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The 10 best new Phoenix restaurants of 2025
Restaurants

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.

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 10 best Chinese restaurants in Phoenix
Restaurants

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
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.

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
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.

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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
Restaurants

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
Restaurants

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
Restaurants

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
Bars & Breweries

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
Restaurants

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.

The five most terrifying songs ever recorded
Critic's Notebook

The five most terrifying songs ever recorded

By Glenn FosbraeyOctober 31, 2025

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

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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.

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.

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Dishes from Catch.
Restaurants

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.

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