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The 5 best things we ate around Phoenix in May

By Tirion Boan and Sara Crocker

May 29, 2025

Tacos, two delicious desserts and a classic Italian pasta with an Asian twist wowed the Phoenix New Times food team in May.

This Flagstaff coffee shop serves s'mores in a cup

By Tirion Boan

May 22, 2025

Heading up north this weekend? Get a taste of camping without the hassle with this decadent coffee drink.

This noodle dish blends Italian and Asian cuisines with delicious results

By Sara Crocker

May 16, 2025

Modern Asian-fusion restaurant Clever Koi riffs on an Italian classic by swapping in chashu pork, udon and bonito.

This east side taco shop serves some of the best shrimp in Phoenix

By Tirion Boan

May 9, 2025

Fried to perfection, these stellar shrimp left us planning a return visit before we'd finished our tacos.

Tempe bakery crafts Dubai dates, adding local flavor to the trendy treat

By Georgann Yara

May 6, 2025

You've heard of Dubai chocolate, but what about Dubai dates? Chef Tracy Dempsey mixes up the popular sweet with Arizona dates.

The 5 best bites and sips we tasted around Phoenix in April

By Tirion Boan and Sara Crocker

Apr 30, 2025

Handmade pasta, refreshing cocktails and a triple-stacked burger wowed the Phoenix New Times food team in April.

This caramelized cake is our favorite dessert in Phoenix right now

By Tirion Boan

Apr 21, 2025

The menu at this uptown eatery offers a little of everything. Make sure to leave room for this decadent upside-down dessert.

The 5 best bites we tasted at Phoenix restaurants in March

By Sara Crocker and Tirion Boan

Apr 4, 2025

Standout sandwiches and top-notch tacos wowed the Phoenix New Times food team in March.

With a grasshopper on top, this unique cocktail shakes up a classic

By Georgann Yara

Mar 28, 2025

Inspired by the vintage sip, this creative cocktail puts a six-legged spin on the traditional Grasshopper cocktail.

These tacos al pastor are essential Phoenix eats

By Tirion Boan

Mar 26, 2025

Not only are they delicious, these spicy, tender tacos are a screaming deal.

Chula was named Arizona’s best seafood spot. Here's our go-to order

By Tirion Boan

Mar 25, 2025

Chula Seafood's three Valley locations specialize in fresh fish. We can't get enough of one particular sandwich.

Steak or seafood? This dish from Flour & Thyme offers a little of both

By Georgann Yara

Jan 27, 2025

Chef Ivan Jacobo opened his new Phoenix restaurant in December. There, he's switching up a classic dish.

Go for the pierogi, but stay for the caramel cookies at this Mesa spot

By Tirion Boan

Jan 16, 2025

After filling up on delicious pierogi by the dozen, make sure to stop by the market next door for homemade shortbread.

The 6 best bites we tasted around Phoenix in November

By Tirion Boan and Sara Crocker

Dec 3, 2024

Funky salads, rich ramen and some surprising veggies wowed the Phoenix New Times food team in November.

At a downtown Phoenix sushi restaurant, this salad is the star

By Asonta Benetti

Oct 22, 2024

Caesar salad might not be the first thing you think of ordering at a sushi restaurant. But this unexpected dish steals the show.

This Venezuelan restaurant serves the perfect sweet, salty combo in Mesa

By Tirion Boan

Oct 21, 2024

With sweet plantains and rich, savory meat, this satisfying sandwich will leave you planning your next visit.

This downtown Phoenix coffee shop serves one of the best sips in town

By Natasha Yee

Oct 10, 2024

Shake up your coffee routine with a unique hojicha latte that will leave you coming back for more.

This West Valley restaurant serves the best lasagna in Phoenix

By Tirion Boan

Oct 8, 2024

Share a passion with Garfield? Head to this Peoria eatery.

Phoenix restaurant's pasta dish pops thanks to some surprising ingredients

By Sara Crocker

Sep 27, 2024

First & Last's Bacon Sourdough Bolognese delivers on those flavors and more in a complex dish from this downtown eatery.

Boba CuCue is Arizona’s most playful boba tea house

By Mike Madriaga

Sep 23, 2024

Boba CuCue blends Hong Kong flavors, Asian street food and custom character toys to create a whimsical tea experience.

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