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	<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 20:47:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Scottsdale pizzeria named among the best in U.S.</title>
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					<dc:creator>Sara Crocker</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 13:47:21 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title>2 Valley doughnut shops named among best in U.S.</title>
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					<dc:creator>Sara Crocker</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 12:09:13 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title>Phoenix smokehouse named the nation&#8217;s best barbecue</title>
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					<dc:creator>Sara Crocker</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:51:07 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title>Durant&#8217;s was named Arizona&#8217;s most iconic steakhouse. Readers weren&#8217;t so sure</title>
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					<dc:creator>Tirion Boan</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:48:13 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title>Sip 2 of the world&#8217;s best beers at these Arizona breweries</title>
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					<dc:creator>Sara Crocker</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:44:25 -0700</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2026/04/PXL_20260422_225750191-e1777254686763.jpg" alt="Barrio Brewing Co. team poses with Brewers Association representatives with World Beer Cup placard." />The World Beer Cup is known as the "Olympics of beer competitions." This year, two local brews brought home medals.
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		<title>Are Valley chefs ‘working for the star’ as Michelin anticipation builds?</title>
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					<dc:creator>Georgann Yara</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title>5 Phoenix spots named among the best bars in the West</title>
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					<dc:creator>Sara Crocker</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:21:12 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title>Arizona snubbed in 2026 James Beard Award finals</title>
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					<dc:creator>Tirion Boan</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:21:19 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title>The plot thickens: When will Arizona&#8217;s Michelin Guide drop?</title>
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					<dc:creator>Sara Crocker</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:58:55 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title>Steven Spielberg is now an EGOT winner</title>
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					<dc:creator>Jennifer Goldberg</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 20:12:05 -0700</pubDate>
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