Category: Menuism

Year-old Amici Pizza in southwest Mesa has bolstered its menu with the addition of four Chef Specials: Chicken Marsala: Lightly floured chicken sautéed in homemade marsala wine sauce with mushrooms and onions ($16.99); Chicken Francese: Lightly floured chicken sautéed in

Venezia’s Pizzeria, a family-owned business with five locations in the Valley, now offers a dairy-free version of their pizzas made with Follow Your Heart’s vegan blend of mozzarella and parmesan cheeses. Customers can choose the vegan cheese option for their

Ghett Yo Taco, the 2-year-old urban taqueria in downtown Chandler, has unveiled an expanded name and menu. Just a month after the closure of its sibling restaurant, B2 Burgers & Brews, the newly named Ghett Yo Tacos, Burritos & Sliders

Chicken Astoria and Pasta Rustica will be the featured entrees when Romeo’s Euro Cafe in Gilbert holds its weekly ‘‘Taste of Romeo’s’’ dinner, hosted by chef Romeo Taus (pictured) and his wife, Janice, in a private dining room, at 6:30 p.m.

After offering a limited menu during its soft opening, Marauders gastropub in south Tempe has launched its full menu. A grand-opening celebration is planned for Saturday. Marauders took over half of the former Mac’s Broiler & Tap strip-mall space in

Craft 64 Pizzeria & Brewpub in downtown Chandler just introduced several new menu items, including: Shitake Mushroom White Pizza with sherry vinegar shitakes, mixed mushrooms, parmigiano-reggiano, riccota, garlic, thyme, rosemary, and oregano. A new Chef’s Board with Sottocenere black truffle

Farmboy Market, Meats & Sandwiches in south Chandler rolls out a holiday menu of to-go items featuring Arizona-grown ingredients today. The 13 offerings include: Side dishes Butternut squash bisque made with Crooked Sky Farms squash and Danzeisen Dairy milk ($3.99 per

Ahipoki, a fast-growing chain of poke restaurants, will debut Ahimi, a plant-based alternative to tuna, on Friday, Sept. 13, at all 25 of its locations in Arizona and California. Ahimi is made of five ingredients – tomatoes, water, soy sauce,

Char’d Brisket Dogs + Burgers in Tempe has announced a partnership with Valley chef Jared Lupin, who has developed several new menu items for the nearly year-old concept, including: The Kagogi: A hot dog topped with bulgogi (Korean BBQ beef),

Nunthaporn’s Thai Cuisine in downtown Mesa is experimenting with an $8 express lunch menu beginning today. The two-week trial menu, available 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. weekdays, features five items: Cashew Chicken Garlic Lover Chicken Yellow Curry Chicken Thai Chicken Fried Rice

Billy’s Burrito Bowl is the new special of the month for August at Serrano’s Mexican Restaurants. The dish (pictured) features steak or pollo asada, rice, pinto beans, tomatillo sauce, cheese, lettuce, and Sriracha mayo on a crispy tortilla shell. The price is

Liberty Market kicks off its annual Burger Daze promotion on Thursday, Aug. 1. For the 10th straight year, the downtown Gilbert restaurant is offering a different specialty burger every day in August. (All are 8-ounce Arizona-raised beef patties unless noted.) Aug. 1:

Good Time Charli’s in west Chandler has revamped its food menu. New additions from the neighborhood bar and grill’s kitchen include: Return of the Mac: Gooey mac and cheese with choice of diced ham and bacon or panko-crusted chicken ($13);

Skeptical Chymist Irish Pub in north Scottsdale has launched a new food menu and daily specials. Besides Irish favorites like fish and chips, corned beef and cabbage, and lamb shepherd’s pie, there are eight gourmet burgers, six flatbreads, and four kinds

It’s been just over a year since The Brass Tap opened in downtown Gilbert, and now it’s rolling out a new, expanded food menu. Lunch and dinner options include burgers ($11-$12), street tacos ($8.50-$10), flatbread pizzas ($8-$12), a sirloin steak

Char’d Brisket Dogs + Burgers, a new fast-casual concept in Tempe from the guys behind Ahipoki, is offering a new burger for a limited time only. The burger features a fresh brisket patty, pulled pork, BBQ sauce, American cheese, and crispy onions.

JC’s Steakhouse in Gilbert will host its monthly bourbon dinner at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 24. This month’s focus will be on Compass Box Scotch whiskies. The food-and-wine pairings: 1st course: Seared Alaskan cod, paired with Penicillin cocktail made with Great

With the Arizona Diamondbacks’ season starting this week, the baseball team rolled out its annual list of new concession stand creations. Topping this year’s roster of newcomers is a trio of heavy-hitting hot dogs, each of which will be available for just

West Alley BBQ in downtown Chandler launches a Sunday brunch menu – available from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays – this weekend. The signature menu item is an Endless Omellete with your choice of one cheese, one meat, and two vegetables

New year, new happy hour menu at Cuisine & Wine Bistro in Gilbert. The offerings include: Bar nuts ($4) Tomato Caprese ($5) Cheese croquettes ($5) Soup of the Moment ($5) Chorio croquettes ($6) Hand-cut fries ($6) Brussels sprouts ($7) Escargots Facon Fabrice

Farmboy Market, Meats, Sandwiches in south Chandler launches a Sunday brunch menu this weekend that will run through May. The smokehouse restaurant previously has been closed on Sundays. Brunch now will be offered 8 a.m.-3 p.m. The brunch menu includes the most

Flix Brewhouse, the theater-brewpub hybrid that is opening Wednesday, Dec. 19, in downtown Chandler, has unveiled its food and drink menus. The Texas-based chain’s first Arizona location will feature a restaurant, a a 55-foot bar with 48 beer taps, and nine theaters. The

Meridiem Kitchen & Lounge, the all-day restaurant in Chandler, is launching an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays. Cost is $20 per person and $8 for kids 12 and under. The buffet includes: Scrambled eggs Crispy maple bacon

Romeo’s Euro Cafe in downtown Gilbert will host its monthly ‘‘3rd Tuesday’’dinner – featuring three new food dishes paired with three wines – at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20. The three-course dinners feature three new dishes from chef Romeo Taus’ creative

Risi Bisi con Milanesa and Goat Shrimp will be the featured entrees when 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 dining room, at 6:30 p.m.

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. The dinners typically feature five courses selected from the restaurant’s

Slow-roasted leg of lamb will be the featured entree at this month’s ‘‘3rd Tuesday’’ dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Romeo’s Euro Cafe in downtown Gilbert. The three-course dinners feature three new dishes from chef Romeo Taus’ creative kitchen crew paired with three

Spicy Putanesca (pictured) and Chicken Veneto are the two featured entrees at this week’s five-course ‘‘Taste of Romeo’s Euro Cafe’’ dinner at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the Gilbert restaurant’s private dining room. Starters will be Hungarian Mushrooms and Tortellini Feta Salad,

Romeo’s Euro Cafe in Gilbert holds its final ‘‘Taste of Romeo’s’’ dinner of 2016 – a special high-end edition hosted by chef Romeo Taus and his wife, Janice – at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. The dinners typically feature five courses selected from the

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. The dinners typically feature five courses selected from the restaurant’s

Roasted bone-in pork loin will be the entree at this month’s ‘‘3rd Tuesday’’ dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Romeo’s Euro Cafe in downtown Gilbert. The three-course dinners feature three new dishes from Romeo’s creative kitchen crew paired with three wines selected by

Busy times at The Brass Tap. The craft beer bar at Mesa Riverview is hosting a Founders promo from 6-9 p.m. today, and unveiling its new menu Friday. Founders’ local rep Scott Searles will be on hand tonight to talk about the Michigan brewery’s beers

JC’s Steakhouse in Gilbert will hold its monthly wine tasting at 7 p.m. Wednesday. This month’s focus will be on the holidays. The food-and-wine pairings: Santa’s Lost Reindeer, paired with Monogamy Cabernet Sauvignon. Pumpkin bisque and a holiday salad, paired with Skouras Zoe

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. The dinners typically feature five courses selected from the restaurant’s

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. The dinners typically feature five courses selected from the restaurant’s

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. The dinners typically feature five courses selected from the restaurant’s

Romeo’s Euro Cafe in Gilbert will be closed on Thanksgiving, so its weekly ‘‘Taste of Romeo’s’’ dinner, hosted by chef Romeo Taus and his wife, Janice, will be held at 6:30 p.m. Saturday this week. The dinners typically feature five courses

There’s a new brunch spot in south Chandler. Cuisine & Wine Bistro, which opened in late August, debuts its brunch menu. Brunch, only available at the Chandler location, runs 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays. Since chef-owner Fabrice Buschtetz is from France, it’s no

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. The dinners typically feature five courses selected from the restaurant’s

Pork osso bucco will be the entree at this month’s ‘‘3rd Tuesday’’ dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Romeo’s Euro Cafe in downtown Gilbert. The three-course dinners feature three new dishes from Romeo’s creative kitchen crew paired with three wines selected by the

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. The dinners typically feature five courses selected from the restaurant’s

JC’s Steakhouse in Gilbert will hold its monthly wine tasting at 7 p.m. Wednesday. This month’s focus will be on German wines. The food-and-wine pairings: 1st course: German beef rolls paired with Schloss Reinharthausen QbA Trocken. 2nd course: Cabbage soup and sauerkraut salad

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. The dinners typically feature five courses selected from the restaurant’s

With the holiday season approaching, AZ Food Crafters in Chandler is gearing up its pie production. Many people don’t realize, in addition to the delicious hand pies the store/cafe is famous for, it also makes traditional, full-size round pies. Right now, AZ Food Crafters

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. The dinners typically feature five courses selected from the restaurant’s

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. This week’s menu of rotating selections from the restaurant’s regular

A couple weeks ago, MXSW gave you the first sneak peak (see story) into the huge changes at Pedal Haus Brewery in downtown Tempe. With the brew pub, which has been closed since June, trying for a soft opening Thursday, MXSW now

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. This week’s menu of rotating selections from the restaurant’s regular menu: Greek Skins: Gyros

With today’s hectic schedules, it’s often difficult to find the time to prepare healthy meals. Rania’s Kabob Grill in Gilbert is making it easy for the health-conscious. The restaurant has launched a meal-prepping service called Resultz Fuel. ‘‘Signature’’ entrees, which

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. This week’s menu of rotating selections from the restaurant’s regular menu: Mushrooms Meteora: Button

Apricot chicken will be the entree of this month’s ‘‘3rd Tuesday’’ dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Romeo’s Euro Cafe in downtown Gilbert. The monthly dinners feature three new dishes from Romeo’s creative kitchen crew paired with three wines selected by the knowledgable waitstaff: Meditonnato (pictured

Bernard’s at Ocotillo Golf Resort is among just a handful of East Valley restaurants participating in Arizona Restaurant Week, which officially runs Friday through Sunday, Sept. 25. But Bernard’s isn’t waiting until the weekend. It’s already offering its special three-course, prix-fixe menu for $33

JC’s Steakhouse in Gilbert will hold its monthly wine tasting at 7 p.m. Wednesday. This month’s focus will be on Australia and New Zealand. The food pairings will feature Australian-themed fare: Pairing #1: Salt-and-pepper calamari and crocodile, paired with Oyster Bay Sauvignon

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. This week’s menu of rotating selections from the restaurant’s regular menu: Greka: Baked feta

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. This week’s menu of rotating selections from the restaurant’s regular menu: Focaccia De La

Jimmy & Joe’s Pizzeria has introduced slices of Sriracha sausage pizza for a limited time only. The slices feature Sriracha sausage, onions, Sriracha sauce, and cilantro. A Jimmy & Joe’s signature Serious Slice – cut from a 24-inch pizza – is $7.99.

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. This week’s menu of rotating selections from the restaurant’s regular menu: Mezzogiorno: Roasted red peppers,

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. This week’s menu of rotating selections from the restaurant’s regular menu: Eggplant Cappicola: Provolone

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. This week’s menu of rotating selections from the restaurant’s regular menu: Spanaki Balls: Balls

Today would have been Julia Child’s 104th birthday, and Christopher Gross is celebrating the life of the famous chef, cookbook author, and cooking show host by offering a three-course tribute menu all week at Christopher’s in Phoenix. The connection? As a young chef,

Beef short ribs will be the entree of this month’s ‘‘3rd Tuesday’’ dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Romeo’s Euro Cafe in downtown Gilbert. The monthly dinners feature three new dishes from Romeo’s creative kitchen crew paired with three wines selected by the knowledgable waitstaff: Ahi

What do you get when you combine Hungry Monk‘s annual ‘‘Stouts, Steaks & Pancakes’’ night with the Chandler restaurant and bar’s monthly ‘‘Beer & Bacon’’ night? Behold, ‘‘Steaks, Stouts, Pancakes & Bacon,’’ which runs from 5-9 p.m. today. The Monk will seven

Crisp Greens, the new health-focused fast-casual concept that debuted in April in downtown Chandler, has something new on the menu: Sandwiches. “We have spent the last three months perfecting and refining the processes to make sure customers have the best experience possible when

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. This week’s menu of rotating selections from the restaurant’s regular menu: Feta Dill Fritters:

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. This week’s menu of rotating selections from the restaurant’s regular menu: Spicy Lamb Potatoes:

Liberty Market in downtown Gilbert kicks off its seventh annual Burger Daze promotion today. Every day in August, it will offer a different specialty burger: Today: Coffee Burger with coffee-rubbed smoked gouda, candied bacon, red onion cream, Hawaiian bun. ($14).

Arizona Breakfast Weekend – an Arizona Restaurant Association promotion that debuted last summer to a collective yawn from Valley diners – is giving it another try. From Thursday through Sunday, participating Valley breakfast and brunch restaurants will offer special dishes for $7, $10, or

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. This week’s menu of rotating selections from the restaurant’s regular menu: Greek Skins: Gyros

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. This week’s menu of rotating selections from the restaurant’s regular menu: Portobellini: Grilled Portobello

Earlier this week, MXSW gave you the first look at the incredible beer list for Saturday’s Feast of St. Arnold at Fibber Magees in Chandler. But the annual festival, which honors the patron saint of Belgian brewers and hop-pickers, is

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. This week’s menu of rotating selections from the restaurant’s regular menu: Hungarian Mushrooms: Mushrooms

Romeo’s Euro Cafe in Gilbert holds its weekly ‘‘Taste of Romeo’s’’ dinner, hosted by chef Romeo Taus (pictured) and his wife, Janice, in a private dinning room, at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. This week’s menu of rotating selections from the restaurant’s regular menu: Avaro: Spicy

Award-winning El Palacio Mexican Restaurant & Cantina in Chandler has launched what chef-owner Anthony Serrano calls a “seven-year itch remodel.’’ The first phase was completed last weekend with the addition of a couple 65-inch HDTVs (pictured) with DirecTV sports packages in

There are very few all-you-can-eat Sunday brunch buffets in the East Valley, and I can’t think of any that are less than $20. That changes this weekend when JC’s Steakhouse in Gilbert launches a $19.99 buffet. Chef-owner Dennis Petty and his wife,