Category: Food & Drink News

GuacStar Kitchen & Cantina, an all-plant-based Mexican restaurant and bar, is coming to the Cornerstone plaza on the northeast corner of Rural and University in Tempe. It’s taking over the second-floor next to the Improv that formerly was home to

Justin Evans, the guy behind The Sleepy Whale (pictured) in Chandler and The Golden Pineapple soon to open in Tempe, is planning to add another taproom in Gilbert. The still-unnamed venue will be a 3,000-square-foot space at the Epicenter development

The owners of Cuisine & Wine Bistro in Chandler and Gilbert will debut a new concept, a gastropub called Copper & Logs, on the southwest corner of Greenfield and Warner in Gilbert. It takes over the space formerly home to

Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Grill has announced its third East Valley location will open on Tuesday, Feb. 18, behind Chandler Fashion Center. The 7,600-square-foot restaurant is part of the new Chandler Viridian development on the south side of the mall.

Wimpy’s Paradise, a well-loved hamburger and hot dog joint in downtown Chandler that closed in 2018, is making a comeback of sorts. Owner Randy Walters (pictured) is partnering with Ginger Monkey to offer Wimpy’s popular menu items in the south

Kaleidoscope Juice – a local chain of juice bars offering fresh-pressed juices, smoothies, salads, and gluten-free sweets – will open its first East Valley location in downtown Gilbert. It’ll be located behind Barrio Queen in the Heritage Marketplace. The chain

Prescott-based Superstition Meadery unveiled its first canned mead – Backseat Bingo – over the weekend. Inspired by milkshake IPAs, the collaboration with Colorado’s Wiley Roots Brewing is made with fresh orange, vanilla beans, lactose, and hops. Backseat Bingo sells for

Air Guitar, a convenience store concept that promises to pair ‘‘heathy grab-and-go items with premium beer and wine and exceptional coffee and tea,’’ will open in Gilbert late this year. It will be built next to the under-construction Epicenter development