Skip to content
advertisement
  • facebook
  • instagram
  • x
  • tiktok
  • bsky
  • threads
Site Logo
Support Us
User Menu
  • Sign Up/Sign In
  • Contribute
  • Contact
Search
Close Search Close Search
  • News
    • Business
    • Courts
    • Crime & Police
    • Education
    • Environment
    • Health
    • Politics & Government
    • Sports
    • Technology
    • Transportation
    • Weather
  • Marijuana
  • Opinion
    • Community Voice
    • Reader Response
  • Food & Drink
    • Bars & Breweries
    • Openings & Closings
    • Restaurants
    • Shops & Markets
    • Top 100 Bars
    • Top 100 Restaurants
  • Arts & Culture
    • Books
    • Film, TV & Streaming
    • Outdoors & Rec
    • Performing Arts
    • Sex & Dating
    • Travel
    • Valley Life
    • Visual Arts
  • Music
    • Concert Calendar
    • Concerts
    • Critic’s Notebook
    • Features
    • Local Music
  • Things To Do
    • Calendar
    • Concert Calendar
  • Best of Phoenix
    • Out now: Best of Phoenix 2025!
    • Cannabis
    • Food & Drink
    • Fun & Games
    • Goods & Services
    • La Vida
    • Megalopolitan Life
    • Nightlife
    • Readers’ Choice
  • Newsletters
  • More
    • About Us
    • Advertise With Us
    • Contact
    • Membership
    • Promotions & Free Stuff
    • Staff
    • Tell Your Story-Sponsored
  • News
    • Business
    • Courts
    • Crime & Police
    • Education
    • Environment
    • Health
    • Politics & Government
    • Sports
    • Technology
    • Transportation
    • Weather
  • Marijuana
  • Opinion
    • Community Voice
    • Reader Response
  • Food & Drink
    • Bars & Breweries
    • Openings & Closings
    • Restaurants
    • Shops & Markets
    • Top 100 Bars
    • Top 100 Restaurants
  • Arts & Culture
    • Books
    • Film, TV & Streaming
    • Outdoors & Rec
    • Performing Arts
    • Sex & Dating
    • Travel
    • Valley Life
    • Visual Arts
  • Music
    • Concert Calendar
    • Concerts
    • Critic’s Notebook
    • Features
    • Local Music
  • Things To Do
    • Calendar
    • Concert Calendar
  • Best of Phoenix
    • Out now: Best of Phoenix 2025!
    • Cannabis
    • Food & Drink
    • Fun & Games
    • Goods & Services
    • La Vida
    • Megalopolitan Life
    • Nightlife
    • Readers’ Choice
  • Newsletters
  • More
    • About Us
    • Advertise With Us
    • Contact
    • Membership
    • Promotions & Free Stuff
    • Staff
    • Tell Your Story-Sponsored
  • facebook
  • instagram
  • x
  • tiktok
  • bsky
  • threads

Author

Showing 353 - 374 of 498

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.

sara.crocker@newtimes.com
Visit My Author Page
Kristen Martinez sits in a booth with a tray of two tacos.

Moodie Black’s Kristen Martinez is back in Phoenix serving ‘new era Tex-Mex’

By Sara CrockerFebruary 6, 2024

Noise rap artist Kristen Martinez makes the kitchen her stage at MB Foodhouse.

Piccolo Virtù dining room.

Beginner’s Luck from The Gladly and Citizen Public House team, to open mid-February

By Sara CrockerFebruary 5, 2024

Restaurateur Bernie Kantak is opening an all-day concept in Old Town.

Two bartenders making drinks.

February food and drinks events happening around metro Phoenix

By Sara CrockerFebruary 2, 2024

Fill your plate and your cup at these delicious Valley events, including the launch of a new food hall, Arizona Beer Week and Taco Wars.

Grand Avenue Pizza Co.

Grand Avenue Pizza Co. closes after 10 years of slinging slices

By Sara CrockerJanuary 31, 2024

After a highly anticipated return, the pizzeria has served its last pies.

Wine shop owner Corianne Nelson.

Woman-owned bottle shop opens downtown. Get to know Unfiltered Natural Wine

By Sara CrockerJanuary 31, 2024

Corianne Nelson wants to make the world of natural wine less intimidating through her colorful bottle shop.

Pozole bowl at Alebrijes Cafe & Grill.

The 4 best things we ate and sipped in January

By Tirion Boan and OthersJanuary 31, 2024

Satisfying soups and low-ABV cocktails stood out among the crowd this month.

advertisement
Chef Marco Di Santo holding a dish.

Hidden Track Bottle Shop & Wine Bar expands food focus with new chef

By Sara CrockerJanuary 29, 2024

Former Noodle Bar owner, chef Marco Di Santo, joined the team at Hidden Track Bottle Shop.

The dining room at La Fogata.

The Scottsdale Resort debuts 4 new eateries with a focus on local ingredients

By Sara CrockerJanuary 26, 2024

The McCormick Ranch resort and spa unveils new spots to eat and drink, from a healthy cafe to a moody speakeasy.

A school lunch tray.

Cooking contest challenges students and chefs to rethink school lunch

By Sara CrockerJanuary 24, 2024

Local students and chefs compete to serve the best school breakfast, lunch and snacks at a unique culinary event this weekend.

Chefs serve food at St. Vincent de Paul.

Top Valley chefs cook steak lunch for over 1,000 unsheltered people

By Sara CrockerJanuary 19, 2024

Valley chefs Christopher Gross, Vincent Guerithault and more came together to serve lunch at St. Vincent de Paul in downtown Phoenix.

Blue cocktail and menu at Hugo's Cantina.

Pool brothers dive into downtown Phoenix with Hugo’s Cantina. Here’s a look inside

By Sara CrockerJanuary 19, 2024

Hugo’s Cantina is now open in the former Sin Muerte space near Roosevelt Row.

Hama Chili dish at Uchi.

Award-winning chef brings sushi restaurant Uchi to Scottsdale

By Sara CrockerJanuary 18, 2024

The Austin-born Japanese restaurant promises a sushi bar experience at every table.

advertisement
Federales restaurant rendering

Phoenix backs decision to block Federales from Roosevelt Row

By Sara CrockerJanuary 12, 2024

City dismisses allegations that a board was swayed by “undue political influence” when it rejected controversial tacos and tequila spot.

Michael Regan makes a mocktail at Maple House.

New Chandler cafe and bar serves coffee, low-ABV cocktails and mocktails

By Sara CrockerJanuary 10, 2024

From the team behind Elliott’s Steakhouse and The Brickyard, Maple House is now open in Chandler. Here’s what to expect.

The Global Ambassador exterior at night.

Final Global Ambassador restaurant théa Mediterranean to open next week

By Sara CrockerJanuary 10, 2024

Reservations are open at the Sam Fox restaurant opening on the rooftop of the luxury hotel.

Beer poured at the Strong Beer Festival.

A look at what’s new in the Valley’s craft beer scene

By Sara CrockerJanuary 9, 2024

New breweries, beer festivals and special releases are on tap for 2024.

Chefs Angelo Sosa and Penny Tagliarina.

What will Phoenix food trends look like in 2024? 8 pros share their predictions

By Sara CrockerJanuary 8, 2024

The Valley’s dining scene is growing and evolving. Here’s what restaurant and bar pros expect to see in 2024.

Helton taproom and bar.

New neighborhood bar from O.H.S.O. to open in former Helton taproom

By Sara CrockerJanuary 3, 2024

At The Starving Artist, expect an emphasis on cocktails and global cuisine.

advertisement
Blue Watermelon Project meal on a lunch tray.

January food and drinks events happening around metro Phoenix

By Sara CrockerJanuary 1, 2024

Hold off on the New Year’s resolutions and attend these delicious events happening around the Valley.

Three-meat plate from Loco Style Grindz.

The 4 best things we sipped and savored this month around Phoenix

By Tirion Boan and OthersDecember 29, 2023

Phoenix restaurants including a classic steakhouse and a new taco shop served the most memorable bites and sips of the month.

Rendering of Cielo Rojo building.

The family behind Mariscos Playa Hermosa is opening a second restaurant. Here’s what to expect

By Sara CrockerDecember 27, 2023

The new spot, named Cielo Rojo, will explore “mainland Mexican” cuisine.

Armando Hernandez and Nadia Holguin.

Metro Phoenix’s best new restaurants of 2023

By Sara Crocker and OthersDecember 21, 2023

Around the Valley, exceptional eateries have opened throughout the year. Here are the top 10.

  • Previous
  • 1
  • …
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • …
  • 23
  • Next
Site Logo

View This Week's Print Issue

Editorial

  • News
  • Food & Drink
  • Arts & Culture
  • Music
  • Things To Do
  • Newsletters

Marketing

  • Advertise With Us
  • Classifieds
  • Promotions & Free Stuff
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use

More

  • About Us
  • Careers
  • Contact US
  • Flipbook Archive
  • Staff
  • Membership

Voice Media Group

  • Dallas Observer
  • Denver Westword
  • Miami New Times
  • New Times Broward-Palm Beach
  • V Digital Services
  • facebook
  • instagram
  • x
  • tiktok
  • bsky
  • threads

Use of this website constitutes acceptance of our terms of use, our cookies policy, and our privacy policy. View our accessibility policy and AI policy. The Phoenix New Times may earn a portion of sales from products & services purchased through links on our site from our affiliate partners. ©2025 Phoenix New Times, LLC. All rights reserved.
Do Not Sell or Share My Information