Speakeasy coming to downtown Gilbert as The White Rabbit opens this fall
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Speakeasy coming to downtown Gilbert as The White Rabbit opens this fall

BySandy Wasserman

With the growth of downtown Gilbert’s dining scene the last few years there has been little original concepts that have opened. Later this year The White Rabbit will open adding an original concept to along Gilbert Road as owners Nick Medina and Corey Potts open the first speakeasy in the east valley. When The White…

Blind Dragon Karaoke Lounge opens in Scottsdale
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Blind Dragon Karaoke Lounge opens in Scottsdale

BySandy Wasserman

Start warming up your singing voice as the Blind Dragon Karaoke Lounge opened this week in Scottsdale. Asian inspired bites, cocktails and a themed private karaoke lounge is all you need to become the next American Idol. The sleek and modern lounge has locations in West Hollywood and Dubai with owners hope to give guests…

Crushbrew Festival sneak preview party at Oh-So Brewery Arcadia
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Crushbrew Festival sneak preview party at Oh-So Brewery Arcadia

BySandy Wasserman

Craft beer fans don’t have to wait until the 3rd annual Crushbrew Festival  to kick off on Saturday February 17th to taste a collaboration beer to be poured. Crushbrew has partnered with Oh-So Brewery to create 2 beers with the Crushbrew Saison to debut at a sneak peek preview party for the festival on Thursday…

Volstead Public House continues vegan menu as it becomes Nile Cafe
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Volstead Public House continues vegan menu as it becomes Nile Cafe

BySandy Wasserman

Update: The February 28th groundbreaking has been postponed. Stay tuned for when It will be re-scheduled. The $5 Reggie special & Free coffee w/ purchase of t-shirt will still be honored on the 28th. The downtown Mesa music scene wouldn’t be the same without the Nile Theater. To keep going strong they’re going to give…

B2 Burgers and Brews re-opens with Super Bowl food specials
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B2 Burgers and Brews re-opens with Super Bowl food specials

BySandy Wasserman

After a 5 week shut down to clean up after a kitchen fire B2 Burgers and Brews in Chandler has re-opened just in time for the NFL’s playoffs. B2 Burgers and Brews will celebrate the big game on Sunday February 4th with food, drink & entertainment. .75 cent Wings All Day (Boneless or Bone-in) $1.00…

Arizona wines get all the attention at 9th Annual Grand Wine Festival
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Arizona wines get all the attention at 9th Annual Grand Wine Festival

BySandy Wasserman

Arizona’s largest Arizona wine only event grows even larger this year as the Arizona Wine Growers Association’s Grand Wine Festival spills on to 6th Street from the Heritage Square festival. This, the 9th year of showcasing Arizona wines takes place on Saturday & Sunday January 27th and 28th and grows by 15,000 square feet when…

Roastery of Cave Creek celebrates 20 years with expansion plans.
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Roastery of Cave Creek celebrates 20 years with expansion plans.

BySandy Wasserman

The Roastery of Cave Creek (ROC2) has roasted a lot of coffee for Arizona restaurants, resorts and their customers in there 20 years of business. Celebrating their 20th anniversary in late 2017 owners David & Alison Anderson entered 2018 expanding the roastery by 40% of their estate grown and organic coffee. As Arizona’s premier coffee…

Sphinx Date Company offers chocolate covered dates for Valentine’s Day
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Sphinx Date Company offers chocolate covered dates for Valentine’s Day

BySandy Wasserman

Chocolate is a favorite sweet treat all year round with Valentine’s Day being the biggest chocolate day of the year.  This year Scottsdale’s Sphinx Date Company is offering a twist for your sweetheart with chocolate covered dates. Cerreta Candy Company of Glendale will be dipping dates in dark chocolate, milk chocolate and Arizona grown pecan…

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Chef Wade’s Mac-n-Cheese truck hits the streets of Phoenix

BySandy Wasserman

Your New Year’s resolution to eat healthy made have hit a speed bump as Chef Wade’s Mac-n-Cheese truck is now roaming the streets of Phoenix serving every bodies favorite side dish turned entrée. When Chef Wade realized there was no food truck focusing on Mac-n-Cheese he converted his Bistro on Wheels to serve only cheesy…