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: More Filiberto's locations reopen after abrupt closures

Openings & Closings

More Filiberto's locations reopen after abrupt closures

By Sara Crocker

Image: Powerhouse Phoenix breweries merge to form new beverage company

Beer & Breweries

Powerhouse Phoenix breweries merge to form new beverage company

By Sara Crocker

Image: Not making the grade: Behind a Gilbert restaurant's shocking health inspections

Gilbert

Not making the grade: Behind a Gilbert restaurant's shocking health inspections

By Sara Crocker

Image: Couple debuts coffee shop and community space at base of South Mountain

Baked Goods

Couple debuts coffee shop and community space at base of South Mountain

By Sara Crocker

Image: Farmers market staple brings specialty coffee to Sunnyslope

Coffee

Farmers market staple brings specialty coffee to Sunnyslope

By Sara Crocker

Image: Popular fried chicken chain lands in Arizona with East Valley restaurant

Openings & Closings

Popular fried chicken chain lands in Arizona with East Valley restaurant

By Sara Crocker

Image: These 10 restaurants are open at PV, with more coming soon

Openings & Closings

These 10 restaurants are open at PV, with more coming soon

By Sara Crocker

Image: Former Tartine baker raises the bar for bread at this Valley patisserie

Baked Goods

Former Tartine baker raises the bar for bread at this Valley patisserie

By Sara Crocker

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