By Jess Harter
By Jess Harter
By Jess Harter
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🔨 The Americano, an upscale Italian-inspired steakhouse in north Scottsdale, has reopened following a full interior transformation featuring rich jewel tones, brass and marble details, lush greenery, and a mural centerpiece by local artist Timothy Brennan. In addition, chefs Beau
☕️ Coffee Plantation in central Scottsdale has unveiled major renovations and a revamped menu. Originally launched in downtown Tempe in 1989 by restaurateur Joe Johnston, the coffee shop quickly became one of the most popular gathering spots in the Valley.
🍝 DiMaggio’s, a very good Italian restaurant in south Scottsdale, is moving into a new home this week. Owners Brandon and Michele Gioffre, who rebranded The Blind Pig as DiMaggio’s last year, closed that space on the southwest corner of
🌮 Funky Frida’s, a new Arcadia hotspot where the spirit of Frida Kahlo meets modern Mexican flair, has opened next to OHSO Brewery on the northeast corner of Indian School and 49th Street in east Phoenix. Brought to life by
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🥤 JoJo’s Shake Bar, a Chicago-based concept that made its Valley debut at the Scottsdale Quarter in 2023, has closed its only Arizona location. The classic diner was known for over-the-top shakes, onion ring towers, milk-and-cookie flights, and a dose
🦢 Society Swan – the latest Sam Fox concept, described as ‘‘part timeless American brasserie, part French daydream’’ – officially opens today at Scottsdale Fashion Square. The two-level restaurant’s name is drawn from New York City’s ‘‘Swans’’ – a group of
🐙 Heritage Kitchen & Cocktails, a modern American restaurant with coastal Mediterranean influences, has opened in the Bashas’ plaza on the southwest corner of Bell and Thompson Peak Parkway in north Scottsdale. The globally inspired menu from chef Christopher Brugman,
☕️ Moxie Coffee Co., a specialty coffee micro roaster in central Phoenix, won a gold medal in the U.S. and Canada division at the inaugural Global Coffee Awards in Houston. Moxie’s award-winning coffee, Letty Bermudez, was named best in the
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🚫 Word of Mouth Grill, a well-regarded barbecue joint in south Tempe since 2019, has closed the Ahwatukee location it launched earlier this year. Owner Demetrious Makel (pictured) opened his second restaurant April 1 on the northeast corner of 48th
🍺 One year after getting skunked, Arizona breweries and cideries rebounded to earn seven medals Saturday at the 39th annual Great American Beer Festival in Denver. It’s the most medals for the state since it won eight in 2019. GABF,
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🏄 Cannon Beach, the entertainment and lifestyle destination near the southeast corner of Power and Warner in southeast Mesa, will hold a free grand-opening block party from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. The party will include music, local food vendors, petting
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