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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.

Features

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
Restaurants

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.

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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.

10 Phoenix restaurants to dine out on Thanksgiving Day
Restaurants

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.

Spinal Tap Live show
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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

Critic's Notebook

Seven perfect albums to listen to during a breakup

By Charlotte CurranNovember 8, 2025

Splitting up can suck. These records and an ugly cry alone in your room may be just what you need.

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The five most terrifying songs ever recorded
Critic's Notebook

The five most terrifying songs ever recorded

By Glenn Fosbraey | The ConversationOctober 31, 2025

Halloween season inspires a hunt for spooky tunes. These are chill-inducing all year round.

Features

Ultimate Halloween playlist: 30 songs that deliver thrills and chills

By Shi BradleyOctober 30, 2025

From hip-hop horror to rhythm & boos, these tracks will raise the dead.

joe arpaio blows hearts at a birthday cake
Crime & Police

Fanboy Joe Arpaio loves sending random celebs happy birthday tweets

By Morgan FischerOctober 23, 2025

Besides racial profiling, Arpaio loves little more than celebrities. Here are the most random he’s wished a happy birthday.

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Live pigeons and dead fish: The worst restaurant inspections in September
Restaurants

Live pigeons and dead fish: The worst restaurant inspections in September

By Tirion BoanOctober 7, 2025

Meat stored in garbage bags, stagnant water and flies contributed to the startling situations found in Valley kitchens.

Dishes from Catch.
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The 8 most exciting Phoenix restaurant openings in September

By Tirion BoanOctober 6, 2025

From brewpubs to sushi bars, these new restaurants are making a splash.

The 5 best bites we tasted at Phoenix restaurants in September
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The 5 best bites we tasted at Phoenix restaurants in September

By Tirion Boan and OthersOctober 2, 2025

From a standout sushi bar in Phoenix to a new Indian restaurant in Tempe, these Valley eateries wowed us last month.

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Sushi platter from Sushi Friend in Phoenix.
Restaurants

Our top 12 favorite sushi restaurants in Phoenix

By Tirion Boan and OthersSeptember 30, 2025

From traditional Japanese preparations to modern twists, the sushi at these Phoenix restaurants stands out.

Critic's Notebook

Headlines to earworms: Songs inspired by unfortunate real-life events

By Cory FryeSeptember 26, 2025

A list of songs by a writer who has mixed feelings about lists.

Critic's Notebook

The 13 best record stores in metro Phoenix

By Phoenix New Times WritersSeptember 23, 2025

Where to find the best vinyl in the Valley.

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Critic's Notebook

The 20 most epic Arizona State Fair concerts since 2000

By Benjamin LeathermanSeptember 22, 2025

Rhianna, Flaming Lips, Pitbull and other legends have brought their A-game to the fair.

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