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Author: Jess Harter

Tee Pee Tap Room in downtown Phoenix closes

Tee Pee Tap Room, a Mexican restaurant behind Chase Field in downtown Phoenix, has abruptly closed its doors after 21 years. According to a notice posted on the door: ‘‘Tee Pee Tap Room will be permanently closing on Thursday, Dec.

Duck Donuts to make AZ debut Saturday in Chandler

Duck Donuts, a national chain named for its original location in Duck, N.C., will make its Arizona debut at 8 a.m. Saturday on the southwest corner of Arizona and Ocotillo in south Chandler. Specialty doughnuts come in a variety of

Today: OHSO to release 2nd edition of Morning Grind

OHSO Brewery in downtown Gilbert releases the second edition of its popular Barrel Aged Morning Grind imperial oatmeal stout at 11 a.. today. The beer, which is part of OHSO’s award-winning Ales From The Crypt series, is made with Canadian

Now open (again): Mary Coyle Ol’ Fashion Ice Cream in Phoenix

Iconic Phoenix ice cream shop Mary Coyle Ol’ Fashion Ice Cream has reopened at the Tapestry on Central condominiums on the northwest corner of Central and Encanto. The business, which has occupied several different locations over its 68 years, closed

Pedal Haus Brewery coming to downtown Chandler

Pedal Haus Brewery, the 4-year-old award-winning craft brewery in downtown Tempe, is opening a second location in downtown Chandler. It will take over the Boston Street space currently home to Las Palmas Cantina, which announced earlier this week it will

Now open: The Sicilian Butcher & The Sicilian Baker in Chandler

The long-delayed openings of The Sicilian Butcher and The Sicilian Baker in Chandler finally will happen at 11 a.m. today on the southwest corner of the Loop 101 and Frye. The Sicilian Butcher offers craft meatballs, house-made pastas, and charcuterie. The Sicilian

Tonight: Santa Claus photos at Serrano’s in downtown Chandler

Santa and Mrs. Claus will be making a stop for photos and coloring activities at Serrano’s Mexican Restaurant in downtown Chandler from 5-7:30 p.m. tonight. Photos are free and will be emailed to participants. There will also be a prize

Now open: Over Easy in north Scottsdale

Over Easy, a Scottsdale-based breakfast and lunch concept, has opened its seventh Valley location in the Ancala Village shopping center on the southwest corner of Frank Lloyd Wright and Via Linda in north Scottsdale. It follows in the footsteps of

Now open: Angry Crab Shack in Surprise

Mesa-based Angry Crab Shack cuts the ribbon on its eighth Valley location at 4 p.m. today near the northeast corner of 115th Avenue and Bell in Surprise. The restaurants specialize in seafood and boils with Asian and Cajun flavors. The

Today: 4-year anniversary at Pedal Haus Brewery in Tempe

Pedal Haus Brewery in downtown Tempe hosts a Four-Year Anniversary and Ugly Sweater Contest Party from 5:30-11 p.m. today. Happy hour pricing will be in effect for all from 3-11 p.m., and you can RSVP via Eventbrite for a complimentary

Now open: Original Thai Cuisine 2 Go in Mesa

Original Thai Cuisine 2 Go, a locally owned Thai restaurant, has opened on the northwest corner of Dobson and Southern in west Mesa. It takes over the strip-mall space formerly home to Szechuan Express, which closed last month. The expansive

Today: 1-year anniversary at Helluva Brewing in Chandler

Helluva Brewing in west Chandler celebrates its one-year anniversary today with the release of Smoke n Bourbon, a version of its Up in Smoke porter aged in bourbon barrels from Tempe distillery Adventurous Stills. The first 100 guests (over 21

Now open: A-burrito in Mesa

A-burrito, a locally owned quick-service Mexican restaurant, has opened on the southwest corner of Stapley and Main in central Mesa. The menu offers 10 different 8-inch burritos named for Arizona cities: The Phoenix (carne asada) The Mesa (char-grilled chicken) The

Now open: Cheba Hut in downtown Chandler

Cheba Hut, a national chain of cannabis-themed sandwich shops that began in Tempe, has opened its newest location downtown Chandler. The chain’s fourth East Valley location takes over the former Even Stevens sandwich shop on the southwest corner of Arizona

Thursday: ‘Taste of Romeo’s Euro Cafe’ dinner in Gilbert

Chicken Astoria and Pasta Rustica will be the featured entrees when Romeo’s Euro Cafe in Gilbert holds its weekly ‘‘Taste of Romeo’s’’ dinner, hosted by chef Romeo Taus (pictured) and his wife, Janice, in a private dining room, at 6:30 p.m.

Now open: Fuzzy’s Tacos at SanTan Village in Gilbert

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, a Texas-based chain of fast-casual Mexican restaurants, has opened its second Arizona location at SanTan Village in Gilbert. It’s located next to the new HomeGoods on the northeast corner of SanTan Village Parkway and Williams Field. Fuzzy’s

Bourbon Jacks sold & renamed in downtown Chandler

There’s a semi-new face in downtown Chandler: Bourbon Jacks Bar & Grill has been sold and rechristened Bourbon Jacks American Tavern. The Western-style venue, which opened in 2012, serves American comfort foods with a Southern twist, such as fried green

Now open: Zesty Zzeek’s Pizza & Wings in south Chandler

Zesty Zzeek’s Pizza & Wings, a family-owned group of East Valley pizzerias, has opened its fourth location on the southwest corner of Arizona and Ocotillo in south Chandler. Pizza ranges from 10 to 20 inches and come in seven choices

Sun Devils Liquors in Mesa closes The Cellar Pub

The Cellar Pub, one of the hidden gems of the Valley’s craft beer and wine scene, has closed in downtown Mesa. The small bar and lounge was nestled among the storage shelves in the basement of Sun Devil Liquors near