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Mocktails have grown in popularity during the last few years as consumers continue to seek out healthier lifestyles. We recently talked with Chris Disney, managing partner of Picazzo’s Healthy Italian Kitchen, about the restaurant’s new mocktail offerings, which include Blueberry Thyme, Blue Elderflower, Ginger Immune Boost and Tropical Punch. He gave us the recipe for Tropical Punch and offered some great advice about how to make a mocktail shine. What’s the secret to making a...

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Hard Pumpkin Spice Latte from Mavrix | Photo courtesy The James Agency   ‘Tis the season! Pumpkin season, that is. Local restaurants are utilizing everyone’s favorite gourd to concoct gourmet goodies of both the sweet and savory variety. Here’s a few we’re looking forward to. Pumpkin Hummus from Picazzo’s Healthy Italian Kitchen Though it’s not officially available until October 1, we’re already drooling over Picazzo’s seasonal twist on its traditional creamy hummus. Blended with “a...

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All the news that’s fit to nosh.  La Chimichanga Más Grande del Mundo: Valley institution Macayo’s Mexican Food is gunning for world domination. This Saturday, September 25, at 10 a.m., Macayo’s team members at the Ahwatukee location will attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the longest chimichanga on the planet. “We’re extremely proud to be the original developer of the world’s first chimichanga* – and to have it become our signature dish. In fact, since it was first created,...

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All the news that’s fit to nosh.   Cookies for a Cause: Love chocolate chip cookies? Love giving back? Picazzo’s Healthy Italian Kitchen has the dessert for you. The local gluten-free restaurant chain has partnered with Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) on a tasty fundraising effort. For every GF chocolate chip cookie sold at Picazzo’s five Valley locations (plus one in Sedona), Picazzo’s will donate $1 to support SARRC programs benefiting Arizonans with autism. “At Picazzo’s, we have many regular guests who have family members with autism, so we have been looking...

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Picazzo’s spread | Photo by Debby Wolvos   All the news that’s fit to nosh.   Bitter End?: AZ Bitters Lab is ceasing production of its lauded cocktail enhancers. Arizona’s premier bitters producers shared the news in an emotional announcement on social media on April 26. “We are heartbroken to share that we have stopped operations and are no longer producing our amazing bitters,” it begins. “Recently, we were notified by the AZ Department of Liquor Licensing and Control (DLLC), in conjunction with...