Restaurant slated to open in Grand Avenue's Bragg's Pie Factory

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A new restaurant will be taking over the small retail space inside Grand Avenue’s Bragg’s Pie Factory mid-February, bringing with it familiar vegan and vegetarian food and for the first time, pie. Read story

Welcome Back: Downtown Dining top picks

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Downtown and midtown Phoenix are home to nationally acclaimed dining options. Here are some of our top picks from years of reviews. Read story

'Good guy' who founded Jobot, Nachobot is part of Roosevelt Row community

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John Sagasta, the owner of Jobot and Nachobot and the co-owner of Bodega 420, has earned a stellar reputation in downtown Phoenix’s arts district over the years. Read story

Former Public Market chef to tinker with Nachobot menu

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A former specialty chef at the Phoenix Public Market has partnered with the owner of Nachobot to revamp the restaurant’s menu. New items will include tamales, soups, stews, a new type of crepe, fresh juices, aguas frescas and salads. Read story

Sens leaving downtown Phoenix dining scene

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For some businesses, ASU downtown has been instrumental in their growth and success. But for owner of Sens Asian Tapas and Sake Bar, ASU has not helped his business, and parking issues posed another problem. Read story

Out of circulation, 'Phx Bux' coins become novelty items for downtown collectors

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Phx Bux are now a rare commodity in Phoenix since this local currency went out of circulation a few years ago. They are now being collected by many people who appreciate the coins’ uniqueness and history. Read story

Local poet opens first downtown Phoenix used bookstore

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Aaron Johnson became heavily involved in the arts community, but he felt something was lacking on “the street of dreams.” He believed the missing element was a bookstore. Read story

Jobot employees perform to celebrate one-year anniversary

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“Showbot at Jobot” celebrated the coffee shop’s first year anniversary Monday evening by having seven employees display their creative talent through music, poetry and comedy. Read story

Downtown Dining: Jobot Coffee Shop

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Jobot Coffee Shop is closed for less time than the average person sleeps each day. It’s open until midnight, seven nights a week, and it opens at 7 a.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. Sunday. This homey coffee shack dishes out an impressive collection of crepes and a delicious Cartel coffee roast at almost any time of the day. Read story