Food & Drink

Chris Bianco plans to open a new Pizzeria Bianco in Los Angeles, someday.

Masterpiece Donuts & Coffee+ opened this week at the corner of Indian School Road and 40th Street in Arcadia. And it isn’t your average (or average fancy) doughnut joint.

The menu, described as “Italian-American,” is earnest and unflashy. And this is what makes Dieci so satisfying — it’s a red-sauce Italian joint of the sort that’s become increasingly rare in recent years.

Sweet, spicy, funky, tangy, sour: Korean food is a must-try for adventurous food lovers. Here’s your guide to etiquette, ordering like a pro, pairing the right drinks, and where to head in the Valley to get your first taste.

Order “the special” at one of the oldest and most popular food trucks in the northwest Valley.

Tempt your inner kid this week with these restaurant deals.

Taquitos Jalisco serves many dishes from the Mexican state of Jalisco, but they’ve become known for their crispy rolled tacos stuffed with shredded beef.

Food historian Laura Shapiro’s new book invites readers to look at historic women through the lens of the dinner plate.

Chef Brian Webb is cooking excellent sisig, a Filipino food made of pig’s head that may be poised to gain in popularity.

There is something downright restorative and celebratory about a pizza dinner. It’s casual, comforting, and feels like a break from workaday routines. Add to that feeling the near euphoria of a well-made cannoli, and you’ve got yourself a humble, but oh-so-indulgent feast.

Presale tickets are now available for the 2017 Best of Phoenix A’Fare, to be held Saturday, October 14, from 8 to 11 p.m. at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix.

Backyard Taco, with location in Mesa and Gilbert, is home to some seriously good East Valley mesquite grilled tacos.

Sweet Republic churns out stellar ice cream because of how thoughtfully Jan Wichayanuparp and Helen Yung attack the details. Now Wichayanuparp has a chance to up their game even more.

It’s worth a trip to Chandler to sample these bold and delicious Jamaican dishes.

Looking to beef up this August? Head to Liberty Market in Gilbert for “Burger Daze.” Every day of the month, Liberty will offer a different burger special.

Call it a summertime change-up — July brought more than a few openings and closings to the metro area. Let’s say hello to a few new spots, including drool-worthy Sichuan and lots of coffee, and goodbye to a couple longtime favorites.

Casa Reynoso, an Arizonan institution of Mexican dining, has been open in Tempe since 1984, serving well-known dishes like green chile burritos, cheese crisps, and crispy-shell shredded beef tacos.