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Sicilian Butcher, Baker open at Chandler Viridian

GETOUT STAFF Two long-awaited entries into East Valley’s culinary scene have made their debut as the Sicilian Butcher and Sicilian Baker open at Chandler Viridian Primegate. The twin eateries, at 3151 W. Frye Road near Chandler...

Mesa banned her tacos, so she’s in Chandler

By Kevin Reagan Staff Writer Alma Kerby never thought she’d be able to open her own brick-and-mortar taco shop. She had already been quite successful selling her special “drowning tacos” out of a food truck on the street...

Business is sweet for Chandler chocolatier

By Kevin Reagan Staff Writer Something sweet was missing in Aurelie Nguyen’s life when her family relocated from Canada to Arizona a few years ago. “When we moved here, we couldn’t find something we were used to like ice...

Father, son spice up local sandwich shop

By Kevin Reagan Staff Writer Mario Ventura describes his new sandwich shop, Mezquite’s Café, as a fusion of Southwestern cuisine and culture. His menu includes the standard sandwich fare: like tuna salad or ham on cheese. But...

Gorgeous French macaroons require finesse

With jan D’Atri, Contributor How they got to be such a huge craze, I don’t know. French macarons are lovely to look at and delightful to eat. But the recipe can be intimidating. After all, there is a bit of a method involved...

Chandler church offers ‘Taste of Greece’

David M. Brown Contributor It’s “Opa!” time as the 36th annual Taste of Greece festival returns Oct. 4–6 at St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church in Chandler. Melding the traditions of ancient Greece with today’s culture,...

This end-of-season cobbler is peachy keen

With jan D’Atri, Contributor We’re nearing the end of peach season, but it’s not too late to give this Caramel Peach Cobbler a try.  It goes together in three layers, but in the oven, the bottom layer rises to the top and...

Ocotillo Grille expanding its menu next month

By Colleen Sparks Contributor   People can unwind after playing golf and relax over food and drinks while looking at the lush, green course in the casual but elegant Ocotillo Grille.  The restaurant at 3751 S. Clubhouse...

Nearby restaurants changing up their menus

SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF   Two Gilbert restaurants are sprucing up their menus with new items. Nico Heirloom Kitchen has already unveiled its new additions while Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row will unveil theirs Aug. 15....

Tomato pesto pasta with zoodles offers oodles of delight

With jan D’Atri, Where To Eat Contributor I know I’m a little late to the picnic. By now many of you own a Spiralizer, but pasta has always been my go-to dish. I never much thought about making noodles from zucchini. But a...