By Jess Harter
By Jess Harter
By Jess Harter
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🚫 OHSO Brewery & Distillery spinoff Little O’s abruptly closed its original Seventh Avenue location in Phoenix today. What happened? ‘‘Our proprietor Summer has made the difficult decision to leave the desert,’’ the neighborhood hangout posted on social media. ‘‘Without
🚫 Maskadores Taco Shop, a local chain of Mexican wrestling (lucha libre) themed eateries, has closed its Ahwatukee location. The franchise location had opened in 2021 on the southeast corner of Warner Road and 48th Street. No reason was given for the closure. The
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🐓 Louisana-based fast-food chain Raising Cane’s opens its newest Valley location at 8:40 a.m. Tuesday on the northeast corner of McKellips and Power roads in east Mesa. Entries will be accepted from 7:30-8:30 a.m. for an 8:40 drawing in which
🍔 Arizona Rebel Republic, a neighborhood bar and grill, has opened on the southeast corner of Warner and Mountain roads in southeast Mesa. It’s a sibling to the year-old Point 22 Tavern located at Ellsworth and Ray roads. What’s on
🥤 It’s been just a week since McDonald’s introduced its new series of collectors cups aimed at nostalgic adults. Early signs are they’re a hit. A single Hello Kitty-themed cup sold for $25 on eBay last week. A full series
🍩 Randy’s Donuts, the iconic Los Angeles doughnut shop featured in dozens of movies and TV shows, is opening its second Arizona location later this month in Chandler. The chain made its Arizona debut in April near the southeast corner of
🔥 Smoaked Kitchen and Cocktails, a barbecue-and-beer concept under construction on the southwest corner of Mill and Baseline in Tempe, will hold a pop-up event from noon-5 p.m. Sunday. The pop-up will be held at next-door neighbor Casey’s Woodshed. The
🍔 Longtime University of Arizona hangout Dirtbag’s, known for its signature ‘‘Dirtburgers’’ and creative shots, makes its Valley debut at 6 p.m. today in east Phoenix. The bar and grill has renovated the building formerly home to The Spot on the
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🧋 Taiwan Mama, a year-old Taiwanese eatery and bubble tea shop in Tempe, has opened a second location in Deer Valley. It’s located on the northwest corner of Union Hills Drive and 10th Street in north Phoenix. What’s on the
🍨 Postino and Salt & Straw are teaming up to offer a Watermelon Frozeini. Described as a whimsical take on the classic bellini, the drink features Salt & Straw’s limited-release Pink Rosé & Watermelon Sorbet, Cocchi Rosa, and sparkling rosé
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🥙 The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, a Florida-based chain of counter-service restaurants, has opened its second Arizona location in southeast Gilbert. It’s located between Einstein Bros. Bagels and Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux in the Gilbert Gateway Towne Center on the southwest
🇹🇭 5 R Cha Thai & Pho has replaced Thai Basil on the southeast corner of Rural Road and Chandler Boulevard in west Chandler. It’s the second East Valley location for 5 R Cha, which also has one in northeast
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🥤 McDonald’s brings back its nostalgic collectors cups today. The new cups – which are plastic, not glass as they were in the ’70s – feature Barbie, Hello Kitty, Beanie Babies, the Coca-Cola polar bear, Shrek, and McDonald’s mascots. You
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🍽️ The first-ever Queen Creek Restaurant Week kicks off today with 20 restaurants and bars offering special menus, prix fixe meals, and discounts. Who’s participating? Cold Stone Creamery Duck Donuts Jeremiah’s Italian Ice Menchie’s Mici Italian Old Ellsworth Brewing Palma
🇹🇭 LeDu Thai is the latest addition to the Roosevelt Row district arts district in downtown Phoenix. It’s located behind Taco Chelo on the southeast corner of Roosevelt and Fifth streets. What’s on the menu? Southern Thai noodle, rice, and
