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Author: Jess Harter

5 to try: Beer breakfasts at East Valley breweries

The Perch Brewery Downtown Chandler 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday-Sunday It’s hard to imagine a more picturesque brunch spot than the brewery’s lush courtyard surrounded by exotic birds. A half-dozen skillets – such as The Perch with pork shank, pork belly

Sept. 9 food truck roundup in Chandler moved to larger location

The new Chandler Feastival food truck roundup hasn’t even made its debut yet, but it’s already outgrown its venue. Citing an overwhelming response from the public, organizers are moving Sunday’s inaugural festival from its planned location at Shoppers Supply to a larger south Chandler

AZ BBQ Company selling raffle tickets to benefit Mesa pet rescue

Arizona BBQ Company in Gilbert is selling raffle tickets to raise money for Mesa-based Follow Your Heart Animal Rescue, which saved more than 2,000 dogs last year. Raffle tickets are $5 apiece or five for $20 and are available now at the

Sept. 17: End of Summer Dinner at The Brickyard Downtown in Chandler

The Brickyard Downtown in Chandler will host an End of Summer Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17. The menu: Amuse-bouche: Ahi Tartar with blood orange caviar, yuzu koshu, ponzu, pickled jalapeño, micro cilantro, and furikake. Paired with Blood Orange,

Sept. 24: 4-course beer dinner at The Perch in Chandler

Seafood will be in the spotlight when The Perch in downtown Chandler holds its next beer dinner at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24. The menu: Jerked shrimp: Spicy shrimp and plantains with a tomato puree. Paired with Peach Sour (a

Wimpy’s Paradise in downtown Chandler to close for good Sept. 3

Wimpy’s Paradise, the beloved burger and hot dog joint in downtown Chandler, has announced it will close its doors for good at 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 3. Pittsburgh native Randy Walters originally opened a family-run hot dog stand called Pittsburgh

Sept. 6: Mother Road beer tasting at Farmboy in Chandler

Farmboy in south Chandler will host a reception-style tasting featuring beers from Flagstaff’s Mother Road Brewing at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6. Three beers will be paired with hors d’oeuvres prepared with locally sourced grains, meats, cheeses, and vegetables by Farmboy chef Dennis Bagnasco. The pairings: 1st course: Cucumber

Flying Basset Brewing in Gilbert launches weekend breakfast menu

Flying Basset Brewing in Gilbert launches its much-anticipated weekend breakfast menu on Saturday, Sept. 1. Some of the new offerings, which are served from 8-11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday: Spent-grain pancakes ($7.25) Basset Benedict with country potatoes ($10.75) Basset Burrito with

Sept. 1: Oktoberfest release at SunUp Brewing in Phoenix

These are the final days of August, and you know what that means: Here come the fall seasonal beers! SunUp Brewing in Phoenix releases its Oktoberfest ale at 7 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 1. The beer was brewed using all German malts and German

The Hungry Monk in Chandler introduces Wine Down Thursdays

The Hungry Monk in Chandler introduces a new weekly special – Wine Down Thursdays – on Thursday, Aug, 30. Enjoy a glass of house wine and two pieces of pesto bruschetta (pictured) for $6. (And, yes, the piece of chocolate is included.)

AZ Feastivals to launch another Chandler food truck fest Sept. 9

(Note: This post has been updated to reflect the Chandler roundup will take place twice each month – once at Shoppers Supply and once at a second site.) Chandler is getting a food truck roundup. Yet again. AZ Festivals, which organizes weekly

Aug. 30: The Local Chandler offers $1 specials for 1st anniversary

Downtown Chandler sports bar The Local Chandler celebrates its one-year anniversary with $1 food and drink specials from 7 p.m.-close Thursday, Aug. 30. Specials include: $1 domestic pints $1 house shots $3 Three Olives $1 pretzel balls There are prize giveaways, and

New chef introduces new menu at Meridiem in Chandler

Chad Bolar, the new chef at Meridiem all-day restaurant in Chandler, is rolling out a new menu this week. Bolar’s resume includes lengthy stints at Christopher’s, Wrigley Mansion, and, most recently, Pesto’s. Some of the new sandwiches on his Meridiem menu:

Get free delivery this week on Portillo’s orders more than $15

Chicago-based Portillo’s, which has fast-casual restaurants in Tempe and Scottsdale, is running a nationwide promotion this week for free delivery of any order more than $15. Customers can order hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, a slab of ribs, or anything else on Portillo’s menu