Even with a healthy appreciation for the arts and a career that puts me in close proximity to them — not to mention a cousin who’s an accomplished professional ballerina — I can’t say I clamor for a night at the ballet.

Allow me to confess right at the start — this is not your grandfather’s Reuben sandwich.

The owner of the Valley-based Postino WineCafe family is hoping to add some charm to the heart of downtown Gilbert with the opening of another destination establishment in a building that has sat empty for a few years now.

El Mirage officials didn’t exactly scream for the ice cream shop that opened in their community last week, but they were happy when the popular eatery opened its doors.

El Mirage officials didn’t exactly scream for the ice cream shop that opened in their community last week, but they were happy when the popular eatery opened its doors.

Who knew a panini press and a package of frozen puff pastry could be combined to create such a light and elegant dessert?

Here's proof that you can craft an elegant appetizer using nothing but a panini press.

Here's proof that you can craft an elegant appetizer using nothing but a panini press.

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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:

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:

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.

1st place: Nello's

1st place: Nello's Pizza4710 E. Warner Road(480) 893-8930www.azeats.com/nellos