You’d better start training now — for a marathon two days of eating, that is. Because we’ve got the preliminary lineup of restaurants for the seventh annual Devoured Culinary Classic and, as usual, you’re not going to want to miss this event. The two-day culinary festival will be held on Saturday,…
2015 was a very good year. And if you don’t believe us, just take a look at the restaurants on this list. Ranging from noteworthy neighborhood pizzerias to restaurants that are bringing entirely new types of cuisines to Valley diners, these 10 new restaurants each make the metro Phoenix dining…
I’m still dreaming about some of the dishes on this list, in particular the tiny creation pictured above that, as far as I know, I may never have the chance to experience again. That’d be a shame, but sometimes part of what makes a dish special is that you can…
As of last week, 19 people in seven states have fallen in from an E. coli outbreak that’s been linked to celery in rotisserie chicken salad sold at Costco. The multistate outbreak prompted Taylor Farms, located in Tracy, California, to recall dozens of products sold in stores all over the…
As anyone who’s ever eaten an In-N-Out Double Double knows, there’s nothing quite as satisfying as biting into a fresh, hot cheeseburger from the regional chain of fast-food restaurants. And as anyone who lives east of Texas knows, the company is fastidious when it comes to quality control, which it…
Here’s the good news: chef Michael Babcock and owner Sloane McFarland plan to open a third restaurant. Here’s the bad news: it’s in Tucson. The duo — also behind popular Valley spots Welcome Diner and Welcome Chicken + Donuts — have purchased Chaffin’s Diner, a historic mid-century diner located at 902 E…
Peppermint and eggnog may be the poster flavors of the season, but at Born & Glazed in Scottsdale, December means three new flavors of doughnuts that promise not to add to the onslaught of gingerbread and hot chocolate-infused products. Starting today, the doughnut and coffeeshop will offer cherry almond, matcha mint…
Every year we give you lists of the five best restaurants in each the metro Phoenix area neighborhood, from classic locals-only spots to the newest restaurants on the scene. And since it’s the season for hosting out-of-town family and making the cross-Valley trek to see in-laws and other relatives you…
As you travel out of the Valley and state this weekend and throughout the holiday travel season, the Arizona Department of Agriculture is reminding residents not to move citrus in and out of the state. Doing so, the department says, could put Arizona at risk of transmitting a small pest…
When a new spot opens in town, we can’t wait to check it out — and let you know our initial impressions, share a few photos, and dish about some menu items. First Taste, as the name implies, is not a full-blown review, but instead a peek inside restaurants that…
East Valley residents will have yet another place to get their food truck fix starting Friday, November 27, when the new Mesa Feastival Forest hosts it grand opening event. During the holiday season, the street food court will be open from 5:30 to 9 p.m. six days a week, and after…
East Valley residents and fans of The Clever Koi will soon have a much shorter drive in store to enjoy pork belly steamed buns and pig face dumplings. According to The Clever Koi co-owner Nicholas Campisano, he and owners Joshua James, Jared Porter, and Joseph Absolor will open a second…
Yup, it’s that time of year. And if you’re anything like us, then you’re looking down the barrel of a lengthy Christmas gift list with little to no idea where to start. Well, lucky for you we’ve done some of the browsing for you. So for all the local food…
Downtown Chandler, you’re getting a new restaurant and bar. Called The Brickyard Downtown, the new spot is expected to open in December at 85 West Boston Street. The restaurant comes from Gavin Jacobs, former co-owner of nearby Vintage 95 wine bar, and partner Elliott Hall of Hall Investment Properties, who owns the property. Though…
Just in time for the holiday season, Tracy Dempsey of Tracy Dempsey Originals has opened the doors to her Tempe bakery to the public. According to the Tracy Dempsey Originals website, this Thursday marked the storefront’s official opening. And from now on, you’ll be able to swing by the bakery…
If you’re downtown and looking for a new place to grab a craft beer and a pizza, then you’ll be happy to hear that the zpizza restaurant at 111 West Monroe Street is now zpizza Tap Room. In addition to serving a menu of pizza, appetizers, sandwiches, and salads, the…
Don’t stampede, folks. But Ocotillo Restaurant and Bar is opening for dinner service for the first time tonight, Thursday, November 19. In addition to debuting the new dinner menu, the evening will include a performance from Flamenco Por La Vida from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and live music from DJ Sean…
Forks up, Phoenix! Chow Bella and Roosevelt Row present the sixth annual Pie Social at 2 on Saturday, November 21, at the Bioscience High School at 512 East Pierce Street in Phoenix. We’ve got an all-star lineup of bakers making pies for you to taste, and from now till Pie…
The third Valley location of Sam Fox’s Flower Child restaurant is now open at Uptown Plaza in central Phoenix. The restaurant is one of the first businesses to open in the shopping center located on the northeast corner of Camelback Road and Central Avenue, which is undergoing extensive renovations this year…
The wait is finally over for Phoenicians who’ve been wondering when the doors at Sip Coffee & Beer Garage would open for business. Tomorrow, Thursday, November 19, the coffee shop and bar located on the northeast corner of 36th Street and Indian School will open to the public at 7…
Each week we venture to a new restaurant to check out what the spot has to offer during our favorite time of day — happy hour. Whether it’s affordable appetizers, delicious drinks, jaw-dropping deals, or none of the above, we’ll check out the situation and report back. The Spot: Okra…
Forks up, Phoenix! Chow Bella and Roosevelt Row present the sixth annual Pie Social at 2 on Saturday, November 21, at the Bioscience High School at 512 East Pierce Street in Phoenix. We’ve got an all-star lineup of bakers making pies for you to taste, and from now till Pie…
