Alamo Drafthouse Cinema to Open on The Row in Downtown Chandler

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…

3 Best Things to Eat and Drink This Weekend in Metro Phoenix

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…

10 Best Burgers in Metro Phoenix

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…

3 Best Places to Eat and Drink This Week in Metro Phoenix

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…

Arizona Cocktail Week Returns February 14 to 21, 2015

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…

3 Best Things to Eat and Drink This Weekend in Metro Phoenix

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…

Blackboard Special

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…

Tamale Takeover

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…

Wine By Me

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…

Christmas Brews

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…

GrabbaGreen Food+Juice Is Now Open at CityScape in Downtown Phoenix

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…

Barrelhouse American Kitchen & Cocktails in Chandler Names New Chef

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…