticed just-opened NY Pizza & Wings, it’s understandable. The small pizzeria, which already is drawing rave reviews, is located inside
To slow the spread of the covid-19 virus in Arizona, the state’s bars will be closed at 8 p.m. tonight under a new executive order issued today by Gov. Doug Ducey. The order mandates the closure of bars, indoor gyms,
In a trend eerily reminiscent of the week preceding Arizona’s stay-at-home order in March, a growing number of Valley restaurants are choosing to temporarily close as covid-19 cases surge in Arizona. Jolie’s Place in Chandler closed last Monday with plans
Todd Graves, the founder and CEO of Louisiana-based Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, is launching a reality TV series to help restaurants struggling during the covid-19 pandemic. The show, called ‘‘Restaurant Recovery,’’ is looking restaurants, bakeries, or other eateries that have
The opening of Francine, a French-Mediterranean fine-dining concept coming to Scottsdale Fashion Square, has been pushed back to Aug. 14. The concept from famed restaurateur Laurent Halasz will join Nobu, Toca Madera, and Ocean 44 in the mall’s luxury wing. The 5,000-square-foot
Que Chevere, a 4-year-old food truck offering Venezuelan fare such as arepas, empanadas, and tequenos, has opened a bricks-and-mortar restaurant in downtown Mesa. It takes over the former Slickables space on the north side of Main Street between Robson and
Three popular nightclubs in Old Town Scottsdale – Riot House, El Hefe, and Whiskey Row – announced they will close through the weekend and perhaps longer to prevent overcrowding during the covid-19 pandemic. All three venues are owned by Scottsdale-based
SanTan Brewery & Distillery‘s Spirit House in downtown Chandler celebrates its one-year anniversary with three days of specials this weekend. Today, you can get 20% off all SanTan Spirits + Bitters retail items. There also is a special Iconic Cocktails
Mr Claws, a Cajun seafood restaurant, has launched its soft opening on the northeast corner of Alma School and Grove in west Mesa. It takes over the strip-mall space that’s been home to numerous concepts – including Quizno’s, Fresh Millions,
Good news for East Valley taco lovers: Mr Mesquite Taqueria, a local fast-casual chain specializing in Mexican street food, is coming to Gilbert and Mesa. Brothers Naser and Ahmad Alatrash debuted Mr. Mesquite — just a small kitchen with a
Condolences to the Rosati family on the unexpected passing of Rick Rosati (pictured below). The CEO of Rosati’s Pizza died at his Cave Creek home last week at age 70. Jeff Rosati, the chain’s chief financial officer, says his brother
Los Sombreros, a popular Mexican restaurant in south Scottsdale for the past two decades, plans to open a spinoff location in west Mesa – and temporarily feature three other concepts under the same roof. It’s all taking over the strip-mall
Kavala Restaurant & Cafe, which combines two popular Mediterranean cuisines ‘‘by cooking Greek dishes the Italian way,’’ has opened on the southeast corner of McQueen and Elliot in northwest Gilbert. It takes over the strip-mall space formerly home to 1455
Last week, MXSW reported The Perch Pub & Brewery in downtown Chandler planned to close temporarily starting June 29 ‘‘due to the craziness of the COVID-19 virus here in Arizona and the current physical state of the restaurant.’’ Over the
The twice-a-year Arizona Restaurant Week begins its 10-day spring run today with more than 100 participating restaurants offering special three-course meals for either $33 or $44. For the first time in the promotion’s 13 years, the meals will be available
Salad and Go, the Gilbert-born quick-service concept that has grown to 18 Valley locations in just seven years, announced it will increase its starting wage for all team members to $15 per hour starting June 29. In addition, existing employees
The Perch Pub & Brewery in downtown Chandler announced it will close temporarily starting June 29 ‘‘due to the craziness of the COVID-19 virus here in Arizona and the current physical state of the restaurant.’’ The 6-year-old brewpub (pictured in
Just three days after a social media firestorm led to the closure of its Arcadia location, Zipps Sports Grill has closed two more locations due to more employees testing positive for Covid-19.
