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Angie’s plans to more than double footprint to 70 locations by end of 2028

Angie⁠’s, the fast-food company founded by Salad and Go cofounders Tony and Roushan Christofellis, just opened its 24th location but plans to more than double its total footprint in the next two years. The latest restaurant is located in Phoenix at 1739 W. Glendale Ave. There are seven...

Phoenix, AZ · 4d
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These 5 Family-Owned Italian Restaurants In Phoenix Still Pack In Crowds Of Locals

Phoenix has no shortage of shiny new restaurants, but some of the busiest dining rooms in town belong to families who have been rolling pasta and simmering sauce for years. These are the spots where regulars know the menu by heart and still show up on a Saturday night anyway.

Phoenix, AZ · 3d
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Not a 1946 Drive-In, but This Ahwatukee Sandwich Shop Has Phoenix Lunch Covered

A heads-up before we start: there is no 1946 drive-in here, and no root beer floats or chili dogs on this menu. The Phoenix spot in this story is a counter-serve sandwich shop in Ahwatukee with a free cookie habit and an owner who chats at the register. It has...

Phoenix, AZ · 1d
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20 Arizona places offering Veterans Day deals

Veterans Day is a time to reflect on the service and sacrifice of the men and women who have worn our nation’s uniform. It’s also a day when businesses across the country show their appreciation in a tangible way, offering free meals, discounted services, special retail offers and other perks to veterans and active-duty military members. Here’s a look at some of the discounts and freebies being offered this year.

Phoenix, AZ · 22h
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Families Stock Up On Giant Flour Tortillas By The Dozen At This Old-School Arizona Factory

Oversized flour tortillas share counter space with conchas and buñuelos at one Arizona tortilla factory that opens at 6 a.m. That early start means breakfast burritos can begin before most coffee shops have their lights on. The lineup goes well beyond one style. You’ll find corn tortillas, flour tortillas,...

Phoenix, AZ · 2d

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29 pets make journey to Phoenix as Arizona shelter recovers from flooding

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The Arizona Humane Society welcomed 29 pets from a flood-affected shelter in eastern Arizona to the Valley and is asking the community to help make room. The Humane Society of the White Mountains in Lakeside was hit hard by last week’s devastating flooding and is dealing...

Phoenix, AZ · 21h

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WATCH: Beaver, muskrat captured in wild chase at Tempe Town Lake

TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — Park rangers nearly found themselves chewing off more than they could handle during a wild waterfront chase with an unexpected animal at Tempe Town Lake. Tempe park rangers were spotted trying to wrangle a beaver along the lake Tuesday morning. However, the animal didn’t go...

Tempe, AZ · 3d

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Locals Pull Into A Gravel Lot Behind An Arizona Church For Puerto Rican Food That Tastes Like Abuela Made It

Some of the best Puerto Rican cooking in the West Valley does not come from a dining room with menus and a host stand. It comes from a truck parked behind a church in Phoenix, open only two days a week. Folks who grew up on the island, or in New York, say one plate is enough to bring back memories of a grandmother’s kitchen.

Phoenix, AZ · 21h

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We Ranked The Top 7 Pizza Places In Arizona And Here Is Who Made The Final Cut

One Arizona pizzeria piles pistachios on a white pie, and people happily line up for it. Another bakes its crust with sourdough in a wood-fired oven. A third sits in an old mining town and hands out blankets when the patio gets chilly. I love that pizza here comes in...

Arizona · 18h

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Indigenous-owned bakery expands with third Valley cafe

From the stories making headlines to the restaurants, music and culture that make Phoenix one of a kind, New Times is there. Help us raise $25,000 by December 31 to keep independent local journalism going strong in 2027. When Nick Myron launched Blue Corn Cafe & Bakery just over four...

Phoenix, AZ · 1d

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SNAP theft leaves Arizonans in need with few options

From the stories making headlines to the restaurants, music and culture that make Phoenix one of a kind, New Times is there. Help us raise $25,000 by December 31 to keep independent local journalism going strong in 2027. This article is part of a package of stories featured on this...

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For Years, Locals Have Sworn By This Classic Arizona Donut Shop And Its Massive Old-School Donuts

The doors open at 4 a.m., seven days a week. That’s not a typo, and it’s not a special holiday schedule either. The donuts here are known for being massive. The case holds square cronuts, maple bacon rings, buttermilk bars, and a cherry fritter that catches apple fans off guard.

Phoenix, AZ · 3d

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Veterans Day Parade Route and Map

Honor our veterans at the Phoenix Veterans Day Parade on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. View the new 2026 parade route and plan your visit. Honor the men and women who served our country at the 2026 Phoenix Veterans Day Parade, presented by Honoring America’s Veterans. Celebrating its 30th anniversary, this free, family-friendly event brings the community together to recognize veterans and their service.

Phoenix, AZ · 1d

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A Classic Diner Fan Will Tell You MacAlpine’s In Phoenix, With Its Circa-1928 Soda Fountain, Still Hits Different

Some Phoenix lunch counters have been around for a few years, and then there is one that was already serving neighbors before the Great Depression. It started as a pharmacy, kept its original soda fountain, and somehow never let go of its old-school personality. Families who sat at that counter...

Phoenix, AZ · 1d

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Here Are the Valley Restaurants That Opened and Closed in October

A new platform launched by Tony and Roushan Christofellis of Salad and Go fame features premium ingredients and low prices on dishes that include protein bowls, grilled burritos, tacos, pizza and fresh-cut salads. Eight more outlets to follow. 1739 W. Glendale Ave., angies.com. Costa Bella Italian Kitchen. A classic Italian...

Phoenix, AZ · 4d

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This Arizona Restaurant Serves Grandma Won Pen’s Fried Chicken And Curries Straight From Three Thai Villages

A grandmother named Won Pen in Thailand is the reason one Arizona restaurant serves its fried chicken with nam jim gai. Her recipe made the trip across the ocean, and the kitchen refuses to change it. That stubborn loyalty runs through the whole menu. Every single dish traces back to...

Phoenix, AZ · 19h

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Moldy cucumbers among 4 health violations at metro Phoenix restaurants

Maricopa County health inspectors cited a metro Phoenix restaurant for four health violations during the week of Oct. 19. Violations included moldy cucumbers, raw meat liquid leaking into ready-to-eat foods, and keeping prepared foods in a cooler without discard date labels. A priority violation is a major violation that directly increases the risk of foodborne illness or injury. If listed in inspection reports, remedies implemented during the inspection are noted. During the week of Oct. 19, inspectors visited nearly 1,200 restaurants and other food-serving facilities in hospitals, senior homes and schools. About 370 restaurants received an "A" rating. See a sampling of the A-rated restaurants at the bottom of this article. 4 priority violations Aguila’s Hidaway Lighthouse, 12351 W . Indian School Road, Avondale Inspectors found dark and white mold-like growth on whole cucumbers stored in the walk-in cooler. The cucumbers were thrown away during the inspection. An open package of raw ground beef was stored above ready-to-eat foods, including cut cilantro, shredded cheese and tortillas. Liquid from the raw meat had leaked onto the containers and packaging of those foods. The items were embargoed, and the meat was properly stored during the inspection. Several foods in the walk-in cooler,

Maricopa County, AZ · 2d

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Phoenix animal shelter breaks language barriers to connect Maryvale families with pet care

LAUREN GILGER: A Valley-based animal shelter is having Spanish-speaking community health workers go into neighborhoods to answer questions people have about their pets and direct them to services they may need. Arizona Animal Welfare League did community assessments to find out what residents wanted and needed, and then sent volunteers into four ZIP codes near its shelter, which is close to Sky Harbor.

Phoenix, AZ · 2d

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Pizzeria Virtù Plans Phoenix Sky Harbor Location

Pizzeria Virtù is planning a restaurant in Terminal 4 at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, according to a liquor license application filed with the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control. The filing lists 3800 E. Sky Harbor Boulevard, space T4 F12-B. Plans call for a 1,290-square-foot restaurant with...

Phoenix, AZ · 1d

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This Arizona Garden Is Filled With Giant Cacti And Colorful Desert Blooms And Is Best Visited Before 2026 Ends

A cactus planted in 1939 still stands tall at this Arizona garden. It started a collection that now tops 50,000 desert plants, and the family has only grown since. Saguaros here tower more than 50 feet high, and some may be over a century old. Stand beneath one, and it feels like meeting desert royalty.

Phoenix, AZ · 1d