By Kate Kunkel, on Thursday, April 19th, 2012
Sabeur Rouin saw one major problem with the state of Arizona when he moved here — the hummus. He’s Doctor Hummus, the man behind the name of the business he started. He mashes locally grown garbanzo beans and adds his “secret ingredients” to create the perfect low-calorie snack. Rouin said dips made by competitors cannot measure up to his top-notch product that he sells at the Open Air Market at the Phoenix Public Market on Saturdays. Read story
By Kayla Pologa, on Thursday, April 19th, 2012
Fair Trade Café implemented a new reward system for both their regulars and new customers with the adoption of a points card. Belly, which started in Chicago, was developed as a platform to stimulate return visits and entice returning customers with varying rewards based on the amount of points they rack up, said David Evan, the Belly card representative for Phoenix. Read story
By Kate Kunkel, on Wednesday, April 18th, 2012
Today’s technology gives people access to instructions for at-home projects of all types — including how to use a sewing kit to make real, permanent — but possibly dangerous — tattoos. Read story
By Diamond Grijalva, on Wednesday, April 18th, 2012
A new catering company, Lester’s Catering Program, will open a cafe in the spot downtown that was previously occupied by Pasta Bar but has been vacant for the past four months. Read story
By Jack Fitzpatrick, on Monday, April 16th, 2012
Dozens of panelists, including Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton, gathered at ASU’s Walter Cronkite School Friday for Phoenix’s White House Urban Economic Forum, focusing on how to promote urban entrepreneurship. Read story
By Devon Shaw, on Friday, April 13th, 2012
The smell of roasted garlic and slow-cooked pork from SuperFarm SuperTruck fill the nostrils and watering mouths of Food Truck Friday patrons. The food truck serves delectable dishes such as barbeque chicken and the farm-favorite bacon fritter. Read story
By Kayla Pologa, on Thursday, April 12th, 2012
Cartel Coffee Lab’s move to a new location may only take the business a few doors south of their current space, but the move will mark a large shift in business as the coffee shop looks to expand its offerings with the addition of alcohol. Read story
By Jasmine Barta, on Thursday, April 12th, 2012
The Strand restaurant in CityScape on First Street near Washington Street has a new interior following a 10-day renovation. The new interior is meant to cater to a diverse crowd, owner Ernie Vega said. Read story
By Matt Longdon, on Wednesday, April 11th, 2012
Fair Trade Cafe’s Civic Space Park location served up its first alcoholic drinks Friday thanks to its newly acquired liquor license, which will allow both the cafe and park to provide guests with adult beverages. Read story
By Daniel Escobedo, on Wednesday, April 11th, 2012
A favorite food truck often seen at the Phoenix Public Market will open an additional and permanent location downtown at the end of the month. Read story
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