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Along with unexpected 100-degree days, March also delivered more than two dozen local or new-to-Arizona restaurants, along with several notable closures. There’s something for everybody, from frozen yogurt and tacos to dumplings and high-end Italian fare.   OPENINGS   16 Handles This New York-based frozen yogurt shop has opened its first Arizona location with fun flavors, including salted butter, black matcha, cotton candy and Dubai chocolate, with plenty of gluten-free, fat-free, dairy-free and vegan options....

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When steak is the main attraction, side dishes sometimes pale in comparison. The chefs at Mastro’s offer a remedy: luxurious lobster mashed potatoes. Bathed in butter and topped with sweet hunks of lobster, these decadent spuds will elevate your dinner to a new level. Mastro’s City Hall executive chef Richard Rodriguez has a few tips for the home cook tackling this recipe. If you’re going to use fresh lobster, Rodriguez advises purchasing from a reputable...