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Mexican meat markets in Phoenix serve more than steak | Exclusive

At carnicerías around metro Phoenix, the smell of seasoned meats cooking on a grill out front or on a flattop behind the hot-food counter mixes with the aroma of freshly baked pan dulce, sold under an umbrella of colorful piñatas hanging from the ceiling. Customers move between the butcher counter, grocery shelves and prepared-food stations, often finding nearly everything they need for a family meal in one stop. Long before supermarkets filled their shelves with packaged goods and refrigerated meat, neighborhood markets were at the heart of everyday life in Mexico. They were places where families purchased food, merchants exchanged goods and communities gathered around the ingredients that shaped their culinary traditions. Today, that tradition continues in Arizona’s carnicerías, or Mexican meat markets, where the experience of shopping for food often extends beyond the butcher counter. Neighborhood meat markets are an essential part of Mexican culture According to William Beezley, professor emeritus of history at the University of Arizona, Mexico’s market tradition dates back centuries. When the Aztecs founded Tenochtitlan, markets became essential to supplying the city’s population. Vendors sold staples such as corn, beans and squash, along with fish and other foods. As trade expanded, merchants brought additional products

Phoenix, AZ · 8d

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Got A Sweet Tooth? Seven Arizona Candy Shops Have Been Making Sweets For Decades

Arizona has a candy story that most people never hear about. Long before trendy dessert spots showed up, small shops across the state were already stirring fudge, dipping chocolates, and filling jars with old-school treats. Some sit on Route 66, some hide in mountain towns, and one is a family...

Arizona · 4d
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Everything At This Arizona Bakery Is Gluten-Free, And Its Cinnamon Rolls And Flaky Croissants Show You’re Missing Nothing

Strawberry croissants. Chocolate croissants. A bear claw, a deep dish pizza, and a Dubai pistachio cheesecake, all made without a single crumb of gluten. That lineup comes from one small, family-run bakery in Arizona. Every item in the case is gluten-free, so nobody has to quiz the staff or squint at labels.

Phoenix, AZ · 4d
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New Chophouse The William Fires Up Grill Next to Mesa's Gallery Park Hilton

A new chophouse has set up shop in Mesa, and it comes with a side of global flavor. The William New American Chophouse & Bar held its grand opening Monday near Power and Ray roads, bringing feast boards, wine flights and craft cocktails to the Gallery Park development. The restaurant...

Mesa, AZ · 2d
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OpenTable Reveals the Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2026

The next great meal could be across the country, or just around the corner. Today, OpenTable, a global leader in restaurant tech, unveils its Top 100 Restaurants in America for 20261, celebrating the restaurants diners sought out and loved this year. Spanning 21 states and Washington, D.C., the list offers...

Scottsdale, AZ · 4d

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Copper Blues Desert Ridge Debuts Complete Renovation With Grand Reopening Celebration

Copper Blues at Desert Ridge Marketplace is getting a fresh look and a new menu while keeping its focus on live music. Following a complete renovation, the North Phoenix entertainment destination will celebrate its grand reopening November 13-14, with two days of live performances, food, drinks and festivities. The transformation...

Phoenix, AZ · 4d

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John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) recognizes Fuzzys Sports Grill with Americanism Award

On Thursday, Nov. 5, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) recognized and presented the November Americanism Award to Fuzzys Sports Grill owners Mike Hoffert and Erik Borgedalen. In attendance from Post 62 was Reda Kennon, historian/Publicity Committee chairman; Pete Rivera, SAL/committee member; and Mike Mays, Post 62 Executive Board member. Fuzzys is a well-known established sports grill in Peoria. When you walk in, you know you are walking into a veteran-sported establishment. Their manager, Michelle Kulman, welcomes you right away upon entering. The food and drinks are outstanding, and they have known how to treat the veterans who come in.

Peoria, AZ · 5d

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Ask A Chandler Regular Where To Get Pho On A Cold Night And They’ll Name These 5

Arizona winters are mild, but a chilly Chandler evening still makes a big bowl of pho sound like the best plan in town. The good news is that Chandler has a strong lineup of Vietnamese kitchens serving rich broth, fresh herbs, and noodles until dinnertime. These five spots come up...

Chandler, AZ · 6d

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Copper Blues Reopens at Desert Ridge With New Menu, Live Bands This Weekend

Copper Blues at Desert Ridge Marketplace is throwing open its doors again this Friday and Saturday, November 13-14, after a complete renovation that reshaped the North Phoenix entertainment spot from top to bottom. The two-day grand reopening celebration promises live performances, a brand-new food menu, and a refreshed round of cocktails for guests who've been waiting since the venue went dark for construction.

Phoenix, AZ · 3d

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Buck & Rider to Open B&R Fish Shop

Seafood lovers will soon have a new place to shop for fresh catches in the Valley. Hi Noon Hospitality, the group behind Buck & Rider, Pinyon Coastal Mediterranean and Ingo’s Tasty Food, is opening B&R Fish Shop in December, bringing its restaurant-quality seafood directly to consumers. Located in Phoenix,...

Phoenix, AZ · 4d

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Baja Fresh Bets on Value: New Seasoned Beef and a Choose 3 for $9 Menu

In a fast-casual market where guests are counting every dollar, "value" has become the operative word on menu boards nationwide. Baja Fresh is answering that call with a dual move built for the moment: a flavorful new Seasoned Beef protein and an aggressively priced Choose 3 for $9 menu. The...

Scottsdale, AZ · 3d

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Arizona Seafood Fans Pile Plates With Crawfish And Crab At These 5 Cajun Boil Spots

Arizona sits hundreds of miles from the nearest ocean, yet the state has a serious appetite for Cajun seafood boils. From Glendale to Tucson, diners are rolling up their sleeves, tying on bibs, and digging into bags of crawfish, crab legs, shrimp, corn, and sausage. These spots take a Gulf...

Tucson, AZ · 6d

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This Chandler Diner Serves Hefty Breakfasts And Chicken Fried Steak In A Full-On 1950s Setting

Red leather bucket seats that look borrowed from a vintage car wait inside one Arizona diner. Oldies play overhead. A wall honors famous faces who have stopped in for a bite. The plates are the real headline, though. Portions here run so large that taking leftovers home is practically part of the plan.

Chandler, AZ · 9d

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The Burgers At This Humble Arizona Restaurant Are Everything You’ve Been Craving

Some restaurants make you dress up, make a reservation, and pretend you understand the menu, and then there’s Lucky’s Burgers & Shakes in Phoenix, Arizona. Lucky’s is the kind of place that skips all of that and gets straight to the part where you’re happy. Let’s...

Phoenix, AZ · 6d

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The Phoenix Garden Market Where Coffee, A Boutique, And Endless Plants Turn Errands Into An Afternoon

Some errands take ten minutes. This one in south Phoenix tends to swallow a whole afternoon, and nobody seems to mind. A quick trip for one houseplant can turn into ninety minutes of wandering past greenhouses, stacks of imported pottery, and a gift shop that keeps pulling people back inside.

Phoenix, AZ · 5d

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Tempe’s 6 Oldest Breakfast Diners Still Serve Chorizo And Eggs The Way Students Remember

Ask anyone who went to school in Tempe where they ate breakfast, and a diner name usually comes up before the coffee is poured. Chorizo and eggs has always been the order that ties these places together, with spicy sausage, scrambled eggs, beans, potatoes, and warm tortillas on one plate.

Tempe, AZ · 6d

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Arizona’s Triple-Digit Heat Is Gone, Yet These Seven Old-School Ice Cream Shops Keep Scooping

The thermometer finally dropped below 100, but nobody told Arizona’s ice cream counters to slow down. Cooler weather might be the best time for a scoop, since your cone actually lasts long enough to finish. From a 1928 soda fountain in Phoenix to a quirky Route 66 drive-in, these...

Phoenix, AZ · 4d

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From Scottsdale kitchen to Target shelves: Midi Bites expands nationwide

Majo Mansour was selling goods at a farmers market when she saw mothers scrutinizing the ingredients in baby food, then snacking on whatever was convenient. That disconnect inspired Mansour to create what she couldn’t find: a tasty plant-based snack — Midi Bites. Now, that idea is reaching a...

Scottsdale, AZ · 6d

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Wine Time: 14 wonderful ways to sip this season

Thanksgiving may be all about the turkey and trimmings, but there is plenty of room at the table for a great glass of wine. From festive bubbles and bold reds to bottles worthy of gifting, gathering or simply giving thanks, these wines offer 14 delicious reasons to raise a glass this fall.

Scottsdale, AZ · 5d