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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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Two bartenders making drinks.

Arizona Cocktail Weekend returns for another round this spring

By Sara CrockerJanuary 17, 2025

Sip cocktails from the world’s best bars, cheer on your local bartender and more during this spirited weekend.

Mensho Ramen to open its second Valley restaurant this weekend

Mensho Ramen to open its second Valley restaurant this weekend

By Sara CrockerJanuary 15, 2025

Here’s when and where the new Phoenix location will welcome its first customers.

Chef Bernie Kantak to open sushi, matcha bar in Arcadia

Chef Bernie Kantak to open sushi, matcha bar in Arcadia

By Sara CrockerJanuary 9, 2025

Here’s what to know about the celebrated Valley chef’s newest concept.

Richard Blais’ latest restaurant opens in Scottsdale. Take a look inside

Richard Blais’ latest restaurant opens in Scottsdale. Take a look inside

By Sara CrockerJanuary 8, 2025

Tiki Taka is the final of six concepts opened by the celebrity chef at Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort.

Teresa Nguyen stands in a food hall.

Tempe Eats food hall has closed. Here’s what’s next for the space

By Sara CrockerJanuary 7, 2025

The food hall, and the eight restaurants inside, were open for less than a year.

Industry Standard makes Roosevelt Row debut. Here’s what to expect

Industry Standard makes Roosevelt Row debut. Here’s what to expect

By Sara CrockerJanuary 6, 2025

A group of industry pros teamed up to create the new restaurant, serving globally inspired dishes and craft cocktails.

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MaryLee Kitchens serves East Coast comfort at Tempe’s Yucca Tap Room

MaryLee Kitchens serves East Coast comfort at Tempe’s Yucca Tap Room

By Sara CrockerJanuary 3, 2025

The local “diner on wheels” finds a place to park at the longstanding Tempe bar and arcade.

Kristen Martinez sits in a booth with a tray of two tacos.

MB Foodhouse brings Tex-Mex tacos to Phoenix coffeehouse

By Sara CrockerJanuary 3, 2025

Kristen Martinez is now serving her El Paso-inspired breakfast tacos in the Coronado neighborhood.

The 12 most exciting restaurants, bars and breweries opening in 2025

By Sara CrockerJanuary 2, 2025

From Main Burgers to Catch, we can’t wait for these new food and drink destinations to arrive in Phoenix.

Din Tai Fung targets 2026 opening for Scottsdale restaurant

Din Tai Fung targets 2026 opening for Scottsdale restaurant

By Sara CrockerJanuary 2, 2025

The award-winning restaurant will bring its renowned soup dumplings to Scottsdale Fashion Square, but not for another year.

The 12 best bites and sips we tried at Phoenix restaurants in 2024

By Tirion Boan and OthersDecember 23, 2024

As the Phoenix New Times food team tasted our way around the Valley, these dishes and drinks stood out above the rest in 2024.

Exceptional eats: Phoenix’s best new restaurants of 2024

Exceptional eats: Phoenix’s best new restaurants of 2024

By Tirion Boan and OthersDecember 19, 2024

Throughout the year, standout restaurants have opened across the Valley. Here are the top 10.

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Donate before you dine out at these 7 Phoenix restaurants and bars

By Sara CrockerDecember 18, 2024

Take part in the season of giving with these Valley drives and fundraisers at local bars and restaurants.

Booth seating at Bar Cena.

Scottsdale’s Bar Cena is closing. Here’s how to visit one last time

By Sara CrockerDecember 17, 2024

The third restaurant and cocktail lounge from chef Dom Ruggiero is set to close after the holidays.

Baking this holiday? This Phoenix couple crafts local vanilla extract

Baking this holiday? This Phoenix couple crafts local vanilla extract

By Sara CrockerDecember 13, 2024

Ty and Cate Wears make extract, vanilla bean paste and decadent sugars, perfect for locally inspired holiday baking.

Jason Asher leaves Century Grand, Barter & Shake. Here’s what’s next

Jason Asher leaves Century Grand, Barter & Shake. Here’s what’s next

By Sara CrockerDecember 12, 2024

The co-founder and cocktail expert has left the bar group behind Century Grand, Platform 18, UnderTow and more.

Hugo's Cantina exterior sign.

Gadzooks owners close their Phoenix bar, Hugo’s Cantina

By Sara CrockerDecember 12, 2024

The restaurant and bar owned by brothers Aaron and Jared Pool shuttered after less than a year near Roosevelt Row.

Burrito shop QDOBA opening 2 standalone restaurants in the Valley

Burrito shop QDOBA opening 2 standalone restaurants in the Valley

By Sara CrockerDecember 9, 2024

The chain currently has locations on local college campuses, but it will soon graduate to freestanding Valley restaurants.

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A pint and can of Candy Cane White Chocolate Ale.

Holiday cheer and local beer: Warm up with 12 seasonal craft brews

By Sara CrockerDecember 6, 2024

It’s the most wonderful time of the year for beer. From a cranberry IPA to chocolate stouts, breweries are tapping spirited sips.

The 6 best bites we tasted around Phoenix in November

The 6 best bites we tasted around Phoenix in November

By Tirion Boan and OthersDecember 3, 2024

Funky salads, rich ramen and some surprising veggies wowed the Phoenix New Times food team in November.

New coffee shop The Grind to open downtown in former Serafina spot

New coffee shop The Grind to open downtown in former Serafina spot

By Sara CrockerDecember 3, 2024

Led by “Chic Chef” Nik Fields, the new Phoenix cafe focuses on coffees, teas and creating space for people to work.

Pyro, Palma group plans to open 3 bars and restaurants in Gilbert

Pyro, Palma group plans to open 3 bars and restaurants in Gilbert

By Sara CrockerDecember 2, 2024

Flagship Restaurant Group plans to bring three concepts to downtown Gilbert’s Heritage Park. Here’s what to know.

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