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Author: Jess Harter

It’s time to order your roasted Hatch chiles from La Ristra

🌶️ La Ristra New Mexican Kitchen in Gilbert will hold its 12th annual Hatch Chile Roast & Sale on Friday, Sept. 6, and Saturday, Sept. 7. How to order: Chiles must be pre-ordered this week. Prices are $55 for a 40-pound sack

Serrano’s shuts down year-old Pronto concept in south Tempe

🌯 Serrano’s Mexican Food Restaurants has closed its new fast-casual concept Pronto in south Tempe after just 12 months. The history: Pronto had taken over a former Serrano’s sit-down restaurant on the southwest corner of Rural and Guadalupe. Take note:

Pedal Haus Brewing to open downtown Mesa location Sept. 26

🍺 The long-awaited grand opening of Pedal Haus Brewery‘s downtown Mesa location will be Thursday, Sept. 26. What to expect: The brewery’s new ‘‘biergarten’’ concept (artist rendering shown) will feature a massive 6,000-square-foot, dog-friendly patio with an indoor-outdoor bar, fire

Buca di Beppo closes 13 restaurants, including in west Chandler

🚫 Florida-based Italian chain Buca di Beppo has closed its restaurant on the southwest corner of Ray Road and 54th Street in west Chandler after 25 years. Other Valley locations: Buca di Beppo still operates restaurants in Scottsdale, Mesa, and

Osteria-inspired Mora Italian closes after 7 years in Phoenix

🍝 Mora Italian, the osteria-inspired Phoenix restaurant founded by celebrity chef Scott Conant, has closed. The announcement: ‘‘Mora Italian has closed its doors after seven incredible years,’’ the restaurant posted on its website. No reason was given. The background: Conant, perhaps best-known as a judge

Cafe Hodgepodge opens in ex-Cap’n Ron’s space in east Mesa

🥞 Cafe Hodgepodge, a quaint, family-run cafe, has opened in the Buckhorn Shopping Center on the northeast corner of Main Street and Recker Road in east Mesa. What’s on the menu? Comfort food such as omelets, pancakes, and biscuits and gravy for

Get free entree with Bar Louie’s BOGO deal this week

💵 Bar Louie is offering a BOGO deal this week: Buy one entree and get a second entree for free. The deal is good through Sunday. The fine print: Good for dine-in only. Steak Frites and the Big Louie double