New era of dining: Durant’s famous Phoenix restaurant has reopened.

Newly restored dining room and kitchen, and even brought back the Porterhouse plaques Durant’s Steakhouse, a Phoenix landmark since 1950, reopened for dinner on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, following a comprehensive restoration in celebration of its 75th anniversary. The restaurant, now under the ownership of James Beard-nominated brothers Mike and Jeff Mastro, their father Dennis […]

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Arizona’s Culinary Scene Soon to Join the World Stage with the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Southwest

Arizona’s dining scene just earned a seat at the global table. For the first time ever, the MICHELIN Guide — the world’s most prestigious authority in fine dining — will rate restaurants in Arizona, alongside Nevada, Utah, and New Mexico, for its inaugural MICHELIN Guide Southwest in 2026. This recognition doesn’t just celebrate chefs and restaurants — it shines a spotlight […]

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The Culinary Delights of the Gilded Age:

With the release of Season 2 of The Gilded Age, we would be remiss not to share our review of Becky Libourel’s The Gilded Age Cookbook, which she graciously sent us. “I have been researching and writing about food for 15 years, during which I have collected several historic recipes that I have reconstructed and […]

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Former founders of Salad And Go debut  Angie’s Lobster

Former founders of the popular Salad And Go brand Tony and Roushan Christofellis .Are launching a new endeavour Angie’s Lobster Home of the $9.99 Lobster Meal which will have a similar set up as Salad and Go. The decadent menu will feature two staple lobster meals fried lobster finger meal or lobster roll meal both […]

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CURE THAT HANGOVER WITH A FREE BOWL OF MENUDO ON NEW YEAR’S DAY

35 Food City Supermarkets Throughout Arizona to Offer a Free Bowl of Menudo this Saturday, Jan. 1 What:          Did you know that January is National Menudo Month, and that Jan. 1 is National Hangover Day?There’s a reason these dates are both timed around New Year’s Day — menudo is known to be a popular   hangover remedy, […]

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JINYA Ramen Bar Opening First AZ Location in Downtown Chandler

 On April 29, 2021, at 11 a.m. JINYA Ramen Bar is bringing its contemporary Japanese dining experience to downtown Chandler’s New Square development. The franchise-owned concept originated in Studio City, California in 2010 and has since expanded to include 40 North America locations. At JINYA, ramen is serious business, where each bowl is prepared with meticulous attention to detail. To celebrate the grand […]

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Valentine’s Day Dining at Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort

From its mountain perch above the Sonoran Desert, Sanctuary On Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa elevates a weekend getaway for two with an opportunity for learning something new. Paired with an exceptional dining experience, couples will fall head over heels with a stay at this dreamy resort. Partners who can’t keep their hands off each other can […]

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FRANCINE Restaurant Opens in the Luxury Wing of Scottsdale Fashion Square

Anchored by the cuisine and inspired design from the South of France, FRANCINE, a highly anticipated fine dining Mediterranean restaurant opened its doors on August 14th in the luxury wing at Scottsdale Fashion Square. The brand new beautifully designed restaurant is located alongside and near other notable fine dining establishments including Nobu, Toca Madera and Ocean 44. The […]

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Celebrate National Tequila Day at Taco Guild today

If there is one thing that tequila lovers in Arizona know, is that Taco Guild is home to one of the best tequila collections in Phoenix. With more tequila options than seats, Taco Guild is the only place to spend National Tequila Day, happening Friday, July 24th.  Taco Guild is housed in a historic church circa 1893, and embraces […]

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Scottsdale Polo Party’s Incredible New Combination

Brand new this year, each ticket into the Barrett-Jackson Champagne and Jazz Lounge will include not only one complimentary mimosa and bottomless mimosas through halftime of the first match, it will also include M Culinary’s signature french fries. M Culinary, the official concessionaire of the Polo Party, will serve its salty savory snack complimentary throughout the entire […]

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