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 jazzy Chandler supper club wants to celebrate with you

First Taste

This jazzy Chandler supper club wants to celebrate with you

By Sara Crocker

Image: Flats or drums? Find the Valley's top wings at these 12 eateries

Lists

Flats or drums? Find the Valley's top wings at these 12 eateries

By Tirion Boan and Sara Crocker

Image: Last Phoenix Sizzler location closes after decades in the Valley

Openings & Closings

Last Phoenix Sizzler location closes after decades in the Valley

By Sara Crocker

Image: Little Shop of Hot Sauce is an oh-so niche Valley gem

Shopping

Little Shop of Hot Sauce is an oh-so niche Valley gem

By Sara Crocker

Image: How Phoenix chefs survive 'brutal' summers in the Valley

Chefs

How Phoenix chefs survive 'brutal' summers in the Valley

By Sara Crocker

Image: Turquoise Wine Bar to open soon on Roosevelt Row. Here's a look inside

Downtown Phoenix

Turquoise Wine Bar to open soon on Roosevelt Row. Here's a look inside

By Sara Crocker

Image: 'It's all uphill.' Phoenix summers push local restaurants to the brink

Business

'It's all uphill.' Phoenix summers push local restaurants to the brink

By Sara Crocker

Image: This popular California lunchtime destination is coming to Scottsdale

Openings & Closings

This popular California lunchtime destination is coming to Scottsdale

By Sara Crocker

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