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January 16 at 6 a.m. by New Times Staff
It's no doubt that there are lots of amazing pizzerias throughout metro Phoenix. But we narrowed it down to the best of the best and took plenty of pictures. Enjoy the wood-burning ovens, super-fresh toppings, and all that true authentic pizza has…
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January 15 at 6 a.m. by New Times Staff
Curious to know what the chefs and kitchen crews behind our reviewed restaurants look like? Not ready to visit a restaurant's dining room, but would still like to see it? Check out this behind-the-scenes look at Ramen Kagawa.
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January 14 at 6 a.m. by New Times Staff
It's 2021, which means a whole new year of our monthly restaurant reviews. Food critic Chris Malloy is ready to talk about some outstanding ramen spots, new Valley eateries, and much more — all accompanied by some stunning food photography. Enjoy…
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January 6 at 6 a.m. by Lauren Cusimano
Tempe is a town of drinking and dining options. Would you like a drink, a meal? Sure. How would you like to get there — walk, bike, scoot, drive, rideshare, bus, Orbit, light rail? Fine. While all this probably adds to the bustling atmosphere (and…
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December 30 at 9 a.m. by Lauren Cusimano
Welcome to Table Scraps — visual edition. This roundup is from our online series on the growing issue of food waste and what some Phoenix-area eateries, organizations, and everyday people are doing right. But there’s something we want to be clear…
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December 28 at 6 a.m. by Lauren Cusimano
There's just something about Cave Creek, a separate culture and pace we Phoenicians are lucky to have access to within day-trip distance. The scenery, people, and food come together and create a wonderful dining destination. From The Horny Toad's…
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December 21 at 6 a.m. by New Times Staff
Despite you-know-what, many new breweries, bottle shops, and cocktail lounges descended upon the Valley this year. But in the barstool-traded lore of drinking culture, this year will go down as a supreme outlier. People have been drinking more at…
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December 20 at 9:01 p.m. by Jacob Tyler Dunn
Over the weekend, Grand Avenue in downtown Phoenix was filled with holiday markets and sidewalk sales, providing safe shopping from local vendors across the Valley.
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December 16 at 6 a.m. by New Times Staff
This year, our food critic Chris Malloy was drawn to comfort food, to traditional dishes that provided a simple lift. For him, it was all about those old-school meals, the ones that tunneled into his memory (or somebody else’s), with a few key…
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December 14 at 6 a.m. by Lauren Cusimano
Mesa’s Main Street has welcomed a number of new food- and drink-related tenants in recent years — as we're about to show you. Cider Corps, 12 West Brewing Co., Worth Takeaway: there’s now enough on this iconic strip to make a full day of it. From…
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December 12 at 6 a.m. by New Times Staff
It's been a tough year for everyone, but especially so for metro Phoenix's restaurant industry. Eateries, bars, breweries, and more have shuttered in the wake of the coronavirus, including award-winning restaurants, beloved neighborhood watering…
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December 11 at 6 a.m. by New Times Staff
Do you love a cheery, modern dining room? Maybe some potted plants acting as centerpieces? Perhaps a classic lunch counter? Or do you just want a look inside the kitchen? We understand. Often the restaurant's atmosphere is as inviting as the menu…
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December 10 at 8 a.m. by New Times Staff
It's 2020, which means a whole new year of our now monthly cafe review. Food critic Chris Malloy is ready to talk about some outstanding tacos, Nepalese dishes, Neapolitan pizza, and much more — all accompanied by some stunning food photography.…
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December 8 at 6 a.m. by Lauren Cusimano
Old Towne Glendale, often referred to as historic downtown Glendale, is one of those ultra-concentrated city centers with all the charms. There are antique shops, comic book and music stores, a little library, and the best part — food and drink…
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December 7 at 6 a.m. by New Times Staff
Despite the springtime intermission, we've covered some great spots in 2020 for our First Taste series. A few outstanding hotel restaurants, a sustainable sushi restaurant, a Black-owned wings hub, and a few spots specializing in Peruvian,…
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December 3 at 9 a.m. by Lauren Cusimano
Recently, we've shared where to find outstanding food offered by Black-owned restaurants in the Phoenix area, and we also took a journey through the Valley's Black barbecue scene. And if we missed anything, the Chandler-based Phoenix Black…
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December 2 at 6 a.m. by Lauren Cusimano
Uptown Phoenix has a wonderful little cluster of homes, businesses, and restaurants that's not quite Dreamy Draw, and not quite the Seventh Street dining corridor. It's the Madison neighborhood along 12th Street, 16th Street, and State Route 51,…
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November 23 at 6 a.m. by Lauren Cusimano
The Melrose District, especially the Melrose Curve along Seventh Avenue in central Phoenix, is one of the most colorful neighborhoods in the entire city. Businesses range from TV repair to music and bike shops, antique stores to salons and retro…
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November 13 at 8 a.m. by Benjamin Leatherman
Local electronic dance music promoter Relentless Beats wrapped up its series of socially distanced weekend concerts at Rawhide Event Center in Chandler with a three-night event from Friday, November 6, to Sunday, November 8, headlined by artists…
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November 5 at 10:31 a.m. by Lauren Cusimano
At 8 a.m. on Thursday, November 5, ALDI held a socially distant ribbon-cutting ceremony with Goodyear mayor Georgia Lord at its new Goodyear store (845 North Estrella Parkway in Goodyear). The event celebrated the simultaneous opening of the…