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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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Animal paintings at Funky Frida's.

Funky Mexican cantina opens in former Little O’s in Arcadia

By Sara CrockerOctober 16, 2025

The colorful, artist-inspired bar and restaurant is now open. Here’s what to expect.

People finishing pastries in a bakery

Phoenix bakery drama makes national headlines after scathing viral review

By Sara CrockerOctober 16, 2025

A food influencer’s negative review of a Valley bakery went viral, igniting a social media firestorm. Here’s what went down.

This popular Scottsdale Italian restaurant is moving

This popular Scottsdale Italian restaurant is moving

By Sara CrockerOctober 16, 2025

The restaurant is bringing its mountains of pasta and Little Italy vibe to a much larger space. What to expect.

Latest Sam Fox restaurant opens in Scottsdale

Latest Sam Fox restaurant opens in Scottsdale

By Sara CrockerOctober 15, 2025

Steak, sushi and martinis topped with caviar are on the menu.

Outside The Larder & The Delta.

Former Binkley’s chef will take over midtown restaurant

By Sara CrockerOctober 14, 2025

Here’s what’s moving in to the former The Larder & The Delta and Binkley’s bungalow.

Two men pose for award at Great American Beer Festival.

7 Arizona breweries win big at the 2025 Great American Beer Festival

By Sara CrockerOctober 13, 2025

The competition celebrates the best craft beer in the country. This year, Arizona brewers brought home seven medals.

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Erewon whipped the internet into a frenzy. These locals do it better

Erewon whipped the internet into a frenzy. These locals do it better

By Sara CrockerOctober 10, 2025

No, the luxe store isn’t coming to Phoenix. Here’s where to get a delicious dupe for a fraction of the price.

Diamond Don's owner Don Salter.

With new Mesa restaurant, a studio head returns to his roots

By Sara CrockerOctober 9, 2025

Don Salter made late night eats for musicians working in his studio. Now, he’s opened a restaurant in Mesa.

Two people roll out pretzel dough.

Crystal Kass leaves Valentine. What’s next for the acclaimed pastry chef

By Sara CrockerOctober 8, 2025

After leaving the lauded Valley eatery, “the sky’s the limit,” says the boundary-pushing baker.

Exterior of Goldwater Brewing Co. in Gilbert.

Scottsdale brewery expanding to Gilbert with taproom, outdoor space

By Sara CrockerOctober 7, 2025

“We thought it was time to make more beer,” the co-founder says.

What happens when a restaurant goes viral for supporting Trump?

What happens when a restaurant goes viral for supporting Trump?

By Sara CrockerOctober 6, 2025

A Phoenix Mexican restaurant was put on blast for its owners’ politics. Then the tide turned.

The 5 best bites we tasted at Phoenix restaurants in September

The 5 best bites we tasted at Phoenix restaurants in September

By Tirion Boan and OthersOctober 2, 2025

From a standout sushi bar in Phoenix to a new Indian restaurant in Tempe, these Valley eateries wowed us last month.

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Exterior of La Santisima in Phoenix.

Phoenix taco shop owner hopes to ‘come back stronger’ after devastating fire

By Sara CrockerOctober 2, 2025

Valley chefs and customers are rallying behind the restaurant to help the owners rebuild.

Guy Fieri’s newest restaurant lands at Phoenix airport

By Sara CrockerOctober 1, 2025

Travelers can now stop by Flavortown when flying through Sky Harbor.

Sushi platter from Sushi Friend in Phoenix.

Our top 12 favorite sushi restaurants in Phoenix

By Tirion Boan and OthersSeptember 30, 2025

From traditional Japanese preparations to modern twists, the sushi at these Phoenix restaurants stands out.

Woman making pour-over coffee.

This Japanese barista is launching her own Phoenix cafe

By Sara CrockerSeptember 30, 2025

Yumi Yamauchi has crafted matcha and espresso at her mobile cart for a year. Now, she’s bringing ‘a little corner of Japan’ to her own shop.

Long-awaited brewery with Colorado roots opens in downtown Phoenix

By Sara CrockerSeptember 26, 2025

After ‘quite a few hurdles,’ Formation Brewing arrives on Roosevelt Row. Here’s what to expect.

New ‘cocktail sanctuary’ from award-winning pros coming to Arcadia

New ‘cocktail sanctuary’ from award-winning pros coming to Arcadia

By Sara CrockerSeptember 25, 2025

A Phoenix cocktail visionary and local chef are teaming up on a new lounge inspired by Southeast Asia.

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Downtown cafe from 2 Valley culinary icons opens in Phoenix

By Sara CrockerSeptember 25, 2025

Take a look inside the new, dual cafe. Fresh coffee and pastries from an acclaimed baker and roaster are waiting.

A pint of beer.

Fresh on tap: The top 10 breweries in Phoenix

By Sara Crocker and OthersSeptember 24, 2025

The Valley is bursting with breweries to enjoy a cold beer. Here are the top 10 we can’t live without.

Four Phoenix cafes named among the top coffee shops in the U.S.

Four Phoenix cafes named among the top coffee shops in the U.S.

By Sara CrockerSeptember 24, 2025

From Arcadia to Glendale, these local coffee shops are great places to start your day.

Salad chain Sweetgreen opens first restaurant in Arizona

Salad chain Sweetgreen opens first restaurant in Arizona

By Sara CrockerSeptember 23, 2025

The health-driven, fast-casual eatery has made its Valley debut, with another scheduled to open this fall.

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