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Best Local Claim to Fame – Haboobs
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When Phoenix makes international news, it’s usually for something we’re not too proud of, like our record-breaking summer temperature or Joe Arpaio. But on Aug. 25, a hot new bombshell entered the villa…
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Best Dispensary – Trulieve
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When it comes to blending cannabis culture, custom cars and hip-hop heat, nothing hits quite like the Arizona Smoke Out. Produced by Ikonic AZ and Trap Culture, this annual event is part car show, part smoke session and full-blown cultural celebration. Imagine a $200,000 lowrider with a weed-themed paint job, pearl and candy tones and leaf graphics airbrushed into the upholstery. Inside the car, a model takes a slow pull from a fat blunt. Across the lot, custom painters and interior techs spark up while fine-tuning builds that double as rolling art. Weed isn’t just welcome here — it’s part of the creative fuel. On stage, heavy-hitting hip-hop legends such as Suga Free, MC Eiht, Luniz, Dru Down and Spice 1 keep the energy high while crowds vibe between rows of lowriders, mini trucks and high-end imports. Arizona Smoke Out is more than just a car show — it’s a lifestyle on full display, where blunts, beats and builds come together in real-life high-definition.
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Best Show of Community Support – Carvin Jones
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Legendary Phoenix blues guitar player Carvin Jones, known for his passionate riffing and cool swagger, has been a fixture in the Valley’s music scene for years. When he announced in April that he’d been diagnosed with cancer, fans offered an outpouring of love and support…
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Best Country Bar – Buffalo Chip Saloon and Steakhouse
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Best Return – Cocina Madrigal
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Let’s start with the price: $7 or $8 for a legit burrito. If you’re famished, go ahead and order two. Even if you’re not, you’ll be tempted: These burritos are far from the city’s largest, but they might be dollar-for-dollar the tastiest. As you wait inside the restaurant, ogle their huge mural of Chihuahua. It’s the largest of Mexico’s states, landlocked against New Mexico and much of Texas, and its terrain, like Testal’s cuisine, is Mex with a dash of Tex — peppers, beef, pork and house-made flour tortillas. Where Testal excels is in the direct delivery of these strong flavors. The taco menu is highly disciplined, with only three options: carne asada, birria and adobada. The burritos branch out into ground beef, chicharrones, chile relleno and rajas (a creamy mix of onions and shredded poblanos). They offer vegan options and such. Fine. Ultimately, this table belongs to the carnivores. Once you sit down, the birria has a tendency to disappear like a vapor. And the sublime Colorado burrito, with its mix of brick-red sauce, potatoes and pork, is a most convincing argument against cooking at home.
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Best Budtenders – Story Cannabis
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When it comes to blending cannabis culture, custom cars and hip-hop heat, nothing hits quite like the Arizona Smoke Out. Produced by Ikonic AZ and Trap Culture, this annual event is part car show, part smoke session and full-blown cultural celebration. Imagine a $200,000 lowrider with a weed-themed paint job, pearl and candy tones and leaf graphics airbrushed into the upholstery. Inside the car, a model takes a slow pull from a fat blunt. Across the lot, custom painters and interior techs spark up while fine-tuning builds that double as rolling art. Weed isn’t just welcome here — it’s part of the creative fuel. On stage, heavy-hitting hip-hop legends such as Suga Free, MC Eiht, Luniz, Dru Down and Spice 1 keep the energy high while crowds vibe between rows of lowriders, mini trucks and high-end imports. Arizona Smoke Out is more than just a car show — it’s a lifestyle on full display, where blunts, beats and builds come together in real-life high-definition.
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Best Rescue Mission – Durant’s
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Durant’s is one of the most recognized names in Phoenix. Perhaps that’s due to the longtime restaurant’s iconic sign glowing along Central Avenue…
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Best Female Athlete – Alyssa Thomas
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There are several strong candidates for this title on the rebuilt and resurgent Phoenix Mercury. Newbie Satou Sabally led the team in scoring, while holdover Kahleah Copper repeated her performance from her breakout 2024 season…
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Best Men’s Clothing – Rooster Bus
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Men, and those who identify as such: Do not settle for boring casual wear. Rooster Bus makes it possible to be relaxed and stylish, thanks to a stellar selection of hip yet not flashy apparel…
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Best of Phoenix 2025: Destination: Phoenix
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Majestic desert views, luxurious resorts, award-winning restaurants, marquee sports events, world-class shopping — Phoenix has got it all.But how often do we stop and appreciate it?
As we go about our daily routines here in the Valley of the Sun, it’s easy to take living here for granted. Cloudless skies? They’re a common occurence. Fantastic museums? We drive past them every day. Concerts by top musicians? Big shows get announced every week.
When we get ready to go on a trip, we’re keenly aware of what our destination has to offer and what we’re going to do when we get there. But for Phoenix New Times’ Best of Phoenix® 2025, we want to stop for a minute and see our beloved city through the fresh eyes of a visitor, someone who can’t wait to experience it.
This year’s edition, Destination: Phoenix, will show you 500 reasons to appreciate what we’ve got going on right here at home, from art galleries and golf courses to dispensaries and restaurants. We’ve got the best places to shop, the best places to eat, the best places to enjoy the outdoors and the best places to experience culture in every corner of the Valley.
There’s an endless supply of great things to do and see here in the city, and we’re taking you along as we explore. Let’s go on a trip to Destination: Phoenix.
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Best Coach – Kenny Dillingham
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Dillingham might have claimed this honor by default, considering every other coach in town has either been fired or leads teams that make you want to throw your remote at the TV. But the 36-year-old head football coach at ASU more than earned these flowers…
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Best Collaboration – CP Patisserie
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Mark Chacón and Julia Peixoto Peters are no strangers to our Best of Phoenix awards. They’ve been recognized for their outstanding pastry and coffee roasting skills, respectively…
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Best Male Athlete – Ketel Marte
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It’s been quite the lightning-rod year for Marte, who remains one of the most underrated players in baseball. In June, the baseball world rallied around Marte after a Chicago White Sox fan ignorantly heckled him about his mother, who died in a car crash early in his career…
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