After a long, hot summer, Phoenix temperatures are finally starting to feel like fall – just in time for the local food scene to heat up. As the temperatures cool off and students, snowbirds and visitors return to the Valley, local restaurants are staffing up for the high season…
Tirion Boan
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Every month, Maricopa County health inspectors fan out around the Valley, making unannounced visits to local restaurants. They stop by to check on the cleanliness of the kitchens and dining rooms, and the safety of staff and customers…
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Almost a century old, MacAlpine’s Diner & Soda Fountain stands the test of
time as a uniquely eclectic place to grab a bite and sip on an ice cream soda. The diner, located on the corner of Seventh and Oak streets, was recently named one of the country’s 15 most iconic old-school diners on a nationwide list created by food website, Tasting Table…
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August was a tasty month for the Phoenix New Times food team. On our travels around the metro area, we stopped in at a new West Valley wine bar, tried some slices at Tempe’s newest pizzeria and dove into the sushi menu at the recently-opened Minnow…
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How does the saying go? When one door closes, another one opens…
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The end of the summer marked the end of the road for some Valley restaurants, cafes, bars and breweries. Multiple eateries closed to make way for new concepts moving in…
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When you’re craving a burger and a milkshake, there’s nothing better than sliding into a booth at a neighborhood diner to pair your meal with a side of nostalgia. Recently, food website Tasting Table rounded up the 15 most iconic old-school dinners from across the country, and one Arizona spot made the cut…
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Labor Day weekend traditionally marks the end of summer, making way for football, the promise of cooler weather and outdoor activities, including a strong lineup of fall food festivals. And Valley restaurants and bars will celebrate the season’s last hurrah the best way they know how: with drink specials galore on Labor Day or through the weekend…
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When driving by 40th Street on Indian School Road, cars passed through the glow emanating from a prominent corner restaurant. TV screens showed the colorful blur of sports games, and bright, white letters across the covered patio spelled out Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers…
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After months of commercials, text messages, phone calls and political signs filling every street corner, Election Day is finally here. And on Tuesday, whether you’re celebrating or stressing, you’ve got to eat…
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October was a busy month for Phoenix restaurant news, and not all of it was good. A handful of spots, both new and old, shuttered across the Valley…
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Following the Valley’s hottest summer on record, patio weather can’t come soon enough. Luckily, metro Phoenix restaurants are ready and eager to serve you a meal accompanied by some umbrellas and festive lights, and maybe even a breeze…
Phoenix New Times Writers
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It’s gross when you’re served a glass with a lipstick stain on the rim. Stale, old food is worse…
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The last couple of weeks have been busy in the Phoenix restaurant scene, with seven new eateries welcoming their first customers. From family-run Mexican spots to breweries and cafes, the new establishments vary in focus and location, meaning folks all over the Valley have something new to try in their neighborhoods…
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After a decade of working as a barista, Quinlan Hamann was ready to start his own venture. When he first visited the now-closed Hidden Track Cafe, he knew he had found something special…
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Get ready for trees, lights and carols played on the piano. It’s time for Christmas in July at Organ Stop Pizza…
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Mark your calendars for July 6, because it’s National Fried Chicken Day. To help commemorate the special day, we’ve rounded up a few crispy restaurants — and gas stations — across the Valley…
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Clever Koi’s restaurants in central Phoenix and Gilbert attract fans with their menu of flavor-packed ramen and snackable bao. In early 2022, the owners expanded their offerings and brought ramen to more people with their fast-casual counterpart, Clever Ramen…
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There’s crispy catfish in uptown Phoenix, bites of Hoppin’ John that would transport you to the muggy outdoor cafe tables in the French Quarter, Ethiopian specialties, plates of pasta that will take you to Italy and a paleo menu that offers a taste of France. The Valley is lucky to have a wide variety of Black-owned restaurants and food businesses offering incredible food…
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