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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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Sushi platter from Sushi Friend in Phoenix.

Our top 12 favorite sushi restaurants in Phoenix

By Tirion Boan and OthersSeptember 30, 2025

From traditional Japanese preparations to modern twists, the sushi at these Phoenix restaurants stands out.

Woman making pour-over coffee.

This Japanese barista is launching her own Phoenix cafe

By Sara CrockerSeptember 30, 2025

Yumi Yamauchi has crafted matcha and espresso at her mobile cart for a year. Now, she’s bringing ‘a little corner of Japan’ to her own shop.

Long-awaited brewery with Colorado roots opens in downtown Phoenix

By Sara CrockerSeptember 26, 2025

After ‘quite a few hurdles,’ Formation Brewing arrives on Roosevelt Row. Here’s what to expect.

New ‘cocktail sanctuary’ from award-winning pros coming to Arcadia

New ‘cocktail sanctuary’ from award-winning pros coming to Arcadia

By Sara CrockerSeptember 25, 2025

A Phoenix cocktail visionary and local chef are teaming up on a new lounge inspired by Southeast Asia.

Downtown cafe from 2 Valley culinary icons opens in Phoenix

By Sara CrockerSeptember 25, 2025

Take a look inside the new, dual cafe. Fresh coffee and pastries from an acclaimed baker and roaster are waiting.

A pint of beer.

Fresh on tap: The top 10 breweries in Phoenix

By Sara Crocker and OthersSeptember 24, 2025

The Valley is bursting with breweries to enjoy a cold beer. Here are the top 10 we can’t live without.

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Four Phoenix cafes named among the top coffee shops in the U.S.

Four Phoenix cafes named among the top coffee shops in the U.S.

By Sara CrockerSeptember 24, 2025

From Arcadia to Glendale, these local coffee shops are great places to start your day.

Salad chain Sweetgreen opens first restaurant in Arizona

Salad chain Sweetgreen opens first restaurant in Arizona

By Sara CrockerSeptember 23, 2025

The health-driven, fast-casual eatery has made its Valley debut, with another scheduled to open this fall.

Inside the wine bar Kid Sister.

Two Phoenix eateries named among the nation’s top restaurants

By Sara CrockerSeptember 22, 2025

A local wine bar and a uniquely Arizona restaurant “define dining today.”

A vodka martini

Glamorous old Hollywood-inspired restaurant sashays into Scottsdale

By Sara CrockerSeptember 22, 2025

The Texas and West Hollywood restaurant is bringing its steaks, ice-cold martinis and towering desserts to Old Town.

Developers break ground on West Valley version of The Churchill

By Sara CrockerSeptember 19, 2025

The owners of the popular downtown Phoenix shipping container hub and Driftwood Coffee are bringing a new concept to life.

Two Southern restaurants are teaming up to bring brunch back to midtown

Two Southern restaurants are teaming up to bring brunch back to midtown

By Sara CrockerSeptember 19, 2025

The talented chefs will be working under one roof to offer Creole and Cajun-inspired eats all day.

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20 Oktoberfest events to raise a stein around Phoenix this fall

By Sara CrockerSeptember 18, 2025

Starting this weekend, there’s plenty of beer, brats and Bavarian-style revelry to go around.

Savor summer’s ‘sequel’ with this Phoenix cafe’s unique and delicious latte

Savor summer’s ‘sequel’ with this Phoenix cafe’s unique and delicious latte

By Sara CrockerSeptember 17, 2025

This limited-time seasonal sipper tastes like a late summer sunset. It was so good we went back for another round.

Longtime Scottsdale restaurateur to open new eatery in iconic Old Town space

Longtime Scottsdale restaurateur to open new eatery in iconic Old Town space

By Sara CrockerSeptember 16, 2025

“We want to be an old-school restaurant with a new style of food,” the owner says of the new spot opening in the spring.

Try these new foods at State Farm Stadium for the 2025 NFL season

By Sara CrockerSeptember 12, 2025

Headed to the Arizona Cardinals’ first home game this weekend? Here’s what to nosh on at the stadium.

Longtime Scottsdale Mexican restaurant has closed. Here’s what’s next

Longtime Scottsdale Mexican restaurant has closed. Here’s what’s next

By Sara CrockerSeptember 12, 2025

After serving Mexican and New Mexican food for 30 years, the restaurant quietly shuttered. A new eatery is in the works.

Full table of dishes and drinks from Catch.

This highly anticipated seafood restaurant is opening in Scottsdale

By Sara CrockerSeptember 10, 2025

Catch plans to make a splash at Scottsdale Fashion Square later this month. Here’s what to expect.

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‘Unbelievable and moving.’ Phoenix chef reacts to national honor

‘Unbelievable and moving.’ Phoenix chef reacts to national honor

By Sara CrockerSeptember 9, 2025

Following her James Beard Award win, chef Yotaka “Sunny” Martin continues to shine in the nationwide spotlight.

The 6 most delicious bites we tasted around Phoenix last month

By Tirion Boan and OthersSeptember 9, 2025

A superb slice of pizza, some standout sushi and more wowed the Phoenix New Times food team in August.

Chris Bianco’s award-winning Italian restaurant returns to former home

Chris Bianco’s award-winning Italian restaurant returns to former home

By Sara CrockerSeptember 9, 2025

Tratto closed its downtown Phoenix space in August. Now, the upscale Italian eatery is back in its original location.

Coffee mug and cinnamon roll at Toasted Owl Cafe.

Toasted Owl Cafe prepares to land in a new Valley neighborhood

By Sara CrockerSeptember 8, 2025

The Flagstaff staple opened in uptown in 2023. Soon, a second location will bring its brunch menu to Phoenix diners.

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