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Critic's Notebook

10 best concerts in Phoenix this weekend

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 25, 2025

Live sounds abound in the Valley. Here are some top options.

Critic's Notebook

5 most-anticipated albums of 2026

By Amy YoungDecember 24, 2025

Hip-hop, raucous electro-post-punk and country among this batch of records dropping early in the year that we can’t wait to hear.

Where to order Chinese takeout on Christmas Day
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Where to order Chinese takeout on Christmas Day

By Tirion BoanDecember 23, 2025

If feasting on noodles and fried rice in your pajamas sounds like the perfect holiday, here’s where to order.

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Don’t want to cook on Christmas? 10 Phoenix restaurants to visit instead
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Don’t want to cook on Christmas? 10 Phoenix restaurants to visit instead

By Georgann YaraDecember 22, 2025

Let the pros handle the cooking this Christmas with holiday buffets, special menus and takeout options.

The 10 best new Phoenix restaurants of 2025
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The 10 best new Phoenix restaurants of 2025

By Tirion Boan and OthersDecember 18, 2025

Dozens of restaurants have opened around the Valley over the last year. These 10 stand out above the rest.

The 10 most delicious dishes we tasted all year
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The 10 most delicious dishes we tasted all year

By Tirion Boan and OthersDecember 17, 2025

In a year full of dining around Phoenix, some exceptional bites blew us away. Here’s where to try them for yourself.

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Features

Maynard James Keenan’s shared songlist is a tribute to ‘80s goth

By Amy YoungDecember 10, 2025

Here’s what the entire band listened to while recording their upcoming studio release.

The 12 biggest Phoenix restaurant openings of 2025
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The 12 biggest Phoenix restaurant openings of 2025

By Tirion BoanDecember 10, 2025

A viral pizzeria, a swanky steakhouse and two award-winning bakeries are among the biggest openings of the year.

The 10 best Chinese restaurants in Phoenix
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The 10 best Chinese restaurants in Phoenix

By Tirion Boan and OthersDecember 9, 2025

From cafes serving delicious dim sum to family restaurants fit for a feast, these spots sell the best Chinese food in town.

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Flies and foul fish: The 9 worst restaurant inspections of November
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Flies and foul fish: The 9 worst restaurant inspections of November

By Tirion BoanDecember 8, 2025

Along with eight other problematic eateries, one Valley grocery store had major issues last month.

Features

These carolers ditched traditional Christmas tunes for rowdier ones

By Florian WalchDecember 6, 2025

Raucous holiday songs that will shake your figgy pudding.

Critic's Notebook

Here are the top artists Phoenix listened to on Spotify this year

By Amy YoungDecember 3, 2025

We see you Phoenix: You have Kendrick and Drake on the brain.

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Lost in the Kaleidoscope: Curating the internet’s favorite obscure psych playlist

By Jason LeValleyDecember 2, 2025

Created during the pandemic, this trippy collection of tracks has become a go-to.

The 7 most exciting new restaurant openings of November
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The 7 most exciting new restaurant openings of November

By Tirion BoanDecember 2, 2025

Last month brought a new steakhouse and cocktail bar to Phoenix, a pizzeria and arcade to Tempe and a fine-dining restaurant to Gilbert.

Critic's Notebook

Sonic attacks: 10 top diss tracks that waste no words

By Tom ReardonNovember 26, 2025

Lily Allen, Ice Cube and even the Apostle Paul have thrown some brutal lyrical shade.

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10 Phoenix restaurants to dine out on Thanksgiving Day
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10 Phoenix restaurants to dine out on Thanksgiving Day

By Georgann YaraNovember 24, 2025

Want to go out to eat on Thanksgiving Day? Here are 10 Valley spots to make a reservation.

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Critic's Notebook

5 top fictional bands in film history

By Steve RyanNovember 21, 2025

Before Huntr/X and Saja Boys battled it out, a slew of movie bands gave us earworms.

25 Phoenix restaurants with private dining areas
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25 Phoenix restaurants with private dining areas

By Sara Crocker and OthersNovember 19, 2025

Perfect for holiday parties and family gatherings, these spots offer space for every size of event.

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3 Valley spots named among nation’s best restaurants of 2025
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3 Valley spots named among nation’s best restaurants of 2025

By Tirion BoanNovember 18, 2025

An eatery known for romance, plus two surf and turf spots were named some of the best restaurants in the country.

Mold and chemicals: The worst restaurant inspections in October
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Mold and chemicals: The worst restaurant inspections in October

By Tirion BoanNovember 14, 2025

County health inspectors found moldy food, rusted machinery and chemicals in unsafe places last month.

The Top 100 Bars in Phoenix
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The Top 100 Bars in Phoenix

By Tirion BoanNovember 13, 2025

From classic dives to cocktail spots, beer and wine taprooms and neighborhood favorites, here are our top 100 bars to grab a drink across the Valley.

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The top 10 burger joints in Phoenix
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The top 10 burger joints in Phoenix

By Tirion Boan and OthersNovember 12, 2025

Whether you’re craving a crispy smash burger or a meatball-sized patty, these 10 Valley burger joints have you covered.

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