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KTAR News

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Equipment from 33 shuttered Salad and Go locations in Arizona up for auction

The contents of 33 former Salad and Go locations across the Valley are up for grabs in online auctions as the chain’s original operator winds down and its founding chef works to bring the brand back. This gives restaurant owners and other buyers a chance to outfit a kitchen...

Phoenix, AZ · 3d

Phoenix New Times

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Culinary power couple wed their styles with new brunch service

From the stories making headlines to the restaurants, music and culture that make Phoenix one of a kind, New Times is there. Help us raise $25,000 by December 31 to keep independent local journalism going strong in 2027. He’s through-and-through classic. She’s a little more modern. For the Phoenix culinary...

Phoenix, AZ · 15h

Axios Phoenix

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North Phoenix's Tamale store taking pre-orders for seasonal tamales

Some folks in the Valley are already getting ready for Christmas, and you may want to get a head start on your tamale order. Why it matters: Tamales can — and certainly should — be enjoyed year-round, but they're also a Christmas staple, which means there can be quite the rush at your favorite tamale place. State of play: Christmas pre-ordering is now open at the Tamale Store . The north Phoenix institution is at 15842 N. Cave Creek Road, at the intersection with Greenway Parkway. Flashback: The Tamale Store began as a small family business 18 years ago, selling tamales at farmers markets and local grocery stores. Eight years ago it moved into its current location, which is both storefront and restaurant. "We're a family business. It's my mom's recipe. She absolutely was obsessed with tamales, still to this day," co-owner Pauline Alvarado tells Axios. Zoom in: The store has 20 varieties of frozen tamale with a rotating menu at the restaurant that changes daily or sometimes hourly depending on what they sell out of. The best-sellers are pork red chile, chicken green chile, and green corn and cheese. Between the lines: They've got a rotating menu of seasonal

Phoenix, AZ · 1d

ABC15 Arizona

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Salad and Go liquidates assets across four states as bankruptcy intensifies

Salad and Go, the Arizona-based drive-thru restaurant chain that shuttered all of its stores earlier this year amid bankruptcy proceedings, has started auctioning off its restaurant equipment.

Arizona · 18h

everafterinthewoods.com

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This Little Arizona Cafe Serves Rare Ethiopian Dishes On One Shared Platter, No Forks Needed

Ethiopian Jewish cuisine shows up on a menu in a brick-walled little cafe, right beside gluten-free injera. That combination alone made me stop scrolling. It’s not something you stumble across every day in Arizona. The meals arrive on one big shared platter. Spongy injera lines the bottom, and colorful...

Tucson, AZ · 2d

whatnow.com

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Mis Raices Restaurant & Bar Planned for West Phoenix

Mis Raices Restaurant & Bar is planned for 7241 W. Indian School Road in Phoenix, according to a liquor license application the city received on November 6. According to the application, the business is owned by JJ Corporations Inc., with Josh Rios and Jessica Acosta listed as managers. The submitted...

Phoenix, AZ · 19h

FoodWorldNews

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No Soap at a Hand Sink and Bare-Hand Food Prep Among Hand-Hygiene Lapses Cited at Three Valley Restaurants

Maricopa County inspectors found a hand-wash sink with no soap at a central Phoenix restaurant and documented employees handling ready-to-eat food with bare hands at two Valley establishments, according to Arizona's Family's weekly review of county inspection records published Nov. 4. The citations at Lydia's Restaurant in Phoenix, 40 Love AZ in Scottsdale and 5 & Diner in Phoenix all involve hand hygiene.

Maricopa County, AZ · 3d

phoenixbites.com

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Thanksgiving Pies in Phoenix: Because Nobody Said You Had to Bake

There are people who love making pie crust from scratch, and then there are people who would prefer to arrive at Thanksgiving with an excellent pie and absolutely no flour on their shirt. Both approaches are valid. But if you’re in the second camp, you’ll want to order early. Several...

Phoenix, AZ · 2d

Fabulous Arizona

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SALTA Argentine-Inspired Steakhouse to Open in Downtown Phoenix

Pomo Restaurant Group has announced plans to open SALTA, a contemporary steakhouse centered around traditional Argentine grilling techniques, wood-fired cuisine, and indoor-outdoor dining. The post SALTA Argentine-Inspired Steakhouse to Open in Downtown Phoenix appeared first on Fabulous Arizona .

Phoenix, AZ · 1d

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Sam Fox's Fly Bye Pizza Chain Shuts Both Metro Phoenix Locations After Six Years

Fly Bye, the Detroit-style pizza and wings concept from restaurateur Sam Fox, has closed both of its metro Phoenix locations after six years in business. The company announced the closures in an Instagram post on Wednesday, telling customers that some of the menu's favorite dishes will live on elsewhere in the Valley.

Phoenix, AZ · 1d

restaurantmagazine.com

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Juice It Up! Accelerates Franchise Development With Flexible Footprints and New Expansion Opportunities

Leading Smoothie, Açai Bowl and Raw Juice Chain Steepens Growth Trajectory and Increases Nontraditional Store Count with Recent Openings in California and Arizona. , one of the nation’s leading açai bowl, handcrafted smoothie and raw juice chains for over 30 years, is thoughtfully investing in nontraditional growth opportunities. With a flexible footprint and streamlined operating model that accommodates a range of spaces, the brand is expanding access to its popular menu through travel centers, university campuses, convenience stores, military bases and other high-traffic venues. With many new locations under consideration and others already in development, including a planned location at one of the largest Air Force bases in California, Juice It Up! is leveraging a model designed for compact footprints, efficient preparation and a range of guest occasions.

Arizona · 1d

Timeless Dishes

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Freddy’s Tests a $3.49 Steakburger Taco on a New Value Menu in Select States

Freddy's is testing an Everyday Value Menu in 7 states, with a Steakburger Taco, tenders and a hot dog from $3.49 and a $2.99 custard cookie. The post Freddy’s Tests a $3.49 Steakburger Taco on a New Value Menu in Select States appeared first on Timeless Dishes .

Arizona · 1d

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Top-Three U.S. Cake Shop Sets December Opening for PV Flagship

Too Sweet Cakes, the women-owned bakery brand that was named one of the top three cake shops in the U.S. by USA Today 10Best, will open its flagship location at PV, the redevelopment of the former Paradise Valley Mall, on Saturday, Dec. 5. The 1,800-square-foot bakery will be the brand’s...

Phoenix, AZ · 19h

Axios

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Valley's best steakhouses are battling for bragging rights

The Valley's top steakhouses are sharpening their knives for a beefy battle Thursday, serving everything from Japanese-influenced wagyu to slow-smoked brisket. Why it matters: The sold-out competition offers diners a one-stop taste of the Valley's 25 steak restaurants and gives restaurants a chance to win new fans. How it works:...

Scottsdale, AZ · 3d

everafterinthewoods.com

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This Cash-Only Arizona Burger Shack Still Grills Every Patty Over Mesquite Coals Like It’s 1972

Mesquite smoke rolls out of an old wooden building that sits among gleaming high-rises. The grill sits right where you order, so your burger cooks in front of your eyes. I like a kitchen with nothing to hide. The coals have been glowing since 1972. That’s more than fifty years...

Tempe, AZ · 4d

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The Legendary Breakfast At This Arizona Restaurant Is So Good It Deserves Its Own Fan Club

If breakfast had a hall of fame, Ranch House Grille would have its own wing, a bronze plaque, and a gift shop. This Phoenix, Arizona institution serves up a legendary breakfast so satisfying and so genuinely delicious that one visit is never quite enough to fully process the experience. Let’s...

Phoenix, AZ · 2d

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Joe’s Farm Grill Is Having a Birthday. We’re Getting the Presents.

The Gilbert favorite is celebrating 20 years with a week of community appreciation deals, giveaways and a one-day return to 2006 menu prices. Suddenly, nostalgia sounds pretty delicious. Twenty years is a long time in the restaurant world. It’s an especially long time when your original dining room used to...

Gilbert, AZ · 3d

AZFamily

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Angie's in Chandler among this week's restaurant violations

Restaurants with some of the highest numbers of “risk factors,” which inspectors consider major health code violations, are selected for our Dirty Dining Report.

Chandler, AZ · 2d

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Glendale’s Seven Oldest Burrito Counters Still Wrap Them By Hand For Neighborhood Regulars

Glendale has plenty of shiny new restaurants, but some of the best meals in town still come from a simple counter and a warm flour tortilla. This list covers seven counter-service burrito spots where you order up front, grab a number, and get food made the old-school way. Some have...

Glendale, AZ · 2d

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