By Jess Harter
By Jess Harter
By Jess Harter
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🚫 Wayback Burgers, a Connecticut-based chain that made its Arizona debut at Gilbert Town Square, has closed after 21 months. Wayback served always-fresh, made-to-order burgers, chicken sandwiches, cheesesteaks, hot dogs, and hand-dipped milkshakes. It launched the 1,807-square-foot restaurant – the
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Downtown Phoenix lost one of its culinary icons this month with the passing of Betsy Mae Quan Toy Yee, beloved owner of Blue Fin. The restaurant announced she died Oct. 18 at age 91. Known for greeting every guest like
🍖🍺 Downtown Phoenix just scored a new spot where award-winning craft beer meets globally inspired barbecue. Opening today, Golden Oak Barbecue & Taproom is a collaboration between Nicky’s Barbecue founder Chris Figueroa and Oro Brewing’s Dave Valencia, blending the Valley’s
🍺 Two local powerhouses are joining forces for a beer that’s as Arizona as it gets. Local First Arizona has partnered with OHSO Brewery & Distillery to release Sonoran Sipper, a limited-edition cream ale brewed with hibiscus and lime zest
👨🍳 Two Valley icons are teaming up for one delicious collaboration. Chef Rich Hinojosa from the late CRUjiente Tacos has joined forces with Texaz Grill, the central Phoenix roadhouse celebrating its 40th anniversary, to introduce authentic San Antonio-style puffy tacos
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🌮 LaCo Smashburgers & Tacos Bar, a new concept fusing Mexican street food with American grill favorites, has opened on the northeast corner of Scottsdale and Acoma in north Scottsdale. It takes over the space formerly home to Leghorn’s in
🐄 Chick-fil-A is expanding its Tempe presence with a new location opening at 6 a.m. Thursday near the northwest corner of University and Dorsey. To celebrate opening day, anyone who arrives dressed in cow-themed attire – from full costumes to
🌵 The Devour Culinary Classic, arguably the Valley’s premier food and drink festival. has announced its 2026 dates – Feb. 21-22 at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix. The event features more than 100 booths, many from the Valley’s most
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🍺 One of the East Valley’s newest craft beer hangouts is doubling down. Sacred Pint, known for its laid-back vibe and rotating selection of 36 beers on tap, has opened its second Valley taproom – this time on the southwest
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🍣 Downtown Phoenix has gotten a new dose of modern Japanese cool. Tucson-born Obon Sushi Bar Ramen, known for its energetic vibe and polished yet playful take on Japanese dining, has opened its latest Valley location on the northeast corner
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