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Trapp Haus BBQ offers new specials for it’s 6 month anniversary

BySandy Wasserman

Trapp Haus BBQ owner Phil Johnson celebrates his 6th month anniversary with a party tonight and is offering new specials. Johnson who is also the pitmaster throws a party tonight as the popular First Friday Artwalk happens. Guests celebrate with an all-you-can-eat whole hog roast for $10/adults & $5 for kids. The party with live…

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KOVO Modern Mediterranean to open in northeast Phoenix

BySandy Wasserman

Long time restaurateur Yianni Ioannou opens his new restaurant KOVO Modern Mediterranean in mid-September on the northeast corner of Shea & Tatum. Growing up in Cyprus he came to the United States and operated Greek restaurants learning all aspects of the restaurant industry. According to Ioannou, “We are excited to bring to the Valley the…

2018 AZ Central Wine & Food experience welcomes Marcus Samuelsson and Aaron Sanchez
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2018 AZ Central Wine & Food experience welcomes Marcus Samuelsson and Aaron Sanchez

BySandy Wasserman

Over 60 Arizona restaurants and their chefs return November 3rd & 4th for the 4th annual AZ Central Wine & Food Experience. The 2018 experience moves up the road to Monterra at Westworld and includes celebrity chefs Marcus Samuelsson and Aaron Sanchez. The Martha Stewart Experience returns AZWFE welcomes back The Martha Stewart Experience with…

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Hearth ’61 promotes Richard Garcia to executive sous chef

BySandy Wasserman

Correction: Richard was promoted to Executive Sous Chef of the resort, not Hearth ’61. In less than a year at Mountain Shadows Resort, Banquet Chef Richard Garcia has been promoted to Executive Sous Chef at the Paradise Valley resort’s signature restaurant Hearth ’61. Garcia will be working under the guidance of Executive Chef Charles Wiley….