If you’ve lived in the South or spend a decent amount of time there, you might already know the name Alamo Drafthouse Cinema. But for those who’ve never heard of the 19-location Texas-based chain of movie theaters, know that Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas has been combining movies, booze, and food since…
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…
At the beginning of the holiday season you swore that this year you wouldn’t just show up with another plate of grocery store cookies on Christmas Day. But as the date creeps closer and closer, you realize there are still presents to be bought (and wrapped), decorations to be hung,…
After two years in a Chandler strip mall near the intersection of Warner and Alma School roads, Tumi Fine Peruvian Cuisine is relocating to different digs. During the short transition, the restaurant’s original location is closed. Since opening in 2012, the Peruvian restaurant owned by chef Oscar Graham has become…
Welcome Chicken + Donuts Saturday, December 20 Don’t freak out but this Saturday two of the Valley’s top chefs will be teaming up with Welcome Chicken + Donuts to create some Japanese-themed specials. Sweet Republic’s Helen Yung tells us that she’s working with the new Phoenix restaurant on some ideas…
Next year the Devoured Culinary Classic will return to the Phoenix Art Museum for two days of dining, drinking, and loving all things local. The annual culinary celebration has become one of the hottest ticket events in town — and for Phoenix Art Museum members, tickets are on sale now…
For the last two years the Four Peaks Tasting Room located at 2401 South Wilson in Tempe (just off of Broadway and Roosevelt roads) has been a destination a beer drinkers looking for place to hang out and eat some food truck grub. The third location to come from the…
Brian Archibald Executive Chef Tapacubo, The Normal Diner Graduate Tempe graduatetempe.com/dining With the arrival of the Graduate Tempe one of the prime properties around the Arizona State University campus will finally be used to its full potential. The new boutique hotel is one of the first to come from a…
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…
With so many diverse varieties in existence, you could easily argue that there’s no bad time to indulge in a well-prepared burger. There are burgers for breakfast, burgers for lunch, and of course, burgers meant to be enjoyed as a hearty dinner. Our list of favorite burgers around town runs…
St. Francis Tonight In celebration of the season, chef Aaron Chamberlin at St. Francis is offering a new menu and dinner special that highlights the flavors of autumn. On Monday nights the restaurant is serving a Paella special that includes three courses for $29. Your meal starts with White Gazpacho…
Booze lovers can officially start counting down the days until the fourth annual Arizona Cocktail Week takes the Valley and state by storm. The week-long event will feature bartender competitions, cocktail parties, and pop-up speakeasies and will go down from Saturday, February 14 to Saturday, February 21…
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…
The Madison at The Yard Tempe — a cafe and spin and yoga studio — has been open to the public for weeks but now, the marquee tenant of Sam Fox’s most ambitious project to date has also opened its doors. Culinary Dropout at The Yard at Farmer Arts District…
Food City Tamale Festival Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14 This weekend Food City’s annual Festival del Tamal will take over downtown Phoenix for a weekend of food, drink, and dancing. The event will be held on Saturday and Sunday between 1st Avenue and 4th Avenue on Washington Street…
Adventurous diners seeking a seasonal thrill can head to Bryan’s Black Mountain Barbecue this month for a taste of lutefisk, the traditional Nordic dish. Chef Bryan Dooley is serving his own take on the classic dried fish, serving Aquavit infused lutefisk wrapped in phyllo dough with a mash of rutabaga…
This weekend Food City’s annual Festival del Tamal will take over downtown Phoenix for a weekend of food, drink, and dancing. The event will be held on Saturday and Sunday between 1st Avenue and 4th Avenue on Washington Street. Look forward to tamales made from some of the best tamale-makers…
Following in the steps of its sister spot My Wine Cellar in Ahwatukee, MWC Bistro in Gilbert will host a wine festival this Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. The one-day event will feature 20 wines from four distributors. Each will be pouring “holiday-friendly” wines ideal for Christmas, New Year’s…
Kick off the countdown to Christmas this Saturday at World of Beer in Tempe. The brew-centric bar is celebrating the season by offering 12 delicious Christmas-themed beers from different breweries. There will also be prize giveaways and a Christmas photo area with props and ugly sweaters to make sure you…
On Monday locally-owned restaurant GrabbaGreen opened a third location at CityScape in downtown Phoenix. You can find the health-focused dining spot at 50 W. Jefferson Suite 120, on the corner of Jefferson and Central. The restaurant serves a menu of “super-foods” and juices in a fast-casual setting and offers ordering…
Next month season 5 of Check, Please! Arizona premieres and Eight, Arizona PBS’s will bring the on-screen experience of the three-time Emmy Award-winning show to life with the Check, Please! Arizona Tasting Tour. On January 20, the tour will visit five Valley restaurants featured on the show; at each stop,…
Since opening last March Barrelhouse American Kitchen & Cocktails has been a bright light in the East Valley dining and drinking scene. With knock-out cocktails and mostly-satisfying food, the restaurant has brought a welcome new option to the neighborhood. Now the restaurant has welcomed a new chef to lead the…
