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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 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.

Inside Second Story.

Second Story has closed after a decade in Old Town Scottsdale

By Sara CrockerMay 7, 2024

The luxe restaurant and bar has served its last meals, but the team has a new concept in the works.

Hama Chili dish at Uchi.

In the heart of glitzy Old Town, Uchi brings quiet luxury

By Sara CrockerMay 7, 2024

The Austin-born Japanese restaurant has come out of the gates with a well-curated experience and food to match.

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Celebrity chef Scott Conant

Celebrity chef Scott Conant leaves Mora, The Americano

By Sara CrockerMay 2, 2024

Another local celebrity chef takes the reins.

Two men at a table.

This Cinco de Mayo, get to know food from Puebla at El Rincon Poblano

By Sara CrockerMay 2, 2024

Crafting “food from the heart,” this family-run Phoenix restaurant offers traditional dishes from their home state of Puebla.

The Pinnacle Brewing Co. team in the brewhouse.

Pinnacle Brewing Co. brings traditional, historic beers to Scottsdale

By Sara CrockerMay 2, 2024

The new north Valley spot unites a father and son’s dreams of running a brewhouse.

Sorrelle's meatball hero and arancini.

The 5 best bites we tried in April around metro Phoenix

By Tirion Boan and OthersMay 2, 2024

From hearty sandwiches to unusual cocktails, here are the best things we tasted in April.

Clinking drinks over a table filled with plates of food.

Food and drink events happening around metro Phoenix in May

By Sara CrockerMay 1, 2024

Temperatures are heating up, and so are May’s food and drink events from a golf and beer fest to Arizona Restaurant Week.

These 4 Valley craft beers were named among the best in the world

These 4 Valley craft beers were named among the best in the world

By Sara CrockerApril 26, 2024

Brews from four Valley breweries took home medals in the World Beer Cup. Here are the winners.

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Case of beer.

Cheer on the Phoenix Suns with these 6 special snacks and sips

By Sara CrockerApril 23, 2024

The NBA playoffs are in full swing and local restaurants, bakeries and bars are doing their part to rally the Valley.

Two people with jars of food.

New apps aim to reduce food waste with discounted mystery bags

By Sara CrockerApril 22, 2024

Apps Goodie Bag and Too Good To Go are now in Phoenix. Here’s how to use them to save money and keep food out of the landfill.

The Industry Standard team.

Scottsdale bar owners to open new concept in Carly’s Bistro space

By Sara CrockerApril 19, 2024

Small plates, craft cocktails and a focus on hospitality are on the menu.

Carly's Bistro co-owner Carla Wade Logan.

Carly’s Bistro owner reflects on restaurant’s legacy, looks to the future

By Sara CrockerApril 19, 2024

“Things have come full circle,” Carla Wade Logan says of her longtime Roosevelt Row restaurant, set to close on May 3.

Binkley’s to close in August. The Larder & The Delta is moving in

Binkley’s to close in August. The Larder & The Delta is moving in

By Sara CrockerApril 17, 2024

Chef Stephen Jones was “floored” at the offer to take over Binkley’s. Now he’s planning a 10 to 12-course tasting menu.

A rendering of the interiors of 40 Love.

L.A.-born 40 Love to match sports with restaurant, lounge in Scottsdale

By Sara CrockerApril 16, 2024

The concept, known for its celebrity backing and clientele, is set to arrive in Old Town this spring.

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Natasha John, Jordan Manuelito and KaLynn Yazzie of Skoden Coffee.

6 months in, Skoden Coffee & Tea is on the move

By Sara CrockerApril 10, 2024

The Indigenous-owned coffee shop is leaving its uptown spot in May. Find out what’s next for Skoden.

Juan Robles, co-owner of Phoenix taqueria Juanderful Tacos.

TikTok star Keith Lee’s visit leaves lasting impact on Valley restaurants

By Sara CrockerApril 8, 2024

Having Keith Lee visit was “like winning the lottery,” says one Valley restaurant owner.

Chef Aaron Link in the kitchen.

Criminal charges dropped against chef in dispute with Gilbert brewery

By Sara CrockerApril 5, 2024

Philadelphia Sandwich Co. owner Aaron Link locked in a bitter dispute with Flying Basset Brewing and Gilbert landlord.

A personal pizza and pint of beer.

New pizzeria debuts in former Teddy’s Preserve on Roosevelt Row

By Sara CrockerApril 5, 2024

The pizzeria takes over the large indoor-outdoor space vacated by Teddy’s Preserve.

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