JULY 2025 34  Little Pickle opened its first Arizona location at the Esplanade (2525 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix). The deli offers hand-rolled bagels, house-smoked salmon, pastrami, bagels with lox, plus roasted turkey and egg salad sandwiches. The deli, part of 151 Hospitality (also behind The Mercer and upcoming Camello), is open daily from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. with counter service and takeout. littlepickleaz.com Negranti Creamery (3223 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix) a Boise-based company known for its ice cream made from sheep’s milk, opened a location at 3223 E. Camelback Road. This marks the creamery’s first Arizona store, offering flavors like Blueberry Lavender, Strawberry Basil, Thai Tea, Black Coffee Chip, and Crazy Cookie, alongside classic favorites like vanilla and strawberry. negranticreamery.com Sexy Roman (7277 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale) a new Italian restaurant inside the W Scottsdale, opened its doors in June. Led by James Beard-nominated Chef Jason Franey, the menu showcases pasta dishes, mains like bone-in veal Milanese, and small plates, complemented by a raw bar, tableside tiramisu and a roaming cocktail cart. sexyroman.com The Valley is full of eateries offering reverse or late-night happy hours, perfect for those who prefer to wind down (or turn up) after the sun sets. Whether you’re in the mood for a small meal and signature cocktails or a cold bevvie and some late-night bites, there’s something for every night owl. Here are a few Phoenix and Phoenix-adjacent spots for after-hours fun: Sushi Brokers Arcadia (4419 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix) hosts a late-night happy hour from 9 to 11 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Guests will find discounts on starters, sashimi, rolls, and specialty rolls, along with $2.50 off all cocktails, bombers, and wine by the glass. sushibrokers.com At Starving Artist (2144 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix), the late night specials take place from 10 p.m. until midnight. Diners can feast on $3.75 pizza slices (cheese, pepperoni, or dill pickle), $8 cookie skillets, and snacks like gooey nachos, loaded baked potato dip, pretzels with dip, and honey whipped ricotta. Drink deals include $8 spirits (neat or with a mixer) and $10 cocktails like gin negronis, rum daiquiris, or beer + shot combos. starvingartistaz.com The reverse happy hour at Social Tap (4312 N. Brown Ave., Scottsdale) includes $4 tacos, $6 loaded potato rounds, $7 truffle fries, and $8 options like buffalo chicken or cheeseburger sliders and trifecta chicken wings. For $10, guests can munch on crispy calamari, chicken tenders, or the popular brussels and bacon. Drink deals include $5 draft beer, $6 house wine or slushies, and $7 well cocktails. socialtapscottsdaleaz.com For a touch of island flair, HULA’s Modern Tiki (5114 N. 7th St., Phoenix) offers a Wednesday-only reverse happy hour all night until 10 p.m., with specials on appetizers like coconut shrimp rolls and tiki cocktails like Dr. Funk and the HULA Hurricane. hulasmoderntiki.com Dahlia Tapas, Tequila & Wine (2221 N. 7th St., Phoenix) brings a more intimate and refined take on late-night dining. Tuesday through Friday from 9 to 10 p.m., guests can enjoy a reverse happy hour featuring small plates like bacon-wrapped dates and manchego croquettes paired with sangria, white wine, and the Dahliarita. dahliatapas.com Thirsty Lion (2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe) offers a reverse happy hour Thursday through Saturday from 9 to 11 p.m. with menu items like fried chicken sliders, grilled salmon cakes, creamy queso dip, fry basket, or garlic sesame edamame for under $10. Drink specials include $2 off all draft beer pints, $7.95 wines, $8.95 premium well drinks, and $9.95 for select craft cocktails. thirstylionrestaurant.com Downtown’s 810 Entertainment’s (50 W. Jefferson St., Phoenix) late-night happy hour lasts from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Located in CityScape, this destination offers more than just food and drink – you can bowl or play darts while enjoying half off all starters like bangin’ shrimp, chili cheese fries, and southwest egg rolls. 810bowling.com Tom’s Watch Bar (3 S. 2nd St., Phoenix) introduced its summer happy hour featuring a $4-$4-$4 deal with $4 wells, select wines, and 16 oz. draft beers, plus $1 off all other beers, wines, and cocktails. Select food items are included. The happy hour runs Monday through Thursday from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. tomswatchbar.com K O’Donnell’s Sports Bar (14850 N. Northsight Blvd., Scottsdale) keeps the energy going every night from 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. with drink specials including $5 vodka and tequila and $1 off draft beers, along with $5-$9 comfort food favorites like Nashville hot chicken fingers. kodonnells.com Over at Backyards Bar & Grill (9261 E. Vía de Ventura, Scottsdale) the late-night happy hour runs Sunday to Thursday, 9 p.m. to midnight, and offers premium spirits like Ketel One and Buffalo Trace at $6 or $8. backyardsaz.com The bar at Salt Cellar (550 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale) offers happy hour nightly from 10 p.m. to 12 a.m. and boasts seafood specials on dishes like shrimp cocktail, halibut ceviche, oysters on the half shell and $5 draft beers. saltcellarrestaurant.com George & Dragon English Pub (4240 N. Central Ave., Phoenix) keeps it going even later, with reverse happy hour from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and $1 off all drinks and appetizers like the pub pretzel, Cornish pasties, mozzarella sticks, fish bites and more. gndphx.com LATE NIGHT EATS & DRINKS Sushi Brokers Arcadia Dahlia Tapas, Tequila & Wine Thirsty Lion

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