Category: Things to Do

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. Thursday, June 21. The dinners typically feature five courses selected from the restaurant’s regular

The 2018 FIFA World Cup men’s soccer tournament kicks off Thursday, June 14, and a handful of East Valley restaurants will open early to show the games from Russia. Fibbers Magees Irish Pub in Chandler will be open for all matches —

Romeo’s Euro Cafe in downtown Gilbert will host its monthly ‘‘3rd Tuesday’’dinner – featuring new food paired with some servers’ favorite wines – at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 19. The three-course dinners feature three new dishes from chef Romeo Taus’ creative

Tempe Public Market Cafe in south Tempe will host a ‘‘Chopped’’ viewing party for Crêpe Bar owner-chef Jeff Kraus, who competes on the Food Network show Tuesday, June 12. The restaurant, located a mile south of Crêpe Bar, will show the episode,

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. Thursday, June 14. The dinners typically feature five courses selected from the restaurant’s regular

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. Thursday, June 7. The dinners typically feature five courses selected from the restaurant’s regular

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. Thursday, May 31. The dinners typically feature five courses selected from the restaurant’s regular

Tempe distillery Adventurous Stills will host a comic fest art show featuring local artists from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, May 24. Admission is free, and cosplay is encouraged. A professional photographer will be on hand to chronicle the evening. The event also will

Flying Basset Brewing in Gilbert will host its monthly Vino and Canvas Night – a two-hour, artist-led acrylic painting class – at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 19. No painting experience is required. All supplies, including a 16-by-20-inch canvas, will be provided. All

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. Thursday, May 24. The dinners typically feature five courses selected from the restaurant’s regular

Arizona Restaurant Week kicks off its spring edition Friday, May 18, with participating restaurants offering special three-course menus for either $33 or $44. The East Valley restaurants taking part: Barrio Queen in Gilbert Beaver Choice in Mesa Cafe Lalibela in

Bourbon Jacks in downtown Chandler will host a four-course whiskey dinner from 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 20. The menu: Yellow Chile Shrimp: Fried rock shrimp, aji Amarillo, cilantro bibb lettuce, house-made pickled jalapenos. Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese Salad: Roasted

Nationally recognized vocalist Laura Fial will take the stage at Brooklyn V’s Pizza in Gilbert from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, May 19. The New Jersey native sings a wide variety of music – from jazz to Motown to ’70s and ’80s standards. She also takes requests. Fial

Local vegan chefs and restaurants will compete to see who has the best vegan mac and cheese in Arizona at Mac Down Mesa from noon-4 p.m. Sunday, May 20. The event will take place at the Nile Theater in downtown Mesa

Flying Basset Brewing, which opened four months ago in Gilbert, will launch a weekly trivia night on Wednesday, May 16. Wednesdays already are the day the brewery offers half-price draft beers for happy hour from 3-6 p.m. Trivia will start at 6:30

Tempe distillery Adventurous Stills introduces the third release of its quarterly Explorers Club series – a cask-strength rye whiskey – with a party from 1-8 p.m. Saturday, May 12. The 100% rye whiskey (109.1 proof) is described as ‘‘floral up front with the rye flavor and

Romeo’s Euro Cafe in downtown Gilbert will host its monthly ‘‘3rd Tuesday’’dinner – featuring new food paired with some servers’ favorite wines – at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 15. The three-course dinners feature three new dishes from chef Romeo Taus’

If you’re a fan of San Diego brewery Ballast Point you might want to check out the Wednesday, May 30, beer dinner at Flancer’s in Gilbert. The food and beer pairings: 1st course: Avocado & cilantro hummus with housemade flatbread.

Bourbon Jacks The downtown Chandler restaurant will have its regular brunch menu available from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Moms get free brunch entree with purchase of an entree equal to or greater in value Buy any breakfast item and get your

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. Thursday, May 10. The dinners typically feature five courses selected from the restaurant’s regular

MXSW sponsors La Ristra New Mexican Kitchen: Free Cinco de Mayo T-shirt for first 500 customers; food specials & outdoor taco bar; kid-friendly water slide & face painting from noon-3 pm.; music by Poor Barbie, Aaron Lovelace & DJ V-Easy from noon-11

Joe’s Real BBQ in downtown Gilbert will give away more than 5,000 free meals during its 19th annual Free Barbecue Day on Wednesday, May 2. The meals will be handed out from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and 4-8 p.m. Diners will have

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. Thursday, May 3. The dinners typically feature five courses selected from the restaurant’s regular

Break out the big hats and bow ties. It’s almost time for the 144th annual Kentucky Derby – also known as the Run for the Roses – at Churchill Downs. The main race is 3:46 p.m. Saturday, May 5, but several East Valley restaurants are

More than 250 canned beers will be featured at the eighth annual AmeriCan Canned Craft Beer Fest from 3-7 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at Margaret T. Hance Park in Phoenix. Besides sampling beers from 100-plus breweries from 40 states, attendees will enjoy a

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. Thursday, April 26. The dinners typically feature five courses selected from the restaurant’s regular

Julia’s Mesquite Mexican Grill in Chandler will hold a fundraiser Saturday, April 21, for owner Federico Estrada, who revealed last month he is fighting stage 4 colon cancer. Estrada’s family will be serving tacos for donations from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. The fundraiser will take

The fourth annual Southwest Cajun Festival, a celebration of Cajun culture and cuisine, returns to Dr. A.J. Chandler Park in downtown Chandler from noon-9 p.m. Saturday, April 21. A dozen food vendors will be selling Cajun favorites such as crawfish, jambalaya,

It’ll be a busy weekend at Good Time Charli’s in west Chandler. On Friday, April 20, the neighborhood grill and live music venue will hold a 4/20 party with $4 pints of New Belgium Hemperor hemp beer, $5 Liquid Marijuana cocktails,

The Hungry Monk in Chandler will get an early jump on 4/20 celebrations with a tapping of The Waldos’ Special Ale at 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 18. The seasonal double IPA from northern California’s Lagunitas Brewing pays tribute to the supposed

Tempe craft distillery Adventurous Stills will host ‘‘Adventurous Spirit: Art Show and Benefit’’ from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, April 19. The art exhibit will feature prints, photos, paintings, and sculptures from eight local artists: Emily Winkler, Katie Ashby, Ryan Casillas, Alex Juwong, Nick Rascona,

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. Thursday, April 19. The dinners typically feature five courses selected from the restaurant’s regular

More than 2,000 people are expected to attend the fifth annual Chandler Craft Spirits Festival from 3-9 p.m. Saturday, April 14, at Dr. A.J. Chandler Park in downtown Chandler. The outdoor event will feature samples of 150-plus high-end cocktails and spirits, including whiskeys,

Craft 64 in Old Town Scottsdale will host a promo for Tucson’s 1912 Brewing from 5-7 p.m. Friday, April 13. You can meet 1912 founder/brewer Allan Conger and take home some brewery swag. There will be four 1912 limited-release beers on tap:

One of the Valley’s more unusual craft beer events – the sixth annual Beer ’n’ Bones – will be 7-11 p.m. Friday, April 13, at the Arizona Museum of Natural History in downtown Mesa. The 21-and-over event features craft beers, food

After four years in Phoenix, My Nana’s Best Tasting Salsa Challenge returns to the East Valley this weekend. The 34th annual festival will take place 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, April 14, and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, April 15, at Sloan Park

At 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, The Hungry Monk in Chandler will tap a keg of Blueberry Milkshake Hazy IPA, created by OHSO Brewery in honor of Autism Awareness Month. Mosiac hops, lactose (milk sugar), and more than 1,000 pounds of

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. Thursday, April 12. The dinners typically feature five courses selected from the restaurant’s regular

Congrats to Mirza Selmic, a.k.a. ‘‘The Snowman,’’ who successfully defended his title at Flancer’s 18th annual charity pizza-eating contest Sunday at the Gilbert restaurant. The Phoenix resident was the first to finish two large cheese pizzas in 18 minutes, 47 seconds. He won a

Flancer’s will hold its 18th annual Charity Pizza-Eating Contest at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, April 8, at its Gilbert location, wrapping up the restaurant’s annual fundraiser for Warfighter Sports, Sunshine Acres Children’s Home, and Jewish Family & Children’s Services. There’s still time to

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. Thursday, April 5. The dinners typically feature five courses selected from the restaurant’s regular

Tempe’s The Shop Beer Co. – which began as part of Cartel Coffee – celebrates its fifth anniversary with a party from 1-10 p.m. Saturday, March 31. Besides its own beers, the day’s tap list will feature beers from Four Peaks,

SunUp Brewing in Phoenix celebrates the start of baseball season with its Swing for the Fences spring beer dinner at 6 p.m. Friday, April 13. The dinner will feature five SunUp beers (TBD) paired with four courses of food: Nacho

More than 20,000 pounds of smoked pork, brisket, and chicken are on the menu when the ninth annual Great American Barbeque & Beer Festival takes place from noon-10 p.m. Saturday, March 24, in downtown Chandler. This year’s expanded fest will feature an

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. Thursday, March 22. The dinners typically feature five courses selected from the restaurant’s regular

Some spots remain for this month’s paint night at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, at craft distillery Adventurous Still in Tempe. This month’s theme is “Potted Cacti” with Oregon artist Sarah Richards. No painting experience is necessary, and all supplies are

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

Fibber Magees Irish Pub: Doors open at 8 a.m. for Irish breakfast (reservations recommended). A large block party with kitchen, full bar, promotions, and live music takes place on the southeast corner of Dobson and Elliot in Chandler. Cover is $10

OHSO Brewery doesn’t open in downtown Gilbert for another couple months, but it’s worth taking a drive to one of its other locations in Arcadia, Scottsdale, or Paradise Valley on Wednesday, March 14. March 14 is National Pi Day (3.14),

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. Thursday, March 15. The dinners typically feature five courses selected from the restaurant’s regular

Pier 54, the lakeside patio restaurant in south Tempe, is launching a new weekly theme night: Wild Women Wednesday. Starting Wednesday, Feb. 21, the ladies night will start at 6 p.m. and feature several specials for single women: $4 glasses

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. Thursday, Feb. 22. The dinners typically feature five courses selected from the restaurant’s regular menu. This

Pedal Haus brewer Derek Osborne and Craft 64 chef Josh Ivey team up as part of the downtown Tempe brewery’s Chefs Brew Beer Series from noon-3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18. The highlight of the event will be the tapping of their collaboration beer, Currant

A few seats remain for the Arizona Beer Week six-course tacos and beer dinner at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at The Hungry Monk in Chandler. The tacos created by beer chef Gidi Goldberg and the beer pairings are: Mahi Fish: Pan-seared mahi

JC’s Steakhouse in Gilbert will offer a Dueling Pianos Valentine’s Dinner with two seatings on Wednesday, Feb. 14. The menu: Appetizer plate: Ricotta sopraffina with mango chutney; tomato and burrato tower (two of each). Soup & salad: Shrimp bourbon bisque; strawberry goat cheese

Tempe distillery Adventurous Stills rolls out the second release of its quarterly Explorers Club series – a barrel-rested gin – with a celebration from 1-8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10. The distillery took its Camelback Gin recipe, dialed up the botanicals and let it sit

The third annual Pints for Paws, a fundraiser for Arizona Humane Society, kicks off Thursday, Feb. 8, at Uncle Bear’s three East Valley locations in Ahwatukee, Mesa, and Queen Creek. For the duration of Arizona Beer Week, which runs Feb. 8-18, Uncle

Ever wonder what it’s like to be a professional brewer? SunUp Brewing in Phoenix is giving is giving you three chances during Arizona Beer Week to win a day of beer education and brewing practice with brewer Ross Perz. You can enter

Although it opened nearly two weeks ago, Flying Basset Brewing in Gilbert will hold its official grand opening celebration all day Thursday, Feb. 8. Specials will include $3 off all draft beers and $2 off all cans, bottles, and cocktails. There also

Brooklyn V’s Pizza‘s rotating stable of popular entertainers welcomes a new member this week when Laura Fial & Friends take the stage from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, at the pizzeria’s Gilbert location. You may recognize Fial, who’s been performing professionally

Arby’s is remodeling its older fast-food restaurants, and the new look makes its East Valley debut today at the Arby’s on the southeast corner of Roosevelt and Broadway in Tempe. The restaurant will celebrate by giving away free turnovers today. There also

AZ Feastivals, the organizer of several weekly food truck roundups in the East Valley, is jumping on the Taco Tuesday bandwagon. From 5:30-8:30 p.m. today, Superstition Farm in southeast Mesa will host six trucks in the group’s first-ever Taco Tuesday

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. Thursday, Feb. 8. The dinners typically feature five courses selected from the restaurant’s regular menu. This