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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 · 4d

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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 · 3d
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9 Arizona Vegan Restaurants Where Even Meat Lovers Clean Their Plates

Jackfruit al pastor is a real thing in Arizona, and it’s landing in taco shells across the state. Quesabirria shows up too, made without a scrap of beef. So does a double-patty burger cheekily named the Big Wac. I love that these kitchens skip the apology for being vegan....

Phoenix, AZ · 5d
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P.F. Chang’s donates $100K, plushies to Banner Children’s patients in Mesa

MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — Young patients at an East Valley hospital received a major boost of comfort and support thanks to an Arizona-based restaurant chain, which is Something Good!. P.F. Chang’s partnered with the Starlight Children’s Foundation to deliver a $100,000 donation to Banner Children’s at Desert in Mesa....

Mesa, AZ · 3d
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Arizonas Family

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Park rangers wrangle critters at Tempe Town Lake

Phoenix, AZ · 4d

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“The largest asphalt pump track in Arizona” to debut in Mesa

Mesa, AZ · 3d

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This Arizona German Kitchen Run By A Hamburg Butcher’s Legacy Serves Schnitzel So Big You’ll Need A Box

An accordion player fills the dining room with music while plates of golden schnitzel land on every table. The whole scene unfolds inside a modest Arizona strip of storefronts, which makes it feel like a happy secret. The recipes trace back to a family kitchen in Hamburg, Germany, where the...

Mesa, AZ · 6d

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The Phoenix Restaurant Openings and Closings You Need to Know About: October 2026

October brought new restaurant concepts to the Valley, and some of those came from other cities ready to try a hand at the Phoenix dining scene. Other restaurant newcomers boast $2 street tacos, seafood with a barbecue twist, and Southwestern comfort food.  But this month also brought tough news. We said goodbye to longtime Valley […] The post The Phoenix Restaurant Openings and Closings You Need to Know About: October 2026 first appeared on DiningOut .

Phoenix, AZ · 6d

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Buck & Rider's Owners Are Opening a Camelback Road Fish Market in December

Hi Noon Hospitality is opening a new seafood market near its flagship Buck & Rider restaurant on Camelback Road, with the team hoping to welcome customers in December. B&R Fish Shop is set to double as a retail counter selling fresh raw seafood for home cooks and a hand-rolled sushi bar for walk-in diners, all tucked near the restaurant that started it.

Phoenix, AZ · 5d

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Owls, Bobcats And Rescued Raptors Recover Up Close At This Scottsdale Wildlife Sanctuary

A black bear licking peanut butter is a pretty good reason to drive down a bumpy dirt road. That snack can show up on guided tours at a desert rescue center in Arizona. It’s one of many small moments that make this place so memorable. Every animal here arrived...

Scottsdale, AZ · 4d

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This Low-Key Arizona Deli Serves An Italian Beef Sandwich That Locals Guard Like Treasure

Somewhere in Scottsdale, tucked inside a strip mall that doesn’t look like anything special from the outside, there’s a deli that Chicago transplants treat like a classified government secret. That place is Guido’s Chicago Meats and Deli, and once you eat there, you’ll completely understand why people don’t...

Scottsdale, AZ · 8d

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Mezcal Brunch & Dine Opens in North Phoenix With Mole, Burgers and $4.25 Tacos

A new restaurant serving Mexican fare from brunch through dinner has opened its doors in north Phoenix. Mezcal Brunch & Dine lists its address as 13216 North 7th Street, bringing chilaquiles, mole plates and sizzling skillets to a stretch of the city known for its mix of strip-mall eateries and neighborhood staples.

Phoenix, AZ · 5d

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Vegas Vibes in the Valley: Six Dinner Reservations to Bet On

Las Vegas makes excess the whole point of dinner, and the Valley is ready to ante up. We’re talking fire, extravagance, a touch of gold, and a bit of theater with the meal. These six Scottsdale and Tempe spots are an excuse to play high roller for an evening, with celebrity names on the doors, a cocktail lounge behind a confessional, and a flaming tomahawk served from the flame used by fire dancers. Put on the dress that’s been waiting for an occasion, and consider the “what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas” rule before heading out for an exciting evening.

Scottsdale, AZ · 5d

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Quiessence broadens its farm-to-table experience with new menu formats

Quiessence at the Farm executive chef and owner Dustin Christofolo knows the Italian culture well. He laughs about his family “speaking loudly” — but not necessarily yelling — to each other. (Think “The Bear.”) “Especially in Southern Italy,” Christofolo said with a laugh. “It...

Phoenix, AZ · 3d

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10 Best Botanical Gardens In Arizona For Stunning Cacti And Desert Landscapes

A cactus flower in southern Arizona blooms for a single summer night, then fades by morning. It’s called the Queen of the Night, and the name fits. Miss it, and you’re waiting another year. One garden keeps a boojum tree collected in Mexico back in 1925. That tree...

Arizona · 4d

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Prolific Phoenix restaurateur Sam Fox leaves Fox Restaurant Concepts

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. Sam Fox is synonymous with Phoenix dining. His namesake company, Fox Restaurant...

Phoenix, AZ · 3d

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7 Hole-in-the-Wall Restaurants in Phoenix Locals Keep Secret

Some of the best food in Phoenix comes from tiny restaurants you’d probably drive right past without a second glance. We’re talking chicken wings covered in sticky sauce, homemade pies with flaky golden crusts, and family recipes that have kept locals coming back for decades. These places might...

Phoenix, AZ · 9d

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Diners Join the Wait-List at This Arizona Seafood Buffet, Then Pile Up Snow Crab Legs

Some dinners start with a menu. This one starts with a QR code, a spot on a wait-list, and a plan to clear a full plate of snow crab legs before anyone at the table says a word. In Tempe, a newer seafood buffet has turned an ordinary weeknight meal...

Tempe, AZ · 6d

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'The largest asphalt pump track in Arizona' to debut in Mesa

Mesa, AZ · 3d