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Where to celebrate Día de Los Muertos in Phoenix
Across the Valley, festivals will observe the Day of the Dead.Arts & Culture at Phoenix New Times
Timothy Rawles · Arts & Culture
The Phoenix Edition
Tuesday, October 20
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Popular Phoenix food truck settles into its own restaurant space
After two years of rolling around town, the burger truck is putting down roots.Food & Drink at Phoenix New Times
Zach Oden · Food & Drink
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Prince St. Pizza celebrates with $1 slices Wednesday
Prince St. Pizza, the New York-born slice shop known for its Sicilian-style squares and pepperoni-loaded pies, is marking National Pizza Month by selling its Original Prince slice for $1 at all 21 locations, including its only Arizona shop…at MOUTH BY SOUTHWEST
Jess Harter
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Angie’s opens today in west Phoenix, kicking off 9-store expansion
Angie’s opens its newest Phoenix restaurant today on the southeast corner of Glendale and 19th avenues. It’s the first of nine new Valley-area locations the company announced late this summer, with more planned for Mesa, Queen Creek,…at MOUTH BY SOUTHWEST
Jess Harter
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SanTan Spirit House in downtown Chandler pours into coffee game
Downtown Chandler has a new place to get caffeinated. SanTan Spirit House, the cocktail lounge from SanTan Brewing, has launched an all-day coffee program featuring Press Coffee. In addition to drip, cold brew, lattes, and cappuccinos, the…at MOUTH BY SOUTHWEST
Jess Harter
Monday, October 19
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America’s largest Asian buffet heading to north Gilbert
Jess Harter
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‘It’s overwhelming’: Staple Phoenix Jewish deli readies to say goodbye
"I never could have imagined the outpouring of support that we’ve gotten," the owner says. Fans have one more week to visit.Food & Drink at Phoenix New Times
Sara Crocker · Food & Drink
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We couldn’t wait to try this new Gilbert restaurant. It let us down
This date night destination needs to dial things in. But we find ourselves rooting for it.Food & Drink at Phoenix New Times
Tirion Boan · Food & Drink
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The best Phoenix music festivals you can’t miss this fall
Country stars, underground punk, free concerts and massive EDM parties are all on the calendar.Music at Phoenix New Times
Benjamin Leatherman · Music
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Fundraiser aims to save Surf City Tiki Hut in southeast Gilbert
The East Valley lost one of its most transporting rooms this month. Surf City Tiki Hut, the Polynesian-style bar and restaurant on Power Road just south of Ray Road in southeast Gilbert, closed Oct. 6, eight months after the sandwich shop…at MOUTH BY SOUTHWEST
Jess Harter
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Costa Bella brings coastal Italian comfort to north Scottsdale
North Scottsdale has a new spot for pasta night. Costa Bella Italian Kitchen has opened at 14692 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. (map), serving coastal-leaning Italian classics in a warm, modern room. The menu sticks to familiar favorites done…at MOUTH BY SOUTHWEST
Jess Harter
Sunday, October 18
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Crumbl is crumbling nationally, but Valley stores holding steady
Crumbl has closed at least 60 stores nationwide so far in 2026, according to a fan-run closure tracker. The Utah-based cookie chain, which grew to more than 1,000 locations on viral buzz during the covid pandemic, is now struggling with…at MOUTH BY SOUTHWEST
Jess Harter
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MXSW guide to the top taco shops in the Phoenix metro area
Jess Harter
Saturday, October 17
Phoenix’s Best 100 Eat See the list →
Four enter, four leave, and Otro Cafe climbs sixteen.
- Climbs Ollie Vaughn'sPhoenix Was No. 36 No.33
- Climbs Otro CafePhoenix Was No. 96 No.80
- Enters SugarJamScottsdale No.69
- Enters Fàme CaffePhoenix No.75
- Enters The EleanorScottsdale No.88
- Enters Lux CentralPhoenix No.100
- Slips Persian RoomScottsdale Was No. 78 No.81
- Slips Saint PastaPhoenix Was No. 79 No.82
- Slips ShimogamoChandler Was No. 80 No.83
- Slips Steak 44Phoenix Was No. 81 No.84
- Slips Ta'CarbonPhoenix Was No. 82 No.85
- Slips TalaveraScottsdale Was No. 83 No.86
- Slips Tell Your FriendsScottsdale Was No. 84 No.87
- Slips Wren House BrewingPhoenix Was No. 85 No.89
- Slips Barcoa AgaveriaPhoenix Was No. 86 No.90
- Slips Bourbon SteakScottsdale Was No. 87 No.91
- Slips Buck & RiderPhoenix Was No. 88 No.92
- Slips Buck & RiderGilbert Was No. 89 No.93
- Slips CC's On CentralPhoenix Was No. 90 No.94
- Slips Different Pointe of ViewPhoenix Was No. 91 No.95
- Slips El ChulloPhoenix Was No. 92 No.96
- Slips Fire at WillScottsdale Was No. 93 No.97
- Slips Great WallPhoenix Was No. 94 No.98
- Slips Jewel's Bakery And CafePhoenix Was No. 95 No.99
- Leaves Paradise Valley Burger CompanyScottsdale Was No. 97 off the list
- Leaves Peixoto CoffeeChandler Was No. 98 off the list
- Leaves Quiessence At The FarmPhoenix Was No. 99 off the list
- Leaves ShinbayScottsdale Was No. 100 off the list
Phoenix’s Best 100 Stay See the list →
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Phoenix Midtown climbs eighteen.
- Climbs Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Phoenix MidtownPhoenix Was No. 50 No.32
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This weekend: Arizona Taco Fest takes over Salt River Fields
Arizona Taco Fest, the state’s biggest taco party, returns to Salt River Fields at Talking Stick this Saturday and Sunday. Gates open at 11 a.m. Top taco makers will compete for gold under live judging. Look for defending champion Tacos &…at MOUTH BY SOUTHWEST
Jess Harter
Making waves
- Up 12 Fàme CaffePhoenix Eat score, 78
- Up 12 The EleanorScottsdale Eat score, 78
- Up 12 Welcome DinerPhoenix Eat score, 76
- Up 12 VovomeenaPhoenix Eat score, 77
- Up 11 SugarJamScottsdale Eat score, 79
Friday, October 16
Press Eater
Eater in Phoenix
Valentine, Lon's at the Hermosa, SumoMaya, and 12 moreat Eater
The 15 Best Brunches in Phoenix
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Saturday: Late Night Madness at Seafood City in Chandler
The grocery store DJ parties that took over social media are making their Arizona debut. Seafood City brings Late Night Madness to its new Chandler Fashion Center store Saturday from 9 p.m. to midnight. For the first time, the party moves…at MOUTH BY SOUTHWEST
Jess Harter
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Saturday: Rosati’s Pizza celebrates Q.C. opening with free slices
Rosati’s Pizza will celebrate the grand opening of its newest location on the northwest corner of Ellsworth and Riggs in Queen Creek with a free community event Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. Guests can get a free slice (one per person) and…at MOUTH BY SOUTHWEST
Jess Harter
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What the hell is going on with the Michelin Guide blurbs?
Michelin's new Southwest Guide is filled with typos and terrible writing. Arizona restaurants deserve better.Food & Drink at Phoenix New Times
Tirion Boan · Food & Drink
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FORM Arcosanti 2026 was a wild, chaotic, beautiful ride
Transcendent moments, sketchy security and incredible music ended with a monster storm and an abrupt close to the festival.Music at Phoenix New Times
TJ L'Heureux · Music
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Sonora’s live-fire favorite Quiriego lands in north Scottsdale
North Scottsdale has a new destination for Sonoran food. Quiriego, a rustic kitchen from Hermosillo, has opened in the old Carrabba’s Italian Grill building on the northeast corner of Scottsdale Road and Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard. It’s…at MOUTH BY SOUTHWEST
Jess Harter
Thursday, October 15
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Bill Burr, Dave Chappelle headline inaugural Fastball Comedy Festival in Mesa
The Cubs spring training stadium will host a two-day festival of laughs Oct. 17 and 18.Arts & Culture at Phoenix New Times
Zach Oden · Arts & Culture
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Flies and moldy ice machines: The worst restaurant inspections of September
Dirty kitchens and a general lack of food-safety knowledge plagued Valley eateries last month.Food & Drink at Phoenix New Times
Tirion Boan · Food & Drink
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Maggiano’s Little Italy heading to Gilbert’s SanTan Crossing
Jess Harter
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Hola Cabrito is bringing its goat birria to downtonwn Phoenix
Jess Harter
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Mesa Music Festival returns this weekend. Here’s the schedule
Rock, punk, hip-hop and more take over downtown Mesa for a weekend of free live music on eight stages.Music at Phoenix New Times
Benjamin Leatherman · Music
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Hook N’ Cleaver brings butcher-counter swagger to Scottsdale
There’s a new meat market in town, and it isn’t shy about its standards. Hook N’ Cleaver Premium Market has opened on the northwest corner of Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard and 100th Street in north Scottsdale. It’s a scratch kitchen and…at MOUTH BY SOUTHWEST
Jess Harter
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ASU quarterback Cutter Boley gets his own specialty burger
Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers is kicking off football season with the Cutter Boley CB8 Burger, created by ASU quarterback Cutter Boley and executive chef Robert Wagner. It’s the burger joint’s third season of NIL promotions with Sun Devil…at MOUTH BY SOUTHWEST
Jess Harter
Wednesday, October 14
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It’s true: Salad and Go is coming back to Arizona
Salad and Go isn’t gone after all. Two months after the Gilbert-born drive-thru chain filed for bankruptcy and closed every store overnight, a new ownership group is bringing the brand back to Arizona. Mike Myers confirmed to MXSW that he…at MOUTH BY SOUTHWEST
Jess Harter
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Salad and Go returns. Here’s what you need to know
Fans were heartbroken when the drive-thrus closed this summer. But the chain's story isn't over yet.Food & Drink at Phoenix New Times
Sara Crocker · Food & Drink
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Dine With Lisa Vanderpump at Wolf by Vanderpump on Oct. 20
Lisa Vanderpump is coming to Scottsdale. Next Tuesday, Oct. 20, Wolf by Vanderpump hosts an exclusive dinner to celebrate her new book, ‘‘Home at Villa Rosa: Cooking and Living the Vanderpump Way.’’ The four-course dinner features dishes…at MOUTH BY SOUTHWEST
Jess Harter
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J. Alexander’s to open 2nd Arizona restaurant in Gilbert next month
Jess Harter
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The hottest Valley food events to fill your weekend
Celebrate fall with pumpkin ales and pie, head to a late-night grocery store party or make your own Harry Potter-inspired cocktails.Food & Drink at Phoenix New Times
Sara Crocker · Food & Drink
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Original Arcadia Tavern spinoff headed to CityNorth in 2027
Jess Harter
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Phoenix’s oldest Chinese restaurant to close after 84 years
The neighborhood spot has served massive egg rolls and savory pork noodles for generations. Soon, it will say goodbye.Food & Drink at Phoenix New Times
Sara Crocker · Food & Drink
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Mr. Lucky’s at 60: A look at Phoenix’s legendary country bar over the years
More than two dozen photos of the famed Grand Avenue honky-tonk and its patrons, musicians and iconic sign from over the years.Music at Phoenix New Times
Benjamin Leatherman · Music
Phoenix’s Best 100
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- 1 Lom WongPhoenix · Thai Eat score, 94
- 2 BacanoraPhoenix Eat score, 93
- 2 KaiChandler Eat score, 93
- 4 ChiltePhoenix · Modern Mexican Eat score, 90
- 4 Huarachis TaqueriaPhoenix · Sonoran Eat score, 90
- 4 ValentinePhoenix · Wood-Fired Southwestern Café Eat score, 90
- 7 CourseScottsdale Eat score, 89
- 7 Glai BaanPhoenix · Thai Eat score, 89
- 7 IndibarParadise Valley · Indian Eat score, 89
- 10 Cocina ChiwasTempe · Modern Chihuahuan Bistro Eat score, 88
The full 100 → 699 ranked
- 1 Little RitualsPhoenix · Cocktail Bar Drink score, 92
- 2 HighballPhoenix · Cocktail Bar Drink score, 90
- 2 Tell Your FriendsScottsdale · Cocktail Bar Drink score, 90
- 4 Carry OnPhoenix · Cocktail Bar Drink score, 89
- 5 Grey Hen RxPhoenix · Chinese Cocktail Bar Drink score, 88
- 5 Platform 18Phoenix · Cocktail Bar Drink score, 88
- 5 UnderTowPhoenix Drink score, 88
- 8 Bitter & Twisted Cocktail ParlourPhoenix · Cocktail Bar Drink score, 87
- 8 SauvagePhoenix · Natural Wine Bar Drink score, 87
- 10 Barcoa AgaveriaPhoenix · Mexican Cocktail Bar Drink score, 85
The full 100 → 130 ranked
- 1 The Canyon Suites at The Phoenician, ScottsdaleScottsdale Stay score, 89
- 2 The Global AmbassadorPhoenix Stay score, 88
- 3 Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon NorthScottsdale Stay score, 85
- 3 Royal Palms Resort and SpaPhoenix Stay score, 85
- 3 The Scott Resort & SpaScottsdale Stay score, 85
- 6 Canopy by Hilton Scottsdale Old TownScottsdale Stay score, 84
- 6 The PhoenicianScottsdale Stay score, 84
- 8 Kimpton Hotel Palomar PhoenixPhoenix Stay score, 83
- 9 Graduate by Hilton TempeTempe Stay score, 82
- 9 Hotel Valley HoScottsdale Stay score, 82
The full 100 → 234 ranked
- 1 Aji SpaChandler Do score, 91
- 2 The Phoenician SpaScottsdale Do score, 86
- 3 PIP Coffee + ClayPhoenix Do score, 75
- 3 Thunderbird LoungePhoenix Do score, 75
- 3 Xolo CoffeePhoenix Do score, 75
- 6 Nelson's Meat + FishPhoenix Do score, 74
- 6 PHX Cat CafePhoenix Do score, 74
- 6 PuebloPhoenix Do score, 74
- 9 Cham Pang LanesPhoenix Do score, 68
- 10 Brick Road CoffeeTempe Do score, 60
The full 100 → 322 ranked
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