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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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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

Art and Kathy Rowland stand in their kitchen.

Scottsdale couple showcases the ‘art’ of using local flavors in homemade shortbread

By Sara CrockerDecember 20, 2023

Meet the Scottsdale couple turning a passion for local flavors into exceptional shortbread cookies.

Bar area at Teddy's Preserve.

Roosevelt Row cocktail lounge Teddy’s Preserve closed. Here’s what’s next

By Sara CrockerDecember 19, 2023

Teddy’s Preserve offered cocktails in a lounge above Rough Rider. Now, the space is starting a “new chapter.”

Cocktail in skull glass at Espiritu.

New restaurant and bar from Espiritu, Cocina Chiwas owners welcomes saints and sinners

By Sara CrockerDecember 19, 2023

Double concept Santo Arcadia and Pecado will be the latest restaurant and bar from Roberto Centeno, Armando Hernandez and Nadia Holguin.

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

Skoden, a coffee shop that centers Indigenous creatives, opens in Phoenix

By Sara CrockerDecember 18, 2023

Born on the Navajo Nation, Skoden Coffee & Tea starts a new chapter at For the People.

An assortment of YUM AF Bakery cookies.

Find festive, unique Christmas cookies at these 6 Phoenix bakeries

By Sara CrockerDecember 15, 2023

Level up your dessert bar this holiday season with an assist from these Valley bakers.

Exterior of Huarachis Taqueria

Bacanora’s sister restaurant Huarachis Taqueria is now open. Here’s a look inside

By Sara CrockerDecember 13, 2023

The new restaurant is a more casual counterpart to the Grand Avenue hotspot.

With ‘mixed emotions,’ chef Gio Osso closes Piccolo Virtù

With ‘mixed emotions,’ chef Gio Osso closes Piccolo Virtù

By Sara CrockerDecember 12, 2023

The sister restaurant to Pizzeria Virtù and Virtù Honest Craft has closed in Scottsdale.

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