Melissa Parker

Melissa Parker is a writer for the Phoenix New Times. Originally from New York, she has strong opinions on pizza and deeply appreciates Arizona's abundance of tacos. She primarily writes food articles and specializes in local restaurants and breweries.

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Image: HuHu's House of Dumplings brings gluten-free, vegan recipes to Phoenix

Food & Drink News

HuHu's House of Dumplings brings gluten-free, vegan recipes to Phoenix

By Melissa Parker

Image: Find Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur dining specials at these 10 restaurants and bakeries

Food & Drink News

Find Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur dining specials at these 10 restaurants and bakeries

By Melissa Parker and Sara Crocker

Image: Okay Maguey serves Mexico City eats and craft cocktails in Phoenix

First Taste

Okay Maguey serves Mexico City eats and craft cocktails in Phoenix

By Melissa Parker

Image: Check out these 14 Phoenix dining deals and food events for July 4

Events

Check out these 14 Phoenix dining deals and food events for July 4

By Melissa Parker

Image: Where to find the best bruschetta in Phoenix

Food & Drink News

Where to find the best bruschetta in Phoenix

By Melissa Parker

Image: Find food and fun at the Phoenix Puerto Rican Festival this weekend

Festivals

Find food and fun at the Phoenix Puerto Rican Festival this weekend

By Melissa Parker

Image: Try these 6 menus during Arizona Restaurant Week

Food & Drink News

Try these 6 menus during Arizona Restaurant Week

By Melissa Parker

Image: Farmers market schedule updates and essential finds for spring

Events

Farmers market schedule updates and essential finds for spring

By Melissa Parker and Tirion Boan

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