By Jess Harter
By Jess Harter
By Jess Harter
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There’s no doubt Julian Wright knows restaurants and bars – especially on Mill Avenue in downtown Tempe. Going back to the days when The Library was ASU students’ favorite hangout and continuing with current well-known venues like La Bocca Urban Pizzeria & Wine Bar and Handlebar (both
Heritage Marketplace, the new mixed-use development in downtown Gilbert, has finished the second phase of its construction, paving the way for five new restaurants to join an ever-burgeoning dining scene. Phase 2 consists of two two-story buildings on the northwest corner
Someburros, a family-owned chain of fast-casual Mexican restaurants, will open its eighth location in Queen Creek by the end of this year. It will be built near the McDonald’s southeast of the intersection of the Ellsworth Loop and Rittenhouse, across the street
Jimmy Hula’s, an island-themed eatery known for its fish tacos and signature burgers, will make its Arizona debut in a couple of weeks. The Orlando, Fla.-based chain is scheduled to open in the former Long John Silver’s on the northeast
One of their favorite summertime activities when Eddie Castillo and Mike Caliendo were kids was reading. Now the owners of AZ Food Crafters in Chandler are encouraging local kids by offering a free hand pie to anyone who completes their respective summer reading program.
Uh-oh. After just 10 months, big changes are coming to Pedal Haus Brewery in downtown Tempe. Julian Wright’s 14,000-square-foot, European-inspired brewery, restaurant, and beer garden will close Monday for three months of retooling. It’s scheduled to reopen Sept. 26. According to
Even Stevens – a Utah-based chain that donates a sandwich to a non-profit for every sandwich it sells – is coming to Arizona. The socially conscious chain’s first three Arizona locations are scheduled to open in September at: 384 N. Gilbert
Marcello’s Pasta Grill, which celebrated its 20th anniversary last year, has closed its doors on the southwest corner of McClintock and Warner in Tempe. The full-service restaurant was opened by Tony Romano, a fifth-generation restaurant owner from New York, in 1995. The
Matta’s Restaurants, a local chain that specializes in what it calls ‘‘west Texas-style Mexican cuisine,’’ has closed two of its four locations. The closures: Matta’s Cantina on the southeast corner of Ellsworth and Brown in northeast Mesa. Matta’s Mexican Grill
Arizona Breakfast Weekend – an Arizona Restaurant Association promotion that debuted last summer to somewhat ho-hum interest – is giving it another try. From July 28-31, participating Valley breakfast and brunch restaurants will offer special dishes for $7, $10, or $15. Confirmed restaurants
AZ Food Crafters in Chandler is launching its 2016 Backpack & School Supply Drive on Friday. The Chandler hand pie shop will be collecting the following supplies through July 20: Backpacks Journals Pencils Notebooks Three-ring binders with paper Calculators Glue
Those who get MXSW’s Weekend Guide e-newsletter already know this, but for those who don’t subscribe: The Valley’s newest ramen shop, Nishikawa Ramen in Chandler, is having its soft opening today. Located on the southwest corner of Cooper and Ray (in the
Please welcome Phoenix Marketing Associates, a top Arizona agency for restaurant grand openings and public relations, as MXSW’s newest sponsor. PMA offers specialized public relations and grand-opening promotion of businesses, including restaurants, hospitality, entertainment, among others. Whether your restaurant is looking for
Say it ain’t so! Nello’s Pizza in Tempe is closing its doors after 33 years, and its home on the northeast corner of McClintock and Southern will be taken over by Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream. Here’s the announcement on
Hey, look! A fast-casual, build-your-own, cook-in-less-than-5-minutes pizza place is opening in the Valley. The latest addition to this ever-crowded market niche is 1000 Degrees Neapolitan Pizza, a chain based out of New Jersey, which opens today at SanTan Village in Gilbert. To celebrate
Grubstak, a new concept featuring waffle fries with toppings, is coming to the new Heritage Marketplace in downtown Gilbert. Diners start with a base of waffle fries (regular or sweet potato), roasted root vegetables, or romaine spears, then add layers (‘‘staks’’) of
Kudos to Spinelli’s Pizzeria in downtown Tempe: ‘‘With such diversity in the city of Phoenix, Spinelli’s Pizzeria deems themselves to be a safe place that accepts all people from all walks of life. On Wednesday, June 15th, Spinelli’s owner wishes to donate
Any restaurateur would be thrilled to have a concept remain popular for more than 20 years. Jeff Weninger and Shaun Kelly have two – Dilly’s Deli, which reached that milestone in 2013, and Floridino’s Pizza & Pasta, which celebrates its
The Pita Jungle on the northeast corner of Scottsdale and Shea in Scottsdale is getting a new neighbor: Grand Blue, a seafood restaurant aimed at the gap between fast-casual and high-end. It’s taking over the former Squid Ink space on the south
Just a reminder: If you’re a fan of Ina Garten, aka the Barefoot Contessa, tickets for her Nov. 15 show at the Mesa Arts Center went on sale over the weekend. The show will celebrate the Emmy-winning Food Network star’s 10th book, “Cooking
