Local vendor finds cure for Valley's bland hummus

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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

Fair Trade Cafe offers new loyalty system at both locations

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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

Stick 'n' poke tattooing becomes increasingly popular among students

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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

New cafe plans to open in Pasta Bar location despite former business struggles

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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

Phoenix Mayor Stanton and others gather to discuss urban entrepreneurship

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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

Farm owners' food truck showcases farm favorites with a twist

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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

Cartel's new space will offer new menu, drink options

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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

Renovations at The Strand offer a more inviting atmosphere

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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

Fair Trade Cafe's Civic Space Park location obtains liquor license

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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

Cajun food truck plans to open sit-down cafe

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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