By Jess Harter
By Jess Harter
By Jess Harter
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Good Time Charli’s, a 3-year-old west Chandler bar and grill with extensive live music offerings, has temporarily closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. ‘‘When the shutdown began on March 20th, I knew we would be OK for awhile,’’ owner Charli
Someburros, an East Valley-based fast-casual Mexican concept, has opened its 10th location in front of Sprouts on the southwest corner of the 202 and Recker in northeast Mesa. Someburros offers 15 types of burritos, as well as tacos, tostadas, enchiladas,
Beer and spirits wholesale giant Crescent Crown Distributing is donating a percentage of its April sales – a minimum of $250,000 – to help support Arizona restaurants, bars, and workers. ‘‘So many good people have suffered a loss of wages,
The Servd mobile app, featured several weeks ago on MXSW, is being offered to restaurant owners for free during this period of coronavirus restrictions. Developers Frank Estadt, owner of Waldo’s BBQ & Catering, and Aaron Zeper say there is no cost
The coronavirus pandemic scuttled the planned grand opening of DC Steakhouse’s new downtown Chandler location last month, but the indie restaurant now has moved and is offering takeout from its new digs. It wasn’t a long trip – just over
Chandler neighborhood hangout Jolie’s Place announced it will close temporarily Wednesday after learning its SBA loan application was denied. ‘‘We’ve made the terribly hard decision to temporarily close Jolie’s Place,’’ the popular bar and grill posted on social media, adding
Chef-owner Silvana Salcido Esparza announced the permanent closure of acclaimed Barrio Cafe Grand Reserva in Phoenix over the weekend. The move was necessary, she says, to save her flagship restaurant Barrio Cafe during the coronavirus pandemic. ‘‘Hard decision but we
Press release: The Arizona Craft Brewers Guild will host its first ever ‘Keep Arizona Brewing’ Virtual Beer Festival on Saturday, April 18, beginning at 2 p.m. Participants are encouraged to pick up or order a delivery of beers from a
Press release: Since its inception, the Arizona Restaurant Association (ARA) has been dedicated to the support and advocacy of the Arizona food and beverage industry. In recent weeks, this has been exemplified in great strides with the immediate implementation of
Press release: Some good news for the industry from Governor Ducey. Last week, he issued an executive order regarding commercial evictions, including lock-outs, notice to vacate, or any other attempt to inhibit the operations of a business. Ducey said, “Arizona
Amici Pizza: Get $10 off any half-tray of lasagna, manicotti, stuffed shells, and other entrees on catering menu. Half-trays feed 8-12 people. Orders must be placed 24 hours in advance and picked up between 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday. Call 480-361-0006.
Serrano’s Mexican Restaurants have launched a Burritos for Badges program allowing people to donate meals to first responders and medical personnel. You can donate online or by calling 480-857-0343. Anyone who makes a minimum $10 donation receives a digital coupon
Some very sad news: Prolific Valley restaurateur Patrick King – a co-owner of The Living Room, CHoP, and Rock Lobster in south Chandler – passed away Saturday. King, who was battling melanoma, was 55. ‘‘As a partner, Patrick was the
All hail our new robot overlords! Venezia’s Pizzeria‘s flagship location in Tempe has become the first East Valley restaurant to deliver pizza via robotic vehicles. The locally owned chain, which has locations in Tempe, Gilbert, and Mesa, has teamed up
SanTan Brewing and Helluva Brewing have joined the list of East Valley craft breweries that are making hand sanitizer during the coronavirus pandemic. SanTan has partnered with Crescent Crown Distributing to convert 16,000 gallons of unsold beer into 400 gallons
The Living Room in south Chandler is the latest East Valley restaurant to experiment with market-like commissary service. Besides prepared meals, the wine cafe and lounge is selling meat, dairy, produce, and other supplies – including toilet paper, paper towels,
Although its doesn’t serve food, Hop Central Brewery & Taproom in Chandler remains open for to-go sales of growlers and crowlers of craft beer and bottles of wine. Hours are limited to 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday; The
Tempe distillery Adventurous Stills is discounting bottles of spirits and offering delivery during the coronavirus epidemic. The discounts: If you buy one bottle, you get 5% off; If you buy two bottles, you get 10% off; If you buy three
California Fish Grill, a Los Angeles-base chain of fast-casual seafood restaurants, will make its Arizona debut on the northeast corner of Stapley and Baseline in Mesa. It’s taking over 3,200 square feet in the building that formerly was home to
Mark’s Cafe, one of Tempe’s most beloved small restaurants, has closed permanently after 16 years. Owner and chef Mark Vojtek and his wife, Karen, made the announcement on social media: The restaurant, which began life in 2003 as Culinary Solutions
