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Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers Announces New Location Planned

Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers Announces New Location Planned. First Location in Carefree for the ‘Neighborhood Burger Joint’. Arizona’s Neighborhood Burger Joint, Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers, announces a new location planned in Carefree, Ariz., within the upcoming Craig’s Crossing, retail development set to break ground early next year by commercial real estate development and acquisition company, SimonCRE. Craig’s Crossing will be located at the northeast corner of Carefree Highway and Cave Creek Road in Carefree, Arizona.

Carefree, AZ · 2d
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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 · 1d
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Outback Steakhouse closes stores across US, including these in Arizona

If you have an intense craving for the famous Bloomin' Onion from Outback Steakhouse, you might want to double check if your favorite location is still open. In October, 10 Outback Steakhouse locations in the U.S. closed. This comes after a previous round of shutdowns triggered by underperforming restaurants, according to Fast Company . Two of those now-shuttered locations were in Arizona. In even worse news, a major Outback franchisee that's operating 61 locations in five Western states has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Nov. 2, according to Delaware Online. So, did your local Outback location survive this round of cuts? Here's what we know. Which Outback Steakhouses in Arizona closed? According to Fast Company, two locations in Arizona have closed - one in Tucson and one in Mesa: Tucson : 4871 E. Grant Road. Mesa: 1860 E. McKellips Road. Music: When does Spotify Wrapped stop tracking for 2026? What we know Meredith G. White covers entertainment, art and culture for The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com . She writes the latest news about video games, television and best things to do in metro Phoenix. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Outback Steakhouse closes stores across US, including these

Arizona · 1d

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This Retro Little Arizona Diner Feels Like Stepping Straight Into The 1950s

Most restaurants want you to eat quickly and leave so the next table can sit down, but Nana Dee’s Diner in Mesa, Arizona, seems to want the exact opposite. It wants you to settle in, slow down, and stay a while, and the moment you walk through the door, you’ll understand why that’s such an easy invitation to accept.

Mesa, AZ · 7d
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When Winter Visitors Return, These 6 Apache Junction Cafes Fill Up By 7 AM

Every fall, the RVs roll back into Apache Junction, and the breakfast rush seems to start earlier each week. Winter visitors know the routine: grab a table early, order coffee fast, and get on with a day near the Superstition Mountains. Some of these spots open at 6 AM, one...

Apache Junction, AZ · 21h

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Arizona Steakhouse Sits Dark For Years Before Reopening On August 23, 2025, Exactly 79 Years After Its Original Grand Opening

Rodney Graves was born in 1904 in Spruce Head, Maine, about as far from the Arizona...

Arizona · 1d

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Phoenix 24-hour diner cited by health inspectors

Jason Barry reports on Valley restaurants that saw the most risk factors identified by Maricopa County’s Environmental Services Department this week.

Phoenix, AZ · 2d

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8 Arizona BBQ Places That Are Too Good To Ignore

Arizona knows a thing or two about good barbecue, with some of its best spots serving smoky brisket, fall-off-the-bone ribs, and melt-in-your-mouth pulled pork. But the real fun starts when you discover what makes each BBQ joint different, from giant smokers working overtime to unexpected Southern favorites and sides that might just steal the show.

Arizona · 9d

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Phoenix-area eateries cited for raw steak above lettuce, no soap at hand-wash sink

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Every week, Arizona’s Family looks up restaurants recently inspected by Maricopa County’s Environmental Services Department. Restaurants with some of the highest numbers of “risk factors,” considered major health code violations by inspectors, are selected for our Dirty Dining Report. For more details on the restaurant inspection scoring system, visit Maricopa County’s website.

Phoenix, AZ · 2d

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The hottest Valley food events to fill your weekend

Pastries, pizza and other bites will be available to try at the Italian Festival. 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.

Phoenix, AZ · 2d

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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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Freddy’s Unveils New Everyday Value Menu

Fast-casual restaurant concept, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, announced the launch of its Everyday Value Menu, now available for a limited time at participating restaurants in select markets across Arizona, Colorado, Kentucky, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada and Texas via drive-thru, in-restaurant dining, and pickup or delivery through the Freddy’s mobile app and at https://freddys.com. Pricing may vary by location. Featuring a selection of Guest favorites, the expanded menu offers more opportunities to enjoy Freddy’s signature quality and flavors at an everyday value.

New Mexico · 22h

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This Little Mesa Bakeshop Hand-Rolls Arizona Tamales So Good The Smell Pulls You In Off The Street

Some of the best finds in the East Valley hide behind plain storefronts on busy roads. This one opens at 5 a.m., seven days a week, and on a good morning the line can stretch out the door before most offices turn on their lights. Locals come for tamales, trays of pan dulce, crusty bolillos, and a grill working outside that pulls in curious drivers from the street.

Mesa, AZ · 3d

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Downtown Mesa BBQ & Bluegrass Classic takes center stage

The toughest barbecue competitors at this year’s Downtown Mesa BBQ & Bluegrass Classic might not be old enough to drive. “These kids are awesome,” said Jimmy Cerracchio, the Downtown Mesa Association’s executive director, about the KidsQ competition. “They actually do their own brisket, and they do their own pulled pork. They step up, and they do an amazing job.”

Mesa, AZ · 2d

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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 · 1d

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10 Restaurants for Celebrating a Birthday in Scottsdale

Consider this your invitation to celebrate in style at the best birthday dinner restaurants in Scottsdale. The post 10 Restaurants for Celebrating a Birthday in Scottsdale appeared first on Fabulous Arizona .

Scottsdale, AZ · 2d

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At This Arizona Korean Market, You Shop For Kimchi, Then Hit The Food Court And Bakery

Chestnut mammoth bread. Yuzu pie. Milk cream bread filled with vanilla bean custard. Those aren’t from a fancy pastry shop. They come from a bakery inside a Korean grocery store in Arizona. I love that a grocery run here can end with a pastry box. The market stocks kimchi,...

Mesa, AZ · 2d

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Sam Fox parts ways with Fox Restaurant Concepts. 'Bittersweet'

Sam Fox, one of Arizona's most prolific restaurateurs, announced he has stepped away from his group Fox Restaurant Concepts after nearly three decades. The move will allow Fox to focus on his latest venture, Author & Edit Hospitality, which is responsible for The Global Ambassador Hotel in Phoenix and The Twelve Thirty Club in Nashville. In an exclusive interview with The Arizona Republic, Fox said that seeing how much success he's had with The Global Ambassador has inspired him to continue down the path of the hotel business. "I've been in the restaurant business all my life," Fox said. "Being able to go to work and be really excited and getting to learn a whole new sort of discipline within the hospitality business is something that really excites me." What restaurants are under Fox Restaurant Concepts? The Fox Restaurant Concepts portfolio includes Culinary Dropout, Blanco Cocina + Cantina, The Henry, Dough Bird, Flower Child, Fly Bye, The Arrogant Butcher, The Greene House, Olive & Ivy, Zinburger, Wildflower American Cuisine (not to be confused with Wildflower Bread Company) and Society Swan, as well as Pushing Daisies in Nashville. Fox Restaurant Concepts was sold to The Cheesecake Factory seven years ago. Fox

Phoenix, AZ · 2d

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These 10 Arizona Diners Smother Their Biscuits And Gravy So Generously You’ll Skip Lunch

A half order of biscuits and gravy can feed two people at one small-town Arizona diner. The biscuits stand about two inches tall. The gravy comes in serious quantity. That detail stopped me cold. Another spot here piles toppings onto its loaded version until a half order feels like a challenge.

Arizona · 2d

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Seven Arizona Donut Shops Have Been Frying Before Dawn For Decades And Locals Line Up Anyway

Some of the best breakfasts in Arizona start while most of the state is still asleep. From Tucson to Yuma to the Valley, a handful of donut shops unlock their doors at 4 a.m., and a few never lock them at all. These are not trendy spots with fancy toppings...

Arizona · 23h