Take-out helps Federal Pizza weather the pandemic
A drive-thru window, customer loyalty, and quality ingredients helped this local pizza place weather recent challenges.
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Sierra Bonita Catering offers old favorites, new tastes
The old saying goes, “when life hands you lemons, make lemonade.” When the COVID-19 pandemic caused the owners of the popular Sierra..
Bakery serves bread you can chew on
Old Heidelberg German Bakery serves up bread with attitude. No soft-spongy white “sandwich loaves” here. This is bread you can chew on...
Arizona wines take center stage at Southern Rail
Wine and food pairing can be daunting for many diners, especially when the table includes challenges like gumbo, shrimp and grits,..
Bevvy’s Gastropub fare gets update and new chef
At Bevvy Uptown, when they say “bacon burger” they really mean it. The gastropub’s 60/40 Burger isn’t just topped with bacon strips..
Phoenix City Grille combines old favorites, new tastes
Phoenix City Grille owner Sheldon Knapp has a passion for developing new dishes and a tradition of quality.
Family serves up delectable Central American dishes
Self-described “Pupusa Princess” Yesenia Ramirez is on a quest to introduce Valley diners to the cuisine of her native El Salvador. She..
Vig offers chic setting, dynamic new dishes
It’s mid-September and re-opening day at the Vig Uptown, adding a lively note to the culinary concert that is the intersection of 16th..
Beckett’s Table rises to challenge of pandemic
Justin Beckett and his team at Beckett’s Table are taking the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic one day at a time, as long as those..
Middle Eastern Bakery offers sweet, savory treats
Isam Saed didn’t set out to be a restaurateur. But a fortuitous meal back in 2008 changed his path.
Pomo Pizzeria offers true taste of Naples
The thing you need to know about Pomo Pizzeria Napoletana right up front is that the name doesn’t just happen. To be certified as..
Restaurants adjust, bounce back from shut-down
It was a sunny, breezy Saturday afternoon at Huss Brewing Co., and customers filled most of the tables at the Uptown Plaza taproom and..
Restaurants cope with Coronavirus, give back
It’s been more than a month since Gov. Doug Ducey ordered Arizona restaurants to close their doors to all but takeout and delivery..
Local eateries close or offer delivery, pick-up service
The once-vibrant North Central Phoenix restaurant community is ailing as the Coronavirus pandemic causes closures, limited hours and..
A taste of Ireland is on tap at Rosie McCaffrey’s
It’s Wednesday afternoon at Rosie McCaffrey’s Irish Pub and owner Seamus McCaffrey and a few pals are cheering on their beloved Celtics..
Community vibe, organic treats at Persepshen
Step into the patio at Persepshen, Jason and Katherine Dwight’s transformation of the former Hula’s Modern Tiki on Central Avenue, and..
Kaleidoscope Juice blends healthy smoothies, foods
Many small food businesses begin over the kitchen table, with would-be entrepreneurs parlaying a family favorite recipe or two into a..
Super pizza, friendly service are staples at Stumpy’s
Every neighborhood needs a place like Stumpy’s Pizza & Subs – a no-frills spot where the food is reliably delicious, the service is..
Nothing fancy, just great traditional Mexican food
Ask most Arizonans to conjure up their favorite Mexican food and it probably will go like this: A fat chimichanga or enchilada, paired with..
Flavors of Southeast Asia flourish at RedThai
The first thing to know about RedThai is that it isn’t a “Thai” restaurant. Instead, think Asian fusion – a Southeast Asian..
Good things come to those who wait at Little Miss BBQ
It’s 11 a.m. on a hot summer Friday and a long line of salivating customers is snaking its way around the patio at Little Miss BBQ in..
Building on a legacy of fine Asian dining
A conversation with George Yang is a journey through nearly a half-century spanning the rise of Asian cuisine in the Valley. A savvy..
Four restaurants close on 7th Street
The overabundance of restaurants that line both sides of 7th Street between the two “M’s”—Maryland and Missouri avenues—may have..
Thirty years–and still going strong
Even though his father, Gene, won’t be there to see it, Scott Snyder, co-founder of Scott’s Generations, is looking forward to..
