Head to a special dinner from two popular pop-ups downtown, toast the grand opening of Los Milics Vineyards or eat brunch to help save bats. · Food & Drink at Phoenix New Times ↗
Casey Moore's Oyster House in Tempe and downtown Phoenix's Orpheum Theatre are just two places in Arizona where you could see a ghost. · Arts & Culture at Phoenix New Times ↗
“You’re driving cross-country and you have a crisis coming, weather issues ... You’re not going to hear it on your Spotify.” · Music at Phoenix New Times ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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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 ↗
"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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
Transcendent moments, sketchy security and incredible music ended with a monster storm and an abrupt close to the festival. · Music at Phoenix New Times ↗
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 ↗