By Jess Harter
By Jess Harter
By Jess Harter
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The poke craze is showing no signs of slowing down. The East Valley’s latest concept? Poke Fuzion, which has taken over the old Chipotle location on the southeast corner of U.S. 60 and Superstition Springs in east Mesa. Besides poke bowls with
Backyard Taco, the restaurant born in a Mesa backyard, will open its third location Monday, Oct. 1, on the northeast corner of Stapley and Baseline in Mesa. It takes over the former Piggly’s BBQ building in the parking lot in
After nearly a year of delays, State 48 Brewery finally has opened its newest location in the historic Welnick Arcade Market and Liefgreen Seed building on the southeast corner of Fourth Avenue and Van Buren in downtown Phoenix. The location makes
Pier 54, the lakefront patio restaurant and bar in south Tempe, hosts Wild Women Wednesday from 6 p.m.-close Wednesday, Sept. 26. The weekly theme night features specials for all single women, including $4 glasses of wine, $4 cocktails, and $4
Word of Mouth Grill, a Tempe-based catering service since 2013, is opening an eponymous restaurant on the southwest corner of McClintock and Elliot in south Tempe. The family-run business takes over a space formerly occupied by Rita’s Italian Ice (across the
The long-awaited Four Silos Brewery in Gilbert finally has announced its grand opening date: Thursday. Oct. 4. The self-described ‘‘craft coffee and beer house’’ takes over the former Yo Waffle space in the Bashas’ plaza on the southeast corner of Higley and Elliot. Besides
Chicken Veneto and Pork AgroDolce 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 and his wife, Janice, in a private dining room, at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27. The dinners
Congrats to Pedal Haus Brewery and Saddle Mountain Brewing, which won gold medals Saturday at the prestigious Great American Beer Festival in Denver. Both are repeat medalists at the world’s largest commercial beer competition, which judged a total of 8,496 beers submitted
Chandler Feastival, a twice-a-month food truck roundup that launched Sept. 9, returns Saturday, Sept. 22, in the Arizona Dance Studio parking lot on the southwest corner of Arizona and Riggs in south Chandler. The fest’s debut had hours from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.,
Craft 64, the award-winning pizzeria and craft beer bar in Old Town Scottsdale, is growing and looking for front-of-the-house managers. With a second location expected to be announced soon, Craft 64 is seeking self-motivated people who can work nights, 50-ish
Cider Corps, the craft cidery in downtown Mesa, will debut Sunday brunch hours from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. starting Sept. 23. Although the cidery does not have a kitchen, the Biscuit Freaks food truck will be selling its biscuit dishes each
It’s Oktoberfest season, and two of the first celebrations in the East Valley will take place Saturday, Sept. 22. Pedal Haus Brewery in downtown Tempe is teaming up with Sierra Nevada for a party from 5-10 p.m. Special steins will
It’s hard to believe it’s been two years already since Good Time Charli’s opened its doors, but the Chandler bar and grill is celebrating its anniversary all day Saturday, Sept. 22. The full breakfast menu will be served from 9 a.m.-2
Hop Central Brewery & Taproom in Chandler will host a Marble Brewery tap takeover from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20. Actually, five beers from the Albuquerque brewery will be on tap all day, but Marble beer ambassador Tony Calder (and
Jimmy & Joe’s Pizzeria in Chandler and Mesa will celebrate National Pepperoni Day on Thursday, Sept. 20, by giving free pepperoni to pizza eaters. Order any cheese slice or pizza and get pepperoni on it for free. You must be
Nunthaporn’s Thai Cuisine In 2009, owner-chef Nunthaporn Treekamol moved her well-respected restaurant from just off U.S. 60 to downtown Mesa (map) in order to be near the arts center. Her menu features more than 60 traditional Thai dishes, including seven different curries and
AZ Food Crafters, the Chandler shop best known for its delicious hand pies, is sharpening its focus on meal prep and catering – and it’s launched a new website to showcase the changes. Longtime fans don’t have to worry: AZ
In the wake of Anthony Bourdain’s death, B2 Burgers & Brews in Chandler and OHSO Brewery in Gilbert have teamed up to create a beer to raise funds for suicide prevention in the restaurant industry. The hazy IPA, which has
Arizona Restaurant Week returns for its 10-day fall edition starting Friday, Sept. 21, with restaurants in the Valley and Tucson offering special three-course menus for either $33 or $44. The participating East Valley restaurants: Barrio Queen (Gilbert) Beaver Choice (Mesa) Cafe Lalibela (Tempe)
A Mini Mozzarella Salad (pictured) will be the starter when Romeo’s Euro Cafe in Gilbert holds its weekly ‘‘Taste of Romeo’s’’ dinner, hosted by chef Romeo Taus and his wife, Janice, in a private dining room, at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20. The dinners feature
