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Desert DigestFood & DrinkAftermath’s Charles Barber Announces Opening of Second Restaurant Born & Bred

Nikki BuchananJune 20, 2023

There was a day when an indie restaurant owner had one restaurant, period. Now everybody and his mother owns at least two. It’s a trend, which probably started with OGs like Matt Carter (Zinc, two Missions, Fat Ox), Bernie Kantak (Citizen, The Gladly) and Chris Bianco (Pizzeria Bianco, Pane Bianco, Tratto, etc). Nowadays, the list must also include Gio Osso (Virtù Honest Craft, Virtù Pizzeria, Piccolo Virtù), TJ Culp (Restaurant Progress, Sottise), Dom Ruggiero (Hush,...

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Desert DigestRestaurant Review: Sel

Kristy DurkinDecember 23, 2019

Hidden in plain sight, Sel is exactly the kind of place you want in Old Town nestled among art galleries, with its sophisticated flavors, chic modern vibe and dishes that look like works of art. When I walked in, its contemporary décor with accents of tufted purple velour and crystal chandeliers reminded me of a place one would find in Palm Springs or Miami. The clientele was a mix of young professionals, intimate dates and...

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Desert DigestOpenings/ClosingsCanada-Based OEB Breakfast Co. Opens First U.S. Location in Scottsdale

Madison RutherfordOctober 23, 2019

OEB Breakfast Co. owner and founder Mauro Martina believes breakfast means so much more than the first meal of the day. The award-winning Canadian concept puts a creative spin on breakfast classics, offering inventive eats like Nutella French toast and blue crab eggs Benedict. OEB is opening its first U.S. location in Scottsdale next month. “It’s about elevating the whole breakfast experience,” Martina says. “That’s what OEB is all about.” The restaurant will be located...

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