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Category: Food & Drink News

Dec. 22: Republica Empanada on Food Network’s ‘Diners, Drive-ins and Dives’

Republica Empanada, a family-run Mesa eatery serving Latin American comfort food, will be featured on the Food Network’s ‘‘Diners, Drive-ins and Dives’’ on Friday, Dec. 22. According to the cable network’s website, the 30-minute episode, entitled ‘‘Mom’s Kitchen,’’ will visit: ‘‘In

VB Lounge in downtown Chandler transforms into Sasha’s Kitchen & Cocktails

VB Lounge, which opened last December in downtown Chandler, has a new name: Sasha’s Kitchen & Cocktails. Owner Sasha Cosic, who also operates Va Bene, an award-winning Italian restaurant and wine bar in Ahwatukee, bought the former di Sciacca glassware retail store on

JC’s Steakhouse adds more than dozen new menu items

In celebration of its third anniversary this month, JC’s Steakhouse in Gilbert has added more than a dozen new items to its menu. Appetizer options now include charred brussels sprouts, fire-roasted artichoke spears, lobster ravioli, and crab-and-shrimp-stuffed avocado. New house specialities include

Republica Empanada closed until Dec. 23 – after ‘DD&D’

Republica Empanada, which will make an appearance on the Food Network’s ‘‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’’ on Friday, Dec. 22, has closed for 10 days for kitchen renovations. The small, family-run Latin American eatery in downtown Mesa plans to reopen to the public

Dec. 16: Prohibition Night party at Good Time Charli’s

Good Time Charli’s in Chandler celebrates the 84th anniversary of the repeal of Prohibition with a trip back to the Roaring Twenties from 6 p.m.-close  Saturday, Dec. 16. Sip a vintage cocktail while enjoying a live jazz/horn band, which will take the stage

Pizza Hut rolls out beer delivery in Phoenix today

In an effort to spur sales, Pizza Hut begins delivering beer with its pizza, wings, and pasta today. The national chain is testing the idea in only one market: Phoenix. Your options are limited to four Anheuser-Busch brands – Budweiser, Bud Light and

Postino group reaches private equity deal to fund expansion

Phoenix-based Upward Projects restaurant group has reached a deal with Los Angeles private equity firm Brentwood Associates to expand its Postino Winecafe concept nationally. Upward Projects’ concepts also include Joyride Taco House, Federal Pizza, Windsor, and Churn. But it is Postino,

Nov. 30: ‘Taste of Romeo’s’ dinner at Romeo’s Euro Cafe

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, Nov. 30. The dinners typically feature five courses selected from the restaurant’s regular menu. This

Today: Boulders on Southern taps Black Friday beers early

Why wait until Friday? Boulders on Southern in Mesa jumps the gun by kicking off its third annual Black Friday Specialty Beer Tappings a couple days early. That’s right. The majority of beers on this year’s roster are being tapped today

Today: ChanDiego beer release at The Hungry Monk

The Hungry Monk in Chandler releases ChanDiego, a collaboration brewed at Belching Beaver Brewing, at 5 p.m. today. Besides the hazy IPA, the Monk will have several other beers from the San Diego County brewery on tap, including: Texifornia: A triple IPA brewed in

The Ostrich lets go Brandon Casey, social media weighs in

Well, that sure escalated quickly. If you weren’t on social media Saturday, you missed a classic shitstorm involving Crust, The Ostrich and Brandon Casey (pictured). It all began when The Ostrich, Crust’s speakeasy-themed basement bar at the San Marcos Resort in

AZ Food Crafters offers fresh roasted pumpkin pies

If you’re ordering Thanksgiving pies from AZ Food Crafters, you only have six more days. The popular Chandler hand pie shop and cafe has set Wednesday, Nov. 15, as this year’s cutoff date for orders. Although best known for its

Fire temporarily closes Modern Margarita, La Bocca

A pair of downtown Chandler restaurants – Modern Margarita and La Bocca – are closed after a fire broke out earlier today at the eateries, which share the former Coach & Willy’s sports bar on the southeast corner of Arizona and

Cuisine & Wine Bistro launches wine club in Gilbert

Cuisine & Wine Bistro launches a wine club today at its Gilbert location on the northeast corner of McQueen and Warner. Members can choose either a two-wine or three-wine package, which they would pick up each month. The wines will

Today: Uncle Bear’s ‘yappy hour’ at Euro Pizza Cafe

Euro Pizza Cafe in Fountain Hills hosts an Uncle Bear’s Brewery ‘‘yappy hour’’ from 5-8 p.m. today. The canine-themed festivities include a dog costume party, free dog treats, Uncle Bear’s beer tastings, and pint glass and koozie giveaways. The dog costume

Michael’s Pizza takes over Sanfratello’s space in Gilbert

Michael’s Pizza – a family-run restaurant that also offers pastas, subs, wings, and salads – has opened in Gilbert. It takes over  the space formerly occupied by Sanfratello’s Pizza on the southeast corner of Lindsay and Warner. Like its predecessor, it