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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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A server holding a tray of beer.

Cool off with this Phoenix taproom’s special summer beer service

By Sara CrockerJune 28, 2024

Sip Kolsch like you’re in Germany this summer at Kings Beer & Wine.

Chef Derek Christensen.

‘It was so much fun.’ Phoenix chef wins ‘Chopped’

By Sara CrockerJune 27, 2024

Nearly 10 years after his first win on a Food Network cooking competition, the local chef and artist scored another victory and $10,000.

Choose your own adventure at this new Tempe bar and speakeasy

Choose your own adventure at this new Tempe bar and speakeasy

By Sara CrockerJune 26, 2024

Whether you’re looking for a casual spot or an immersive cocktail lounge, this new duo of Tempe bars has both.

Outside Hidden Track Cafe.

Hidden Track in downtown Phoenix has sold, new cafe moves in

By Sara CrockerJune 26, 2024

As the downtown coffee shop transitions to a new owner, Hidden Track concentrates on uptown Phoenix.

Watch this Phoenix chef compete on Food Network’s ‘Chopped’

Watch this Phoenix chef compete on Food Network’s ‘Chopped’

By Sara CrockerJune 24, 2024

The former Bacanora chef will compete in his second televised culinary throwdown.

Inside MercBar.

Iconic Phoenix cocktail lounge MercBar closing after 28 years

By Sara CrockerJune 24, 2024

The long-time lounge will soon pour its last drinks. Here’s how to visit one final time.

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Exterior of a Fazoli's.

Fazoli’s to open third Valley location in Glendale

By Sara CrockerJune 20, 2024

The Valley’s third location of the resurrected fast-casual Italian eatery opens this month.

The bar at Barley & Smoke.

Barley & Smoke brings sophisticated speakeasy to West Valley

By Sara CrockerJune 18, 2024

Hidden within a casual brewery, there’s a new cocktail bar and chef’s table worth dressing up for.

Pouring beer from a trailer.

Cool off this summer with 10 road trip-worthy food and drink events

By Sara CrockerJune 13, 2024

Escape the heat with a wine tasting train ride, beer festival, chili cook-off and more.

Tempe Baker Tracy Dempsey.

Cooking classes to take this summer in Phoenix

By Sara Crocker and OthersJune 12, 2024

Learn all about cheese, beer, cocktails and more at these 10 Valley classes.

People in line for food trucks.

Food truck court leaves First Friday on Roosevelt Row

By Sara CrockerJune 6, 2024

The organizer of the mobile eats meetup cries foul over its removal, but organizers say they aren’t to blame.

Bartender Nicole Long and Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego.

Phoenix now has an official cocktail. Here’s how to get a taste

By Sara CrockerJune 5, 2024

Sip The Phoenix, the city’s new official cocktail crafted by Santo and Pecado bartender Nicole Long.

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Inside the wine bar Kid Sister.

Long-awaited wine bar and bistro Kid Sister opens in uptown Phoenix

By Sara CrockerJune 5, 2024

Family, friends and industry pros helm this new spot serving small bites and wine.

Honey-whipped ricotta from The Starving Artist.

The 5 best bites and sips we tried in May around metro Phoenix

By Tirion Boan and OthersMay 31, 2024

From cheesy late-night eats to a tropical coffee creation, here are the best things we tasted this month.

The chef's table at Taco Chelo Tempe.

Taco Chelo opens in Tempe. Take a look inside

By Sara CrockerMay 30, 2024

The second outpost of the downtown Phoenix taqueria features scratch-made eats in a vibrant space.

Pastry chef Crystal Kass sitting at a booth in Valentine.

Behind the scenes with Valentine’s James Beard-nominated pastry chef

By Sara CrockerMay 30, 2024

Crystal Kass’ creative, Arizona-inspired desserts have earned a national spotlight.

Inside Aruma Cafe.

The duo behind Tacos Chiwas opens Tempe coffee shop Aruma

By Sara CrockerMay 29, 2024

Aruma is now open, serving specialty coffees and Mexican pastries with more to come.

Dipping meat and vegetables into a hot pot.

BoSa Donuts family launches hot pot spot in Tempe

By Sara CrockerMay 24, 2024

It’s a family affair at BoSa Kobe Hot Pot, a new eatery from BoSa’s owner and a cousin who owns a restaurant in Anthem.

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Chef Derek Christensen on the steps of Sauvage Wine Bar.

Former Bacanora chef brings dinner pop-up to Sauvage Wine Bar

By Sara CrockerMay 15, 2024

Chef Derek Christensen is cooking Scandinavian-inspired bites with Nordborg.

Sharon and Devan Cunningham.

Watch this Phoenix chef compete on Food Network’s ‘Ciao House’

By Sara CrockerMay 14, 2024

Chef Devan Cunningham travels to Italy to show off his skills on Food Network.

People share a plate of food at a festival.

Phoenix restaurants raise money for Palestinian relief efforts

By Sara CrockerMay 9, 2024

Food for Palestine taps into ‘appetite for activism’ by bringing together eateries and customers.

Inside Kazimierz Wine & Whiskey Bar.

Anthony Bourdain-inspired eatery to replace Kazimierz in Old Town

By Sara CrockerMay 8, 2024

The new Scottsdale restaurant, named The Ends, aims to ‘take people on a journey’ with global cuisine.

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