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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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Helton taproom and bar.

New neighborhood bar from O.H.S.O. to open in former Helton taproom

By Sara CrockerJanuary 3, 2024

At The Starving Artist, expect an emphasis on cocktails and global cuisine.

Blue Watermelon Project meal on a lunch tray.

January food and drinks events happening around metro Phoenix

By Sara CrockerJanuary 1, 2024

Hold off on the New Year’s resolutions and attend these delicious events happening around the Valley.

Three-meat plate from Loco Style Grindz.

The 4 best things we sipped and savored this month around Phoenix

By Tirion Boan and OthersDecember 29, 2023

Phoenix restaurants including a classic steakhouse and a new taco shop served the most memorable bites and sips of the month.

Rendering of Cielo Rojo building.

The family behind Mariscos Playa Hermosa is opening a second restaurant. Here’s what to expect

By Sara CrockerDecember 27, 2023

The new spot, named Cielo Rojo, will explore “mainland Mexican” cuisine.

Armando Hernandez and Nadia Holguin.

Metro Phoenix’s best new restaurants of 2023

By Sara Crocker and OthersDecember 21, 2023

Around the Valley, exceptional eateries have opened throughout the year. Here are the top 10.

Art and Kathy Rowland stand in their kitchen.

Scottsdale couple showcases the ‘art’ of using local flavors in homemade shortbread

By Sara CrockerDecember 20, 2023

Meet the Scottsdale couple turning a passion for local flavors into exceptional shortbread cookies.

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Bar area at Teddy's Preserve.

Roosevelt Row cocktail lounge Teddy’s Preserve closed. Here’s what’s next

By Sara CrockerDecember 19, 2023

Teddy’s Preserve offered cocktails in a lounge above Rough Rider. Now, the space is starting a “new chapter.”

Cocktail in skull glass at Espiritu.

New restaurant and bar from Espiritu, Cocina Chiwas owners welcomes saints and sinners

By Sara CrockerDecember 19, 2023

Double concept Santo Arcadia and Pecado will be the latest restaurant and bar from Roberto Centeno, Armando Hernandez and Nadia Holguin.

Natasha John, Jordan Manuelito and KaLynn Yazzie of Skoden Coffee.

Skoden, a coffee shop that centers Indigenous creatives, opens in Phoenix

By Sara CrockerDecember 18, 2023

Born on the Navajo Nation, Skoden Coffee & Tea starts a new chapter at For the People.

An assortment of YUM AF Bakery cookies.

Find festive, unique Christmas cookies at these 6 Phoenix bakeries

By Sara CrockerDecember 15, 2023

Level up your dessert bar this holiday season with an assist from these Valley bakers.

Exterior of Huarachis Taqueria

Bacanora’s sister restaurant Huarachis Taqueria is now open. Here’s a look inside

By Sara CrockerDecember 13, 2023

The new restaurant is a more casual counterpart to the Grand Avenue hotspot.

With ‘mixed emotions,’ chef Gio Osso closes Piccolo Virtù

With ‘mixed emotions,’ chef Gio Osso closes Piccolo Virtù

By Sara CrockerDecember 12, 2023

The sister restaurant to Pizzeria Virtù and Virtù Honest Craft has closed in Scottsdale.

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Longtime Latin-fusion restaurant Fuego Bistro to close Saturday

Longtime Latin-fusion restaurant Fuego Bistro to close Saturday

By Sara CrockerDecember 11, 2023

How to visit The Clarendon Hotel’s Latin-fusion restaurant one more time.

Dos Pink to close its plant-based taqueria on Roosevelt Row

Dos Pink to close its plant-based taqueria on Roosevelt Row

By Sara CrockerDecember 8, 2023

10 months after the restaurant moved into its new home, the owners say stay tuned: ‘This isn’t goodbye forever.’

Scott's Generations owner Scott Snyder holds a package of four sufganiyot.

For 30 years, this Valley baker has made jelly-filled doughnuts for Hanukkah

By Sara CrockerDecember 8, 2023

Sufganiyot are eaten during the eight-day Festival of Lights. At one Valley bakery, making the sweet fried treats is tradition.

A pint of O.H.S.O. seasonal beer in front of a Christmas tree.

Holiday cheer and local beer: Warm up this winter with these 12 seasonal craft brews

By Sara CrockerDecember 7, 2023

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Local breweries are tapping seasonal holiday beer.

The Global Ambassador opens this week. What to know about the hotel’s 5 restaurants

The Global Ambassador opens this week. What to know about the hotel’s 5 restaurants

By Sara CrockerDecember 5, 2023

Sam Fox’s long-awaited luxury hotel includes a French steakhouse, a Mexican and Peruvian concept, multiple bars and an exclusive club.

Wren Südhalle takes drinkers to Europe, no passport required

Wren Südhalle takes drinkers to Europe, no passport required

By Sara CrockerDecember 4, 2023

Beloved local brewery Wren House opened a taproom and restaurant in Ahwatukee. Here’s what to order.

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Holiday pop-up bar at The Lola.

Festive food and drinks events happening around Phoenix this December

By Sara CrockerDecember 1, 2023

Food-centric holiday markets, a mezcal white elephant and a night of pies are among the Valley’s December events.

Burger pop-up Bad Jimmy’s opens downtown Phoenix restaurant

Burger pop-up Bad Jimmy’s opens downtown Phoenix restaurant

By Sara CrockerNovember 30, 2023

The popular burger pop-up now has a permanent home in the former Breadfruit & Rum Bar.

Birrieria Tijuana ramen

The 6 best things we ate this month around Phoenix

By Tirion Boan and OthersNovember 29, 2023

From stellar breakfast plates to comforting dinner dishes, here are the best things we ate around the Valley in November.

Sonoran Pasta Co. owners

Sonoran Pasta Co. launches pop-up pasta bar

By Sara CrockerNovember 29, 2023

The local noodle markers are hosting a pop-up in Gilbert, with a Phoenix menu planned for December.

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