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Lauren Cusimano

Lauren Cusimano was the Phoenix New Times food editor from 2018 to 2021. Joys include eating wings, riding bikes, knowing everyone at the bar, talking too much about The Simpsons, and falling asleep while reading.

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The Urban Farm Presents the 21st Annual Urban Farm Fruit Tree Education Program

By Lauren CusimanoJune 22, 2020

This year’s kick-off event with be hosted virtually from The Urban Farm in Phoenix.

Durant’s Will Close for Two Weeks, Citing Staff Member’s Positive COVID-19 Test

By Lauren CusimanoJune 19, 2020

A staff member has tested positive, prompting an immediately reclosure.

The Larder + the Delta Is Doing a Small Juneteenth Dinner

By Lauren CusimanoJune 18, 2020

The larder + the delta is hosting a socially distanced dinner for Juneteenth this Friday.

Restaurants and Bars in the Phoenix Area Are Beginning to Close Due to COVID-19 … Again

Restaurants and Bars in the Phoenix Area Are Beginning to Close Due to COVID-19 … Again

By Lauren CusimanoJune 16, 2020

Restaurants and bars Valleywide are announcing another pause in seatings … and stoolings.

First Taste: Jupiter Rings Wings & More Delivers on Carryout

By Lauren CusimanoJune 15, 2020

Taking home wings from a killer new spot.

A Running List of Phoenix Dining Rooms Reopening in June 2020

By Lauren CusimanoJune 15, 2020

Valleywide eateries that’ve starting seating guests again in June.

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Several Phoenix-Area Restaurant Workers Have Begun to Test Positive for COVID-19

By Lauren CusimanoJune 13, 2020

Reports of food industry workers in greater Phoenix have gone from a trickle to a steady stream.

Now Closed: Nook Kitchen in Downtown Phoenix

By Lauren CusimanoJune 12, 2020

To blame: the pandemic, canceled conventions, and the uncertainty of future events.

A Gift for Dads Who Love a Very Specific Phoenix Pizza Chef

By Lauren CusimanoJune 10, 2020

Pasta, sauce, and Bianco gear in one handy Father’s Day package.

The May 2020 Restaurant D-List: Just Don’t Block the Hand Washing Sink, Guys

The May 2020 Restaurant D-List: Just Don’t Block the Hand Washing Sink, Guys

By Lauren CusimanoJune 8, 2020

Don’t block the hand washing sink and you should be good.

Weekend Briefing: Spotlighting Black-Owned Restaurants Across Metro Phoenix

By Lauren CusimanoJune 6, 2020

All the restaurant-related news from for the week of June 1.

How Phoenix-Area Food and Drink Businesses Are Showing Solidarity

By Lauren CusimanoJune 4, 2020

Social media posts, resources highlighting black-owned restaurants, donations, and other forms of activism across the Valley.

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The Past Lives of Tempe’s Bars and Restaurants

By Lauren CusimanoJune 4, 2020

Here’s 11 Tempe locations that have amassed a long list of memorable (or not-so-memorable) tenants over the years.

Gone for Good: Phoenix Restaurants That Didn’t Survive the Shutdown

By Lauren CusimanoJune 2, 2020

COVID-19 has claimed several Valley eateries.

May Restaurant Openings and Closings: Hi, Kabob Grill N Go; Bye, Sierra Bonita Grill

May Restaurant Openings and Closings: Hi, Kabob Grill N Go; Bye, Sierra Bonita Grill

By Lauren CusimanoJune 1, 2020

Pizza joints, new spots for wings, and where to get a shot of Lagavulin with breakfast.

This Weekend: The $5 Bean and Cheese Burrito Food Bank Fundraiser

By Lauren CusimanoMay 29, 2020

Cocina 10, the kitchen at Crescent Ballroom, is selling 500 burritos for the St. Mary’s Food Bank.

Table Scraps: Kitchen Waste Is Often Water Waste

By Lauren CusimanoMay 27, 2020

How to reduce your water waste in the kitchen. Or, how to better wash the dishes.

Now Open: Reel Pizza Pies in Surprise

By Lauren CusimanoMay 26, 2020

A new pizza option in the west Valley.

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New Restaurant Alert: Artichoke Basille’s Pizza Is Coming to Tempe

By Lauren CusimanoMay 21, 2020

Artichoke Basille’s Pizza, the New York City-based fast-casual pizza joint, has announced its first Arizona location.

Here Are Some Guides to Reopening Arizona Restaurants

Here Are Some Guides to Reopening Arizona Restaurants

By Lauren CusimanoMay 20, 2020

Three free, downloadable reopening guides suited for Arizona eateries.

A Running List of Phoenix Restaurants Reopening the Week of May 18

A Running List of Phoenix Restaurants Reopening the Week of May 18

By Lauren CusimanoMay 18, 2020

A running list of Valleywide restaurants opening this week.

Weekend Briefing: All the Stories on Restaurants Reopening in Arizona

By Lauren CusimanoMay 16, 2020

All the reopening-related restaurant stories from the Valley food scene … so far.

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