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Four Peaks Pumpkin Porter Coming Soon! (But Not Too Soon)

See Also: Brew Review: Four Peaks' Pumpkin Porter is Here! See Also: It's the Great Pumpkin Fatigue, Charlie Brown! An Open Letter to Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, Four Peaks and the Rest of You Who Let the Pumpkin Out of the Bag Too Early This Year It's mid-August and 105 degrees here in dusty Phoenix ... More >>

Papa John's CEO Warns Obamacare Will Mean Higher Pizza Prices -- Okay, Slightly Higher Pizza Prices -- Okay, Barely Noticeable Higher Pizza Prices -- But Still, GRRR!

Strong words of warning from John Schnatter, founder and CEO of Papa John's to those who love themselves a slice of chain-store pizza. Last week, Schnatter (a Mitt Romney backer) said during a phone call with shareholders that if Obamacare is passed, the new healthcare law (set to go into effect i ... More >>

BoSa Donuts' Apple Fritters

See Also: Laura Hahnefeld Gets Glazed at BoSa See Also: Jack in the Box's new Waffle Breakfast Sandwich The Guilty Pleasure: Apple Fritters Where To Get It: BoSa Donuts, several locations Valleywide The Price: A paltry 75 cents What It Really Costs: About 400 calories. Keep telling yourself that it ... More >>

Is "Artisan" Food Made for the Masses Still "Artisan"?

Togo's Sandwich Franchise Celebrates 40th Anniversary by Putting Franchises in Arizona (Next Time, Send a Card)

It seems as if Arizona hasn't had its fill of chain restaurants just yet -- even if they come in the form of anniversary presents. Togo's Eateries, a chain of fast casual sandwich shops based in San Jose, California (once owned by the same parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins) with n ... More >>

New Late-Night Pizzeria Moves in on Mill Avenue

Out with the doughnuts, in with the pizza. As of this week, East Coast Italian-style pie lovers in Tempe can hit up Paisan's Pizza & Italian Kitchen, at 425 South Mill Avenue (5th Street and Mill and in the former home of Dunkin' Donuts), to test run a new favorite slice -- which Paisan's says are ... More >>

Treasure MammaL's "Real Talk Diaries" Chapter Six

Saturday, March 17, 10:00 a.m. Today is our "off day," with only one show booked. But it's a big one, at Barbarella near Sixth Street, Austin's main drag. Treasure MammaL was put on the bill by Josh Lambert of The Octopus Project, so the pressure's on. Luckily, the show isn't until 5:00 p.m., giv ... More >>

Dunkin' Donuts' Plan For World Domination Starts This Month at Indian School & 28th Street

​In what is clearly a plan for COMPLETE WORLD DOMINATION, Dunkin' Donuts, the international chain of sub-par doughnuts and muffins, horrible breakfast sandwiches, and deliciously sweet coffee I'd eat a box of sub-par doughnuts for, announced this month that it will be doubling the number of its U. ... More >>

2011 Restaurant Openings and Closings

​ 2011 was a busy year for the Valley restaurant scene. We added more than 100 new restaurants and lost just under 50. Just in case you forgot about some of the newcomers, or missed the news that one of your favorite restaurants closed, here's a look back ...  2011 Restaurant Openings  ... More >>

Now Open: Paletas Betty Tempe

​Don't say we didn't warn you, Tempe. You now have another spot on Mill Ave to find tasty cold treats.  The second location of the beloved Paletas Betty opened this past weekend just in time to cool off  ASU students.  Located around the corner from the defunct Dunkin Donuts, ... More >>

Free Captain America Party at Dunkin' Donuts Tomorrow

​ Slurp up this patriotic icee for free this Thursday.​Harry Potter isn't the only hotly anticipated geek flick on the horizon. Following right on the heels of the magical finale is Captain America: The First Avenger, Marvel and Paramount's flick about the comic book super-soldier. A ... More >>

Coming Soon: Paletas Betty on Mill Ave.

​Get excited Tempe, pretty soon you will be able to enjoy delicious paletas without having to make the trek to Chandler.  Paletas Betty, the popular frozen treat shop in downtown Chandler, will soon be slingin' their homemade ice pops out of a second location just off  Mill Ave.&nb ... More >>

National Donut Day: Chains Giving Away Free Donuts, Local Donut Holes Oddly Silent

​Tomorrow, Friday, June 3, is National Donut Day -- a special celebration for fans of the satisfyingly sweet, ring-shaped fried cakes looking to score a freebie or two. Originally established in 1938 by the Chicago Salvation Army to honor the female volunteers known as "lassies" who served do ... More >>

Last Chance to Get Free Donuts & Coffee From BoSa

Act now, because BoSa's freebies will last about as long as their banner.​They say there's no such thing as a free lunch. Apparently, breakfast is another story. In celebration of the Grand Opening of their newest shop at 37th Street and Indian School in Phoenix, BoSa Donuts is giving awa ... More >>

Coming Soon: BoSa Donuts in East Phoenix

​We were a little worried when the Dunkin' Donuts on Mill Avenue abruptly closed last month after just a few months of dishing out doughy, fried goodness and damn good coffee to the college crowd. If a donut shop can't survive situated right next to a major university filled with caffeine- a ... More >>

Dunkin' Donuts Rolls Out "Hearty" Snack Menu: From Breakfast to Blech!

This is "hearty?"​On Monday, Dunkin' Donuts introduced a new line of menu items under two bucks called "Hearty Snacks," which include an apple pie, cheddar cheese and cinnamon raisin bagel twists, and cheeseburger and pepperoni and cheese stuffed breadsticks. Well, that sounds like a nice... ... More >>

March Restaurant Round-Up

Wynter Holden One of the murals at El Hefe in Scottsdale​Later  March, it was nice to see you again. Thank you for leaving us with so many new restaurants and not taking very many away. We appreciate it! Restaurants That Opened in March 2011Smok'n Joe's Roadhouse, ScottsdaleMajerle's S ... More >>

Starbucks Introduces the 31-Ounce 'Trenta' Cup -- Can You Stomach It?

The National Post​Like having its own version of the Big Gulp, Starbucks has announced they will introduce the 31-ounce "Trenta" cup in all U.S. locations by May 3. Available only for iced beverages, the new gut-punching size is seven ounces larger than the "Venti", currently the largest size ... More >>

Get Your Gingerbread Fix

Chocolate Star Bakery​ Do you need a little inspiration to get in the mood to make your gingerbread house for the holidays? Take some time to test out the gingerbread flavors offered around town. Once you are cozy and warm in the belly with gingerbread treats you'll be ready to make your own ging ... More >>

Sausage Pancake Bites from Dunkin Donuts: Like Delicious Droppings From a Fast-Food Breakfast Bird

​The newest battleground for the fast-food giants is breakfast. McDonald's, Burger King, and Starbucks have turned up the griddle on joints like Dunkin Donuts, forcing them to fight back. Said Dunkin Donuts to the breakfast bullies, "Suck on our Sausage Pancake Bites!" Last week, for a lim ... More >>

Sugar and Spice: Dunkin' Donuts Tries Autumn on for Size

Free Pie, Free Coffee and Beet Cheesecake in Today's Eater's Digest

An early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives. ​ This Sunday, Marie Callender's Restaurants are celebrating National Pi Day by giving you a free slice of pie with the purchase of an entrée. Click here to find a location near you. Dunkin' Donuts sure does l ... More >>

Battle of the Donuts... Or Rather, Fauxnuts

Downing a donut is a great way to get that sugar rush that'll get you through your morning at work. (At least until you crash and absolutely, undeniably need another donut an hour later. Oh. Darn.)    Our taste teste in action, with a control donut for comparison.Ever ... More >>

Apocalypse Soon

Catastrophe conference helps you prepare for the big finish

Art Burn: Artists Get More Than a Coffee Break at Gold Bar Espresso

We've often wondered what it takes to get one's art displayed at local restaurants. Money? Notoriety? Clearly, if you're trying to bust into the likes of Malee's or District American Kitchen, you'll need representation via the galleries they've partnered up with. This (almost) guarantees the re ... More >>

Hot Links: ASU Settles in Rape Case, Lawmakers Ponder Tax Code Overhaul; Tribe Allows Liquor Sales for Loop 101-Area Restaurants

So-called "date rape" cases will be handled differently at the state's three universities because of a lawsuit settlement -- no more sweeping cases under the rug. State lawmakers are considering a change to tax code -- critics say that's code for tax hike. Drink up on Indian land: The Salt ... More >>

Hot Links: Napolitano Failed to Complete State Anti-Terrorist Plan; ASU Fined in Memorial Union Asbestos Mishandling; Chandler Preschool Worker Accused of Killing Kid

The proposed new chief of America's Homeland Security never completed an anti-terrorist plan in her own state -- maybe she just needs a bigger challenge. Asbestos fibers may have been released into ASU's Memorial Union, say officials who are fining the university big-time. It's safe to say that w ... More >>

Omar Call Preaches Atheism on Tempe's Mill Avenue

Fried: Apple fritters at Wishill's Donut House

Pitiless P-Town

The cranky cockatoo slams callous P-towners, pecks away at (sigh . . .) another bogus "plot" to off Sheriff Joe, and profiles the "Mexican Mutant"

No Reservations

Change is on the menu for Pretty Girls Make Graves

Ziggy's Star Bust

Another Mill rock venue bites the dust

Using the Force

Unbound by style or expectation, Afu-Ra tunes in to a whole new vibe

Arizona and the Siege of the Rangers

Cheer and flag clothing on the campaign trail, 1998

House of Skate Punks

Beer, buzz cuts and bonhomie in Tempe's raddest skate estate

Queers and Sneers

A talk with Joe Queer. Also: Dub Narcotic Sound System, J Church, and the resurgence of wuss rock.

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