In the midst of the “buy, buy, buy” craze of Black Friday, there are few opportunities for conscious consumers to come away with something for free. But lucky for those hungry and frugal diners out there, Eklectic Pie in Mesa is offering a deal that may help offset some of those…
Pre-Thanksgiving Parties at Okra and Crudo Wednesday, November 25 Chef Cullen Campbell’s restaurants Crudo and Okra Cookhouse & Cocktails will host pre-Thanksgiving parties to get your holiday weekend started. From 5 p.m. to close, Okra will host Elvis Christmas, with eats including Fool’s Gold Leaf Sandwich with pork belly and PB&J…
New Times’ and Roosevelt Row’s 6th Annual Pie Social Saturday, November 21 There will be no shortage of flaky crusts and decadent fillings at this year’s Pie Social. Starting at 2 p.m. at Bioscience High School, attendees will have the opportunity to sample an array of pies from celebrity and community…
Have you ever wanted to learn how to grow food in your own backyard? Or are you a seasoned urban farmer looking for a few ways to improve your crop? Urban Farm U, a local organization that aims to educate growers about self-sustaining food production, is launching a podcast all about…
This week’s freebie comes to you from Valley pizzeria Fired Pie. To celebrate the opening of its new Tempe location, Fired Pie will offer one free pizza or salad to diners today, Tuesday, November 17, with a limit of one per person. Orders must be made in person at the Tempe…
Handmade Holiday Tamales at Los Sombreros Wednesday, November 18 Los Sombreros is gearing up to make your holiday meals more delicious with homemade tamales. Beginning November 18 and until December 20, tamales will be available for pre-order from the restaurant . Orders must be made 72 hours in advance of…
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and while some home chefs have probably already planned their whole menu, the less culinarily-inclined are quickly running out of time to plan. Luckily, there are plenty of Phoenix restaurants offering everything from gourmet Turkey Day buffets to take-out dinners fit for a king. …
Grand Avenue Festival 2015 Saturday, November 14 Grand Avenue Festival, produced by Grand Avenue Arts & Preservation, as well as the Production Agency for Participatory Arts, will take place from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday along Grand Avenue from 15th Avenue to Polk Street. The Phoenix Annual Parade of…
Peixoto Coffee may have opened its doors on January 31, but the creation of the downtown Chandler roastery and coffee shop has been in the works for much longer. Generations, actually. Julia Peixoto Peters was born and raised in southeastern Brazil, where her family grows and sells coffee. Now a…
Half Price Bottles of Arizona Wine at Southern Rail Monday, November 9 Did you know Southern Rail in Phoenix offers half priced bottles of select Arizona wines every Sunday and Monday? That means you can grab some of the Grand Canyon State’s finest vino from wineries like Bodega Pierce, Sand-Reckoner, Dos…
Veterans Day is just around the corner, on Wednesday, November 11, and there’s no shortage of Valley restaurants that are gearing up to honor our veterans in the best way possible – with free and discounted food. From pizza to BBQ, coffee and special menus, these restaurants have plans to thank…
Sip and Shuck at Central Bistro Saturday, November 7 This Saturday at Central Bistro, Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne will present Sip and Shuck, a champagne and oyster tasting. From 2 to 4 p.m., guests will have the opportunity to sample freshly shucked oysters from both the East and West coasts, original…
National Sandwich Day comes but once a year, and we’re here to help you celebrate. Today, Subway restaurants across Arizona are offering a buy one, get one free deal for sandwich lovers who stop by throughout the day. Grab a friend and head to your nearest location to get yourself…
It takes guts to call your book a Bible, but Karen MacNeil’s nearly 1,000-page tome The Wine Bible is more than worthy. The second edition of The Wine Bible, released earlier this year, is an approachable and entertaining compendium of wine knowledge, spanning topics such as “How Is Wine Made” and detailing the…
National Sandwich Day at Miracle Mile Deli Tuesday, November 3 Celebrate National Sandwich Day this Tuesday at Miracle Mile Deli. Guests will be able to add a slice of pie or microbrew draft beer for only $2 extra when they order an entree or sandwich. The Deli’s seasonal Harvest Patch…
Dia de los Muertos Celebration at Barrio QueenWednesday, October 28 through Monday, November 2 Barrio Queen in Scottsdale and Gilbert will host a multi-day Dia de los Muertos celebration throughout the weekend. Each location will serve specialty dishes such as chocolate caliente con piquete ($9) and empanadas de arroz con…
Some say that nothing in life is free, but we have to disagree. We love free stuff — who doesn’t? — and we’ve got your back when it comes to freebies and giveaways around the Valley. Today, Tuesday, October 27 Sprinkles Cupcakes in Scottsdale is giving away one free mini…
Second Annual Harvest Moon Charity DinnerTuesday, October 27 From 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. tonight, Valley chefs Beau MacMillan and Mark Tarbell, along with other chefs, will host a charity dinner with dishes prepared by students of Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP). The Harvest Moon Dinner is sponsored by Cancer…
John Sagasta, owner of Jobot, Melt, and Flowers Beer & Wine, all in the Roosevelt Row neighborhood, has confirmed that he plans to open a bar behind Jobot later this year. While the details are still very much in the works, Sagasta says that the bar will be “cabana themed.” A…
It’s that time of year again, localists. Farmers markets are reopening across the Valley, stocked with locally grown produce, artisan goods, and handmade crafts. There’s a market going on nearly every day of the month somewhere in metro Phoenix, and we’ve put together a roundup of where you can find…
Four Peaks’ Wilson Street Tasting Room Friday, October 23 Four Peaks Brewery’s Wilson Street Tasting Room, previously open only for special events, will now open its doors to the public every Friday from 4 to 9 p.m. The tasting room will also have food trucks on site during its open…
Fall Wine Dinner at The ParlorTuesday, October 20 It’s all about Willamette Valley vino this week at The Parlor in Phoenix. Join in the pizzeria’s Fall Wine Dinner at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday for courses including pan-roasted salmon with cannellini bean and a house-smoked bacon salad, stuffed leg of lamb with…
