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Premier Valley cocktail lounge with a location in Gilbert, near Queen Creek, joins its Phoenix sister ship in bidding farewell to one epic adventure as it launches a brand new saga this month. The cocktails (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic), play an intricate role in the all-encompassing adventure that transports guests to another time and place. 

In partnership with sneakybird founder Dan Chaon, the local Strasser family franchise is in the midst of developing several locations across Maricopa County over the next 18 months, including a sister restaurant set for Hudson Station in Queen Creek targeted for opening by fall 2024. sneakybird also has plans for additional Southeast Valley restaurants by the close of 2025. 

Located at the northeast corner of Ellsworth and Ocotillo roads, The Switchyard encompasses 10 acres and will bring 54,000 square feet of in-demand restaurants, retail and office space to the Southeast Valley.

Seven Brothers Burgers started on the North Shore of Oahu and has expanded to seven locations in Utah and one in Arizona, the company's first franchise owned by Brad Crider in Queen Creek.

This decade-long event recognizes the best of the best in a variety of categories that represent culinary excellence in the Arizona food and beverage industry. Finalists and the winners in each category are chosen by peers and the dining community at large. The Queen Creek Olive Mill was recognized as "Uniquely Arizona."

Bringing approximately 150 full- and part-time jobs to the community. In celebration of the opening, Chick-fil-A, Inc. has donated $25,000 to Feeding America in honor of the new restaurant. These funds will be distributed to partners in the greater Phoenix area to aid in the fight against hunger.

Local producer wins the Silver Award for its esteemed Estate Extra Virgin Olive Oil at the 2024 New York International Olive Oil Competition, regarded as the most prestigious olive oil competition in the world, which attracts entries from top producers worldwide. For the Queen Creek Olive Mill, this marks the third time the world competition has recognized its premium extra virgin olive oil.

Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop opened Jan. 24 as part of Phase 1 of the 260,000-square-foot Vineyard Towne Center in Queen Creek. It marked the company's sixth Valley location. At 1,600 square feet, the Queen Creek restaurant is the company's largest to date in the Phoenix metropolitan area.

Situated on 1.48 acres, the property is located at the northwest corner of Ironwood and Ocotillo roads in Queen Creek. The Chick-fil-A is currently hiring and is set to open in June at 30 W. Ocotillo Road in the newly built Safeway-anchored shopping center.

Grand opening celebration this weekend is for all ages and will include giveaways, menu tastings, live music, face painting for the kids and more. In celebration of this newest location opening, Over Easy is offering a Kids Eat Free promotion on both Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26. Valid for dine-in at the Queen Creek Gantzel and Combs location only, kids can eat free with the purchase of an adult entree.