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Author: Jess Harter

Against the Grain launches in downtown Mesa

🍞 Against the Grain, a gluten-free bakery, grocery, and cafe, has opened near the northwest corner of Main and MacDonald in downtown Mesa. It takes over the space formerly home to Smitholator Cookie Shop (across the street from Proof Bread). The

Xami Sushi makes debut in south Phoenix

🍣 Xami Sushi has opened on the southeast corner of Broadway and 27th Street in south Phoenix. In addition to sashimi, basic rolls, and specialty rolls, the menu also offers fried rolls, baked rolls, cucumber-wrapped rolls, seafood tapas, and a few Japanese

Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers opens in Surprise

🍺🍔 Scottsdale-based Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers has opened its 17th location at the Village at Prasada on the southeast corner of Waddell and the Loop 303 in Surprise. The menu features 19 speciality burgers, plus sliders, wings, sandwiches, hot dogs, and mac

Sakana Sushi & Grill to shut down in Scottsdale

🍣 Sakana Sushi & Grill, which is closing its longtime Ahwatukee restaurant at the end of this month, also will shut down its final location in central Scottsdale on Saturday, June 29, MXSW has confirmed. Sakana, which was founded in 1994

Señor Taco Express expands to midtown Phoenix

🌮 Señor Taco Express, a quick-service version of Mexican concept Señor Taco, has launched its third Valley location in the former Jack in the Box building near the southeast corner of Central and Osborn in midtown Phoenix. The menu focuses on tacos,

Superstition Meadery to close downtown Phoenix location

Award-winning Superstition Meadery is closing its downtown Phoenix location at the end of business Sunday, owners Jeff and Jen Herbert announced on social media. ‘‘Basically, from ingredients to labor to rent, everything is much more expensive and this rate of

Amelia’s by Eat offers $14 martini pairings Wednesday

🍸 Amelia’s by Eat in Scottsdale and Roxx Vodka are celebrating National Martini Day with three special $14 pairings Wednesday: There also will be a build-your-own-martini bar from 4-6 p.m., giveaways, and more.