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Celebrated ramen restaurant opens downtown

SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF A signature California-based ramen restaurant chain has opened its first Arizona location in downtown Chandler. JINYA Ramen Bar, a contemporary Japanese franchise restaurant concept, opened recently in New...

Shop takes ice cream doughnut treats seriously

By Olivia Dow Contributor Kailey Foxcroft and Brandon Douglas may not agree on the best ice cream-doughnut sandwich flavor, but they agree that customers are the best part of co-owning Mesa’s Novel Ice Cream. “Honestly, we...

Chandler ‘Brunch Crawl’ on downtown’s menu in May

SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF It’s time for the You’re Bacon Me Crazy Brunch Crawl in Downtown Chandler 10 a.m.-2 p.m.  May 15. The self-guided crawl features 14 of the downtown’s mouthwatering brunch spots, where patrons can get...

West Mesa cluster offers a gastronomic tour 

By Sarah Nguyen Contributor In West Mesa, the Asian District, a 2-mile stretch of over 70 Asian-themed and Asian American-owned businesses, proudly stands. With the highest number of Asian businesses in one cluster in the state,...

Allergy-friendly eateries a growing trend

By Staci Hauk Contributor The East Valley is known for its innovative culinary options – and a growing trend among restaurants and bakeries involves patrons with food allergies or special dietary needs. Three area...

Backyard Taco’s continues growth, expanding to Chandler

SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF Even COVID-19 can’t beat a good taco. At least that seems to explain how Backyard Taco has been able to continue its rapid expansion through the East Valley, with its fourth location opening in Chandler...

These Chandler restaurants were voted the best

SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF Times Media Group, publisher of the SanTan Sun News, recently published its Best of Chandler, based on readers’ votes. The entire list can be seen at chandlernews.com Here are some of the restaurants voted...

Serrano’s launches program for first responders

SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF With the shut-down of in-dining services about to enter its second month, many Chandler restaurants are offering take-out meals. Serrano’s Mexican Restaurants also has a program that helps patrons support...

Couple bringing Floridian dessert shop to Chandler

By PAUL MARYNIAK Executive Editor Florida’s most popular frozen dessert shop is making its way to the Valley though the coronavirus crisis may be making it difficult to say when. Abbie and John Mirata hope to open the...

New Marriott brings 2 venues for foodies

BY DENA ROCHE, Contributor The newly opened Marriott Phoenix Chandler is the largest full-service Marriott in Arizona. But more importantly for locals, the hotel at Price and Willis roads brings two new dining venues to Chandler....