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Whether you like traditional or funky, there’s a local frank for you to celebrate National Hot Dog Month this July. Sonoran Dog Embrace the Southwest with this bacon-wrapped hot dog ($8) at Diego Pops, topped with pinto beans, grilled onions, mayo, avocado crema and cotija. diegopops.com Chili Cheese Dog No bells and whistles at Dazzo’s Dog House, just old-school treats done right. This classic ($5.05) is smothered with chili, cheese and diced white onions. dazzosdoghouse.com...

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Hailing from Mexico City, Hector Cruz began working for Jocque Concepts in 2008 and now serves as the company’s executive chef, overseeing Chop Shop, Diego Pops, The Montauk, The Hot Chick and Eat Up Drive In. While he doesn’t get to do much cooking these days, he creates new menu items and makes sure that all concepts are up and running.  How does he keep track of all those formats?  “I have a person in...

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Opening B & B Cocktail Lounge The folks at Bourbon & Bones Chophouse have opened a cocktail lounge adjacent to the mother ship with a tidy menu of sushi, salads, shared plates and desserts. 4222 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, bourbonandbones.com Café Balkan Authentic European Kitchen This new restaurant features “home-cooked meals,” including goulash, stuffed cabbage rolls and lamb shanks. 21043 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, cafebalkanaz.com California Fish Grill A second location of the California-based...