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Two new bars planned for the old Rula Bula

Two new bars planned for the old Rula Bula

Sunny's Lounge debuts in former Shady's bar

Sunny's Lounge debuts in former Shady's bar

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How a ‘pivot of passion’ created Case Study Coffee

By Rudri Patel
Sep 18, 2023

First an electrician and then a woodworker, William Douglas has learned to pivot. His latest endeavor is Case Study Coffee.
Meet The Eleanor, Scottsdale’s new neighborhood brunch restaurant

By Nikki Michelle Charnstrom
Sep 8, 2023

One Scottsdale shopping plaza is getting a makeover, starting with The Eleanor.
Boycott Bar owner, local taquero team up to bring tapas, tequila and wine to Coronado

By Sara Crocker
Sep 6, 2023

Boycott Bar owner Audrey Corley and chef Andrew Renteria are cooking up a concept that blends "Spanish tapas and Mexican influence."
Gilbert's Flying Basset Brewing to close this month. Here's how to get one last pint

By Sara Crocker
Sep 5, 2023

After a "wild and eventful ride" the Gilbert brewery is set to close at the end of the month.
These 9 metro Phoenix restaurants are now permanently closed

By Tirion Boan
Sep 4, 2023

A barbecue spot, a vegetarian restaurant and a ramen shop are among the Valley's recent restaurant closures.
Goodbye for now to The Breadfruit. Here's what's taking over the restaurant's former space

By Sara Crocker
Aug 29, 2023

Owner Dwayne Allen promises a return, saying, “I’m not done telling that story just yet."
Phoenix vegetarian restaurant Sin Muerte to close after 9 months

By Tirion Boan
Aug 21, 2023

The vegetarian restaurant was housed in a historic funeral home downtown. Customers have a few days left to visit.
The team behind The Brickyard debuts a new Chandler restaurant

By Sara Crocker
Aug 18, 2023

Downtown Chandler is getting two new spots to eat and drink starting with Elliott’s Steakhouse opening Friday.
3 new restaurants are opening at Scottsdale Fashion Square

By Sara Crocker
Aug 17, 2023

Restaurant concepts from New York, Los Angeles and Canada are moving in at the mall.
Valley staple Serrano's adds new concept to family-run restaurant empire

By Geri Koeppel
Aug 16, 2023

From tamales and bean dip to robots and ramen, Serrano's has a new look at Pronto.
Tom's BBQ closes Mesa restaurant after 33 years

By Tirion Boan
Aug 14, 2023

The restaurant was known for its barbecue and Chicago-style dishes.
Meet the civil engineer opening her own cupcake bakery in South Phoenix

By Geri Koeppel
Aug 10, 2023

“There’s a lot of bad red velvet cake out there," Myesha Harris says. She plans to change that.
Nelson's Meat + Fish opens in Scottsdale. Take a look inside

By Sara Crocker
Aug 2, 2023

The popular market opened on Indian School Road in 2017. Now, Scottsdale customers have a new location for daily specials and fresh seafood.
These 6 Phoenix restaurants are now closed. Another is closing soon

By Tirion Boan
Aug 1, 2023

Multiple sushi restaurants, a cocktail lounge and a steakhouse are now closed.
This popular Grand Avenue bar is closing. Here's how to visit one last time

By Tirion Boan
Jul 28, 2023

Grand Avenue restaurant, bar and community hub El Charro Hipster will soon close.
6 new bakeries around Phoenix to try soon

By Sara Crocker
Jul 26, 2023

Bakeries are on the rise around Phoenix. Find fresh bread at these 6 new spots
For the owners of Proof Bread, opening a second bakery ‘feels like healing’

By Sara Crocker
Jul 26, 2023

Bakers Amanda Abou-Eid and Jon Przybyl have opened a second location in Phoenix, this time on their own terms.
Persian restaurant, hookah lounge Samsara replaces Bliss ReBAR

By Sara Crocker
Jul 21, 2023

More than a year after the closure of Bliss ReBAR, there's a new restaurant, bar and hookah lounge in its place. Meet Samsara.
Local cookie company expands with 4 new stores

By Tirion Boan
Jul 19, 2023

Two Gilbert families opened Batch Cookie Shop in 2020. Now, the company is opening new stores around the East Valley.
With Born & Bred, this Arizona restaurateur celebrates home

By Sara Crocker
Jul 19, 2023

For his newest restaurant, Charles Barber pays homage to Arizona, its history and his own. Here's a look at the concept landing in Scottsdale this fall.

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