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Chefs

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How a Valley chef deploys his Marine Corps experience in the kitchen
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How a Valley chef deploys his Marine Corps experience in the kitchen

By Georgann YaraNovember 10, 2025

Veteran Dom Ruggiero incorporates determination, ethics and international ingredients at his Valley restaurants.

Woman stands behind host stand at Roman God of Fire.
Restaurants

Filthy Animal team and celebrity chef to open ‘theatrical’ Tempe restaurant

By Sara CrockerNovember 5, 2025

Pretty Decent Concepts is known for its over-the-top restaurants and bars. Now, they’ve teamed up with an acclaimed Italian chef.

Keith Lee and JL Patisserie team.
Restaurants

Valley bakery embroiled in ‘Pastrygate’ caught eye of TikToker Keith Lee

By Sara CrockerOctober 28, 2025

JL Patisserie made national news after negative review. Then the internet’s most famous food influencer came calling.

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4 new restaurants coming to Desert Ridge

By Sara CrockerOctober 23, 2025

An Indian restaurant from an acclaimed chef and a global cocktail lounge will be among the new offerings.

People finishing pastries in a bakery
Restaurants

Phoenix bakery drama makes national headlines after scathing viral review

By Sara CrockerOctober 16, 2025

A food influencer’s negative review of a Valley bakery went viral, igniting a social media firestorm. Here’s what went down.

Outside The Larder & The Delta.
Restaurants

Former Binkley’s chef will take over midtown restaurant

By Sara CrockerOctober 14, 2025

Here’s what’s moving in to the former The Larder & The Delta and Binkley’s bungalow.

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Valley chef shares stories, recipes from her nonprofit with new cookbook
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Valley chef shares stories, recipes from her nonprofit with new cookbook

By Zach OdenOctober 8, 2025

Her organization touches lives across the Valley. Now, she’s sharing its story through a new cookbook.

Two people roll out pretzel dough.
Restaurants

Crystal Kass leaves Valentine. What’s next for the acclaimed pastry chef

By Sara CrockerOctober 8, 2025

After leaving the lauded Valley eatery, “the sky’s the limit,” says the boundary-pushing baker.

Restaurants

Guy Fieri’s newest restaurant lands at Phoenix airport

By Sara CrockerOctober 1, 2025

Travelers can now stop by Flavortown when flying through Sky Harbor.

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

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.

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