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Author: Jess Harter

Philadelphia Sandwich Company takes complaint to social media

Philadelphia Sandwich Company, which was locked out of its subleased location in Gilbert last fall, has taken its case to social media. What happened? In an Instagram post, PSC says it was subleasing the kitchen at Flying Basset Brewing near

Carly’s Bistro in downtown Phoenix to close May 3

🚫 Carly’s Bistro, a fixture on Roosevelt Row in downtown Phoenix for nearly two decades, will close May 3, it announced on social media. The Mediterranean-style bistro, opened by Carla Wade Logan in 2005, was one of the first restaurants on

Devil’s Hideaway opens in ex-Rula Bula space in downtown Tempe

👺 Devil’s Hideaway, the latest concept from Valley nightlife entrepreneur Julian Wright, has opened in the former Rula Bula Irish Pub space on the southeast corner of Mill Avenue and Fourth Street in downtown Tempe. Wright (Pedal Haus Brewery, Lucky’s

Tucson-based JA Ramen makes Valley debut in Laveen

🍜 Tucson-based JA Ramen, which debuted in 2022, has opened its first Valley location – and sixth overall – on the southeast corner of Baseline and 59th Avenue in Laveen. What’s on the menu? Appetizers ($3-$14.49), salads ($9.40-$14.40), 13 kinds

Arizona BBQ Company in Gilbert to close Saturday

🚫 Arizona BBQ Company, a six-year-old establishment on the northwest corner of Val Vista and Ray in Gilbert, announced on social media it will close this Saturday after six-plus years in business. The quote ‘‘Despite exhaustive efforts to adjust our

Where you can go green on St. Patrick’s Day

Many restaurants will be serving corned beef and green beer Sunday. For something a little different, try these places: 🧇 Start the day with green Belgian waffles in a green vanilla glaze ($12.50) at The Bread and Honey House in

This weekend’s top food & drink events in Valley

🌺 Celebrate Hawaiian and Polynesian food and culture at the 30th annual Arizona Aloha Festival from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Tempe Town Lake. Admission is free. 🍽️ Sample many of the best dishes from Valley restaurants at

Lush Café & Lounge moves into ex-Fuddruckers in south Tempe

🎷 Lush Café & Lounge, a chef-driven restaurant and live music venue, has opened in the former Fuddruckers building on the northwest corner of Elliot and Priest in south Tempe. What’s on the menu? The day menu features bakery items

Via 313 Pizza closes in Tempe after 8 months

🚫 Wow, less than 48 hours after telling me about a bunch of upcoming promotions, Via 313 Pizza has closed its only Arizona location after just eight months in business. The Texas-based chain of Detroit-style pizzerias made its Grand Canyon

Mariscos Playa Hermosa owners launch Cielo Rojo in Phoenix

🇲🇽 Cielo Rojo, a new sibling concept to 22-year-old Mexican seafood restaurant Mariscos Playa Hermosa in Phoenix, has opened near the northeast corner of 16th Street and McDowell in Phoenix’s Coronado neighborhood. What’s on the menu? Most dishes on the

Maynard James Keenan opens Southwest chicken eatery in Cottonwood

🍗 Maynard James Keenan, owner of The Merkin Vineyards and Caduceus Cellars, opens a new restaurant concept – Four 8 Fried Chicken by Four 8 Wineworks – today in Old Town Cottonwood. It takes over the space formerly occupied by

Celebrity bartenders take over tonight at Los Sombreros in Mesa

🍹 Los Sombreros in Mesa will host its Spring Break Celebrity Bartending Event from 6-10 p.m. tonight to benefit the Kwamie Lassiter Foundation. Diners can enjoy margaritas and other cocktails made by former NFL and MLB players such as Eric Swann,

OHSO Brewery launches 4th Valley location in north central Phoenix

🍺 OHSO Brewery & Distillery launches its fifth Valley location today – along with the third location of its sibling concept Little O’s – on the east side of Central about halfway between Northern and Dunlap in north central Phoenix.

Valley pizzerias offer specials for Pi Day

🍕 Thursday is Pi Day (3/14), and local pizzerias are offering specials. Via 313 in Tempe jumps the gun today – since 3/13 is in its name – with $3.13 Detroit-style slices and $3.13 select beers all day. Anyone who

Silverlake Ramen makes AZ debut with soft opening in Tempe

🍜 Silverlake Ramen,a very popular Los Angeles-based chain of fast-casual Asian restaurants, has soft-opened its first Arizona location at Cornerstone on the northeast corner of University and Rural in Tempe. What’s on the menu? Eight kinds of ramen ($17.99-$20.39), rice

Federico’s Mexican Food opens 29th Valley location in Goodyear

🌮 Federico’s Mexican Food, a Phoenix-based chain of fast-casual restaurants, has opened its 29th Valley location on the southeast corner of Pebble Creek and Encanto in Goodyear. What’s on the menu? Burritos ($6.69-$14.49), tacos ($4.49-$6.69), enchiladas (two for $8.49), tortas

Phoenix seeks entries for city’s signature cocktail

🍹 Phoenix is holding a contest to create the city’s signature cocktail. You can submit your own unique drink here by midnight Friday. Be sure to read the rules and requirements. The winner will be announced at the end of

Taco Night & Tequila launches in west Phoenix

🌮 Taco Night & Tequila, a counter-service Mexican restaurant and bar, has opened in the former Chronic Tacos space on the southeast corner of Peoria and 31st Avenue in west Phoenix. What’s on the menu? Thirteen burritos ($6.99-$12.99), nine street