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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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New Restaurant Alert: Mr. Mesquite Taqueria Is Coming to the West Valley

New Restaurant Alert: Mr. Mesquite Taqueria Is Coming to the West Valley

By Lauren CusimanoMay 14, 2020

Surprise, city of Surprise.

Donate to Arizona Restaurants Now, Reserve a Spot at a Cloth & Flame Dinner Later

By Lauren CusimanoMay 14, 2020

Cloth & Flame has partnered with about 15 restaurants to launch the Arizona Community Dinners Fundraiser.

Three Arizona Restaurant Owners Discuss the Tough Decision of When to Reopen

By Lauren CusimanoMay 13, 2020

Resume dine-in services now, stick with takeout, or just … wait?

Arizona Restaurant Weeks: Dine in or Take Out Is Coming in June

By Lauren CusimanoMay 13, 2020

The spring 2020 Arizona Restaurant Week is not happening in May, but a similar event is coming the following month.

A Running List of Phoenix Restaurants Reopening the Week of May 11

By Lauren CusimanoMay 11, 2020

A running list of Valleywide restaurants that will be seating guests this week — with all the modifications, of course.

How Some Phoenix Restaurants Are Preparing Dining Rooms for Next Week

By Lauren CusimanoMay 8, 2020

Forget six feet, Carly’s Bistro will be seating people 10 to 12 feet apart — halving the dining capacity.

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Greater Phoenix Restaurants Open for Takeout, Curbside, or Delivery

By Lauren CusimanoMay 8, 2020

A gathering of Valley restaurants offering takeout and delivery options.

Four Peaks Brewing Co. Has Closed Its Scottsdale Grill & Tap

By Lauren CusimanoMay 7, 2020

However, new projects and collaborations are on the way — including one with The Joy Bus.

The April 2020 D-List: It’s the Shortest One Ever

By Lauren CusimanoMay 7, 2020

Hand-washing violations, rice in a trash bag, and double Wendy’s listings.

Ripples of the Dalgona Coffee Craze Coursed Through Greater Phoenix

By Lauren CusimanoMay 5, 2020

Let’s take a local journey through the dalgona trend.

Takeout COVID Phoenix Is Another Way to Find Open Restaurants

By Lauren CusimanoMay 5, 2020

The site simply maps restaurants offering takeout in the Valley — then links to the restaurant’s checkout page of choice.

Phoenix Restaurants Can Reopen for Dine-In Service Next Week

Phoenix Restaurants Can Reopen for Dine-In Service Next Week

By Lauren CusimanoMay 4, 2020

Arizona restaurants may reopen their dine-in services on May 11.

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Here Are 12 Great Picnic Spots in Metro Phoenix

By Lauren CusimanoApril 29, 2020

Complete with nearby takeout suggestions.

TasteMakers Market Is Another Way to Shop and Ship Arizona Food Products

By Lauren CusimanoApril 27, 2020

The PBS show TasteMakers has recently launched an online store offering Arizona cooking and cocktail supplies.

This Weekend — Virtual DTPHX Urban Wine Walk 2020

By Lauren CusimanoApril 24, 2020

The 10th annual event is going online — but you can still drink wine.

Little Cleo’s Seafood Legend Is Back (For a One-Day Popup)

By Lauren CusimanoApril 23, 2020

Well, just for one day. But still.

Four Bites of West Phoenix Food and Drink News

By Lauren CusimanoApril 22, 2020

Farmers markets, brown bag lunches, and delivered beer and vegan enchiladas.

Table Scraps: Three Ways to Fight Food Waste During the Pandemic

By Lauren CusimanoApril 22, 2020

Here are three ways to fight food waste during the pandemic.

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Unemployed Restaurant Workers Can Apply to the AZ Restaurant Strong Relief Fund

By Lauren CusimanoApril 21, 2020

Out-of-work food and beverage employees may apply for up to $500 through the AZ Restaurant Strong Relief Fund.

Five Cannabis Meal Ideas for Your 4/20 at Home

By Lauren CusimanoApril 20, 2020

You don’t have to be a Dr. Green Thumb or a gourmet for these dishes incorporating cannabis.

Now Closed: Barrio Café Gran Reserva Shuttered Over the Weekend

By Lauren CusimanoApril 20, 2020

“In order to save the Barrio Cafe, we have to shut down Gran Reserva,” Chef Silvana Salcido Esparza says.

Booze News: Agave Seems to Be Having a Moment in Greater Phoenix

By Lauren CusimanoApril 17, 2020

Agave seems to be having a moment across greater Phoenix.

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