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Sara Crocker

Sara Crocker is a staff writer for Phoenix New Times where she focuses primarily on food. She began freelancing for New Times in July 2022 and joined the staff in February 2023. Prior to New Times, Sara worked for publications such as The Denver Post, Phoenix Magazine, Phoenix Home & Garden and Colorado Life Magazine. When she’s not reporting on the Valley’s dining scene, Sara brews beer at home and is an avid cook.

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The bar at Barley & Smoke.

West Valley brewer opens business casual speakeasy Barley & Smoke

By Sara CrockerApril 4, 2024

How to visit the intimate dining and drinking experience inside Peoria Artisan Brewery.

The Octopus Tostada from Pretty Penny.

New luxurious restaurant Pretty Penny shines on Roosevelt Row

By Sara CrockerApril 3, 2024

Located in a frequently evolving space on Roosevelt Row, the latest concept provides exceptional eats and service.

A rendering of Federales.

Judge backs decision to block Federales from Roosevelt Row

By Sara CrockerApril 2, 2024

The controversial cantina proposed for Roosevelt Row faces another setback with latest ruling.

16 food and drinks events happening around Phoenix this April

16 food and drinks events happening around Phoenix this April

By Sara Crocker and OthersApril 1, 2024

A Taylor Swift-themed dinner, food festivals and fundraisers are popping up around the Valley this April.

The 5 best bites we tried in March around metro Phoenix

The 5 best bites we tried in March around metro Phoenix

By Tirion Boan and OthersApril 1, 2024

From pancakes and waffles to sushi and salad, here are the best things we tasted in March.

The Arizona Center.

Team behind Carry On, Wren & Wolf sets sights on Arizona Center

By Sara CrockerMarch 27, 2024

Two new restaurants and a bar are in the works for the downtown Phoenix destination.

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Inside Pretty Penny.

Phoenix culinary heavyweights team up on Roosevelt Row’s newest restaurant

By Sara CrockerMarch 27, 2024

A team of Valley mixology experts and kitchen pros have evolved the former Pour Bastards cocktail lounge into a shiny new restaurant.

The exterior of Lovesack Dumpling.

After threat of lawsuit, downtown Phoenix dumpling shop debuts new name

By Sara CrockerMarch 26, 2024

Facing pressure from the furniture company Lovesac, the Roosevelt Row dumpling house changed its name.

Chef Aaron Link in the kitchen.

Shuttered Gilbert brewery, former kitchen tenant locked in legal battle

By Sara CrockerMarch 21, 2024

A disagreement between Flying Basset and Philadelphia Sandwich Co. turned into an eviction, arrest and lawsuit.

President Joe Biden

President Biden visits longtime Phoenix Mexican restaurant El Portal

By Sara CrockerMarch 20, 2024

The president stopped by to talk to voters and grab a bite to eat.

Chic Chef 77 chef and owner Nik Fields.

Where to eat and drink in Phoenix during Black Restaurant Week

By Sara CrockerMarch 15, 2024

Black Restaurant Week kicks off its fourth year of celebrating and raising awareness of Black-owned restaurants in the Valley.

How 2 local foodies are making it easier to find halal restaurants in Phoenix

How 2 local foodies are making it easier to find halal restaurants in Phoenix

By Sara CrockerMarch 11, 2024

Finding restaurants that source and prepare food in alignment with Islamic teachings can be challenging. These two Valley foodies are using tech to help.

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The Lovesack Dumpling team.

Meet Roosevelt Row’s new late-night dumpling house

By Sara CrockerMarch 8, 2024

Quick, tasty and open late, Lovesack Dumpling launches in downtown Phoenix.

Cattle driven in by ranch hands at Moon River Beef.

From glass to farm to table: Brewers and farmers team up to reuse spent grain

By Sara CrockerMarch 8, 2024

“It’s like ice cream – but it’s healthy.” Nutrient-rich grains used by breweries find a second life as animal feed.

Tempe Baker Tracy Dempsey.

Tempe baker to host kitchen rummage sale. Stock up and support Valley nonprofit

By Sara CrockerMarch 5, 2024

Find treasures from classy wine glasses to animal-shaped casserole dishes at this rummage sale for a cause.

A Breakfast Bitch coffee mug.

With owner in prison, Breakfast Bitch faces eviction for unpaid rent

By Sara CrockerMarch 4, 2024

Convicted fraudster Tracii Hutsona’s restaurant facing ouster from Roosevelt Row in downtown Phoenix over $26,000 in past due rent.

Plate of pancakes with bananas.

The 5 best bites and sips we tried in February around metro Phoenix

By Tirion Boan and OthersMarch 4, 2024

From excellent sushi to satisfying pancakes and a creative cocktail, this month’s best bites showed off the Valley food scene’s range.

March food and drink events happening around metro Phoenix

March food and drink events happening around metro Phoenix

By Sara CrockerMarch 1, 2024

Fill your plate and your cup at delicious Valley events, including FoodieLand, the inaugural Arizona Salsa Fest and St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.

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Bartender Christian Jenkins.

First time’s the charm for Last Slinger Standing champ

By Sara CrockerFebruary 28, 2024

Christian Jenkins took home the trophy his first time competing in the Valley’s head-to-head mixology event.

Food from Backyard at Desert Ridge.

‘Better version of your backyard’ to open at Desert Ridge in March

By Sara CrockerFebruary 27, 2024

Expect fun, food and “al fresco vibes” at this new spot in north Phoenix.

Taco Bell's Crunchwrap Supreme.

Valley chef to reimagine Taco Bell’s Crunchwrap Supreme

By Sara CrockerFebruary 23, 2024

Chilte’s Lawrence “L.T.” Smith is one of three U.S. chefs tapped to recreate the chain’s iconic dish.

A cocktail and bag of popcorn from Platform 18.

Platform 18 debuts new menu inspired by ‘queens of New York’

By Sara CrockerFebruary 22, 2024

New snacks, cocktails and speakeasy sirens take center stage at Phoenix’s award-winning bar at Century Grand.

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