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STORIES ON THE 'GRAM THIS WEEK

There's no such thing as too many Chicago dog options

A popular Chicago hot dog restaurant is opening new Arizona locations. Here's what to know.

Hip local sips

An experimental orange wine from Cactus Cru, a new Arizona wine producer.
An experimental orange wine from Cactus Cru, a new Arizona wine producer.

🔒 Taste Arizona terroir with Cactus Cru, Arizona's new French-born, Sedona-raised wine maker.

Ramadan Mubarak!

Mandi House owner Rafiq Almansob smiles in front of a sign for his restaurant during a Ramadan meal on April 25, 2022.
Mandi House owner Rafiq Almansob smiles in front of a sign for his restaurant during a Ramadan meal on April 25, 2022.

He pulls all-nighters to feed metro Phoenix during Ramadan: 'I am here to serve everyone'.

You gotta try this ceviche

The Chula Hiramasa Ceviche, which includes grilled pineapple, coconut, leche de tigre and crispy tortilla, at Vecina in Phoenix.
The Chula Hiramasa Ceviche, which includes grilled pineapple, coconut, leche de tigre and crispy tortilla, at Vecina in Phoenix.

🔒 This Phoenix restaurant has a way with Latin and Asian flavors. Ceviche is no exception.

Burros baby

The campechano burro and pork barbacoa at Ta'Carbon are absolute fire.
The campechano burro and pork barbacoa at Ta'Carbon are absolute fire.

Here are the 5 best burritos in metro Phoenix ranked from great to iconic.

Why you need to start cooking your dates

Grilled dates and haloumi cheese drizzled in honey and topped with pistachios.
Grilled dates and haloumi cheese drizzled in honey and topped with pistachios.

Looking for Ramadan recipe inspiration? These dishes use dates to sweet-savory effect.

Plant-based vegan in the Valley

Battered fish tacos made with soy and seaweed from Earth Plant Based Cuisine in Phoenix on March 22, 2022.
Battered fish tacos made with soy and seaweed from Earth Plant Based Cuisine in Phoenix on March 22, 2022.

10 Phoenix restaurants making seriously great vegan Mexican food.

LINKS TO OLDER POSTS

Did someone say 'cake'?

Carrot cake deserves a thick cream cheese frosting.
Carrot cake deserves a thick cream cheese frosting.

Making the ultimate carrot cake is easier than you think. Here's a foolproof recipe

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Ramadan 2022

A traditional Palestinian meal, including snacks of dates and nuts, is laid out for Ramadan in the Monsour family home in the Laveen area of Phoenix on April 15, 2021.
A traditional Palestinian meal, including snacks of dates and nuts, is laid out for Ramadan in the Monsour family home in the Laveen area of Phoenix on April 15, 2021.

Dates are a Ramadan tradition. Here's where to find the best varieties in metro Phoenix

Coming soon to Watermark

Every restaurant at the Watermark: Here's your guide to dining on Tempe Town Lake

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A new donkey downtown

A view inside the colorful new bar Ghost Donkey, located in downtown Phoenix.
A view inside the colorful new bar Ghost Donkey, located in downtown Phoenix.

Ghost Donkey and Cham Pang Lanes bring serious spirits and party vibes to downtown Phoenix

In hot chicken news

The Hot Moroccan chicken sandwich at Twist features red cabbage slaw and harissa sauce.
The Hot Moroccan chicken sandwich at Twist features red cabbage slaw and harissa sauce.

This fried chicken sandwich restaurant puts a global 'Twist' on a spicy Nashville specialty

Restaurant review: Republica Empanada

Empanada from Republica Empanada in downtown Mesa, Arizona, on April 4, 2022.
Empanada from Republica Empanada in downtown Mesa, Arizona, on April 4, 2022.

🔒 Approachable flavors tucked in deep fried pastry make Republica Empanada a Mesa essential

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