Pickleman’s Gourmet Café Plans First Arizona Location in Glendale

Pickleman’s Gourmet Café is expanding into Arizona with its first location in Glendale’s Arrowhead Towne Center, marking the company's inaugural presence inside a shopping center and aiming to offer fast, fresh meals including thin-crust pizza, salads, and soups. In Mumbai, Lebanese restaurant Zaatar W Zeit is celebrating India’s Independence Day by launching a unique menu that fuses Lebanese flavors with traditional Indian spices, featuring items like Shish Chicken Tikka and Butter Chicken Wraps. Meanwhile, Phoenix Lebanese Cuisine in the U.S. honors its heritage by serving authentic Lebanese dishes inspired by the founders' hometown, using traditional recipes and fresh ingredients like handmade Saj bread, positioning the restaurant as a cultural and culinary tribute to Lebanon. These developments highlight a growing interest in Middle Eastern cuisine and innovative dining experiences blending cultural influences across different regions. Additionally, a Miss Manners column discusses proper etiquette in restaurants, emphasizing that polite, constructive feedback on dining experiences is acceptable and helpful to restaurant staff and owners. Meanwhile, a job ad seeks an experienced chef for AJ’s Restaurant and takeaway, underscoring ongoing opportunities in the food service industry.