At Kasai Japanese Steakhouse, flying shrimp, flaming table-top grills and serene diners are not uncommon. That’s “dinnertainment.” “People love to come to our restaurant and celebrate,” said co-owner Michael Russello.…
As daylight hours fade, many Arizonans notice their mood dimming right along with the sky. What feels like ordinary “winter blues” can sometimes signal something deeper. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)…
At CHoP Chandler, every plate tells a story — and some stories change weekly. With the launch of CHoP’s “Cut of the Week” program, executive chef Diego Caballero has reimagined…
The redevelopment of the former location of Mesa’s Fiesta Mall will celebrate and care for women. Renamed the Palo District, the area will be redeveloped and revitalized to create a…
A family-built Italian dining group has entered its next chapter with a refined vision for hospitality. Pizzicata owners/spouses Frederico Venturini and Viola Tagliaferri is sharing its high-level Italian dining experience…
Dixxon Flannel Co. is getting “knee deep” in musical partnerships. The Tempe-based clothing company has produced its third set of flannel shirts for the Zac Brown Band. The merchandise is…
Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Ryan Thompson said his “heart is full” after holiday shopping with a child from A New Leaf on Dec. 17. Forty children met “personal shopping assistants” —…
Known for her First Place Coffee Truck, Devon McConville longed to open a brick-and-mortar eatery. In early 2026, she will introduce the public to Matilda’s All Day Café in a…
Mark Garcia yearns to ease the burden of home inspectors. They must take photos, transcribe notes, and fill out the required paperwork as quickly as possible. Last year, he and…
When Sean and Maria Pourteymour founded Luna Grill in 2004 in San Diego, the phrase “fast casual” had not made its way to everyday vernacular. Since then, “fast casual” has…
When Heritage Kitchen + Cocktails opened this fall, partners Eric Greenwald and Christopher Brugman let out a sigh of relief. “We are beyond excited,” Brugman says, who serves as executive…
Restaurateurs Jeffrey Mastro and his partners haven’t acquired existing restaurants, opting for new builds instead. But they couldn’t resist purchasing the 75-year-old Durant’s Steakhouse. After a year-long renovation, the legendary…
