Downtown Dining | Downtown Devil

Valley mayors choose favorite tamales in Friendly House's first Battle of the Tamales

By Aubree Abril, on Monday, April 8th, 2013

Sixteen Valley mayors participated in the first Battle of the Tamales at CityScape on Friday during Friendly House’s 78th annual Tamale Dinner. Read story

Short Leash Hot Dogs to open first permanent location at Roosevelt and First streets in June

By Evie Carpenter, on Thursday, April 4th, 2013

Short Leash Hot Dogs may expand to a brick-and-mortar location on Roosevelt Street by early June, according to owners Brad and Kat Moore. The couple hopes to correspond the new location’s opening with the food truck’s third anniversary on June 5. Read story

Downtown Dining: Scratch French Cafe

By Amelia Goe, on Friday, March 29th, 2013

The first time I popped into Scratch French Cafe, located on the corner of Third and Roosevelt streets, I did not feel like I was waltzing into a typical French café and yet all I wanted to do was throw on a beret and dive head first into a bowl of foie gras. Read story

Spring Food Truck Festival will feature more than 20 trucks, all-day music and recreation

By Nicole Barrett, on Friday, March 29th, 2013

The inaugural Spring Food Truck Festival will feature close to two dozen established food trucks with everything from barbecue cuisine to gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches Saturday April 20. Read story

Four best places to celebrate 'National Something on a Stick Day'

By Lucia Nicolai, on Thursday, March 28th, 2013

Today, March 28, is an important yet little-known holiday — “National Something on a Stick Day.” There are many ways to celebrate this special day, but I have compiled a list of the best places to get your fix of food on a stick. Read story

Squid Ink Sushi expands to CityScape

By Brandi Porter, on Monday, March 25th, 2013

After a successful run in the West Valley, the owner and head chef of Squid Ink Sushi is expanding his restaurant to downtown Phoenix in mid-May. Schuyler Estes, 32, said the new location in CityScape would offer Asian-style cuisine such as sushi, ramen and Asian-style tapas. He emphasized that he will offer a variety of Asian foods, not just Japanese food. Read story

Downtown Dining: Humble Pie

By Cameron Robello, on Wednesday, March 20th, 2013

Humble Pie stands up to its motto, “A delicious experience.” The ingredients are shipped in fresh daily, according to my waitress and Humble Pie’s chefs come to work several hours before opening time for food preparation. Read story

Five best places to celebrate 'National Chip and Dip Day'

By Alexis Macklin, on Wednesday, March 20th, 2013

This Saturday March 23 is “National Chip and Dip Day,” and I have a list of the best options for where to celebrate. Read story

Devoured Phoenix Culinary Classic brings large crowds, showcases restaurants' new items

By Amelia Goe, on Sunday, March 10th, 2013

This weekend, foodies, culinary enthusiasts and hipsters alike gathered for one of the most highly anticipated events of the year — the Devoured Phoenix Culinary Classic at the Phoenix Art Museum, which hosted the event on both Saturday and Sunday, along with Local First Arizona and Devour Phoenix. Read story

Classic brick-oven pizzeria to add specialty Napoletana spin to downtown pizza scene

By Leslie Philp, on Friday, March 8th, 2013

The house-made mozzarella and Neapolitan brick-oven-prepared dough of Glendale’s La Piazza Al Forno famous for an appearance on “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,” will be hitting downtown on May 1 and will be located in Cartel Coffee Lab’s previous location near First and Washington streets. Read story