By Jess Harter
By Jess Harter
By Jess Harter
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The Brass Tap at Mesa Riverview hosts the third annual Beer Mile charity fundraiser at 11 a.m. Sunday. Participants run four quarter-mile laps around the parking lot, chugging a Grand Canyon American Pilsner or Ballast Point Longfin Lager each lap. Registration
East Fit Go, a Nebraska-based prepared-food concept, makes its Arizona debut Friday on the southwest corner of Alma School and Ocotillo in south Chandler. The store features refrigerators stocked with fresh, healthy meals that have no preservatives, low sodium, high protein and
The Crepe Club, which opened last month at San Tan Village in Gilbert, will hold its official grand-opening party from 5-7 p.m. Friday. Attendees can meet the three brothers – Karim, Fares, and Omar Tarabichi – who started The Crepe
The Hungry Monk in Chandler will help Sierra Nevada Brewing launch its first new beer of the year, Sidecar Orange Pale Ale, at 5 p.m. today. Sidecar (5.3% ABV) is a fruity twist on the California brewery’s flagship Pale Ale. Like
If 2015 was a year spent exploring international flavors (see last year’s Top 10), 2016 was a return home to familiar American dishes, both classic and contemporary. Somewhat surprisingly, the hot spot turned out to be Chandler, home to six of this year’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. The dinners typically feature five courses selected from the restaurant’s
Bourbon Jacks in downtown Chandler holds its Monday Night Tapping – the weekly tapping of a limited-release craft beer – at 7 tonight. This week features a pair of ales from Phoenix Ale Brewery: seasonal Phoestivus Winter Ale and year-round Camelback IPA
Arizona Brewery Tours: Special three-hour tour of Mother Bunch, Helton, and Phoenix Ale/Sonoran breweries starting at 11 a.m. Baja Joe’s Mexican Cantina: Live music from The House Rockers starting at 9 p.m., free champagne toast at midnight, and more. Bourbon Jacks
It’s hard to believe the East Valley restaurant scene once had limited breakfast options. Thirty years ago, your choice typically came down to one of two national chains – Denny’s or IHOP. The late ’80s saw the emergence of a few
Jimmy & Joe’s Pizzeria celebrates the sixth anniversary of its Mesa location today with $4 Serious Slices. Terry Black and daughter Amy launched Jimmy & Joe’s in Chandler in 2006. They added the Mesa location in 2011 and another in Ahwatukee in 2013.
The Brass Tap at Mesa Riverview hosts a Firestone Walker tap takeover from 6-9 p.m. Thursday. The tap list from the California brewery will include Union Jack, Wookey Jack, 805, Nitro Merlin, Parabajava, Agrestic, and XX Anniversary Ale. Velvet Merkin and
Romeo’s Euro Cafe in Gilbert holds its final ‘‘Taste of Romeo’s’’ dinner of 2016 – a special high-end edition hosted by chef Romeo Taus and his wife, Janice – at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. The dinners typically feature five courses selected from the
Bourbon Jacks in downtown Chandler holds its Monday Night Tapping – the weekly tapping of a limited-release craft beer – at 7 tonight. This week features a pair of ales from Glendale’s Dubina Brewing: Blood Orange IPA and Mr. D’s Nitro Milk
East Valley fans of Matt’s Big Breakfast no longer have to drive all the way to Phoenix for their fix. Last week, the popular breakfast-and-lunch eatery quietly opened its new location north of Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe. While the original
Although Craft 64 hasn’t reached its second anniversary yet – that comes in March – the Old Town Scottsdale pizzeria and bar already has established at least one tradition. For the second consecutive year, Craft 64 will be open from 5-10
Were you a little late sending this year’s wish list to Santa Claus? No worries! Santa will be making a preview stop from 5:30-7:30 tonight at Brooklyn V’s Pizza in Gilbert. I guess pizza and garlic knots are a great
After weeks of anticipation, Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers finally opens its new Gilbert location to the public at 3 p.m. today. The Scottsdale-based concept has taken over the former Tailgaters Grill, which closed in February, on the northwest corner of Higley
Oink Cafe, an Arizona-based concept that offers flights of bacon, has opened on the southwest corner of McClintock and Warner in south Tempe. The family-owned business takes over the building formerly occupied by Marcello’s Pasta Grill, which closed in May. It’s Oink Cafe’s third
The Hungry Monk in Chandler is hosting a promo for aviation-themed brewery Hangar 24 at 5 p.m. today. The highlight will be the tapping of Pugachev’s Cobra, the Redlands, Calif., brewery’s seasonal Russian imperial stout (13.8% ABV). The beer, named for a difficult
Arizona-based Fired Pie continues its rapid growth with the opening of its newest location at Mesa Riverview last weekend. The fast-casual concept allows customers to choose their dough, sauce, cheese, and toppings. The 11-inch pizzas take three-and-a-half minutes to cook
