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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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Food News: More Funds for Outdoor Seating, More Arizona Restaurants, and Dining Domes

Food News: More Funds for Outdoor Seating, More Arizona Restaurants, and Dining Domes

By Lauren CusimanoJanuary 29, 2021

Ducey funds more outdoor seating, the Scottsdale Quarter unveils dining domes, and more Arizona restaurants are on the way.

Table Scraps: Phoenix-Area Restaurants for a Sustainable Dinner Date

By Lauren CusimanoJanuary 28, 2021

Here are five restaurants in the Valley perfect for a sustainable date night.

Low-Carb Eating and Drinking in Metro Phoenix: A Guide

By Lauren CusimanoJanuary 27, 2021

All the ways to hold the carbs in this city.

Roundup: Squid Ink Has Closed, Arizona Cocktail Weekend Is Postponed, Ghost Kitchens Abound

By Lauren CusimanoJanuary 22, 2021

Squid Ink has closed, Arizona Cocktail Weekend is postponed, and more ghost kitchens have arrived.

Food News: Pita Jungle Is Rolling Out Food Trucks, Persian Garden Café Is Closing, and More

By Lauren CusimanoJanuary 15, 2021

Plus: a new basement bar is on the way in Arcadia.

Chlorine Overload: December 2020’s Restaurant D-List

By Lauren CusimanoJanuary 13, 2021

Whoa, chlorine overload.

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A Field Guide to Gluten-Free Dining in Greater Phoenix

By Lauren CusimanoJanuary 13, 2021

All the best gluten-free eats in the Valley, from American to Italian to dessert.

The Best Local Restaurants Near ASU’s West Campus in Glendale

By Lauren CusimanoJanuary 11, 2021

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner spots for any Arizona State University West student.

It’s a Dry Rub: 10 Orders of Dry Rub-Style Wings in Metro Phoenix

By Lauren CusimanoJanuary 9, 2021

Here are 10 incredible orders of dry-rub wings from Phoenix-area restaurants and drinking dens.

Introducing the James Beard Foundation Women of Arizona Alliance and Menu Program

By Lauren CusimanoJanuary 8, 2021

A movement involving 15 local female chefs launches its first dining initiative.

Food News: Rancho Pinot Closes Dine-In, New Restaurants in Downtown Gilbert, and More

By Lauren CusimanoJanuary 8, 2021

Plus a Girl Scout cookie box castle, single-serve coffee bags from Press Coffee, and some much-needed rest for Nelson’s Meat + Fish.

New Restaurant Alert: Everything’s $3 at Chef Felipe Guzman’s Cenaduria Santuario

By Lauren CusimanoJanuary 7, 2021

Chef Felipe Guzman is opening a casual, takeout-friendly cenaduria in the former La Marquesa spot.

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The Latest Location of Flower Child Will Be Digital-Only in Downtown Tempe

By Lauren CusimanoJanuary 7, 2021

How to get a Mother Earth Bowl from the digital-first Flower Child opening in Tempe.

First Sip: The Wayward Is One of the Most Phoenix Taphouses You Could Visit

By Lauren CusimanoJanuary 4, 2021

The Wayward Taphouse is the spot for all you patio daddios out there.

Phoenix Food News: Two New RoRo Bars, a Freezer’s Ice House Update, and More

By Lauren CusimanoDecember 31, 2020

Here’s your roundup of food and beverage updates from Phoenix’s restaurant, bar, and beer scene.

December Restaurant Openings and Closings: Hi, Ofrenda, Goodbye Byblos Restaurant

By Lauren CusimanoDecember 31, 2020

Oh hi, Ofrenda. Goodbye, Byblos Restaurant.

The Maricopa Native Seed Library Has Free Food Plant Seeds (and a Nice Backstory)

By Lauren CusimanoDecember 30, 2020

Danielle Carlock has big plans.

Phoenix-Area Restaurants That Have Permanently Closed Since March 2020: A List

By Lauren CusimanoDecember 30, 2020

A running list of Valley-based food and drink spots that have closed since spring 2020.

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First Taste: Little O’s Is a Little Something Special

By Lauren CusimanoDecember 29, 2020

Where there are big salads, bigger beers, and more-than-welcome dogs.

Dining Guide: All-Day Eating and Drinking in Cave Creek

By Lauren CusimanoDecember 28, 2020

Greasy spoon diners, merry cantinas, Old West restaurants, and biker bars.

10 Great Hangover Dishes in Metro Phoenix in 2020

By Lauren CusimanoDecember 26, 2020

Just call them angels of the morning.

Phoenix Food News: Chompie’s Is Moving, Dog Haus Is Coming to Tempe, and More

By Lauren CusimanoDecember 24, 2020

Plus: Angry Crab Shack keeps growing.

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