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Angels Trumpet Ale House Opens Their Second Location in Arcadia

By: Dana Vollmer

Angels Trumpet Ale House beer taps

 Angels Trumpet Ale House in downtown Phoenix has always been a favorite of mine – great ever-changing beer menu, fabulous food and a fun patio. This month they opened their newest location in Arcadia. Angels Trumpet Ale House opens in Arcadia Designed just like the original location so fans will not be disappointed. Future plans […]

Bitters, Scottsdale’s Newest Craft Cocktail Bar

By: Dana Vollmer

Bitters Scottsdale Craft Cocktails

Scottsdale’s newest craft cocktail bar, Bitters, opened this week so I had to go check it out. Bitters is located in Sky Song in the south part of Scottsdale. Erika Rode is the owner behind Bitters – I was impressed with her enthusiasm for the craft culture and it is evident by the bar’s offerings. Chef Ehren […]

Cold Beers and Cheeseburger Opens in Glendale

By: Dana Vollmer

Cold beers and Cheeseburgers Glendale Bacon Bleu Burger

Cold Beers and Cheeseburgers in Glendale is now open. This is the 8th Arizona location for Square One Concepts. That’s my part of town! You may see me posting all over town (I don’t mind driving for great food!) but it’s so awesome to have places close to home to grab great food and hang […]

FREE Burgers! Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers Opening in Glendale Soon

By: Dana Vollmer

Cold Beers and Cheeseburgers Glendale

UPDATE – unfortunately Cold Beers and Cheeseburgers had to cancel Friday’s burger giveaway due to delays at the construction site. We are still super excited for the opening next week!   FREE burgers! yes, that’s right. In celebration of the soon to be opening Glendale location, Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers will be giving out 500 FREE […]

Dust Cutter in Downtown Phoenix

By: Dana Vollmer

Dust Cutter Phoenix Chicken and Waffles

I have a new favorite spot in downtown Phoenix, Dust Cutter in the Renaissance Hotel. One of the top places I’ve eaten at this year. Dust Cutter…what’s in a name? The name comes from the strong drink the Cowboys would order when they came inside after being out in the dust of the desert, a […]

NCounter Opens New Downtown Phoenix Location, NCounter Roosevelt

By: Dana Vollmer

NCounter Roosevelt now open

Tempe’s popular breakfast and lunch restaurant NCounter has opened their new downtown Phoenix location this week. The new spot is located on the corner of Roosevelt and 1st Ave. Open daily from 7 am – 3:05 pm the menu offers a wide selection of breakfast and lunch options in addition to coffee, beer, and mimosas. […]

Press Coffee Roasters Opens in Downtown Phoenix

By: Dana Vollmer

Press Coffee downtown Phoenix

Press Coffee Roasters opened their newest location in downtown Phoenix this month. Their newest location is across from the Phoenix Art Museum in the Muse Apartments. Modern, fun, and airy. Love the new space. This location is their 6th in the Valley with locations in Tempe, Scottsdale, Chandler, and Phoenix including their Sky Harbor location. More than […]

Modern Market Opens Second Arizona Location in Ahwatukee + Giveaway

By: Dana Vollmer

Modern Market new to Ahwatukee

Modern Market which opened it first Arizona location in Scottsdale has opened their second location in Ahwatukee. A few months ago, we visited Modern Market Scottsdale when it first opened and have been back a few times already. They’re not stopping either with more locations coming soon. Farm To Table. Quick. Healthy. And make sure […]

Kona Grill Opens Their Newest Location at the Scottsdale Quarter

By: Dana Vollmer

Kona Grill Scottsdale

Kona Grill opens their newest location on Monday, June 12th. Opening at the Scottsdale Quarter this is their 5th Arizona location and 46th worldwide. A mix of Asian, sushi, and American food.     Some of my favorite drinks Whiskey Business Earl Gray Old Fashioned Hibiscus Daiquiri Red Sangria Sake Sangria Cucumber Southside For wine […]

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