Supporting local culinary innovators is critically important during the Valley’s long, scorching, revenue-depleted summer season. These one-off events and special dining series are the perfect way to show your support – and get a singular meal in the bargain.
An instant smash-hit when it opened under The Americano in North Scottsdale in 2024, the subterranean speakeasy is known for its Art Deco-inspired décor, sultry live music and joyously sensual riffs on 20s-era classic cocktails.
After April’s dearth of new restaurant openings, May brings more than 20 new local eateries, featuring everything from upscale Asian to tacos to Indian pizza. May also marked the closing of six restaurants, including one that had been a Valley mainstay for 34 years. OPENING 212° Shabu Shabu From the folks at Three Thirty Three, an elevated dining experience showcasing shabu shabu, a design-your-own combo of broth, meats, seafood, vegetables and noodles cooked...
2025 Brewery of the Year announces expansion plan with second location coming late 2026.
Ask Andrew Robertson about the nuances of brewing coffee and he will gladly guide you toward a better cup of joe. As the coffee director of PRESS Coffee, Robertson has a wealth of knowledge and expertise and enjoys sharing his tips and tricks with customers. With sweltering summer days nipping at our sandals, we thought this might be a good time to learn the art of making cold brew coffee. Robertson also teaches specialty coffee...
Though a staple of modern Asian menus, crab rangoon was most likely invented in the 1950s at the original Trader Vic’s in California – an addictive nosh that became a central actor in the restaurant’s theatrical tiki milieu. So, despite being named after the former capital of Burma (now Myanmar), the crispy, cream-cheese-filled wonton is a patently American creation.
In her farewell review, our critic luxuriates in the suddenly vital Downtown steakhouse scene.
Besieged by admirers since its debut, this breakfast-lunch oasis in Midtown heroically lives up to the hype.
This new Modern Mediterranean offering from the Buck & Rider brain trust is more than the sum of its baba ghanoushes.
Our food writers test new restaurants in Scottsdale, Peoria, Mesa and Phoenix.
Our local products guru samples salsa, cultured dairy beverages and bean-based nutrition bars.
The makers of Suncliffe gin reveal a bitter truth with their new Cultivaro liqueur.
New Tempe taproom expected to open in August, Gilbert location in the works.
Trained by Caldwell owner Travis Taylor, Hatch hopes to pay it forward by mentoring new employees. We recently caught up with Hatch between pulling and wrapping briskets.
A monthly look at Arizona wine with Valley dining impresario Pavle Milic.
