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Looks like inflation has hit Someburros’ annual Pollo Fundido special. Today only, the Tempe-based Mexican chain celebrates its 29th anniversary with $6 Pollo Fundido burros at all six locations. The signature burro features marinated chicken wrapped in a flour tortilla, then
MAD Greens, a Colorado-based restaurant chain specializing in made-to-order salads, paninis, wraps, and soups, will celebrate its Arizona debut with free food Thursday. The new Tempe Marketplace eatery will be giving away a free regular-sized salad and drink to every
On Tuesday, Chef Aaron May opens his newest Over Easy in the Farmer Arts District just west of downtown Tempe. Located on Farmer Avenue just south of First Street, it’s the fifth Valley location for the breakfast eatery. Over Easy serves a
Yes, it’s yet another made-up “food holiday” intended simply to help restaurants boost business. Unlike, say, the recent National Doughnut Day, which traces its roots back to 1938, International Sushi Day only has been around since 2009. Still, RA Sushi
This spring’s Restaurant Week will run 11 days, ending on Memorial Day. (There’s also a fall Restaurant Week in September). Participating E.V. restaurants, which will offer a special prix-fixe dinner for either $33 or $44 per person, are: The Melting
Now in its 16th year, the format and rules haven’t changed: • The promotion runs from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and 4-8 p.m. No purchase is necessary. In fact, there’ll be no other menu items available to purchase. • Expect a long line
From 11 a.m.-2 p.m. today, diners can order off a special menu of $5 specials. The menu is good for dine-in only. Zappone’s is located in a strip mall on the northwest corner of Higley and Baseline.
Through Friday, visit the Mesa pizzeria between 5-9 p.m. for a coupon good for a free pizza (up to $20 value). The coupon can be redeemed immediately or on a future visit before Sept. 1. Good for dine-in only. Must be an employed
That’s 15% off your entire order. You will have to show a school ID. The discount is good today through Friday at any Phoenix or Tucson location.
All deals are available today only, unless specified: Fired Pie: Build your own 11-inch pizza for $4.15. Limit of one per customer. Nabers: Get a free dessert with the purchase of a sandwich, burger or entree. Ra Sushi: All-day happy hour. Salut: Enjoy
Salut will have $2 hummus nachos (pictured) and $2 bottles of wine when you buy any regular-priced bottle all day long. The restaurant and wine bar also will have live music on its dog-friendly patio from 6 to 9 p.m.
Pete’s Fish & Chips, a family-owned chain with eight Valley locations, opened its first restaurant on this date in 1947. Founder Peter McLane Grant Jr., an Indianapolis native, had moved to Phoenix on Christmas Day 1946 intending to become an
For the third straight year, Chompies is offering a two-for-one burger deal: Buy any charbroiled, half-pound Angus beef burger and get a second one for free with the purchase of two beverages. Burgers come with choice of cole slaw or
In addition, the Mexican restaurant and cantina in north Mesa also has live entertainment most nights.
Wimpy’s Paradise is celebrating its one-year anniversary in downtown Chandler with a couple of hot dog specials this weekend. Through Sunday, you can get a 6-inch, all-beef hot dog for just $1. There is no limit, but it’s dine-in only.
It’s National Pizza Day! At Jimmy & Joe’s in Chandler, Mesa and Ahwatukee, get one of their signature Serious Slices for $4.99 all day. At Fired Pie, buy one pizza and get one free today at any of their nine locations, including
Jimmy & Joe’s Pizzeria is offering a Super Bowl special:Â Get 18 free wings with the purchase of any 24-inch “Big Jimmy” on Sunday. There’s a limit of one deal per person. Jimmy & Joe’s has locations in Chandler, Mesa, and
House of Brews in Gilbert is offering a couple of super specials for Sunday’s Super Bowl. While watching the Seahawks and Patriots, you can enjoy buy-one-get-one-free wings and $15 buckets of craft beer. The neighborhood restaurant and bar also will
Now that Pittsburgh Willy’s is temporarily settled in with its sibling restaurant, Wimpy’s Paradise, in downtown Chandler, it’s time to think about pierogi. Pittsburgh Willy’s is again taking holiday orders for its popular Polish dumplings to-go through Friday, Dec. 19.
MWC Bistro in Gilbert is starting live music on Thursdays, kicking off this week with indie singer-songwriter April Anne. Performances will be from 7 to 9 p.m. The wine bar already has live music on Fridays and Saturdays. In addition,
Nicantoni’s: $1 off any any glass of wine; $1 of any specialty pizza Nosh Arizona: Half-priced bottles of wine; half-priced sangria The Brass Tap: Half-off house wines and $1 off premium wines VinciTorio’s: Half-priced bottles of wine Uncle Bear’s: $3 glasses
Zappone’s Italian Bistro in Gilbert has launched a new special: $5.99 spaghetti and meatballs on Mondays and Tuesday. The deal, available from 4-9 p.m., also includes a house salad. And you can add a glass of house wine for another
Pittsburgh Willy’s in downtown Chandler has announced a new everyday special: $2 chili dogs. These are 6-inch all-beef hot dogs smothered with Pittsburgh Willy’s no-bean chili sauce. The chili dogs also are available as a lunch special. Get two chili
It’s Monday, which means burger specials around the East Valley: Coach & Willie’s: Cheeseburger & fries for $7 Cogburn’s: Burger & fries for $5 Devil’s Advocate: Buy one burger, get one free Fat Willy’s: Any burger for $6 with beverage
Not all locations of national chains are participating, so call ahead. Some deals require military ID. The Hungry Monk: Free lunch or dinner Bourbon Jacks: Buy one entree, get one free La Ristra New Mexican Kitchen: Get 50% off your
Joe’s Farm Grill in Gilbert will hold its eighth annual Free Cheeseburger Day on Wednesday. Just show up between 10 a.m.-3 p.m. to get your cheeseburger, fries, and soda or water. (Tip: Don’t be scared off by the long line. It
Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers celebrates its 40th anniversary today with a “Way Back Wednesday†celebration – offering select menu items at 1974 prices. Every location will be selling small cheese pizzas for $2.50, Coke products for 30 cents, and Michelob, Budweiser, and
AZ Food Crafters, the hand pie shop and cafe in Chandler, has launched its annual “Hatch Green Chile season.” Special hand pies now for sale include Hatch Green Chile Mac ’n’ Cheese, Green Chile Relleno, Green Chile Chicken, and, for dessert,
Get a free Jimmy & Joe’s Pizzeria backpack today with the purchase of any slice at the Chandler location only on the northeast corner of McClintock and Ray. Don’t miss food & drink news: Click here to sign up for a
Jimmy & Joe’s Pizzeria is doing a “Beat the Heat” special today at its Ahwatukee location. Get one of their signature Serious Slices (normally $5.50) for $4. The offer is good only at the Jimmy & Joe’s at 48th Street and
Any slice of cheesecake is half-price at all Cheesecake Factory locations. There are more than three dozen flavors to choose from, including their newest, lemon meringue. The deal is good today and Thursday. Buy a slice of New York-style cheesecake today
Piefection in northeast Mesa is offering a special deal this week as part of its Customer Appreciation Month: Get four pot pies for $20. The pot pies come in five varieties – pizza, green chile por, Italian beef, turkey, and chicken
When restaurateur Joe Johnston (pictured) renovated and preserved much of Gilbert’s historic Liberty Market back in 2008, one decidedly un-Arizona addition was a vintage Faema E61 espresso machine. For an Italophile and coffee expert like Johnston (he founded the Valley’s
Chompie’s is celebrating its 35th anniversary today with half-price Jewish Sliders. Until 8 p.m., customers can get up to four sliders (normally $3.99)Â for just $1.99. Jewish Sliders consist of homemade challah rolls filled with moist lean brisket, mini potato pancakes,
Someburros, a family-run fast-casual Mexican restaurant chain, celebrates its 28th birthday with $5 Pollo Fundido specials at all five Valley locations. One of its signature burros, the Pollo Fundido features marinated chicken wrapped in a flour tortilla, then deep-fried and topped
Burgers aren’t the only food deals on Mondays. A couple local watering holes also are offering summer specials to kick off the week: At Handlebar Tempe, they’re calling it Brown Bag Mondays. You can get a beer (Dale’s Pale Ale,
Manuel’s Mexican Restaurants celebrates its 50th anniversary Friday, so the local chain is offering 50% off more than 50 menu items. Golden Margaritas will be $5. Prizes will be given away all day at each location with guests having a chance
Four months after its opening at Mesa Riverview, The Brass Tap gets its official ribbon-cutting ceremony from the city at 5:30 p.m. today. From 5-7 p.m., the 60-tap craft beer bar will have a number of deals, including: Specials on
Looking for a food special on the Fourth of July? Floridino’s Pizza & Pasta in Chandler is offering $4 baskets of its signature pizza muffins (normally $8.50). Choose from a dozen original, pepperoni, or spicy chicken muffins  The offer is good
All Papa Murphy’s Pizza stores in the Valley are offering a $5 discount on a Family Size Pizza if you bring in a case of bottled water for the Phoenix Rescue Mission’s Code Red summer heat relief for the homeless program.
Sibling restaurants Postino and Joyride Taco House are celebrating their first year together in downtown Gilbert with a series of specials this week. Today & Tuesday Postino: Bottle of wine and bruschetta board for $20 Joyride: Kids eat free Wednesday &
Barrelhouse American Kitchen & Cocktails in Chandler is thanking teachers this weekend with a special offer. Anyone with a school-issued staff ID can enjoy half-price on any bottle of wine today and Saturday.
Two summer beers are facing off in the first Bar Fight of 2014 at Nosh Arizona gastropub in Chandler. In the ongoing series, Nosh chooses two craft beers, and chef Stacey Carson creates a special food pairing for each. This month, the Raspberry Wheat
A sure sign summer is just around the corner: Thirsty Lion Pub and Grill at Tempe Marketplace has kicked off its annual Beat the Heat summer promotion. Whenever the temperature exceeds 110 degrees, the Tempe restaurant will offer 50 percent off
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week, and educators can get all kinds of deals, usually just by showing their school IDs: Organ Stop Pizza: All week, come in between 5-8:30p.m. and receive a gift card for a free pizza that
Wednesday is the 15th annual Free Barbecue Day at Joe’s Real BBQ in downtown Gilbert. From 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and 4-8 p.m., you can get a free meal with choice of pulled pork or chicken breast sandwich, coleslaw, BBQ pit beans, and a
House of Brews in Gilbert thinks it makes pretty good chicken wings. Now it wants to prove it to you. On Tuesday, the Gilbert craft beer bar and grill will be giving away a half-dozen wings to anyone who stops
It’s April 15, which means Tax Day food and drink deals at East Valley restaurants: BLD: Buy any beer or cocktail and get a second for 1 cent. Fired Pie: Get a one-topping pizza for $4.15. Salut Kitchen Bar: Enjoy $5
That’s right. Two hours of unlimited wine tasting for $40 at this annual fundraiser.
Papa Murphy’s Pizza is teaming up with the Arizona Highway Patrol Association on its annual Comfort Bear Toy Drive. Through April 30, bring a new stuffed toy to any participating Papa Murphy’s and receive $5 off any family-sized pizza. The
April Fools Day is a strange day for a restaurant promotion, but it hasn’t stopped Panda Express from giving away its newest entree, Golden Szechuan Fish, today. The dish features lightly battered cod fillets, sugar peas, and red bell peppers stir-fried
The Fast Food Breakfast War is on! Taco Bell, which launched its new breakfast menu last Thursday, drew first blood against industry-leading McDonald’s with a TV ad featuring 25 guys named Ronald McDonald saying they loved the new breakfast items.
Today is Pi Day, and AZ Food Crafters in Chandler is selling its hand pies for just $3.14 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. The savory or sweet pies, which change seasonally, normally are $4. Current breakfast pies include ham, egg, and cheddar;
Starting today, Chandler gastropub Nosh is expanding its happy hour. It’s still 4-6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, but now also 9 p.m.-close those days. The happy hour food menu features two new items – a wagyu burger ($10) and veggie bruschetta ($5)
It’s National Pancake Day, and IHOP is giving away free short stacks of its famous buttermilk pancakes from 7 a.m.-10 p.m. today. Customers will be asked to make a small donation. IHOP hopes to raise $3 million for Children’s Miracle Network
It took awhile for Valley Mexican restaurants to notice today is National Margarita Day, but a few more have jumped on the bandwagon with specials. Someburros will be selling its frozen lime or strawberry margaritas for just $2 all day,
Today only, Zappone’s Italian Bistro is offering a special deal: Buy one entree, get a second for half off. The deal, which is good for dine-in only, applies to any entree, including pizzas. Zappone’s daily happy hour runs 3-6 p.m.
Saturday is National Margarita Day, and On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina will celebrate with 12-ounce house margaritas (frozen or on the rocks with gold tequila) for just $1 all day. On The Border also will offer CoronaRitas, a
If hot dogs are the official food of baseball, hamburgers are a close second. In honor of spring training, Chompie’s is offering a 2-for-1 burger deal Friday through March 30. Seven days a week after 3 p.m., diners who buy
Thursday is National Pie Day, and AZ Food Crafters in Chandler is celebrating with a special: Buy one of their fresh pies, soups, or grain salads and get a second for half-off. AZ Food Crafters’ hand pies ($4 each) include
In honor of Martin Luther King Day, Jimmy & Joe’s Pizzeria is running a $4 special on its signature Serious Slices. The offer is good at any of the pizzeria’s three locations in Chandler, Mesa, or Ahwatukee. The deal is
Chandler gastropub Nosh Arizona is extending several of its popular end-of-the-year specials into the new year. On Tuesdays, all beer is half-price, and bottles of wine and sangria are half-price on Wednesdays. On Thursdays, enjoy $5 “skinny cocktails: and get
Jimmy & Joe’s Pizzeria, home of the Serious Slice, is offering a Groupon. For $16, you get a pair of Groupons worth $15 apiece. They’re good at the pizzeria’s Ahwatukee or Mesa locations, but not the Chandler one. The Groupons
Pittsburgh Willy’s hot dog shop is holding another dog food drive. From 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, bring in a bag of dog or puppy food and receive 50 percent of your food. “Helping someone that can never repay you is
PaPaYa Thai is offering a Groupon: Get $24 worth of Thai food and drinks for $12 at any of its three locations. You can buy it here. PaPaYa has locations in Mesa and Tempe, and a sibling restaurant called Jasmine
Max & Ted’s 480 Bar in Chandler is offering a Groupon: Get an appetizer for two people and four beers for just $10 (normally $19.99), or two appetizers for four people and eight beers for $19 (normally $39.98). Buy it
A rare rain-filled weekend in the Valley is prompting some restaurants to offer special deals to get dinera out of their comfy, dry houses. AZ Food Crafters in Chandler is offering $2 off a three-pack of savory or sweet hand pies.
Starting today, Chandler gastropub Nosh Arizona launches a new Tuesday promotion: Half-Price Pizza & Beer Night. All pizzas, known as “pizzettes,” are 50% off. They come in a half-dozen varieties: burrata, shrimp pesto, meatball, mushroom, apple gorgonzola, and Pizza Mia.
Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt has opened its first East Valley location between Subway and Fatburger on the northeast corner of Gilbert and Germann in Gilbert. As part of its grand-opening week festivities, the California-based chain is giving away free frozen yogurt –
Oregano’s Pizza Bistro, which began in a run-down building in Old Town Scottsdale in 1993, turns 20 today. The hugely popular local chain is now up to 13 locations, with a just-announced 14th store to open in Cave Creek early
The Sushi Room, the younger sibling next door to The Living Room, celebrates its second anniversary this weekend in Chandler’s Downtown Ocotillo development. Friday through Sunday, The Sushi Room will be offering all-day happy hour and half-priced specialty rolls. The band
Through Dec. 16, Nicantoni’s Pizza is joining with the U.S. Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots Campaign to make it possible for every child to experience the joy of Christmas this year. The mission of the Toys for Tots Program is to collect new
Monday is Veterans Day, and East Valley restaurants will be saying thanks to our troops with free food. (All deals apply active duty and retired military personnel and require proof of military service unless noted.) The Hungry Monk in Chandler will
Jimmy & Joe’s Pizzeria, which just opened its third East Valley location in Ahwatukee, celebrates the seventh anniversary of its flagship Chandler location with $4 Serious Slices on Wednesday. You must show this coupon on your smartphone. Serious Slices, Jimmy
Is it just me, or has 2013 been flying by? It’s already November, which means it’s time again for the annual Free Cheeseburger Day at Joe’s Farm Grill. From 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Wednesday, every person will receive a cheeseburger,
Baja Joe’s Mexican Cantina unveils new happy hour specials today. The north Mesa restaurant also is doing “Facebook Mondays” in November. Get 25% off on Mondays when you tell your server “Facebook.”
Happy Halloween! Wearing are you wearing your costume today? At The Spot in Gilbert, you can get 50% off any entree all day. That includes The “Original” Spot chicken sandwich (pictured), the Homestyle Turkey Club, the Spot Style French Toast,
As if some of the best Thai food in the entire Valley wasn’t enough reason to visit Latitude Eight Thai Grill, how about cheap booze? Starting today and continuing through Saturday, the downtown Chandler eatery is offering some incredible deals.
Last week, I shared some pics of the new booths and banquettes at Liberty Market. The more-comfortable seating is part of what’s being called Liberty Market 2.0, an upgrade of Gilbert’s historic-grocery-store-turned-eatery for its latest incarnation’s fifth anniversary, which is today.
Dilly’s Deli is celebrating its 20th anniversary with Free Sandwich Day from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. today. You can get one free sandwich or wrap from the classic or signature menu at any of Dilly’s four locations in Tempe, Chandler, and
Friday is National Taco Day, which you’d think would be huge in the East Valley. But the only deal I’ve seen so far is from America’s Taco Shop, which will be giving out a free taco with the purchase of
The federal government may have shut down, but Pittsburgh Willy’s remains open for business. Today, the Chandler hot dog shop is launching a wallet-friendly special: a Big Willy quarter-pound hot dog, a bag of chips, and a can of soda
Chandler hot dog shop Pittsburgh Willy’s is offering a Wacky Wednesday deal: A Freddie G. Dog (with spicy BBQ sauce, french-fried onions, and asiago cheese, shown on left), chips, and any drink for $6.50. You can add a Twinkie-based Twilly
Baja Joe’s Mexican Cantina, the Mexican restaurant and sports bar in north Mesa, has added something new to its lineup of happy hour deals: A $5 burrito and beer combo. Get a lunch-sized burrito – shredded beef or chicken, bean
If you’re staying up late for the midnight release of the “Grand Theft Auto V” video game tonight, you don’t have to do it on an empty stomach. Tott’s Asian Diner at McClintock and Ray in Chandler will be staying open
If you haven’t checked out the new “sports cantina” addition to Baja Joe’s, this weekend might be a perfect opportunity. ASU kicks off its season Thursday night, the Cardinals debut Sunday – and the Mesa restaurant and bar has announced
Chandler BBQ Company has launched a free coupon on Shopping Buyz. Buy a half-pound of rib tips on any Tuesday through Sept. 30 and get a second half-pound for free, plus two sides and cornbread for just $10. Download the
5 Star BBQ in Mesa is celebrating its first anniversary with a week of $5.55 daily deals starting today. All the deals include a side and a drink. $5.55 Anniversary Specials Today: Pulled pork combo Wednesday: Brisket combo Thursday: Smoked
The Spot in Gilbert has jumped on the back-to-school bandwagon with a couple of specials. Get its Chipotle Chicken Sandwich or Steak Sandwich for just $6. Each comes with a side of fries. Both sandwiches normally are $8.95. The deal runs
America’s Taco Shop is welcoming back ASU students and faculty with a deal: 50% off their checks today. The deal is good only at the Rural and University location in Tempe and Seventh Street and Monte Vista location in midtown
Fox Restaurants Concepts’ summer specials runs out at the end of September. For East Valley residents, that means the 2 for $20 Summer Sampler at Sauce, which has locations in Chandler and Mesa. The Sampler deal includes a choice of chopped
Someburros is helping to ease students back into the school year by giving them a 20% discount through the end of this month. Just show your student ID at any of its six Arizona locations.
