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Author: Jess Harter

Have you ordered your tamales for the holidays yet?

Only a few more days to order your holiday tamales, including from these MXSW sponsors: El Palacio: $25 per dozen; $34 for a dozen, a pint of salsa, a pint of guacamole, and a bag of tortilla chips. La Ristra: $25 per dozen

Monday Night Tapping at Bourbon Jacks: SanTan Cold Brew Brown

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 Cold Brew Brown, a 4.9% ABV one-off from fellow downtown Chandler establishment SanTan Brewing.

Opening today: The Crepe Club at San Tan Village in Gilbert

The Crepe Club, a concept that started as an ASU food cart, opens its second bricks-and-mortar location today near the Harkins Theaters at San Tan Village in Gilbert. The eatery offers sweet and savory crepes, fresh-baked French pastries, and French-inspired

MXSW Weekend Guide for Dec. 16-18

Today Firestone Walker tap takeover at The Hungry Monk in Chandler Modern Times tap takeover at HopWerks in Gilbert Ballast Point tap takeover at Fox Cigar Bar in Gilbert Ballast Point tap takeover at Blasted Barley in Tempe Destihl tap

Sunday: Benefit for local teacher at Bourbon Jacks in Chandler

Chandler teacher Camala (Cam) Flitton was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer in October. Bourbon Jacks is helping to raise money for her medical expenses and her leave from teaching as she undergoes treatment. To donate directly, click here.

VB Lounge unveils menu, may have soft opening Thursday in downtown Chandler

VB Lounge, a new contemporary American restaurant and craft cocktail bar in downtown Chandler, has unveiled its menu and may hold its soft opening as soon as Thursday. Although no announcement has been made, sources tell MXSW the restaurant is planning a quiet

Today: Razz-Putin release at SunUp Brewing in Phoenix

SunUp Brewing in Phoenix taps its latest barrel-series ale – Razz-Putin, a Russian imperial stout aged in bourbon barrels for seven months on whole raspberries – today. According to the brewery, ‘‘A big, earthy raspberry aroma explodes in your nose followed

Tonight: Holiday-themed food & wine pairings at JC’s Steakhouse

JC’s Steakhouse in Gilbert will hold its monthly wine tasting at 7 p.m. Wednesday. This month’s focus will be on the holidays. The food-and-wine pairings: Santa’s Lost Reindeer, paired with Monogamy Cabernet Sauvignon. Pumpkin bisque and a holiday salad, paired with Skouras Zoe

Flancer’s in Gilbert & Mesa offering special gourmet dinner to go for Christmas

Flancer’s is offering its annual to-go Christmas gourmet dinner featuring five of the award-winning restaurant’s special recipes: Spinach salad of pine nuts, pomegranate, roasted golden beets, egg, parmesan-crusted croutons, and warm bacon vinaigrette. Smoked sea salt slow-roasted prime rib roast,

Monday Night Tapping at Bourbon Jacks: Saint Archer specialty beers

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 two specialty beers from Saint Archer in San Diego – Coffee Cream Porter (6.8%