Super Bowl Sunday surely is one of the meatiest eating days of the year. But it’s still somewhat surprising the lengths some people will go to push their game day feed over the top. Last year, for example, some enthusiastic carnivores went as far as to build football arena replicas out of deli meats, cheese and bread.

Summer makes us long for the grill. But by the end of the season, even our favorite burgers and dogs can feel a bit tired.

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport will be getting a makeover in the next year, with the new restaurant bid going to SSP America, which is bringing in 26 new eateries, including some local favorites.

When he was about 12, Hugh Acheson’s mom went through a cooking phase: recipes from magazines, nice pots and pans, and exciting new dishes, like her signature chicken piccata.

As pancake toppings go, maple syrup is swell and certainly traditional, if not particularly inspired.

The fresh Mexican taste of Qdoba is spreading across the state, including the newest location on Chandler Boulevard in Ahwatukee Foothills.

In just over two years since it’s been open Secreto has changed management three times. Now, bringing the experience of Caffe Boa to Chandler Boulevard, newly appointed general manager Jamie Santoro hopes the third time is a charm.

Oregano’s, 1475 W. Elliot Road in Tempe, is donating 20 percent of proceeds brought in throughout the day on Wednesday, Feb. 29 to the Mountain Pointe Band Boosters.

Whenever I think of Super Bowl Sunday, I think of chili, guacamole and chips. And Ro-Tel cheese dip. And Frito pie.

Louisville, Ky. -  Yo quiero Taco Bell breakfast burrito!

Macayo's

Pay no attention to the many shelves of faux salsas (blueberry-pineapple? Really?) and shove aside all those cans of low-fat, low-sodium, no-flavor refried beans.

Christmas is coming, the rush is on and all I can think about is making sure we have tamales for the big Christmas dinner.

The windows may be dark and the name on the marquee isn't theirs but, with their legion of regulars, Los Dos Molinos is experiencing anything but a downtime after recently opening.

The windows may be dark and the name on the marquee isn't theirs but, with their legion of regulars, Los Dos Molinos is experiencing anything but a downtime after recently opening.

TEMPE

An old favorite restaurant spot is getting new life with New Mexican-inspired cuisine.

Tempe High School District 500 W. Guadalupe/Kyrene Tempe

Ahwatukee Foothills residents love to eat out, and to help them with their decisions we offer this selection of area restaurants that have been reviewed in the Ahwatukee Foothills News. Restaurants are listed alphabetically. To browse the restaurants by category, click here: