Sara Crocker

Staff Writers

Sara Crocker is a staff writer for Phoenix New Times where she focuses primarily on food. She began freelancing for New Times in July 2022 and joined the staff in February 2023. Prior to New Times, Sara worked for publications such as The Denver Post, Phoenix Magazine, Phoenix Home & Garden and Colorado Life Magazine. When she’s not reporting on the Valley’s dining scene, Sara brews beer at home and is an avid cook.

Latest Stories

Image: This highly anticipated seafood restaurant is opening in Scottsdale

Openings & Closings

This highly anticipated seafood restaurant is opening in Scottsdale

By Sara Crocker

Image: 'Unbelievable and moving.' Phoenix chef reacts to national honor

Awards & Accolades

'Unbelievable and moving.' Phoenix chef reacts to national honor

By Sara Crocker

Image: The 6 most delicious bites we tasted around Phoenix last month

Best Bites

The 6 most delicious bites we tasted around Phoenix last month

By Tirion Boan and Sara Crocker

Image: Chris Bianco's award-winning Italian restaurant returns to former home

Chefs

Chris Bianco's award-winning Italian restaurant returns to former home

By Sara Crocker

Image: Little O's Arcadia gets a funky refresh as a Mexican cantina

Beer & Breweries

Little O's Arcadia gets a funky refresh as a Mexican cantina

By Sara Crocker

Image: Toasted Owl Cafe prepares to land in a new Valley neighborhood

Breakfast & Brunch

Toasted Owl Cafe prepares to land in a new Valley neighborhood

By Sara Crocker

Image: Cheer on the Cardinals at these winning Phoenix sports bars

Food & Drink News

Cheer on the Cardinals at these winning Phoenix sports bars

By Tirion Boan and Sara Crocker

Image: 12 Oktoberfest events to raise a stein around Phoenix this fall

Beer & Breweries

12 Oktoberfest events to raise a stein around Phoenix this fall

By Sara Crocker

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