By Jess Harter
By Jess Harter
By Jess Harter
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Rodizio Grill, which bills itself as ‘‘America’s First Brazilian Steakhouse,’’ will make its Arizona debut on the southwest corner of U.S. 60 and Val Vista in Mesa. The Denver-based, all-you-can-eat concept takes over the 6,900-square-foot building that formerly housed TQLA at Village Square at
Cartel Coffee: Free large cold brew or large hot drip coffee for anyone who comes in and registers their email address. For the next week, $3 from every Familia Gomez whole-bean coffee bag sale will support La Familia Gomez from
A couple weeks ago, MXSW gave you the first sneak peak (see story) into the huge changes at Pedal Haus Brewery in downtown Tempe. With the brew pub, which has been closed since June, trying for a soft opening Thursday, MXSW now
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. This week’s menu of rotating selections from the restaurant’s regular menu: Greek Skins: Gyros
Northern California’s Hangar 24 will be the featured brewery for this month’s beer dinner at 7 p.m. Wednesday at JC’s Steakhouse in Gilbert. The menu will feature five beers and four dishes prepared by chef-owner Dennis Petty: Social beer: Easy Glider
1. The fall edition of the twice-a-year A Taste of Greece festival takes place this weekend at St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church (map) in Chandler. Hours are 5-10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday. 2. Free
Square One Concepts, the Scottsdale-based restaurant group behind Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers (pictured above), Wasted Grain, Crab & Mermaid, and Bourbon & Bones, is expanding its presence in the East Valley. Confirming rumors that have been circulating for weeks, the group
My Wine Cellar in Ahwatukee will hold its monthly wine and cheese tasting at 6 p.m. Tuesday. This month’s four featured cheeses: Raclette Triple crème brie Toleggio Aged Stilton The tasting is $25. RSVP: 480-598-9463.
Macayo’s celebrates its 70th anniversary today, and the Mexican restaurants are offering a pair of 70-cent specials: Classic Shredded Beef Taco (normally $4.99) Red Cheese Enchilada (normally $4.99) The specials are for dine-in only, and there’s a limit of four items
Today Arizona Restaurant Week: The fall edition of our twice-a-year Restaurant Week wraps up this weekend. Through Sunday, more than 100 participating restaurants throughout the Valley are offering special three-course menus for either $33 or $44 per person. Wild Thing tapping: After
After a summer hiatus, cooking classes return to El Palacio Mexican Restaurant & Cantina in Chandler next weekend. From 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Oct. 1, chef-owner Anthony Serrano will teach you how to make four items: Chilaquiles New Mexico enchiladas Mexican
Kudos to Valley food writer Gwen Ashley Walters, who won one of the top awards Wednesday at the annual Association of Food Journalists conference in Seattle. Walters took first place for Best Non-Newspaper Food Feature for ‘‘Saintly Stockers,’’ which appeared in
Coming soon to a bar, restaurant, or sports venue near you: Beers from Dubina Brewing. The Glendale brewery, which launched in 2014, is the latest Arizona brewery to sign with a major distributor, in this case Crescent Crown. (Pictured above: Dubina’s
Back in February, MXSW broke the news Phoenix favorite  Bobby-Q Great Steaks and BBQ was opening a second location in the former R.T. O’Sullivan’s Sports Grill building on the southwest corner of Stapley and U.S. 60 in Mesa. The rustic, family-friendly restaurant
With today’s hectic schedules, it’s often difficult to find the time to prepare healthy meals. Rania’s Kabob Grill in Gilbert is making it easy for the health-conscious. The restaurant has launched a meal-prepping service called Resultz Fuel. ‘‘Signature’’ entrees, which
Orlando, Fla.-based Jimmy Hula’s, a chain of island-themed eateries known for tacos, burgers, and craft beers, has opened its first Arizona location. It takes over the former Long John Silver’s on the northeast corner of Broadway and Hardy in Tempe. Jimmy Hula’s
Loco Patrõn is getting into the brewery business. The Mexican grill and bar, which has locations in Scottsdale and Tempe, has announced plans to open Loco Patrõn Mexican Brewery. It will take over the former Salty Senorita building southwest of the
US Fries, which specialized in traditional Canadian poutine with an American twist, has closed after one year at Mill and Fourth Street in downtown Tempe. The Calgary, Alberta-based chain opened its first Arizona location in Tucson in 2014, and added the
What does Arizona taste like? That’s what you can find out Friday when SunUp Brewing in Phoenix taps its newest beer – Wild Thing IPA, made with Arizona wild hops. In case you didn’t know, beer is made of four basic ingredients:
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. This week’s menu of rotating selections from the restaurant’s regular menu: Mushrooms Meteora: Button
