Restaurant openings slowed down in Phoenix last month, but new dining spots include a chicken salad joint and a Middle Eastern marketplace. And Old Town Scottsdale said farewell to The Upton, a new American restaurant that replaced the beloved Petite Maison a few years ago. Openings The Whining Pig, Gilbert …
The Spot: The Living Room at DC Ranch 20751 North Pima Road, Scottsdale www.livingroomwinebar.com The Hours: Happy hour runs weekdays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. for drinks, and 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. for food Perfect for: A light cocktail and bite on a nice patio in North Scottsdale…
These days it’s hard to fill up with having to shell out a substantial amount of cash. But that doesn’t mean you have to settle for Taco Bell just because you’re trying to dine on a budget. If you know where to look and when to dine, there are still…
The Spot: The Strand Urban Italian CityScape, 2 East Jefferson Streetwww.thestranditalian.com The Hours: Happy hour at The Strand runs from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, but is not valid during “major events” around CityScape (like baseball games) Perfect for: Mid-range Italian conveniently located in Cityscape, with options for…
Health inspectors in metro Phoenix have been busy this summer. June saw 19 restaurants earn a “D” from county health inspectors, including popular spots such as The Duce and Mrs. White’s Golden Rule Cafe. And violations run the gamut from hand-washing to cross contamination. Golden Rule Cafe, Phoenix (808 East Jefferson Street)…
Restaurant openings slowed down a little bit in June, but that doesn’t mean diners in metro Phoenix didn’t get a few intriguing new options, including a new restaurant from Barrio Cafe chef Silvana Salcido Esparza, a cocktail bar on Seventh Street, and a ramen spot in Chandler. We lost a…
The Spot: Southern Rail Restaurant 300 West Camelback Road, Phoenix www.southernrailaz.com The Hours: Social hour — as it’s called at Southern Rail — food specials run from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., while drink specials run from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Perfect for: A sunny day, a sweet cocktail,…
From rodent issues to difficulties with basic hand-washing skills, last month’s restaurant health inspection infractions might make you think twice before you head out for lunch. La Familia Carniceria, Phoenix (2801 East Van Buren Street) “Tripe at 112-128F, chicken wings at 88-112F, and turkey butts in 92-118F in the steam…
Openings Tratto, Phoenix After months of awaiting Chris Bianco’s new eatery in the Town & Country shopping center, the chef’s first pasta-focused restaurant finally opened up. It’s the famous pizzaiolo’s first spot to not serve pizza, but promises top-quality Italian dishes. Lou Malnati’s, PhoenixNow open in Uptown Plaza in central Phoenix,…
The Spot: Buck &Rider 4225 East Camelback Road, Phoenix www.buckandrider.com The Hours: Catch happy hour at Buck &Rider on weekdays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the oyster bar area. In the main dining room, drinks are on happy-hour pricing from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (no food), and…
If you’ve always wanted to own your own piece of land — and a few furry animals to go along with it — then you may be interested to hear that one of Arizona’s most unique agritourism businesses is on the market. John and Joyce Bittner, owners of The Ranch…
Federico’s Mexican Food is in the hot seat with the Department of Labor. An investigation found four Federico’s restaurants in metro Phoenix did not follow the Fair Labor Standards Act by failing to pay hourly employees overtime after they worked 40 hours per week, according to a press release from…
The Spot: TQLA 1840 South Val Vista Drive, Mesa www.tqla.com/locations/mesa-gilbert The Hours: Happy hour at TQLA is from 2 to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 p.m. until close on Friday and Saturdays Perfect for: Fruity margaritas and satisfying, cheesy appetizers. The Interior: TQLA is located at the Dana…
The Spot: The Rogue Tomato 18561 North 59th Avenue, #122, Glendale www.theroguetomato.com The Hours: Happy hour runs every day from 4 to 6 p.m. and until close on Mondays. A reverse happy hour on Fridays goes from 8 p.m. until close. Perfect for: Small snacks and refreshing cocktails in a…
A classic spot in central Phoenix could be torn down if a rezoning application is approved. Documents on the city of Phoenix’s website show a new apartment complex planned on the site of Macayo’s in Phoenix on Central Avenue just south of Indian School Road. The complex, called Alta Central…
The Spot: Il Vinaio 270 West Main Street, Mesa www.ilvinaio.net The Hours: Il Vinaio’s happy hour is from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. every day Perfect for: A long, leisurely happy hour over wine or a quick cheap bite before an event at the Mesa Arts Center The Interior: Inside,…
Another month of county health inspections are in the books, and we have just one question for restaurant employees across metro Phoenix: Why aren’t you washing your hands? Okay, so not all restaurants are violating the cardinal rule of keeping hands clean while preparing food. But we have to admit,…
Heads up, T.J.’s lovers. Your freezers might not be safe — from recalled food. If you’re a big fan of Trader Joe’s, you might have some recalled food in your fridge and freezer. Earlier this week the FDA issued a recall for a whole assortment of Trader Joe’s and other…
The Spot: Phoenix Public Market Cafe 14 East Pierce Street www.phxpublicmarket.com/cafe The Hours: Happy hour for food is from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. every day, while drink specials last from 3 p.m. to close. Perfect for: A few drinks and good eats in a laid-back cafe setting. The Interior: This…
With more than 20 new restaurants open in metro Phoenix, it’s been a great April for the local food scene. Phoenix has a ton of new options for dining, including a second location of Nook and a third location of The Herb Box, while Chandler now has even more options…
The Spot: Sip Coffee & Beer Garage 3620 East Indian School Road, Phoenix www.sipcoffeeandbeerhouse.com The Hours: Happy hour at Sip is Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Perfect for: A beer and a snack when you need to get some work done. The Interior: Sip has a…
Slightly greasy Detroit-style pizza is an art form. At least, it is if you grew up in the city from which this region-specific style of pizza hails. So, when we heard Jet’s Pizza, a popular Michigan chain known for its Detroit-style pies, was setting up two outposts in metro Phoenix,…
