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Cassie Brucci

Cassie Brucci

Cassie Brucci is a freelance writer covering food, beverage, and culture. She’s lived in the Valley off and on since she was 4 years old and has never met a sandwich she didn’t like.

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A City of Phoenix backhoe loader scoops up debris on a residential curb.

Adios, junk piles: Phoenix will pick up bulk trash by appointment only

By Cassie BrucciMay 17, 2024

Residents complained after pickup delays turned some Phoenix neighborhoods into trash heaps, including during major holidays.

Who’s the mastermind behind Huarachis’ exceptional cocktails? Meet Jesse Knox

By Cassie BrucciApril 29, 2024

While chef Rene Andrade’s food is Huarachis’ initial draw, make sure you don’t skip the cocktail menu.

Watch 2 Valley restaurants on ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’ this month

Watch 2 Valley restaurants on ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’ this month

By Cassie BrucciFebruary 14, 2024

Tune in this week and next to watch the Mayor of Flavortown cook with two Phoenix chefs.

Bar Bianco interior.

New Bar Bianco location opens with cocktails and light bites

By Cassie BrucciJanuary 23, 2024

Bianco Group evolves again with the opening of a new bar in the former Tratto.

Master Sommeliers Mark Guillaudeu, Emily Wines  and Michael Meagher.

Across the Americas, 2 Master Sommeliers were named in 2023. One works in Phoenix

By Cassie BrucciJanuary 3, 2024

34 candidates from 16 states and three countries attempted to become Master Sommeliers in 2023. Mark Guillaudeu was one of only two to earn the certification.

Feel like a kid again at Sugar Factory in Glendale

Feel like a kid again at Sugar Factory in Glendale

By Cassie BrucciSeptember 12, 2023

Sugar Factory immerses customers in a world of whimsy. But do the colorful creations taste as good as they look?

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Sip wines from across Mexico at Phoenix’s newest festival

Sip wines from across Mexico at Phoenix’s newest festival

By Cassie BrucciSeptember 5, 2023

The first annual Mexico Unearthed Wine Festival will showcase diverse offerings from around the country.

Sip cocktails on a train at one of the country’s best bars, stationed in Phoenix

Sip cocktails on a train at one of the country’s best bars, stationed in Phoenix

By Cassie BrucciMay 19, 2023

Phoenix cocktail lovers know Platform 18. But the local drinking destination just got named as one of the 50 Best Bars in North America and is the only Arizona spot to make the list.

Cubanitas Kitchen to open a new Glendale restaurant

Cubanitas Kitchen to open a new Glendale restaurant

By Cassie BrucciMay 2, 2023

From food truck to Phoenix restaurant, Cubanitas Kitchen is on the move again. A new Glendale restaurant is set to open soon.

With a New Name and Location, Squarz Bakery Continues Its Mission to ‘Inspire Joy’

With a New Name and Location, Squarz Bakery Continues Its Mission to ‘Inspire Joy’

By Cassie BrucciApril 26, 2023

While owner Steven Gerner plans to eventually rename his company’s locations in Tempe and Scottsdale, he decided to start with the newest bakery in Mesa.

Arizona Wilderness to Open a Third Valley Brewery and Restaurant

Arizona Wilderness to Open a Third Valley Brewery and Restaurant

By Cassie BrucciApril 24, 2023

The space will be home to the company’s brewing operations along with a new restaurant and taproom.

These 3 Valley Restaurants Treat Every Day Like Earth Day

These 3 Valley Restaurants Treat Every Day Like Earth Day

By Cassie BrucciApril 21, 2023

Whether it’s brewing beer with less water or swapping steak for veggies, these Arizona restaurants function with sustainability at heart.

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Dining Guide: A Full Day of Eating and Drinking in Mesa’s Asian District

Dining Guide: A Full Day of Eating and Drinking in Mesa’s Asian District

By Cassie BrucciMarch 22, 2023

From breakfast pastries to late-night fried chicken, here’s a guide for spending all day eating around Mesa’s Asian District.

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