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Yikes, Trader Joes issued recall of frozen food products

If you’re a fan of quick and easy meals courtesy of Trader Joe’s frozen section, beware.

By Lauren Antonoff Hart

Dubbed an ‘illegal speakeasy for minors,’ what’s next for Tempe Tavern?

The college bar is “a clear and present danger to the community,” the Arizona liquor license department says.

By Sara Crocker

10 winning Phoenix sports bars to catch the game

These Valley destinations for sports fans have plenty of screens, beer and snacks to fuel the fun long after halftime.

By Tirion Boan, Sara Crocker

Want to sell Beaver Nuggets? Buc-ee’s first Arizona store is now hiring

As we inch closer to Buc-ee’s opening in Goodyear, the massive gas station and store is staffing up.

By Tirion Boan

LATEST FOOD & DRINK

Award-winning chef and ‘cultural warrior’ steps into Barrio Cafe space

The new steward of the iconic restaurant received a touching blessing from its former chef and co-owner.

By Tirion Boan

The 6 Valley spring training ballparks with the best food

Not all stadium eats are created equal. These Valley ballparks offer game-winning grub.

By Georgann Yara

After nearly 50 years, Tempe hot dog staple expands with new Valley spot

“We’re excited to grow and give the world more classic Americana food,” says the nostalgic restaurant’s fourth-generation owner.

By Georgann Yara

MORE FOOD & DRINK

TRENDING

The 6 most exciting new restaurants that opened in February

New owners take over beloved downtown Phoenix restaurant

The 5 most memorable bites we tasted around Phoenix in February

LISTS

The 14 best restaurant patios for outdoor dining in Phoenix

Perfect patio weather is here, and it won’t last long. Enjoy some fresh air at these Valley restaurants and bars.

By Phoenix New Times Writers

Moldy walls, warm fish: The worst Valley restaurant inspections of February

Mold, month-old salsa and food stored on the floor were found at Phoenix restaurants last month.

By Tirion Boan

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Today, the House will vote on HB 2671! This bill ensures kids with low-level offenses stay in juvenile court instead of being transferred to adult court. 

House: Support HB 2671 today

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Please take action RIGHT NOW to ask your legislators to support HB 2671!  

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LEARN MORECLICK HEREMORE PROMOTIONSMesa Arts Center invites the community to ALT Fest (Art, Light, Technology), a free one-night festival transforming the campus into an immersive outdoor wonderland onFriday, March 13, from 6–10 p.m. Explore interactive art installations, live music, augmented and virtual reality experiences, hands-on art activities, studio demonstrations and food vendors while discovering the campus after dark. 

The evening features performances by DJ Byron Fenix, MRCH and Mesa Synth across outdoor stages. A highlight of the night is a choreographed drone show at 8 p.m. on the south lawn. Guests can also experience installations and interactive projects from regional artists, wildlife encounters and family-friendly activities.

There is no charge to attend ALT Fest, and parking is free. Learn more at mesaartscenter.com.

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LEARN MORECLICK HEREMORE PROMOTIONSMesa Arts Center invites the community to ALT Fest (Art, Light, Technology), a free one-night festival transforming the campus into an immersive outdoor wonderland onFriday, March 13, from 6–10 p.m. Explore interactive art installations, live music, augmented and virtual reality experiences, hands-on art activities, studio demonstrations and food vendors while discovering the campus after dark. 

The evening features performances by DJ Byron Fenix, MRCH and Mesa Synth across outdoor stages. A highlight of the night is a choreographed drone show at 8 p.m. on the south lawn. Guests can also experience installations and interactive projects from regional artists, wildlife encounters and family-friendly activities.

There is no charge to attend ALT Fest, and parking is free. Learn more at mesaartscenter.com.

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Welcome to The Pregame Lineup, a weekday newsletter that gets you up to speed on everything you need to know in baseball, while catching you up on fun and interesting stories you might have missed. Thanks for being here.

Today’s the final day of Pool Play in the World Baseball Classic, and we’re guaranteed a high-stakes slate.

Team USA wrapped up its opening round with last night’s narrow loss to Italy, finishing 3-1 in Pool B, but the Americans’ first-round fate is far from set. They’ll be glued to tonight’s Italy-Mexico game (7 ET on FS1), which will determine which two of the top three Pool B clubs — Italy, USA and Mexico — will advance to this weekend’s quarterfinals and which will go home. 

Anthony Castrovince has a full rundown of the tiebreaker scenarios for Italy, USA and Mexico here. 

HOW TO WATCH TONIGHT’S GAMES

A quick programming note for tonight’s two Classic games in light of a network update:

• At 7 p.m. ET, Italy vs. Mexico will air on FS1
• At 8 p.m. ET, Dominican Republic vs. Venezuela will air on Tubi

While both the D.R. and Venezuela have secured a trip to the quarterfinals after a 3-0 start to Pool D play, tonight’s matchup will directly affect this weekend’s matchups in Miami.

The winner of D.R.-Venezuela will face Korea, the Pool C runner-up, Friday at 6:30 p.m. ET on FS2. The loser will get an extra day of rest … but will need to go up against Japan, which went unbeaten in Pool C and is looking for its fourth World Baseball Classic title. That quarterfinal game will be played Saturday night at 9 ET on FOX. 

So who has the edge in Pool D? If history is any indication, the Dominican Republic has an advantage, having won four of the five matchups between the two countries in Classic history. David Adler has more on this battle of unbeatens here. 

WATCH LIVE: CANADA-CUBA ON FS2

You don’t need to wait until tonight to get your World Baseball Classic fix. If you’re reading this on Wednesday afternoon, there is a critical, win-or-go-home matchup unfolding right now on FS2!

Canada versus Cuba began at 3 p.m. ET today. The stakes are high and simple to understand: If Canada wins, it advances to the quarterfinals as the top seed in Pool A. If Cuba wins, it advances as the Pool A runner-up.

And the loser is eliminated, no matter what.

Both teams are 2-1. Canada defeated Pool A host Puerto Rico on Tuesday to put itself on the doorstep of reaching the WBC quarterfinals for the first time. Cuba lost to Puerto Rico but picked up wins against Colombia and Panama. It has made it to the quarters in each of its five Classic appearances but is still looking for its first tournament crown. 

Stop what you’re doing — or at least finish this newsletter first — and go turn on FS2 or listen to a free audio stream here to follow the drama.

— Brian Murphy 

FOOD BY THE BOATLOAD

You won’t want to miss the boat on the latest ballpark fare from the club that popularized toasted grasshoppers.

This season at T-Mobile Park, the Mariners are offering a souvenir Washington State Ferry Boat that can be filled with options like nachos or chicken tenders and fries. You get to keep the boat, of course, and we can all get on board with that.

Get your Mariners tickets (and your chance to acquire a ferry boat full of food) now >> 

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