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July 30 at 6 a.m. by Lynn TrimbleIt's been 10 years since Arizona adopted SB 1070, the controversial "show me your papers" law that put Arizona on the map for racial profiling. Here's a look back at art inspired by SB 1070, along with 10 years of art exploring racism, immigration,…
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July 28 at 6 a.m. by Benjamin Leatherman
Metro Phoenix's LGBTQ bar scene has a lenghty history stretching back decades. From the '70s into the '90s and beyond, spots like The Connection, Taylor’s, and Trax flourished, providing members of the community places to drink, dance, and party.…
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July 22 at 9 a.m. by Lauren Cusimano
Maybe you’re a regular reader. Maybe this is your first go-around. Either way, welcome to Table Scraps. This roundup is from my online series on the growing issue of food waste and what some Phoenix-area eateries, organizations, and everyday people…
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July 15 at 6 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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July 10 at 9 a.m. by Lauren Cusimano
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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July 9 at 9:30 a.m. by Lauren Cusimano
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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July 1 at 6 a.m. by Lynn Trimble
All over metro Phoenix, artists are creating music-themed work. Here's a sampling of music art spotted around town — including portraits of David Bowie, Selena, Prince, and Nipsey Hussle.
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June 25 at 6 a.m. by Lauren Cusimano
We are lucky to have a place like Cruisin’ 7th Show Bar & Lounge in Phoenix. It’s open 20 out of the 24 hours in a day — closes at 2 a.m. and opens back up at 6 a.m., making it one of several bars in town where you can imbibe that early — and…
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June 16 at 6 a.m. by Lauren Cusimano
H Mart, the Asian supermarket chain from New Jersey opened its first Arizona store in Mesa on Thursday, June 11, just across the street from Mekong Plaza in the Mesa Asian District. The Mesa location is the newest addition to the H Mart company,…
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June 15 at 8 a.m. by Phoenix New Times
Three weeks after the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police, protesters remain on the streets of Phoenix, just as they do in most American cities. Every night, they gather and march and ask for justice for black people. They…
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June 4 at 5 a.m. by Lauren Cusimano
Not so long ago, Tempe was one of the few drinking and dining destinations in central Arizona. Over the years, many a restaurateur or tavern proprietor has set up shop in Tempe, hoping to attract business from the alternative thinkers — and…
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June 2 at 9 a.m. by Lauren Cusimano
Between March 17 — when all restaurants and bars in the city of Phoenix (and other cities in the metro area) were closed to the public — and May 31, this group of 10 eateries and taprooms did not make it through the COVID-related closure. They will…
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May 7 at 4 p.m. by Lauren Cusimano
Tattoos are fun, yes, but they're even more fun when they look like our favorite foods, drinks, or the logos of some great beer and wine companies. Turns out there are quite a few neat-looking food and drink-related tattoos out here in greater…
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April 30 at 8 a.m. by Charles Barth
Last month, we published a story on a current Phoenix-area phenomenon — members of the Phoenix music scene now opening their own bars and restaurants. In "Demos to Dining: Phoenix Musicians Are Opening Bars and Restaurants," we talked with local…
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April 28 at 8 a.m. by Lauren Cusimano
The farms of central Arizona are an essential part of the metro Phoenix landscape and dining scene. Many of them supply the Valley’s restaurant pantries and farmers’ markets, and hopefully your own fridges. Plus, they’re not bad to look at either.…
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April 7 at 6 a.m. by James Deak
Now more than ever, urban farms have the chance to impact the eating and shopping habits of the greater Phoenix area — as we reported in the feature story "Growing Up — Urban Farms Have the Potential to Transform Phoenix." Here's a look at two of…
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March 13 at 7 a.m. by Lauren Cusimano
Need a drink? A place where you can pick out a barstool and order yourself "the usual?" Here's a look at the dive bars in neighborhoods and cities across the Valley where you can find chatty regulars, sing-alongs, and cheap drinks.
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March 11 at 10 a.m. by Jacob Tyler Dunn
Diners, whether they be old- or new-school, never go out of style. We stopped by our top five faves throughout the Valley to give you a peak of the fun decor, good food, and throwback atmosphere.
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March 11 at 8:47 a.m. by Benjamin Leatherman
The brand new Roosevelt Row bar Killer Whale Sex Club welcomed in the masses on Saturday, March 7, during its first weekend in business. The bizarrely named drinkery, which is located at the corner of Sixth and Roosevelt streets, features a…
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March 9 at 9:10 a.m. by Jacob Tyler Dunn
The Melrose District, which stretches along Seventh Avenue in central Phoenix, held its annual M7 Street Fair on Saturday, March 7. The fair welcomed plenty of food trucks, local food and arts vendors, and a classic car show. Everyone was looking…
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