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Author: Jess Harter

Now open: Cornish Pasty Co. in downtown Phoenix

After a year of delays, Cornish Pasty Co. finally has opened on the southwest corner of Central and Monroe in downtown Phoenix. The menu features more than 40 kinds of hand pies known pasties. The three-story restaurant – each floor has its own

Today: 2-year anniversary at Cuisine & Wine Gilbert

Cuisine & Wine is celebrating the second anniversary of its original Gilbert location on the northeast corner of McQueen and Warner with all-day happy hour (3-10 p.m.) and live music from Andrew Hand at 6 p.m. today.

Now open: Taste of Thai in Ahwatukee

Family-run Taste of Thai has opened in the former TCBY yogurt shop space in the Bashas’ shopping center on the southeast corner of 48th Street and Warner in Ahwatukee. The menu offers a dozen lunch specials and 50-plus items for

Now open: Thai Delight in Ahwatukee

Thai Delight has opened in the former Hungry Howie’s Pizza space on the southwest corner of I-10 and Chandler Boulevard in Ahwatukee. The menu offers 23 lunch specials and 82 dinner entrees. (Pictured: Papaya salad.)

Today: $4.99 Serious Slices at Jimmy & Joe’s Pizzeria

Jimmy & Joe’s Pizzeria is offering its signature Serious Slices for just $4.99 today to all members of its Fivestar loyalty program. Not a member? You can sign up (it’s free) at any of their three locations to get a

Today: 3-year anniversary party at The Brass Tap

The Brass Tap at Mesa Riverview celebrates its third anniversary today by tapping a superb lineup of rare beers, including Bell’s Hopslam, Hangar 24 Pugachev’s Cobra, Lagunitas High West-ified, and Founders Frootwood. You’ll get $1 off all drafts from 1-11 p.m.

Coming to southeast Mesa: Handlebar Diner

Left Coast Burrito Co. is the latest Valley food truck making the transition to bricks-and-mortar. The truck is opening a tiny vintage diner – just 11 seats, although there are plans for a large front patio – called Handlebar Diner

Today: ‘The Cork Dork’ wine tasting at My Wine Cellar

Just a reminder: My Wine Cellar in Ahwatukee host ‘‘The Cork Dork’’ wine and cheese pairing – featuring six obscure, rare and unique varietals from all over the world – at 6 p.m. today. Tickets are $35 ($30 if you’re

Today: Suns viewing party at Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers

Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers in Chandler hosts a Phoenix Suns viewing party for tonight’s 5 p.m. game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The Gorilla, Suns Dancers, and Solar Squad will be on hand to give away autographed merchandise.

Today: 12 West Brewing at The Brass Tap in Mesa

12 West Brewing concludes its reign as brewery of the month at The Brass Tap in Mesa with a tapping of Deadbolt, its bourbon-barrel-aged Russian imperial stout, at 3 p.m. today. The Gilbert brewery also will be raffling off glassware, shirts,

Today: Support the arts by eating out in Chandler

Fourteen of Chandler’s most popular restaurants are participating in Eat Your Art Out, an annual fundraiser for the Chandler Center for the Arts, today. Dine at any of these places today, and the restaurant will donate a portion of your bill:

It’s Fat Tuesday! Here are 7 places to celebrate today

Bourbon Jacks: A special all-day menu features Cajun classics like Shrimp Po Boy Sliders, N’awlins Muffaleta, Chicken & Sausage Gumbo, and Cajun BBQ Shrimp. Free Creole two-step dance lessons at 7:30 p.m. Hot N Juicy Crawfish: Free half-pound of shrimp with purchase

Thursday: Spicy Putanesca at ‘Taste of Romeo’s Euro Cafe’

Spicy Putanesca (pictured) and Chicken Veneto are the two featured entrees at this week’s five-course ‘‘Taste of Romeo’s Euro Cafe’’ dinner at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the Gilbert restaurant’s private dining room. Starters will be Hungarian Mushrooms and Tortellini Feta Salad,

It’s back! Guedo’s Taco Shop reopens in Gilbert

Guedo’s Cantina Grille, a downtown Chandler institution for 30 years before closing in January 2016, has reopened in Gilbert as Guedo’s Taco Shop. Same menu, same recipes (but closed Mondays). It takes over the former Jimmy’s of Chicago space on the

New Fox concept Doughbird to open March 28 in Phoenix

Valley restaurateur Sam Fox’s newest concept – Doughbird – will open Tuesday, March 28, on the southwest corner of 44th Street and Indian School in east Phoenix. The menu will feature pizzas, rotisserie meats, and classic comfort foods.

Tonight: Uncle Bear’s beer tappings at Bourbon Jacks

Bourbon Jacks in downtown Chandler will feature four Uncle Bear’s beers – Dibos Double IPA, Mandarin Wheat, Blueberry Saison, and Wolfhound Irish Red Ale – at its weekly Monday Night Tapping at 7 tonight. They also will have the just-released

Coming this fall: Snooze, an A.M. Eatery in Ahwatukee

Denver-based Snooze, an A.M. Eatery will open its fifth Valley location this fall in a new building in front of the AMC Ahwatukee 24 movie theaters on the southwest corner of I-10 and Ray. An opening in late September or early

Tonight: Trivia with Goose Island at The Brass Tap

In honor of today’s Cactus League game between Chicago’s Cubs and White Sox at nearby Sloan Park, The Brass Tap at Mesa Riverview will feature beers from Chicago’s Goose Island at its weekly team trivia night from 6-9 p.m. On tap: Four Star Pils,

Pedal Haus brewer dies after motorcycle accident Saturday

The Valley’s craft beer community is mourning the loss of one of its own today. Pedal Haus assistant brewer Ian Campbell-O’Neill passed away Saturday from injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident in east Mesa. ‘‘Ian was one of the most kind and

MXSW Weekend Guide for Feb. 24-26

Gilbert Feastival After last weekend’s soft opening, Gilbert’s weekly food truck roundup celebrates the grand opening of its new location today. In addition to two dozen food trucks, there are boutique vendors and live music. 5:30-9 p.m. today on the