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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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Iconic Phoenix restaurant Barrio Cafe is closing. Here’s what we know

Iconic Phoenix restaurant Barrio Cafe is closing. Here’s what we know

By Tirion BoanMarch 20, 2024

Chef Silvana Salcido Esparza is closing her Mexican restaurant after more than 20 years.

YumBar cocktails.

YumBar brings fun and flavor to the Melrose District

By Tirion BoanMarch 20, 2024

At The Royale’s anchor restaurant, order a Pink Flamingo, a YumBurger and settle in for fun and food.

Bojangles building.

3 out-of-town eateries are landing soon in Phoenix

By Tirion BoanMarch 19, 2024

A California icon and a North Carolina classic are among the Valley’s impending arrivals.

Plate of enchiladas at Cocina Madrigal.

South Phoenix restaurant Cocina Madrigal closed following kitchen fire

By Tirion BoanMarch 18, 2024

A fire broke out in the popular restaurant’s kitchen on Sunday afternoon.

Downtown Phoenix staple Carly’s Bistro announces it’s closing

Downtown Phoenix staple Carly’s Bistro announces it’s closing

By Tirion BoanMarch 15, 2024

The restaurant has served customers along Roosevelt Row for nearly 20 years. Here’s how to visit for the last time.

Vayal's Indian Kitchen dishes.

Vayal’s Indian Kitchen brings bold flavor to midtown Phoenix

By Tirion BoanMarch 15, 2024

With lunch, dinner and takeout options, this new restaurant is a welcome addition to the neighborhood.

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Buc-ee's exterior.

It’s a go! Buc-ee’s bringing its first Arizona location to Goodyear

By Tirion BoanMarch 14, 2024

The famous chain of travel centers has locked down the property to build a massive travel center near Interstate 10.

OHSO Sunnyslope sign.

O.H.S.O.’s Sunnyslope brewpub and cafe are now open. Take a look inside

By Tirion BoanMarch 13, 2024

The long-awaited Central Avenue double concept is now welcoming customers and their dogs.

Vendor stands at FoodieLand Phoenix.

FoodieLand weekend 1: Photos from the festival’s Phoenix debut

By Tirion BoanMarch 11, 2024

The first weekend of FoodieLand showcased food from around the world. Mark your calendar for weekend two.

Celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis opens 2 Scottsdale restaurants

Celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis opens 2 Scottsdale restaurants

By Tirion BoanMarch 6, 2024

The chef brings her brand of Italian cooking to the Caesars Republic hotel in Old Town.

Entrance to The Golden Pineapple.

These 9 metro Phoenix bars and restaurants have closed

By Tirion BoanMarch 6, 2024

Multiple sports bars and taprooms are among the Valley’s recent shutdowns.

Chef Richard Blais.

Celebrity chef Richard Blais to open 6 Scottsdale restaurants

By Tirion BoanMarch 5, 2024

The new concepts will bring “a wide variety of global and local flavors” to the resort.

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Plate of pancakes with bananas.

The 5 best bites and sips we tried in February around metro Phoenix

By Tirion Boan and OthersMarch 4, 2024

From excellent sushi to satisfying pancakes and a creative cocktail, this month’s best bites showed off the Valley food scene’s range.

TikTok famous Keith Lee

TikTok famous foodie Keith Lee starts his Phoenix restaurant reviews

By Tirion BoanFebruary 28, 2024

The former MMA fighter with nearly 18 million followers dishes on local restaurants. Here’s where he’s already stopped in the Valley.

Plate of pasta with tent in the background.

Devour 2024 winners and scenes from the Desert Botanical Garden

By Tirion BoanFebruary 27, 2024

Chefs brought their A-game to Devour this year. Here’s a look at the festivities and the event’s winners.

The Newton sign.

Celebrated local restaurateur moving into former Southern Rail

By Tirion BoanFebruary 20, 2024

Doug Robson, the chef and owner of Gallo Blanco and Otro Cafe, is working on his next restaurant.

Where to find King Cake and Paczki this Fat Tuesday

Where to find King Cake and Paczki this Fat Tuesday

By Tirion BoanFebruary 12, 2024

These Phoenix bakeries and markets serve king cake, paczki and ponchiki.

Red mole smothered burrito.

Best Bite: Why you must try the mole at Alebrijes Cafe in Litchfield Park

By Tirion BoanFebruary 9, 2024

Red or black, poured over chips or smothering a burrito, the mole at this West Valley restaurant is outstanding.

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Grand Avenue Pizza Co.

These 8 metro Phoenix restaurants and bars are now closed

By Tirion BoanFebruary 5, 2024

A slice shop, a gay bar and a French bakery are among the Valley’s recent closures.

The Top 100 Restaurants in Phoenix 2024.

Top 100 Phoenix Restaurants 2024

By Tirion BoanFebruary 1, 2024

Metro Phoenix is filled with more exceptional eateries than ever, and 30 new restaurants have joined the best of the best.

Pozole bowl at Alebrijes Cafe & Grill.

The 4 best things we ate and sipped in January

By Tirion Boan and OthersJanuary 31, 2024

Satisfying soups and low-ABV cocktails stood out among the crowd this month.

Aldi store exterior.

New Aldi grocery store to open this week. Here’s when and where

By Tirion BoanJanuary 29, 2024

The discount grocery store is coming to a new Valley neighborhood.

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