First Taste Archives | Phoenix New Times https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com The Leading Independent News Source in Phoenix, Arizona Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:21:31 +0000 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:21:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 Copyright 2025 Phoenix New Times. All rights reserved. This RSS file is offered to individuals, Phoenix New Times readers, and non-commercial organizations only. Any commercial websites wishing to use this RSS file, please contact Phoenix New Times letters@phoenixnewtimes.com (Phoenix New Times Editor) web@voicemediagroup.com (Phoenix New Times Webmaster) https://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/09/PHX_1320x825-100-1.jpg Phoenix New Times The Leading Independent News Source in Phoenix, Arizona https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com 144 90 This new sandwich spot makes the case for lunch. Here’s what to order https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/new-phoenix-sandwich-shop-paper-bag-worth-your-lunch-break-40685862/ https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/?p=40685862 Sara Crocker https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/new-phoenix-sandwich-shop-paper-bag-worth-your-lunch-break-40685862/#respond Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:00:00 -0700 Food & Drink At this small deli counter, schiacciata stacks and schoolyard nostalgia are on the menu.]]> https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/new-phoenix-sandwich-shop-paper-bag-worth-your-lunch-break-40685862/feed/ 0 Phoenix New Times New Scottsdale spot is the neighborhood restaurant Old Town needed https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/new-scottsdale-restaurant-is-the-locals-spot-old-town-needed-40684129/ https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/?p=40684129 Tirion Boan https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/new-scottsdale-restaurant-is-the-locals-spot-old-town-needed-40684129/#respond Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:43:33 -0700 Food & Drink Most Old Town eateries cater to tourists. This new spot harks back to the time of neighborhood haunts where locals become regulars.]]> https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/new-scottsdale-restaurant-is-the-locals-spot-old-town-needed-40684129/feed/ 0 Phoenix New Times New sushi spot makes a splash on High Street. Here’s what to order https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/new-phoenix-sushi-spot-kanoki-makes-a-splash-on-high-street-40680913/ https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/?p=40680913 Sara Crocker https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/new-phoenix-sushi-spot-kanoki-makes-a-splash-on-high-street-40680913/#respond Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:20:59 -0700 Food & Drink Chef Tyler Baggs brings fresh takes on sushi rolls and savory bar snacks to north Phoenix.]]> https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/new-phoenix-sushi-spot-kanoki-makes-a-splash-on-high-street-40680913/feed/ 0 Phoenix New Times Can the new Ted’s Hot Dogs compete with the decades-old Tempe classic? https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/can-new-chandler-teds-hot-dogs-compete-tempe-classic-40678904/ https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/?p=40678904 Tirion Boan https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/can-new-chandler-teds-hot-dogs-compete-tempe-classic-40678904/#respond Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:36:57 -0700 Food & Drink Ted's has grilled hot dogs in Tempe for 43 years. In Chandler, the restaurant has been open for a month.]]> https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/can-new-chandler-teds-hot-dogs-compete-tempe-classic-40678904/feed/ 0 Phoenix New Times New downtown mariscos and michelada bar takes us to the beach https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/new-downtown-phoenix-mariscos-restaurant-takes-us-to-the-beach-40677074/ https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/?p=40677074 Sara Crocker https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/new-downtown-phoenix-mariscos-restaurant-takes-us-to-the-beach-40677074/#respond Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0700 Food & Drink This local spot started from a truck in the West Valley. Now, its downtown restaurant serves beach club vibes and standout shrimp.]]> https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/new-downtown-phoenix-mariscos-restaurant-takes-us-to-the-beach-40677074/feed/ 0 Phoenix New Times Il Forno Bello is Mesa’s new favorite pizzeria. Here’s what to expect https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/il-forno-bello-is-mesas-new-favorite-pizzeria-heres-what-to-expect-40673417/ https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/?p=40673417 Tirion Boan https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/il-forno-bello-is-mesas-new-favorite-pizzeria-heres-what-to-expect-40673417/#respond Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:21:47 -0700 Food & Drink Started by a longtime Pizzeria Bianco chef, this new spot draws crowds. Is it worth the wait?]]> https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/il-forno-bello-is-mesas-new-favorite-pizzeria-heres-what-to-expect-40673417/feed/ 0 Phoenix New Times This hot new Scottsdale eatery is good. Why are we so bored? https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/this-hot-new-scottsdale-eatery-is-good-why-are-we-so-bored-40670024/ https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/?p=40670024 Sara Crocker https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/this-hot-new-scottsdale-eatery-is-good-why-are-we-so-bored-40670024/#respond Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:15:00 -0700 Food & Drink Crowds are flooding this new Italian spot, where risk is off the menu.]]> https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/this-hot-new-scottsdale-eatery-is-good-why-are-we-so-bored-40670024/feed/ 0 Phoenix New Times Go for the cocktails, skip the specialty dish at this new Scottsdale restaurant https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/scottsdale-restaurant-teleferic-barcelona-serves-stellar-drinks-disappointing-paella-40659986/ https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/?p=40659986 Tirion Boan https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/scottsdale-restaurant-teleferic-barcelona-serves-stellar-drinks-disappointing-paella-40659986/#respond Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:06:40 -0700 Food & Drink We couldn't wait to try this new Spanish eatery. The experience was anything but expected. ]]> https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/scottsdale-restaurant-teleferic-barcelona-serves-stellar-drinks-disappointing-paella-40659986/feed/ 0 Phoenix New Times Fans jam into this hot new downtown cafe. Here’s what to know if you go https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/matildas-opens-downtown-what-to-order-at-new-phoenix-cafe-40656334/ https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/?p=40656334 Sara Crocker https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/matildas-opens-downtown-what-to-order-at-new-phoenix-cafe-40656334/#respond Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:03:08 -0700 Food & Drink Even before it opened, customers flocked to this new spot. If you make it to the front of the line, here's what to order. ]]> https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/matildas-opens-downtown-what-to-order-at-new-phoenix-cafe-40656334/feed/ 0 Phoenix New Times New Phoenix bar serves standout cocktails, surprising food https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/phoenix-bar-still-and-barrel-serves-standout-cocktails-surprising-food-40654652/ https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/?p=40654652 Tirion Boan https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/phoenix-bar-still-and-barrel-serves-standout-cocktails-surprising-food-40654652/#respond Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0700 At this uptown bourbon bar, great drinks are expected. Fantastic food is a bonus. Here's what to order.]]> https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/phoenix-bar-still-and-barrel-serves-standout-cocktails-surprising-food-40654652/feed/ 0 Phoenix New Times