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Posted on: September 18th, 2018
by Shoshana Leon
There are a variety of ways to celebrate Oktoberfest across the Valley, from beer dinners and live music to traditional Bavarian fare and the best German beers. With so many opportunities to fill your stein and put on your lederhosen celebrations we’ve put together a 2018 Valley Oktoberfest Guide to make your decision making...
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Posted on: August 24th, 2018
by Shoshana Leon
With several locations across the Valley and the state, Pita Jungle is known for its fresh and healthy Mediterranean fare with plenty of options to meet vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and other dietary needs. I have been there for lunch several times and always enjoy the friendly service and variety of menu items, from creamy...
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Posted on: June 2nd, 2018
by Shoshana Leon
Summer is a great time in the Valley for foodies with fresh summer specials featuring lighter fare and refreshing cocktails, dining series, extended happy hours and prix-fixe menus. These great deals and fun events will make it a little easier to handle the summer heat. Beckett’s Table 3717 E Indian School Road Phoenix, AZ...
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Posted on: May 28th, 2018
by Shoshana Leon
After a decade as a top Valley dining destination, Talavera at the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North has relaunched as a Spanish steakhouse featuring Latin-inspired cuisine, a new contemporary design and live music on select evenings. A chef-inspired menu Talavera’s new menu was created by Chef Samantha Sanz, who has worked with...
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Posted on: May 9th, 2018
by Shoshana Leon
PNPK opened in North Scottsdale in March 2018. The restaurant offers a unique selection of sliders and small plates, as well as wine, beer and thoughtful cocktails in a lounge atmosphere with a dog-friendly patio. PNPK is named for nearby Pinnacle Peak, where owner Kellie Pruitt found comfort after a family tragedy. PNPK offers...
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Posted on: April 26th, 2018
by Shoshana Leon
It’s known as the most exciting two minutes in sports, and it falls on Cinco de Mayo this year so there is twice the reason to grab your finest hat and celebrate the 2018 Kentucky Derby with a variety of events across the Valley. The race is scheduled to begin around 3:34pm Phoenix time....
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Posted on: March 30th, 2018
by Shoshana Leon
Seventh street in uptown Phoenix has many options for happy hour. Phoenix Ale Brewery Central Kitchen, located in the Crown on 7th complex south of Bethany Home Road, offers an open space with a relaxing patio, friendly service and a pleasing selection of happy hour food and beverages. Founded in 2016, Phoenix Ale Brewery...
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Posted on: March 9th, 2018
by Shoshana Leon
I have been to my share of wine and food festivals from New York City to Flagstaff. One of the most memorable was the inaugural Nirvana Food and Wine Festival which took place at the breathtaking Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa in Paradise Valley in April 2017. Nirvana took the culinary festival...
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Posted on: March 5th, 2018
by Shoshana Leon
When people think about Phoenix cuisine, seafood is not the first thing that comes to mind although there are a lot of great seafood restaurants in the Valley. One of my favorite restaurants in Phoenix is Little Cleo’s Seafood Legend. Like North Italia, another one of my favorite Phoenix restaurants, Little Cleo’s is part...
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Posted on: February 11th, 2018
by Shoshana Leon
One of my favorite restaurants in Phoenix is North Italia. I love the friendly and knowledgeable staff, the fresh pasta and the happy hour specials. North is part of Fox Restaurants Concepts, which owns several restaurants in Arizona and other states including Zinburger, Culinary Dropout, Doughbird and many others. North has more than 10...
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