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Lauren Cusimano

Lauren Cusimano was the Phoenix New Times food editor from 2018 to 2021. Joys include eating wings, riding bikes, knowing everyone at the bar, talking too much about The Simpsons, and falling asleep while reading.

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ZuZu Revamped: Changes Are Coming to the Famed Hotel Restaurant

By Lauren CusimanoSeptember 10, 2019

Hotel Valley Ho’s classic eatery will now have daily brunch and a new wine room.

Inaugural Phoenix Unknown Will Bring Global Eats to The Van Buren

By Lauren CusimanoSeptember 10, 2019

More than 30 local restaurant vendors will bring cuisines from around the world to the downtown event, which is co-sponsored by Phoenix New Times.

Brat Haus Owner Opening DoH! Next Week in Uptown Phoenix

By Lauren CusimanoSeptember 6, 2019

The Madison area is getting a boozy doughnut shop attached to the new Brat Haus.

Spotlight: How Charley’s Sports Grill Owner Is Reinventing Herself at 60

By Lauren CusimanoSeptember 5, 2019

Charley’s Sports Grill in Glendale is a bar that almost wasn’t.

Hidden Gem: Touch of Thai on Bell Road in Northwest Phoenix

By Lauren CusimanoSeptember 3, 2019

In the sea of chain restaurants and drive-thrus on Bell Road, this Thai food joint shines.

August Restaurant Openings and Closings: Hey Maple & Ash, Hurry Back Clever Koi

By Lauren CusimanoSeptember 2, 2019

August 2019 gave an extremely warm welcome to some new Phoenix restaurants.

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Demos to Dining: Phoenix Musicians Are Opening Bars and Restaurants

By Lauren CusimanoAugust 29, 2019

Why is this happening now? Why is it happening here? The answer is pretty sweet.

First Taste: Merkin Vineyards Scottsdale Has Wine, T-Shirts, and Not Much Else

By Lauren CusimanoAugust 28, 2019

Come thirsty, but don’ t come hungry.

Arizona Good Food Expo 2019: A Raucous Day of Connections

By Lauren CusimanoAugust 27, 2019

It was an energetic day of speakers, samples, and connections within the Arizona food world.

Four Peaks Brewing Co. and Cardinals Reveal Red Bird Lager

By Lauren CusimanoAugust 26, 2019

On August 26, Four Peaks Brewing Co. is releasing Red Bird Lager in partnership with the Arizona Cardinals.

Hidden Gem: Rag’s Real Chicken & Waffles in Youngtown

Hidden Gem: Rag’s Real Chicken & Waffles in Youngtown

By Lauren CusimanoAugust 22, 2019

A soul food restaurant in Youngtown offers sky-high chicken and waffles, and it’s BYOB.

An Upcoming Biltmore-Area Restaurant Is Looking to Hire 100 People

An Upcoming Biltmore-Area Restaurant Is Looking to Hire 100 People

By Lauren CusimanoAugust 22, 2019

An upcoming Esplanade restaurant needs to fill 100 positions for its fall opening.

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Instrumental Hospitality Reveals First Project — a New Restaurant in the Melrose District

Instrumental Hospitality Reveals First Project — a New Restaurant in the Melrose District

By Lauren CusimanoAugust 20, 2019

Belly, a new restaurant and bar, is coming to the Melrose District.

First Taste: St. Amand’s Next-Level Dishes and Cocktails in South Chandler

By Lauren CusimanoAugust 20, 2019

A European-themed menu with some Arizona and American touches.

10 Bad Yelp Reviews for Some of Metro Phoenix’s Best Restaurants

10 Bad Yelp Reviews for Some of Metro Phoenix’s Best Restaurants

By Lauren CusimanoAugust 19, 2019

Low-star recaps of some of our favorite Phoenix dining destinations.

Waste NOT and United Food Bank Partnering Up

By Lauren CusimanoAugust 14, 2019

Together they save 8 million pounds of edible, perishable food that would otherwise be discarded.

New Restaurant Alert: Mochilero Kitchen in Northern Peoria

New Restaurant Alert: Mochilero Kitchen in Northern Peoria

By Lauren CusimanoAugust 12, 2019

Mochilero Kitchen is set to open this fall in north Peoria.

Great Wolf Lodge Arizona Is Coming and Here’s What to Eat There

By Lauren CusimanoAugust 12, 2019

There will be nine eateries on the property — everything from upscale restaurants to ice cream shops.

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10 Best Places to Break Up With Someone in Greater Phoenix

By Lauren CusimanoAugust 10, 2019

Where to call it quits.

<i>New Times </i>Writers Take Us On a Musical Tour of Arizona Memories

New Times Writers Take Us On a Musical Tour of Arizona Memories

By Chris Coplan and OthersAugust 8, 2019

New Times writers have assembled a musical road trip.

Ridiculous National S’mores Day 2019 Treats in Greater Phoenix

By Lauren CusimanoAugust 8, 2019

You know you want some s’more.

Top Metro Phoenix Chefs Are Speaking at AZ Good Food Expo 2019

By Lauren CusimanoAugust 7, 2019

There will also be samples, but almost more importantly, panel speakers.

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