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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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Chef and humanitarian José Andrés to open restaurant in Glendale

Chef and humanitarian José Andrés to open restaurant in Glendale

By Sara CrockerOctober 23, 2024

Bar Mar will be the chef’s first restaurant in Arizona and one of 11 new concepts coming to Glendale.

Cocina Chiwas owners Nadia Holguin and Armando Hernandez.

Tacos Chiwas owners to launch 4 new Valley concepts

By Sara CrockerOctober 23, 2024

“It just kind of all came together at the same time,” co-owner Armando Hernandez says of the upcoming bars and restaurants.

Texas-based taco shop to make its Arizona debut in Scottsdale this fall

Texas-based taco shop to make its Arizona debut in Scottsdale this fall

By Sara CrockerOctober 22, 2024

Chicken tikka tacos? How about a bacon burger taco or Cubano on a tortilla? This unique chain will open in Arizona soon.

O.H.S.O. Brewery’s Great Pumpkin Beer Day is here

O.H.S.O. Brewery’s Great Pumpkin Beer Day is here

By Sara CrockerOctober 17, 2024

The seasonal tap takeover kicks off at the Valley’s five O.H.S.O. locations at 11 a.m.

‘Champion’ of Arizona beer, SanTan founder Anthony Canecchia has died

‘Champion’ of Arizona beer, SanTan founder Anthony Canecchia has died

By Sara CrockerOctober 16, 2024

The head of the state’s largest locally owned brewery was 51. Tributes are pouring in honoring the “visionary” and “icon.”

Meet the national taco expert bringing book tour to Tempe

By Sara CrockerOctober 15, 2024

Ahead of his Arizona visit, we caught up with author Jose Ralat on carne asada, Phoenix taquerias and what’s next.

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Arizona breweries shut out at national beer competition

Arizona breweries shut out at national beer competition

By Sara CrockerOctober 14, 2024

For the first time since 1995, no Arizona breweries scored a medal at the Great American Beer Festival awards.

Starlite BBQ, from Ocotillo team, has closed in Scottsdale

Starlite BBQ, from Ocotillo team, has closed in Scottsdale

By Sara CrockerOctober 11, 2024

The elevated smokehouse has shuttered after six years of serving smoked meats, sides and whiskeys.

Melinda’s Alley debuts beer to raise funds for namesake’s headstone

By Sara CrockerOctober 10, 2024

There’s a new beer available at the underground speakeasy. Proceeds will help honor a unique figure in Valley history.

Porchetta at The Rosticceria.

The Rosticceria has closed in Phoenix. Here’s what’s moving in

By Sara CrockerOctober 8, 2024

After 10 months, chef Joey Maggiore’s wood-fired Italian eatery has closed. Another of his restaurants will take over.

Cielo Rojo is temporarily closed on Calle 16 following fire

By Sara CrockerOctober 8, 2024

The Mexican restaurant from the family behind Mariscos Playa Hermosa caught fire early Monday morning.

Wren & Wolf team opens doughnut shop in downtown Phoenix

Wren & Wolf team opens doughnut shop in downtown Phoenix

By Sara CrockerOctober 7, 2024

Meet Creampuff Donuts, a new downtown pastry and coffee shop from fast-growing Phoenix restaurant group Pretty Decent Concepts.

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7 Oktoberfest events to raise a stein around Phoenix this month

7 Oktoberfest events to raise a stein around Phoenix this month

By Sara CrockerOctober 4, 2024

There’s plenty of beer, brats and Bavarian-style revelry to go around at these October events.

Huss, Phoenix Zoo release third beer to benefit animals

Huss, Phoenix Zoo release third beer to benefit animals

By Sara CrockerOctober 3, 2024

The new conservation-themed beer, an unfiltered IPA, will benefit endangered Mexican wolves.

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

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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.

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.

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