The Bodhi is packed with healthy food & information
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The Bodhi is packed with healthy food & information

BySandy Wasserman

Fast casual and healthy eating continue  to be priorities in the local restaurant community heading into 2018 and the newly opened The Bodhi in Tempe checks both boxes. For those looking to extend new year resolutions to eat healthy as long as possible this restaurant can help you extend it. In the heart of downtown…

Hall Wines to be paired at The Market Restaurant + Bar by Jennifer’s
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Hall Wines to be paired at The Market Restaurant + Bar by Jennifer’s

BySandy Wasserman

After a short holiday hangover the first week of January, 2018 starts quickly on the Phoenix food and wine scene. The Market Restaurant + Bar by Jennifer’s is hosting its first wine dinner of 2018 Wednesday January 10th as it pairs with Hall Wines from Napa and Sonoma Counties at the Arcadia Lite neighborhood restaurant….

Tickets for 7th Annual Arizona Cocktail Week-End on sale Jan. 8th
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Tickets for 7th Annual Arizona Cocktail Week-End on sale Jan. 8th

BySandy Wasserman

I’m closing the door on 2017 and kicking open 2018 with a vengeance as I inform you that tickets go on sale for 2018 Arizona Cocktail Week-End, Monday January 8th 2018. Back for its 7th incarnation of spirits tastings, seminars and cocktail competitions organizers have moved the events to growing downtown Phoenix bar & restaurant…

Hula’s Modern Tiki celebrates New Year’s Eve with all day party
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Hula’s Modern Tiki celebrates New Year’s Eve with all day party

BySandy Wasserman

With New Year’s Eve on a Sunday this year and a day off on Monday you can say good-bye to 2017 & hello to 2018 starting at 10:30 in the morning at Hula’s Modern Tiki in Phoenix and Scottsdale. New Year’s Eve daytime Stop in on your way home from church or a hike for…

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It’s game on for restaurants during Cactus & Fiesta Bowl games.

BySandy Wasserman

College bowl season has kicked off and the Phoenix area hosts both the Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium & Cactus Bowl at Chase Field. With thousand of fans coming to town for the bowl games , restaurants put on their game face to attract out-of-towers here for the games or just to enjoy…

Downtown Deli Tavern breathes new life into a classic corner deli
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Downtown Deli Tavern breathes new life into a classic corner deli

BySandy Wasserman

Phoenix restaurant group Genuine Concepts wanted in on the growing restaurant and bar scene happening in downtown Phoenix and have announced a Monday December 18th opening of their 12 restaurant, Downtown Deli Tavern. Downtown Phoenix old timers may have eaten at the original Downtown Deli before it closed a couple of years ago after 46…

The butcher returns as Arcadia Meat Market set to open in January
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The butcher returns as Arcadia Meat Market set to open in January

BySandy Wasserman

Years ago people would purchase their cheese from a cheese shop, fish from a fish market and meats from a butcher, today you can find the one stop shopping  with few peddling their product knowing only basic information. With that in mind the Arcadia Meat Market is set to open on January 11th 2018. Partners…

Miracle Mile Deli and Chompie’s Delicatessen preparing Hannukah menus
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Miracle Mile Deli and Chompie’s Delicatessen preparing Hannukah menus

BySandy Wasserman

With the Jewish holiday Hannukah only a few nights away families are dusting off the menorah and looking for their playful dreidels a part of the joyful traditions. Like many traditions and holidays food plays a big part and local delis Miracle Mile Deli and Chompie’s Delicatessen are preparing traditional dinners for the 8 nights…

Take-Away menu at Over Easy makes Christmas morning easy
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Take-Away menu at Over Easy makes Christmas morning easy

BySandy Wasserman

With all the excitement of Christmas morning who has time to make breakfast. The popular breakfast & lunch restaurant Over Easy does, as they are offering to prepare breakfast for you and your family as you open your presents. When you pre-order by Saturday, December 23rd and your order will be ready for you on…

Mission Possible Cafe opens with $5 food specials in December
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Mission Possible Cafe opens with $5 food specials in December

BySandy Wasserman

In a follow-up to my post in August about the planned Mission Possible Cafe and it’s story I’m glad to report the cafe is now open. To celebrate its opening the cafe is offering $5 food specials for breakfast and lunch throughout the month of December. The cafe which is at 1516 W. Van Buren…