Category: Menuism

Liberty Market in downtown Gilbert kicks off its annual “Burger Daze” on Saturday. Every day in August, the restaurant will offer a different specialty burger. Prices will vary based on ingredients. The schedule of burgers: Aug. 1: Weekender Burger with

Murphy’s Law in downtown Chandler is offering its take on Minneapolis’ famed Juicy Lucy burger this weekend. Available today through Sunday, the Juicy Lucy ($12) is pure juicy, cheesy goodness with melted American cheese in the middle of the burger. You

Zappone’s Italian Bistro in Gilbert will host its annual Feast of the Seven Fishes at 6 p.m. Wednesday. The dinner, typically held on Christmas Eve, is an Italian-American tradition featuring seven different seafood dishes. Feast of the Seven Fishes menu Clams Casino Fried Calamari Baccala Cakes Cream

A grilled jalapeño burger with house-made cheese sauce ($11) is one of this weekend’s specials at Murphy’s Law in downtown Chandler. Also available today through Sunday: Beer-battered hand-cut zucchini deep-fried to a golden, crunchy brown served with house-made jalapeno ranch

Barrelhouse American Kitchen & Cocktails in Chandler will host its second annual Arts & Craft Cocktail Dinner at 6 p.m. Monday. The dinners are inspired by four works by a local artist – this year, Shain LaBarge – to create four

Transylvania Chicken and Vasco de Gama will be the two featured entrees at this week’s “Taste of Romeo’s Euro Cafe” dinner at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. The five-course dinners, hosted by chef Romeo Taus and his wife, Janice, highlight a rotating selection from the Gilbert restaurant’s regular

Chandler gastropub Nosh Arizona announced today it no longer will be offering brunch on weekends: After much careful consideration, Nosh has decided to discontinue brunch service. We appreciate the support over the last year but we have decided to focus on our

Good news for residents of southeast Gilbert: Tailgaters Grill on the northwest corner of Higley and Queen Creek has been sold and improvements are in the works. Since opening in 2009 – in an area with limited dining options – the

Channel 8′s popular restaurant-review show “Check, Please! Arizona” will be taping for an upcoming episode at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Romeo’s Euro Cafe in Gilbert. For reservations, please call 480-962-4224. The 30-minute show features three restaurants each week. Segments start with a

The House of Brews, a 50-tap craft beer bar and grill on the southeast corner of Cooper and Warner in Gilbert, debuts a new food menu and a new happy hour today. The makeover comes courtesy of new leadership – general

AZ Food Crafters is best-known for its signature hand pies, but did you know the Chandler shop also makes traditional round pies, too? Orders require 48 hours, so if you order today you’ll be able to pick up your holiday

Reminder: There is no weekly “Taste of Romeo’s Euro Cafe” dinner this Thursday. It will return next Thursday, Nov. 20. Next week also will be the Gilbert eatery’s monthly “3rd Tuesday” dinner, in which the kitchen crew creates three new

In an effort to attract more 20-something customers, Pizza Hut will unveil its biggest-ever menu makeover next week, including sriracha-, ginger-, and curry-flavored pizza crusts. Pizza Hut, which has more than 13,000 locations, hopes the new offerings will appeal to Millennials

The weekly five-course “Taste of Romeo’s Euro Cafe” dinner will not be held Nov. 13 and Nov. 27, so this Thursday’s 6:30 p.m. dinner will be one of just two opportunities this month. Chicken Omega and Sausage Sophia (pictured) will

Your breakfast options in downtown Chandler are growing. SanTan Brewing is starting breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays, and Wimpy’s Paradise/ Pittsburgh Willy’s is offering it on Sundays. SanTan previously offered a Sunday brunch menu, but now it’s doing a full

After several consecutive sellouts, there actually are seats available this week’s “Taste of Romeo’s Euro Cafe” dinner at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, so grab yours quick. The five-course dinners, hosted by chef Romeo Taus and his wife, Janice, highlight a rotating selection from the Gilbert restaurant’s

To celebrate owner Randy Walters’ 61st birthday, Wimpy’s Paradise/Pittsburgh Willy’s in downtown Chandler is selling 61-cent Twilly Dogs today and Friday with the purchase of any hot dog or sandwich. The Twilly Dog, added to the menu last year, features a

Zappone’s Italian Bistro in Gilbert is expanding its array of tempting lunch specials. The latest addition: A soup and salad combo for just $7.25. Other specials include sandwiches ($7.25-$9.25), pizzas ($8.25), calzones ($8.25), pasta dishes ($7.25-$8.25), and salads ($7.25). Zappone’s

Ravioli Euro Paeus (pictured) and Risi Bisi con Milanesa will be the two featured entrees at this week’s “Taste of Romeo’s Euro Cafe” dinner at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. The five-course dinners, hosted by chef Romeo Taus and his wife, Janice, highlight a rotating selection from the Gilbert

Chicken Spanaki and Tortellini Gianni (pictured) will be the two featured entrees at this week’s “Taste of Romeo’s Euro Cafe” dinner at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. The five-course dinners, hosted by chef Romeo Taus and his wife, Janice, highlight a rotating selection from the Gilbert restaurant’s regular menu.

Romeo’s Euro Cafe in Gilbert hosts its monthly 3rd Tuesday dinner – three courses and three wine pairings for $30 – at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. The new promotion, which started last month, features new menu items from the kitchen crew

Wimpy’s Paradise, the old-fashioned burger and ice cream parlor in downtown Chandler, is now open late on weekends. On Fridays and Saturdays, Wimpy’s will close as usual at 8 p.m., but then re-open from 11 p.m.-2 a.m. to cater to

Sherry Cranberry Pork (pictured) and Chicken Veneto will be the two featured entrees at this week’s “Taste of Romeo’s Euro Cafe” dinner at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. The five-course dinners, hosted by chef Romeo Taus and his wife, Janice, highlight a rotating selection from the Gilbert restaurant’s

Finally got the pairings for the summer’s final Beer & Ice Cream Social featuring SanTan Brewing beers at House of Brews in Gilbert: Mr. Pineapple wheat beer paired with Pineapple Express ice cream (made with Mr. Pineapple, caramel, Granny Smith apples, and

Sun Flower Beef (pictured) and Pasta Rustica will be the two featured entrees at this week’s “Taste of Romeo’s Euro Cafe” dinner at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. The five-course dinners, hosted by chef Romeo Taus and his wife, Janice, highlight a rotating selection from the Gilbert

Vegeta Skins will be the opening dish at this week’s “Taste of Romeo’s Euro Cafe” dinner at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. The five-course dinners, hosted by chef Romeo Taus and his wife, Janice, highlight a rotating selection from the Gilbert restaurant’s regular menu. July 31 ‘Taste

Liberty Market is readying for its fifth annual Burger Daze. Every day in August, the downtown Gilbert restaurant will offer a different speciality burger. On of the highlights will be the Billionaire Burger with an 8-ounce patty topped with 4-ounce filet, lobster

Sausage Sophia (pictured) and Penne Carbonara will be the main dishes at this week’s “Taste of Romeo’s Euro Cafe” dinner at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. The five-course dinners, hosted by chef Romeo Taus and his wife, Janice, highlight a rotating selection from the Gilbert restaurant’s regular menu.

Chandler fine-dining restaurant Cork is running a deal through the end of the month: Spend $100 and you’ll receive a $25 gift card that’s good between June 1 and Aug. 31. And a reminder: You have just two more nights

Il Vinaio in downtown Mesa holds another of its thrice-a-year craft beer and gourmet doughnut pairings from 2-5 p.m. Saturday. This go-around, the four beers are from New Belgium’s Lips of Faith series. The doughnuts, as always, as made in-house.

Henry Ku, the namesake chef of recently opened Henry’s Private Kitchen, is no longer associated with the Taiwanese restaurant in Mesa, according to the Republic’s Howard Seftel. The Seattle-based restaurateur remains involved with the fast-casual Henry’s Taiwan, which opened last year

The reopening of Pittsburgh Willy’s in downtown Chandler is still a month or so away, but pierogi will return Wednesday – for one day only – at its sibling restaurant, Wimpy’s Paradise. Wednesday always was pierogi day at the original

Mediterranean Stuffed Gyros (pictured) will be the opening dish at this week’s “Taste of Romeo’s Euro Cafe” dinner at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. The five-course dinners, hosted by chef Romeo Taus and his wife, Janice, highlight a rotating selection from the Gilbert restaurant’s regular menu. May 22 ‘Taste

Arizona Restaurant Week, a twice-a-year promotion when participating eateries offer prix-fixe menus for $30 or $40, returns Saturday and runs through May 26. Although the East Valley had few participants in past Restaurant Weeks, this year at least 20 are

Zappone’s Italian Bistro in Gilbert will host a three-course Spanish Wine Dinner at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 21. Spanish Wine Dinner menu 1st course: Grilled prawns with heirloom tomato gazpacho salad, paired with Ramon Bilbao, Albarino, Spain 2nd course: Spanish paprika-braised chicken

AZ Food Crafters is best-known for its delicious hand pies, but the Chandler bakery makes a wide variety of desserts that make great gifts for Mother’s Day, including: Crème brulee: Dark Ghirardelli chocolate, Madagascar vanilla bean, sea salt caramel ($3 each)

Foccacia de la Provincia (pictured) will be the opening dish at this week’s “Taste of Romeo’s Euro Cafe” dinner at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. The five-course dinners, hosted by chef Romeo Taus and his wife, Janice, highlight a rotating selection from the Gilbert restaurant’s regular menu. May

Fillomousaka (pictured) and Athenian Chicken will be the two main dishes at this week’s “Taste of Romeo’s Euro Cafe” dinner at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. The five-course dinners, hosted by chef Romeo Taus and his wife, Janice, highlight a rotating selection from the Gilbert restaurant’s regular menu. April

Feta Dill Fritters (pictured) will be the appetizer for this week’s “Taste of Romeo’s Euro Cafe” dinner at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. The five-course dinners, hosted by chef Romeo Taus and his wife, Janice, highlight a rotating selection from the Gilbert restaurant’s regular menu. April 24 ‘Taste

The reopening of Pittsburgh Willy’s, the Chandler hot dog shop moving to a new location downtown, now is tentatively scheduled for early summer. Owner Randy Walters closed his original location about two miles north of downtown Feb. 9, and had

Pasta Rustica (pictured on left) and Goat Shrimp (right) will be the two main dishes at this week’s “Taste of Romeo’s Euro Cafe” dinner at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. The five-course dinners, hosted by chef Romeo Taus and his wife, Janice, highlight a rotating selection from the

A unique grilled cheese sandwich (pictured), a trio of tacos, and a Heluka pork chop are just three of the new entrees debuting this week on the new spring menu at Chandler gastropub Nosh Arizona. This time, the seasonal seasonal

It’s Cork‘s sixth anniversary, and the Chandler fine-dining restaurant is celebrating with a one-night-only “throwback” menu tonight. Chef Brian Peterson and pastry chef Danielle Morris are bringing back some of Cork’s most popular menu items – available as a five-course

Queen Creek Olive Mill, Arizona’s only working olive farm and mill, is branching out with a new line of four barbecue sauces. The sauces are Bourbon Mustard, Chipotle Balsamic, Espresso Bean Balsamic, and whiskey-tinged Drunken Garlic. The 14-ounce bottles are $8.95.

Andalusian Baked Eggplant (pictured) and Chicken Veneto will be the two main dishes at this week’s “Taste of Romeo’s Euro Cafe” dinner at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. The five-course dinners, hosted by chef Romeo Taus and his wife, Janice, highlight a rotating selection from the Gilbert

Aaron and Liz Eckburg, the couple behind the Gilbert-based artisan salt company Go Lb. Salt, have released a new product line called “Bring Home the Bacon.” The thick-cut, artisan bacon is available is four flavors: Applewood Maple, Savory Herb, Chocolate, and Black

House of Brews in Gilbert has launched a new brunch menu available 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays and Sunday. (With today’s kickoff of college basketball’s March Madness, the brunch menu also will be offered this morning and Friday morning.) Selections include

Cork, the fine-dining gem in south Chandler, has introduced a series of mid-week daily promotions. On Tuesdays, all bottles of are half-price, meaning they start at just $14. You can check out Cork’s wine list here. On Wednesdays, happy hour

Professional baseball parks never have been known for reasonable prices, but a $25 corn dog? Meet the D-Bat Dog, an 18-inch corn dog the Arizona Diamondbacks will sell at Chase Field this season. Virtually the size of a small baseball

Sherry Cranberry Pork (pictured) and Kasseri Chicken will be the two main dishes of this week’s “Taste of Romeo’s Euro Cafe” dinner at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. The five-course dinners, hosted by chef Romeo Taus and his wife, Janice, highlight a rotating selection from the Gilbert

Intoxicated Love (pictured) will be the finale of this week’s “Taste of Romeo’s Euro Cafe” dinner at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. The five-course dinners, hosted by chef Romeo Taus and his wife, Janice, highlight a rotating selection from the Gilbert restaurant’s regular menu. March 13 “Taste

AZ Food Crafters, Mike Caliendo and Eddie Castillo’s hand-pie shop in Chandler, is featuring a couple of new pies for March. The Hot Brown, inspired by the famous Hot Brown Sandwich from the Brown Hotel in Louisville, is stuffed with slow-roasted turkey breast,

Spicy Putanesca (pictured) and Vasco De Gama will be the featured entrees at this week’s “Taste of Romeo’s Euro Cafe” dinner at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. The five-course dinners, hosted by chef Romeo Taus and his wife, Janice, highlight a rotating selection from the Gilbert restaurant’s regular