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

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.

Hispanic civil-rights group hosts panel discussion focusing on SB 1070

The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund led the 2012 Latino State of the State event Tuesday, hosting a panel of leaders who discussed issues facing the Hispanic community, particularly those related to Senate Bill 1070, Arizona's controversial immigration law.

Cupcake food truck makes debut with abundance of creative flavors

Sweet Jonez, which joined the Phoenix Street Food Coalition a few weeks ago, offers more than 100 different kinds of cupcakes, each of which is named after a musician or song. As patrons enjoy their food, the truck plays the songs the cupcakes are named after.

Shinobu food truck offers a unique combination of Japenese, Mexican cuisine

Marc Shelton owns and operates Shinobu Diego, a food truck that combines tacos with Shelton's expertise in Japanese cuisine.

Valley of Sunflowers undergoes last harvest, leaves lasting impression on community

Volunteers from across the Valley helped to complete the second and final harvest of downtown Phoenix's Valley of the Sunflowers project Saturday morning.

Phoenix food-truck scene gains new location at historic landmark

The Streat Fleat Regime, an arm of the Phoenix Street Food Coalition, aims to encourage the public to get out and chow down south of the railroad tracks. Its members serve an array of specialty foods out of their food trucks on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Seed and Feed, a historic landmark.

Squash Blossom cafe to open in old Pasta Bar location

Squash Blossom, near McKinley and First streets, will open around July 4. It will fill the space previously occupied by Pasta Bar and will offer a coffee and espresso bar.

Museum faces move that could derail Grand Avenue Rail Project

The Phoenix Trolley Museum is facing relocation to a different city if it isn't able to move to Grand Avenue, which could put an end to the Grand Avenue Rail Project.

Slide show: Valley of the Sunflowers begins final harvest

Volunteers kicked off the final harvest of the Valley of the Sunflowers project at Sixth and Garfield streets. More than a dozen turned out to brave the high temperatures and help harvest the sunflowers, which will be turned into biodiesel by the Phoenix Union Bioscience High School.

Bicycle Cellar expansion cancelled due to county asset decision

Bicycle Cellar will not be coming to Maricopa County’s Security Building in downtown Phoenix as previously planned because the building is a valuable asset as office space to the county.