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Tirion Boan

Tirion Boan is the Food Editor of Phoenix New Times where she’s worked since May 2022. Tirion keeps a close eye on restaurant openings and closings, offers dining recommendations and reports on metro Phoenix food news and trends. She also publishes major annual lists like Top 100 Bars and Top 100 Restaurants, and contributes to the Best of Phoenix project. Tirion previously worked for publications including The Arizona Republic and The Tucson Weekly. She holds a bachelor’s of arts in journalism from the University of Arizona.

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The 5 most exciting new restaurants that opened around Phoenix in January

By Tirion BoanJanuary 29, 2025

Tons of restaurants open around the Valley each month. But these are the recently opened spots to put high on your list.

YumBar cocktails.

Melrose hangout YumBar celebrates first anniversary, announces new name

By Tirion BoanJanuary 28, 2025

Located at The Royale, this restaurant and bar is celebrating its birthday with a party, new menu items and a new name.

Pastry chef Crystal Kass sitting at a booth in Valentine.

15 Arizona chefs, restaurants named 2025 James Beard Award semifinalists

By Tirion BoanJanuary 22, 2025

More than a dozen local chefs, bakers, bars and restaurants are in the mix for the year’s most prestigious food awards.

Phoenix chefs collaborate on creative dinners you won’t want to miss

Phoenix chefs collaborate on creative dinners you won’t want to miss

By Tirion BoanJanuary 21, 2025

These upcoming dinners showcase the creativity of multiple talented chefs and producers all in one place.

The Mexicano to celebrate ‘grand reopening’ following kitchen fire

The Mexicano to celebrate ‘grand reopening’ following kitchen fire

By Tirion BoanJanuary 17, 2025

A kitchen fire closed the restaurant last year. Now, The Mexicano is ready to move back into its Cactus Road home.

Phoenix restaurants rally for California wildfire relief

Phoenix restaurants rally for California wildfire relief

By Tirion BoanJanuary 16, 2025

These Valley bars and restaurants are raising money and collecting donations to help those impacted by the Los Angeles fires.

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Go for the pierogi, but stay for the caramel cookies at this Mesa spot

Go for the pierogi, but stay for the caramel cookies at this Mesa spot

By Tirion BoanJanuary 16, 2025

After filling up on delicious pierogi by the dozen, make sure to stop by the market next door for homemade shortbread.

SnapBack Pizzeria to close on Grand Avenue

SnapBack Pizzeria to close on Grand Avenue

By Tirion BoanJanuary 9, 2025

The Grand Avenue spot has served pizza for just over two years. Here’s how to get a final slice.

Blocked sinks, a fuzzy fridge: Worst restaurant inspections of December

Blocked sinks, a fuzzy fridge: Worst restaurant inspections of December

By Tirion BoanJanuary 9, 2025

While many of us were gearing up for the holidays last month, restaurant inspectors found kitchens more foul than festive.

Macayo’s set to close Tempe restaurant. New location will open soon

Macayo’s set to close Tempe restaurant. New location will open soon

By Tirion BoanJanuary 8, 2025

The Tempe Mexican restaurant will close at the end of the month. A new Macayo’s location is scheduled to open instead.

Postino opens first West Valley wine bar

Postino opens first West Valley wine bar

By Tirion BoanJanuary 6, 2025

The Phoenix-born wine bar has locations around the country. Finally, the West Valley has a Postino of its own.

These 17 Phoenix restaurants and bars are now closed

These 17 Phoenix restaurants and bars are now closed

By Tirion BoanJanuary 2, 2025

December was a big month for restaurant closings in the Valley. These 17 spots said goodbye.

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Belly says goodbye to Gilbert. Another Valley restaurant to move in

Belly says goodbye to Gilbert. Another Valley restaurant to move in

By Tirion BoanJanuary 1, 2025

The Asian-inspired eatery will soon be replaced with a Latin restaurant from Scottsdale.

The 12 biggest restaurant closings of 2024

The 12 biggest restaurant closings of 2024

By Tirion BoanDecember 30, 2024

From spots open for decades to newcomers that quickly made an impact, here are the biggest closures of the year.

Phoenix vegan restaurant set to close after 5 years

Phoenix vegan restaurant set to close after 5 years

By Tirion BoanDecember 27, 2024

The eatery described itself as “the healthiest restaurant in Arizona.” It’s set to close this weekend.

The 12 best bites and sips we tried at Phoenix restaurants in 2024

By Tirion Boan and OthersDecember 23, 2024

As the Phoenix New Times food team tasted our way around the Valley, these dishes and drinks stood out above the rest in 2024.

Exceptional eats: Phoenix’s best new restaurants of 2024

Exceptional eats: Phoenix’s best new restaurants of 2024

By Tirion Boan and OthersDecember 19, 2024

Throughout the year, standout restaurants have opened across the Valley. Here are the top 10.

Beloved ASU bar to close after 15 years in Tempe

Beloved ASU bar to close after 15 years in Tempe

By Tirion BoanDecember 18, 2024

The Tempe staple is set to be replaced by luxury apartments.

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Phoenix spot ranks among best Chinese restaurants in America

Phoenix spot ranks among best Chinese restaurants in America

By Tirion BoanDecember 11, 2024

In Yelp’s list of the top 100 Chinese restaurants in the country, three Arizona spots made the cut, including one in Phoenix.

Exterior of Albertsons store

Albertsons sues Kroger over failed merger. What’s next for Phoenix stores

By Tirion BoanDecember 11, 2024

As part of the merger, the company planned to sell 101 Arizona stores. Now, the deal’s off.

Black grime and cow skin: The worst restaurant inspections of November

Black grime and cow skin: The worst restaurant inspections of November

By Tirion BoanDecember 10, 2024

Dirty dishwashers and meats of questionable origin spelled bad news for Phoenix restaurants in November.

2 restaurants have closed on Mill Avenue in Tempe

2 restaurants have closed on Mill Avenue in Tempe

By Tirion BoanDecember 9, 2024

A Mexican restaurant and a sushi bar that turned into a nightclub have served their last customers.

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