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Sara Crocker

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.

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California eatery Élephante to open Scottsdale mall location this fall

By Sara CrockerOctober 3, 2024

The trendy Santa Monica restaurant branches out, bringing coastal Italian fare to Scottsdale Fashion Square.

The 4 best things we ate around Phoenix in September

The 4 best things we ate around Phoenix in September

By Tirion Boan and OthersOctober 2, 2024

Sandwiches, pasta and desert-inspired cocktails wowed the Phoenix New Times food team in September.

These 9 Valley restaurants are now closed

These 9 Valley restaurants are now closed

By Sara CrockerOctober 1, 2024

A Chandler restaurant that was named to the NYT “Best Restaurants” list and a Grand Avenue bar are among the closures.

Watch 2 Valley chefs compete in Food Network’s Halloween bake-off

Watch 2 Valley chefs compete in Food Network’s Halloween bake-off

By Sara CrockerSeptember 30, 2024

Pastry pros from Scottsdale and Surprise are vying to be the next Halloween Baking Champion

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

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

By Melissa Parker and OthersSeptember 30, 2024

These Phoenix spots serve traditional Jewish dishes and baked goods.

This Phoenix taco shop tops Yelp’s Arizona list

This Phoenix taco shop tops Yelp’s Arizona list

By Sara CrockerSeptember 30, 2024

Ahead of National Taco Day, Yelpers rated this family-owned taqueria its favorite in the state.

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Phoenix restaurant’s pasta dish pops thanks to some surprising ingredients

Phoenix restaurant’s pasta dish pops thanks to some surprising ingredients

By Sara CrockerSeptember 27, 2024

First & Last’s Bacon Sourdough Bolognese delivers on those flavors and more in a complex dish from this downtown eatery.

Celebrity chef Guy Fieri

Guy Fieri revisits Phoenix Italian restaurant. Here’s how to watch.

By Sara CrockerSeptember 25, 2024

The Food Network star and celebrity chef is back for another helping at Giuseppe’s on 28th.

Three restaurants coming to Biltmore’s Esplanade

Three restaurants coming to Biltmore’s Esplanade

By Sara CrockerSeptember 25, 2024

Former MercBar pros have a luxe Mexican restaurant, upscale tavern and the revival of a Jewish deli in the works.

This Phoenix Thai restaurant was named one of the top 50 in America

By Sara CrockerSeptember 24, 2024

“Mookata is awesome!” says restaurant owner Yotaka “Sunny” Martin. The New York Times seems to agree.

Dishes from Flower Child

New Paradise Valley Mall restaurant openings underway

By Sara CrockerSeptember 24, 2024

Flower Child opens today, ushering in the first of 10 new eateries, bars and shops at the redevelopment of the old mall site

Chef Joey Maggiore’s new restaurant The Italiano opens in Scottsdale

Chef Joey Maggiore’s new restaurant The Italiano opens in Scottsdale

By Sara CrockerSeptember 20, 2024

Known for Hash Kitchen, The Sicilian Butcher and The Mexicano, the local chef says his new restaurant is “truly our best concept yet.”

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Savor these 6 menus during Arizona Restaurant Week

Savor these 6 menus during Arizona Restaurant Week

By Sara CrockerSeptember 19, 2024

The fall event begins on Friday and runs for 10 days. Here are six special menus we can’t wait to try.

Hidden Haunts: Phoenix welcomes a new era of outspoken speakeasies

Hidden Haunts: Phoenix welcomes a new era of outspoken speakeasies

By Sara CrockerSeptember 19, 2024

Speakeasies are having a moment in the Valley. Here’s what’s behind the hidden bar boom.

Outside The Larder & The Delta.

The Larder & The Delta returns with a new home and menu

By Sara CrockerSeptember 18, 2024

“I’m standing on the shoulders of giants,” says chef Stephen Jones as he debuts the next iteration of his iconic restaurant.

Postino, North Italia, Blanco to open soon in Peoria. What to know

Postino, North Italia, Blanco to open soon in Peoria. What to know

By Sara CrockerSeptember 10, 2024

The three new restaurants are coming to The Park at 83 this fall and winter.

The 5 best bites and sips we tasted around Phoenix in August

The 5 best bites and sips we tasted around Phoenix in August

By Tirion Boan and OthersSeptember 9, 2024

Homemade pasta and creative cocktails wowed the Phoenix New Times food team in August.

The Guadalupe on Main team.

The Guadalupe on Main opens with craft drinks and Jalisco flair

By Sara CrockerSeptember 6, 2024

A group of industry veterans have teamed up to launch a new restaurant and bar in Mesa.

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Rendering of Fromation Brewing.

A new brewery is opening on Roosevelt Row, imported from Denver

By Sara CrockerSeptember 4, 2024

Denver Beer Co., an award-winning Colorado craft brewer, plans to open a new concept in downtown Phoenix this fall.

Rendering of the inside of Carmen Cantina.

Pedal Haus owner to open downtown Phoenix tiki bar and Tempe cantina

By Sara CrockerSeptember 4, 2024

Julian Wright is known for Pedal Haus, Sake Haus, Luckys Indoor Outdoor and more. Now, he has two new concepts in the works.

Chef Clinton Lomayma and Beau MacMillan

Cala, restaurant from Beau MacMillan, names new executive chef

By Sara CrockerSeptember 4, 2024

The Mediterranean-inspired Scottsdale restaurant has a new chef at the helm.

The Maggiore family.

With Patricia’s Pizza, Melissa Maggiore Meyer honors her parents

By Sara CrockerSeptember 3, 2024

Paying homage to Tomaso Maggiore’s first restaurant, Patricia’s Pizza will arrive in the north Valley this fall.

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