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Today: SunUp Harmony Cure tapping at Cornish Pasty

SunUp Brewing will tap its newest beer – Harmony Cure, a collaboration with Cornish Pasty Co. and Mesa-based indie band Captain Squeegee – this weekend. The unfiltered East Coast red IPA will be tapped at 5:30 p.m. today at Cornish Pasty’s Phoenix

Today: ChanDiego beer release at The Hungry Monk

The Hungry Monk in Chandler releases ChanDiego, a collaboration brewed at Belching Beaver Brewing, at 5 p.m. today. Besides the hazy IPA, the Monk will have several other beers from the San Diego County brewery on tap, including: Texifornia: A triple IPA brewed in

Today: Beaujolais Nouveau Day at Cuisine & Wine Bistro

Cuisine and Wine Bistro will celebrate Beaujolais Nouveau Day from 3-10 p.m. today at its Chandler and Gilbert wine bars. In the Beaujolais region of France, the annual holiday on the third Thursday of November marks the release of the first

Nov. 18: Arizona Brewers Ball at Warehouse 215 in Phoenix

The Arizona Craft Brewers Guild will hold its second annual Arizona Brewers Ball from 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, at Warehouse 215 in downtown Phoenix. The event is open to the public. Attendees are invited to dress in 1920s-inspired outfits for the Prohibition-themed

Nov. 16: ‘Taste of Romeo’s’ dinner at Romeo’s Euro Cafe

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 dinning room, at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16. The dinners typically feature five courses selected from the restaurant’s regular menu. This

Nov. 15: Spanish wine dinner at JC’s Steakhouse in Gilbert

JC’s Steakhouse in Gilbert had to postpone last week’s monthly wine tasting, which has been rescheduled for 7 p.m. this Wednesday, Nov. 15. This month’s focus will be on Spanish wines. The food-and-wine pairings: 1st course: Bacon-wrapped dates and Spanish-style French toast, paired with Riaz

The Ostrich lets go Brandon Casey, social media weighs in

Well, that sure escalated quickly. If you weren’t on social media Saturday, you missed a classic shitstorm involving Crust, The Ostrich and Brandon Casey (pictured). It all began when The Ostrich, Crust’s speakeasy-themed basement bar at the San Marcos Resort in

Opening today: McAlister’s Deli in Tempe

McAlister’s Deli, an Atlanta-based chain with more than 400 locations nationwide, makes its East Valley debut at 10:30 a.m. today on the northeast corner of Rural and University in Tempe. It takes over the space next to Cafe Rio Mexican Grill. McAlister’s,

Papago Brewing to close Scottsdale taproom on Dec. 2

One of Arizona’s most iconic craft beer venues – Papago Brewing in Scottsdale – announced today it will close its longtime taproom in three weeks. Its final day will be Saturday, Dec. 2. The move was not totally unexpected. Its large shopping

Cider Corps to hold Veterans Day open house Saturday

Cider Corps, the Valley’s first cidery and taproom, will hold its first public event – a Veterans Day Open House – from 10 a.m.-1 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11. The veteran-owned business, on Robson just south of Main in downtown Mesa (map), will have

AZ Food Crafters offers fresh roasted pumpkin pies

If you’re ordering Thanksgiving pies from AZ Food Crafters, you only have six more days. The popular Chandler hand pie shop and cafe has set Wednesday, Nov. 15, as this year’s cutoff date for orders. Although best known for its

Veterans Day specials & deals from MXSW sponsors

Bourbon Jacks: From 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, vets eat free with purchase of entree equal to or greater in value. Must have military ID or DD214. The Brass Tap: From 1-10 p.m. Saturday, $1 from the sale of each of seven Grand Canyon

Beer Research Insititute celebrates 3rd anniversary

Beer Research Institute in Mesa celebrates its third anniversary this weekend with the release of a special beer and an all-day party. The brew pub’s 2017 Anniversary Ale is a New England-style milkshake triple IPA made with pineapple, mango, and

Adventurous Stills to hold anniversary party, fundraiser

Tempe distillery Adventurous Stills celebrates its one-year anniversary Saturday, Nov. 11, with a party and its first Explorers Club release. Enjoy $5 cocktails and $3 off bottles (except Explorers Club) from 2-9 p.m. There will be free finger foods after 5

Tonight: Wine class starts at Cuisine & Wine in Gilbert

Cuisine & Wine Bistro’s Wine Education Night returns for a new season at 6 p.m. tonight at the wine bar and restaurant’s Gilbert location. Tonight, participants will be discuss and taste wines from Spain – dry wines, sweet wines, still wines and sparkling

Fire temporarily closes Modern Margarita, La Bocca

A pair of downtown Chandler restaurants – Modern Margarita and La Bocca – are closed after a fire broke out earlier today at the eateries, which share the former Coach & Willy’s sports bar on the southeast corner of Arizona and

Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers group unveils new concept

Square One Concepts, best known for their numerous Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers restaurants around the Valley, unveils their newest concept, Famous 48, today in Old Town Scottsdale. Famous 48, billed as ‘‘a balance of casual, yet sophisticated dining wrapped in

Mushrooms Meteora start off menu for ‘Taste of Romeo’s’

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 dinning room, at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9. The dinners typically feature five courses selected from the restaurant’s regular menu. This

Flancer’s accepting orders for Thanksgiving feasts to go

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and award-winning Flancer’s once again is offering its made-from-scratch Thanksgiving dinners to go. The dinners feature house-roasted Diesel turkey breasts from antibiotic-free birds raised sustainably at a family-run farm in northern California. The rest menu of the

Floridino’s, Barrio team up for beer dinner Thursday

Floridino’s Pizza & Pasta in Chandler will host a beer dinner featuring Tucson’s Barrio Brewing at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9. 1st course: Chicken meatball caprese skewers, paired with Santa Rita El Jefeweizen; 2nd course: Pork belly bruschetta, paired with Rojo; 3rd