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If you’re heading to an Arizona Cardinals game this fall, The Brass Tap wants to make your trip to Glendale a little more fun and stress-free. For $45, those who already have tickets to a game can drive to the

Andalusian Baked Eggplant (pictured) 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

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Tickets go on sale today for Huss Brewing‘s one-year anniversary dinner, which will be held 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at House of Brews in Gilbert. The menu will feature a whopping nine courses, each paired with a different Huss beer.

Spicy Putanesca (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 restaurant’s regular menu.

Wimpy’s Paradise, downtown Chandler sibling of the soon-to-reopen Pittsburgh Willy’s hot dog shop, is celebrating National Hot Dog Day today with several deals: The specialty dog of the day (today: The Freddie G Dog) with chips and soda for $5

Risi Bisi con Milanesa and Kasseri Chicken 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

If you’re looking for a last-minute idea for something to do tonight, seats are still available for the Four Peaks beer dinner at Chao Urban Asian Eatery in Chandler. The menu has been changed from the one originally announced – it’s

After a long and traumatic past 10 days, Wimpy’s Paradise will close today so its staff can catch its collective breath. The downtown Chandler burger and ice cream parlor will reopen at 11 a.m. Tuesday. A series of misfortunes befell the

Chef Off!, a traveling series of friendly culinary competitions between southeast Valley chefs, will pit Sal Zappone of Zappone’s Italian Bistro against John Wong of sN Asian Kitchen on Monday. The Bastille Day battle will take place at 6:30 p.m.

Romeo’s Euro Cafe in Gilbert is launching a new event next week: A three-course dinner with three wine pairings for $30 on the third Tuesday of every month. Romeo’s already hosts a very popular “Taste of Romeo’s Euro Cafe” dinner

Did you see Chao Urban Asian Eatery in Chandler is offering a couple of Groupon? Get $20 of food and drink for $11, or $40 of food and drink for $20. Chao, of course, is the new-and-expanded concept from the

A couple of days ago, we told you about the horrible week downtown Chandler restaurateur Randy Walters was having – capped off by a trip to the emergency room Monday with cardiac symptoms. Finally some good news: The owner of

Now available at Chandler hand pie shop and cafe AZ Food Crafters: Green chile pork hand pie with green chile sauce, melted jack cheese and cilantro-lime crema. Just $4. AZ Food Crafters, located in a small strip mall on the

House of Brews in Gilbert will host another of its summer ice cream socials at 2 p.m. Sunday. The neighborhood restaurant and bar will pair four house-made ice creams with four craft beers. This time, the participating brewery will be

House of Brews in Gilbert will host a five-course Grand Canyon Brewing dinner at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 15. Tickets are $40. Grand Canyon beer dinner menu: Rocky Mountain Oysters: Local bull balls marinated, breaded, and deep-fried (paired with Shaggy Bock) Clams Casino: Clams

Eggplant Cappicola (pictured) will be the opener 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. July 10 ‘Taste

Ahwatukee gets a jump on Fourth of July tonight with its annual Red White & Boom festival, and one of favorite spots for residents to watch the 9 p.m. fireworks is from the patio at My Wine Cellar next door. MWC

There’s a pretty good pizza deal at Zappone’s Italian Bistro in Gilbert today: Buy any large pizza and get a 14-inch, two-topping pizza for just $5. Good for dine-in, carryout or delivery. If you dine in, you also can get

Cheesecake brownies (pictued) 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. July 3 ‘Taste

Until its sibling, Pittsburgh Willy’s, can complete the move to its new downtown Chandler location, burger and ice cream parlor Wimpy’s Paradise has been carrying the hot dog load. The newer restaurant temporarily has been offering several of Pittsburgh Willy’s

Like hummus? If so, you may want to scoot down to Wimpy’s Paradise in downtown Chandler tonight to meet author Dr. Anne Borik. From 6-8 p.m., Borik, who has been voted one of Phoenix Magazine’s Top Valley Doctors, will be signing copies

Tonight is the start of Cork‘s final week, and the Chandler fine-dining restaurant is cleaning out its pantry. It’s bringing back its popular “Pilfer the Pantry” special – five spontaneous courses (created on chef Brian Peterson’s whim with ingredients at

Pork AgroDolce, a new menu item, and Vasco de Gama (both pictured) will be the main 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

After months of anticipation, Valley craft beer fans on Tuesday finally will be able to indulge in the first beers brewed at The Perch Pub & Brewery just south of downtown Chandler. The house-turned-pub with garden and rooftop patios opened

Hand-pie makers AZ Food Crafters will hold an open house at their Chandler shop next Tuesday, June 24, with four other local food entrepreneurs. The event, which will feature wine and complimentary food tastings, will run from 5-8 p.m. If you

Milanesa and Veal Pirata (pictured) will be the main 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. June 19

Bring your dad to Wimpy’s Paradise in downtown Chandler on Sunday, and he’ll get a free burger or sandwich of his choice. In addition, he’ll get to build his own ice cream sundae – also free. Wimpy’s will be open

Ever wanted to learn how to make your own pasta? This month, Zappone’s Italian Bistro is offering a pair of classes. At noon Saturday, June 21, chef-owner Sal Zappone will show you how to make not only homemade pasta, but

Tonight is monthly Beer & Bacon Night at The Hungry Monk, which is tapping a couple special kegs for the occasion. Available by 5 p.m. will be Firestone Walker Agrestic Wild Ale, Jolly Pumpkin Bier De Mars, Destihl Brewing Adambier,

BBQ meal at AZ Food Crafters AZ Food Crafters, the Chandler shop best known for its variety of hand pies, is offering a Father’s Day BBQ meal to-go for four this week. The feast includes a full slab of slow-roasted ribs

Romeo’s Choice Skins (pictured) will be the first of five 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.

A sausage “slider” trio – kielbasa, bratwurst, and Italian – is just one of the offerings on the new summer happy hour menu at Chandler gastropub Nosh Arizona. Nosh happy hour menu Fried calamari with Sriracha aioli dipping sauce ($5)

In the past month, East Valley restaurants have hosted beer and cheese pairings, beer and doughnut pairings, and beer and street taco pairings. Now, it’s time for beer and ice cream pairings. The latest is courtesy of Gilbert’s House of Brews,

The Perch Pub & Brewery will finally live up to the “& Brewery” portion of its name Tuesday, June 24, when it taps its first made-in-house beers. Since opening on Valentine’s Day, the downtown Chandler venue has been serving only

SanTan Brewing Company founder and brewmaster Anthony Canecchia will be one of five featured speakers at a culinary-themed version of the Arizona Storytellers Project on Monday, June 16. The event, sponsored by the Arizona Republic, spotlights the lives of the

In celebration of “Joe’s Birthday,” Jimmy & Joe’s Pizzeria is offering a special on its Joe’s Sauce chicken wings today: Buy one order, and get a second order free. The deal applies only to wings with Joe’s Sauce, the medium-hot

Sherry Cranberry Pork and Tortellini Gianni 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.

Kudos to MXSW sponsor Randy Walters, who was honored with the Micro Business of the Year Award at the 27th annual Chandler Chamber Community Awards dinner at Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino. Walters is owner of Pittsburgh Willy’s hot dog shop and

Congrats to MXSW sponsor Zappone’s Italian Bistro, which was named best Italian restaurant in the East Valley Tribune’s 2014 Best of Gilbert awards. Here’s what the newspaper had to say about Sal and Dina Zappone’s eatery on the northwest corner