Guilty Pleasures

In Defense of Five Junk Food Favorites

In Defense of Five Junk Food Favorites

10 Best Fried Chicken Joints in Greater Phoenix

10 Best Fried Chicken Joints in Greater Phoenix

Hidden Gem: Rag’s Real Chicken & Waffles in Youngtown

By Lauren Cusimano
Aug 22, 2019

A soul food restaurant in Youngtown offers sky-high chicken and waffles, and it's BYOB.
5 Tie-Dye Coffee and Tea Drinks in Greater Phoenix

By Stephanie Funk
Jul 24, 2019

The Tie-Dye Frappuccino has come and gone, but you can still photograph these multicolored drinks around Phoenix.
We Tried 7 Chocolate Chip Cookie Delivery Services in Metro Phoenix

By Stephanie Funk
Jul 5, 2019

A local guide to cookie delivery services here to help you match with your ideal chocolate chip cookie.
Here's Where to Find Your Favorite Guilty Pleasures in Metro Phoenix

By Elizabeth Maria Naranjo
Nov 17, 2018

Forget about your diet long enough to indulge in these treats
The B.M.O.C. Breakfast at Vovomeena Is Not for the Avocado Toast Crowd

By Patricia Escárcega
Oct 27, 2018

When you want to eat breakfast like a lumberjack.
I Scream, You Scream, We'll All Scream for Gelato in Scottsdale This Weekend

By New Times Staff
Oct 19, 2018

Can you tell the difference between ice cream and gelato?
Guilty Pleasure: Candy-Topped Pie You Can Drink With a Straw

By Amy Young
Aug 18, 2017

This over-the-top milkshake is nuts — and pie, ice cream, whipped cream, candy.
Celebrate National Junk Food Day With The Most Indulgent Dish in Metro Phoenix

By Felicia Campbell
Jul 21, 2017

Okay, so we all know these national food holidays are nonsense, but that doesn't mean we're above using them as an excuse to eat. National Junk Food Day is so vague. Does it mean sweet, salty, fatty, or just plain over-the-top? How about one dish that is all three?
Watch Videos of Six Top Bartenders Blending The Best Frozen Drinks in Phoenix

By Felicia Campbell
Jun 26, 2017

Frozen drinks are decidedly old school, but six of Phoenix's top mixologists are bringing them back with inventive, well-balanced tipples replacing the sugary-sweet frozen drinks of old.
The Best Thing I Ate This Week: Basil Sausage and Barbari Bread

By Felicia Campbell
Jun 23, 2017

Not everything that goes into my mouth ends up in a review or article, but some things are just too good not to share.
No Judgment Zones: Three Restaurants for Parents Who Have Given Up

By Melissa Campana
Jun 19, 2017

This is a list for all you road warriors out there, beating a path down the sizzling hot asphalt, screaming at your kids to put their shoes on – not because you’re a tyrant, but because you don’t want to end up in the ER to treat their third degree burns this summer. Because even kids (and definitely us moms) need a “cheat day.”
7 Guilty Pleasures to Try Right Now in Metro Phoenix

By New Times Staff
Feb 25, 2017

Are you drooling yet?
Classic German Pancake: An Unexpectedly Good Surprise

By Rudri Patel
Feb 23, 2017

Just where does a lemon wedge fit in here?
A Bag of Doughnuts Takes Brunch to the Next Level in Downtown Phoenix

By Patricia Escárcega
Feb 15, 2017

Pro-tip: A bag of fresh-made doughnuts will make brunch even better.
S'mores Thai Rolled Ice Cream: A Sweet That Lives Up to the Hype

By Rudri Patel
Feb 3, 2017

Another "how did they do that" dessert trend hits Phoenix.
The Philly Fries at Spinelli's Pizzeria Are Worth Every Carb

By Lauren Cusimano
Jan 11, 2017

Move over, carne asada fries. There's a new favorite in town.
Danzeisen Dairy Makes and Sells Fresh, Flavored Butters - And We Tried Them All

By Patricia Escárcega
Nov 14, 2016

There's something to be said about a jar of fresh butter in your kitchen.
Damn You, Donald Trump, for Making Us Eat Our Feelings

By Amy Silverman
Nov 10, 2016

After Hillary Clinton lost — and Donald Trump won — fridges all over America opened as we ate our feelings.
The Local Donut in Scottsdale Will Help You Embrace Your Inner Homer Simpson

By Patricia Escárcega
Nov 4, 2016

The Local Donut in Scottsdale is great place to renew your dedication to this iconic pastry.
Breakfast Lasagna at the Hash Kitchen is Drunk Food at Its Best

By Patricia Escárcega
Oct 28, 2016

The breakfast lasagna is a brunch specialty at the Hash Kitchen in Scottsdale featuring eggs, bacon, and lots of cheese.

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