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Crust Simply Italian owners opening The Goose speakeasy lounge in Scottsdale

The lounge is located near Via de Ventura and Hayden Road, adjacent to Crust Simply Italian in the Scottsdale's McCormick Ranch neighborhood.
2 days ago
A sign at the front of The Mexicano in Phoenix shows the restaurant's name with the words "By Chef ...
Kevin Stone

The Mexicano restaurant, a Maggiore Group concept, expanding into East Valley

The Maggiore Group is expanding its restaurant empire by bringing The Mexicano concept to the East Valley.
14 days ago
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SuElen Rivera

Arizona’s Hash Kitchen continuing national expansion with 6 new stores

Arizona's Hash Kitchen announced it is continuing its national expansion by adding six restaurants set to open in three states by the end of 2025.
21 days ago
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Kevin Stone

Here’s how to get free scoops at new Gelato Cimmino dessert shop in Gilbert

Gelato Cimmino, a new downtown Gilbert dessert shop, will give away free scoops Friday as part of its grand opening celebration.
24 days ago
The front of Carly's Bistro in downtown Phoenix, with a red facade and blue awnings....
Kevin Stone

Longtime downtown Phoenix restaurant Carly’s Bistro is closing in May

Carly's Bistro, a downtown Phoenix staple for nearly 20 years, recently announced that it is closing permanently on May 3.
27 days ago
The festival returns to downtown Phoenix on April 20, 2024. (French Fry and Music Festival)...
Arin Ducharme

FRIED Festival returning to downtown Phoenix this April

The FRIED French Fry and Music Festival will make its return to downtown Phoenix for the third year in a row next month.
1 month ago
Randy's Donuts is opening its first Arizona location in Phoenix in April. (One Ten Real Estate Inve...
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Randy’s Donuts bringing 1st Arizona store to Phoenix

Famous Los Angeles-based donut shop Randy's Donuts will soon have its first Arizona storefront in Phoenix.
1 month ago
Split panel image of the sign at Barrio Cafe in Phoenix on the left and chef Silvana Salcido Esparz...
Kevin Stone

Phoenix’s iconic Barrio Café restaurant closing after 22 years, as legendary chef turns page

Legendary Phoenix chef Silvana Salcido Esparza announced that she will close her iconic Barrio Café restaurant after 22 years.
1 month ago
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New 24-hour Whataburger set to open at fast-food hot spot in north Mesa

A new 24-hour Whataburger with a double drive-thru is set to open in a north Mesa fast-food hot spot this week.
1 month ago
Downtown Chandler BBQ festival 2024...
Serena O'Sullivan

Downtown Chandler BBQ Festival bringing beer, music, games, smoked meats this weekend

Whiskey, beer, live music and games are in store for the Downtown Chandler BBQ Festival at the Dr. A.J. Chandler Park East on March 2 and 3.
2 months ago
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Tom Kuebel

8 Arizona pizza parlors ranked in nation’s top 100

Eight Arizona pizza parlors were ranked among the top 100 in the nation with four located in the Valley and four located in the high country.
2 months ago
Interior of the Half Moon Windy City Sports Grill in Phoenix, Arizona...
Kevin Stone

Phoenix’s Half Moon Windy City Sports Grill closing for good after Super Bowl Sunday

Half Moon Windy City Sports Grill, a neighborhood sports bar in Phoenix's Biltmore area, is closing for good after Sunday’s Super Bowl.
3 months ago
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Kevin Stone

Here’s what we know about grand opening of Aldi’s 12th metro Phoenix supermarket

Attention shoppers: Aldi is holding a grand opening celebration for its 12th Valley grocery store on Thursday.
3 months ago
Side by side of food that will be offered at El Patron....
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New owners rebrand Scottsdale Mexican restaurant as El Patron

An Albuquerque-based restaurant recently made its Arizona debut in Scottsdale, replacing a former Mexican cantina.
3 months ago
The sign over a Buc-ee's gas station, with the chain's beaver mascot...
Kevin Stone

Goodyear approves rezoning for gigantic Buc-ee’s gas station/convenience store

Buc-ee’s, the Texas-based chain of gargantuan gas stations with a cult-like following, is eyeing the West Valley for its first Arizona location.
3 months ago
Logo of the West Valley city of Tolleson, Arizona...
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Tolleson looking to lease city building to be used as restaurant or bar for $1,000 monthly

The West Valley suburb of Tolleson is looking to lease out a city-owned property to a restaurant or bar business.
3 months ago
Legs of people country dancing wearing boots and jeans...
Arin Ducharme

Foley Ranch Boots & BBQ country venue coming to Desert Ridge in Phoenix

This Friday, Foley Ranch Boots & BBQ will officially open at Desert Ridge Marketplace in north Phoenix.
3 months ago
Tumerico in Tucson was ranked as the No. 1 place to eat in the nation by Yelp. They were tops among...
Tom Kuebel

7 Arizona-based restaurants make Yelp’s Top 100 places to eat list, 3 in Phoenix metro

Seven restaurants in Arizona made the Yelp Top 100 places to eat list, including the No. 1 overall restaurant called Tumerico in Tucson.
3 months ago
Exterior of the Tempe Eats food hall at Southern and Mill Avenues...
Kevin Stone

Tempe Eats food hall set to open with multiple dining, drinking options

Tempe Eats, a food hall with multiple dining and drinking options, is set to open its doors next week to patrons in search of variety.
3 months ago
Scottsdale Resort & Spa opens four new dining options including The Madam. (The Madam Photo)...
Arin Ducharme

Scottsdale Resort & Spa welcomes 4 new dining options following renovations

After months of nearly $40 million in property-wide renovations, the Scottsdale Resort & Spa has officially welcomed four new dining options.
3 months ago
Split image of the exterior of Crust Simply Italian restaurant in Scottsdale, Arizona, and an assor...
Kevin Stone

Crust Restaurant Group to open new Simply Italian in Mesa, add lounge in Scottsdale

The Valley's Crust Restaurant Group is planning to expand this year with new ventures in Mesa and Scottsdale.
3 months ago
Exterior of The Global Ambassador hotel in Phoenix, Arizona...
Kevin Stone

Théa Mediterranean Rooftop set to open atop new Global Ambassador hotel in Phoenix

The Global Ambassador’s crowning dining experience, Théa Mediterranean Rooftop, will make its debut six weeks after the rest of Sam Fox’s first hotel project opened in Phoenix.
3 months ago
A sign on the wall of the White Castle in Tempe, Arizona, proclaims the hamburger chain as "The Hom...
Kevin Stone

White Castle to open its first West Valley hamburger restaurant

Five years after White Castle entered the Arizona market, the beloved hamburger shop is planning to open its first West Valley location.
4 months ago
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Real estate investor to open drive-thru Taco Viva restaurant in Phoenix

Taco Viva, a new restaurant founded by the managing director of a Scottsdale real estate investment firm, is set to open in early 2024.
5 months ago