‘Carrying the Torch’: Pedal Haus Brewery opens on Roosevelt Row
By Jordan Houston | January 4, 2022
Local businessman Julian Wright has built a reputation as a powerhouse entrepreneur within the community.
Wright, who owns the...
‘So Much History’: Chef Chris Knouse makes Litchfield’s special
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski | December 21, 2021
Chef Chris Knouse loves his job as executive sous chef at The Wigwam in Litchfield Park.
“I love the...
Out of the Box: Dustin Cooke has no plans to tame Riot Hospitality Group
By Mia Andrea | October 28, 2021
Dustin Cooke has always been immersed in the culinary world. He grew up in the wine country of...
An ‘Elevated’ Twist: Mesa restaurant serves tacos, hot dogs in style
By Melody Birkett | September 15, 2021
Raymond Jimenez opened Tacos & Hot Dogs Los Mayitos in Mesa in April 2021 with an eye toward...
Street Tacos: Mesquite Fresh moves into Happy Valley
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski | September 15, 2021
Mesquite Fresh Street Mex’s partners have had their eye on their just-opened Happy Valley location for five years.
It...
Culinary Diversity: Arizona Restaurant Week returns with takeout, in-person options
By Connor Dziawura | September 10, 2021
Arizona Restaurant Association President and CEO Steve Chucri has seen the broadening of local palates and growth of...
Hop Right In: Horny Toad celebrates 45 years of food, fun
By Allison Brown | September 10, 2021
The Horny Toad, as quirky as its sounds, has become a staple of Cave Creek since its inception...
Finding Success: Cook & Craft is keeping things evolving
By Alex Gallagher | September 8, 2021
Brandon Juniper has never been a fan of restaurants with unfriendly service or overbearing management.
As someone who has...
The Ultimate Experience: New restaurant celebration is not just for vegans
By Sarah Haber | September 3, 2021
For the past few years, chef Jason Wyrick of The Vegan Taste and Glendale’s Casa Tera had been...
