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An Indian Experience: Authentic Punjabi Cuisine in India Plaza Destination
In our many years of traveling through the United States, living in various “big” cities, and then later returning to Phoenix, what we’ve uncovered is that this old desert town is rich with diversity and culture. Continue reading
Posted in Businesses, Restaurants & Dining
Tagged cuisine, indian food, indian plaza, punjabi, tempe, the dhaba
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Smokin’ Hot Summer Specials at Tucson Originals Restaurants
As the temperatures creep up, prices are dropping at some of our favorite Tucson Originals restaurants! Continue reading
Arizona Restaurant Week Features Many Local First AZ Members
Describing itself as a “fancy food happy hour,” Arizona Restaurant Week offers local foodies the opportunity to sample some of the best local restaurants at a price that’s easy to stomach. Continue reading
Posted in Restaurants & Dining
Tagged arizona restaurant week, cave creek, Greater Phoenix, local, paradise valley, restaurant, restaurants, scottsdale, tempe
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Tickets on sale now for Arizona Farmer Chef Connection
We are very excited to be sponsors of this year’s Arizona Farmer Chef Connection! This event will work to bring local farmers and food producers in Arizona together with local restaurants, school food buyers, and others in the Arizona food industry. Continue reading
Posted in Agriculture, Events, Local Food, Restaurants & Dining
Tagged Arizona, arizona farmer chef connection, buyers, farmer, food, food producers, grocery stores, local, Local Food, ranchers, restaurants, wholesale
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Have you noticed the restaurant upgrade at Sky Harbor Terminal 4?
If you’ve flown in or out of Phoenix Sky Harbor Terminal 4, you may have noticed there’s a refreshing difference in the air. Perhaps it’s the scent of a freshly brewed cup of coffee from Cartel or the smell of carne asada tacos cooking at Barrio Cafe. That’s right- these Phoenix institutions, along with about a dozen others, are now available at our hometown international airport. Continue reading
Posted in In The News, Restaurants & Dining
Tagged airport, barrio cafe, cartel, kjzz, restaurants, sauce, sky harbor, terminal 4
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Valley’s Fastest Rising Chef Invited to Cook at James Beard House
Just as he comes up for air after an all-star year, Campbell has just been called to New York City to cook at the famed James Beard House. Continue reading
Celebrating the Duck and Decanter’s 40th Anniversary
Local First Arizona was happy to celebrate with the Duck and Decanter for their 40th Anniversary last week. And we want to thank them for all their unwavering support for our organization and our mission. Continue reading
Posted in Greater Phoenix, Restaurants & Dining
Tagged 40th anniversary, duck and decanter, gooi films, the duck
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23 Restaurants to Try For Arizona Restaurant Week
It’s that time of year again when our mouths drool and our wallets jump for joy: it’s Arizona Restaurant Week! Continue reading
8 top spots to grab a bite near ASU
University students are back in class, and college football is underway. Tempe will be hustling and bustling with all sorts of activity. So where is a student supposed to grab a bite to eat? Continue reading
Posted in Local First Movement, Restaurants & Dining
Tagged arizona state university, asu, near campus, restaurants, tempe
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La Bocca Urban Pizzeria – setting the trend for local food
Many Arizona restaurants have been jumping on the trend of sourcing the food they serve from local farmers and vendors. And with so many local food producers in the state, the only hard part is making the choice of who to purchase from! Continue reading
Posted in Local First Movement, Restaurants & Dining
Tagged duncan family farm, eating seasonally, la bocca, Local Food, tempe
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