By Jess Harter
By Jess Harter
By Jess Harter
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Hop Central Brewery & Taproom in Chandler will hold the final event of its monthlong Pints for Pups promotion from 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25. The representatives from the local animal rescue Poverty’s Pets will be on hand Saturday to raffle
White Castle, the iconic burger joint and the country’s oldest fast-food chain, is coming to Arizona. The chain announced its first family-owned location west of the Mississippi River would open at The Block at Pima Center on the northwest corner of Via
Ghost Ranch, a new modern Southwest restaurant from owner-chef Aaron Chamberlain, has opened on the northeast corner of Rural and Warner in south Tempe. Chamberlain, perhaps best known for his previous work at award-winning St. Francis in central Phoenix, opened
Rodeo Ranch, a country-themed bar with a mechanical bull, has opened on the southeast corner of Mill and Fifth Street in downtown Tempe. It takes over 3,000 square feet on the three-story building’s ground floor that formerly was home to Gringo-Star
Mr. Mesquite Taqueria, a small locally owned chain of street taco shops, has opened its first East Valley location on the southeast corner of Mill and Fifth Street in downtown Tempe. It takes over the space most recently occupied by Earl of
Izzy’s Bakery & Cafe, which formerly was located at the Chinese Cultural Center in east Phoenix, has moved to the northeast corner of Dobson and Main in west Mesa. Besides Chinese buns and cakes, Izzy’s has small but expanding menus of
Caldwell County BBQ, a new fast-casual restaurant from the founder of popular Waldo’s BBQ, has opened on Power Road, about a quarter-mile north of the Loop 202, in southeast Gilbert. The restaurant gets its name from owner Clay Caldwell, who launched Waldo’s
If your name is Jimmy or Joe – or any derivation of those names – you can get a free Serious Slice on Wednesday, Aug. 22, at Jimmy & Joe’s Pizzeria in Chandler or Mesa. So those named Jim, Jaime, Jamison,
Venezia’s Pizzeria, the locally owned chain that garnered fame a couple of years ago for an appearance on the critically acclaimed cable TV drama ‘‘Breaking Bad,’’ made a curtain call Monday. The pizzeria made a surprise appearance on the latest episode of ‘‘Better Call Saul,’’
Mike Zimmerman and Jason Jantzen, the guys behind Ahipoki‘s fast-growing presence in Arizona, are introducing a new fast-casual concept: Char’d Brisket Dogs + Burgers. Scheduled to open in mid-September in Tempe, Char’d will offer ‘‘made-to-order, epicurean brisket dogs and brisket burgers featuring made from scratch recipes, chef-driven
JC’s Steakhouse in Gilbert will hold its monthly four-course bourbon pairing dinner at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22. 1st course: Shrimp and grits, paired with Blanton original single barrel. 2nd course: Maple-glazed figs and bacon on a bed of grilled romaine hearts
AZ Barrels, Bottles & Brews – a new festival showcasing Arizona breweries, wineries, and distilleries – will make its debut from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale. Food will be available from a lineup of local food trucks. General-admission
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, Aug. 23. The dinners feature five courses selected from the restaurant’s regular menu. This
Flying Basset Brewing in Gilbert is expanding its hours and food menu this fall. Starting in September, the brewpub will be open on Mondays from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (It’s currently closed on Mondays.) In addition, Flying Basset will introduce a Saturday
There were a couple of high-profile restaurant closures in Phoenix over the weekend. Donavan’s Steak & Chop House, part of a California-based steakhouse group, announced it has closed its only Arizona location on the southwest corner of 32nd Street and Camelback
Adventurous Stills in Tempe introduces the fourth release of its quarterly Explorers Club series – a cask-aged version of its Fossil Creek whiskey – with a party from 1-8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18. The whiskey (109.4 proof), which was aged in a cask for
The Casual Pint in south Chandler will celebrate its second anniversary with a party from 10 a.m.-midnight Saturday, Aug. 18. The festivities will include raffle prizes every 30 minutes. The prizes will include: Three-day trip to San Diego with brewery
Uncle Bear’s Brewery in Ahwatukee will release two more of its beers – Fence Jumper Golden Ale and Wolfhound Irish Red Ale – in 12-ounce cans in Arizona markets next week. Fence Jumper (4.8% ABV) is Uncle Bear’s version of a
Boulders on Southern in Mesa will hold its fourth annual Summer Beer Fest from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18. Some of the highlights from the tap list: Founders Canadian Breakfast Stout Dogfish Head World Wide Stout (2016) Cascade Sang
Romeo’s Euro Cafe in downtown Gilbert will host its monthly ‘‘3rd Tuesday’’dinner – featuring new food dishes paired with some servers’ favorite wines – at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21. The three-course dinners feature three new dishes from chef Romeo
