Semifinalists for 2023 Restaurant & Chef Awards announced
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Semifinalists for 2023 Restaurant & Chef Awards announced

This morning The James Beard Foundation announced the Semifinalists for its 2023 Restaurant and Chef Awards. Arizona is again well represented throughout several categories. Nominees will be announced Wednesday, March 29th and winners announced Monday, June 5th 2023 in Chicago. You can see the list of all 2023 semifinalists here. The 2023 Arizona semifinalists are………

Chef Hector Godinez rolls out seasonal dishes at Grimaldi’s
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Chef Hector Godinez rolls out seasonal dishes at Grimaldi’s

With months of planning Hector Godinez uses seasonal ingredients with a pizzeria twist for his new dishes at the popular pizza restaurant.

Nattha’s Bann Thai Asian opens at former Peking Palace in Tucson
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Nattha’s Bann Thai Asian opens at former Peking Palace in Tucson

Husband and wife bring authentic Thai and Cantonese Chinese cuisine to Tucson’s east side as Nattha’s Bann Thai Asian opens

James Beard Foundation nominees named & Arizona is well represented
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James Beard Foundation nominees named & Arizona is well represented

Agree with the nominations or not, the James beard Foundation recognizes Arizona as a culinary destination with more than a dozen nominations

Blue Watermelon Project connects chefs & farmers with students
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Blue Watermelon Project connects chefs & farmers with students

Helping students become better eaters & aware of healthier food options, Blue Watermelon Project has their signature fundraiser coming in Jan.

Sips & Bites: News you can use from the Phoenix restaurant community
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Sips & Bites: News you can use from the Phoenix restaurant community

A couple of locally owned restaurants open new locations, more cider, win free pizza for a year and a restaurant letting kids eat free.

Sips & Bites: News you can use from the Phoenix restaurant community
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Sips & Bites: News you can use from the Phoenix restaurant community

A new week brings new celebrations for wine, food and more are the Phoenix restaurant scene. Stay in the loop with the news you can use.

Arizona Restaurant Association responds with Arizona Takeout Week
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Arizona Restaurant Association responds with Arizona Takeout Week

Over 100 Arizona restaurants participating in Arizona Takeout Week as the Arizona Restaurant Association seeks to keep the industry going

Off the Vine Arizona Wine Festival back for its 7th year
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Off the Vine Arizona Wine Festival back for its 7th year

A historic ranch is the perfect setting for rustic Arizona wines to be poured for what may be the largest turnout for “Off the Vine” in its 7 years

Mediterranean diet favorite dishes return to Pita Jungle
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Mediterranean diet favorite dishes return to Pita Jungle

For 25 years customers have been to flocking to Pia Jungle for their Mediterranean inspired healthy food and a few fan favorites have returned.