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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 · 3d

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Diners Swear This Arizona Buffet With Weekend Snow Crab Is The Best All You Can Eat Around

Hot snow crab legs show up every Saturday and Sunday at one Arizona buffet, and nobody is counting your plates. They arrive steaming instead of ice-cold, which is a small detail with big consequences for your weekend. That alone would earn a permanent spot on my weekend calendar, no questions...

Phoenix, AZ · 1d
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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 · 3d

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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 · 11d
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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 · 3d

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This Hidden Gem Bakery In Arizona Proves You Don’t Need Fancy Vibes To Make Perfect Donuts

Hidden gems don’t always hide in obvious places, and BoSa Donuts on East Indian School Road in Phoenix, Arizona is proof that the best discoveries are sometimes sitting right out in the open. All you have to do is pay attention, walk through the door, and let the donuts...

Phoenix, AZ · 7d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 4d

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This Old-School Arizona Italian Deli Still Pipes Its Cannoli Fresh From Five Decades Of Family Recipes

Ladyfingers come in so many varieties at this Arizona market that one shelf could stock a small tiramisu factory. That detail alone tells you the people running the place take Italian baking seriously. The pastry case backs it up. Cannoli share space with lobster tails, eclairs, napoleons, and a chocolate-dipped...

Phoenix, AZ · 2d

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Arizona’s Newest Asian Supermarket Hides Seven Restaurants Inside 66,000 Square Feet Of Aisles

Chandler shoppers recently waited outside under shade tents, clutching free bottles of water, just to get through the front door of a grocery store. Some of them then stood in line for two more hours for a single lunch order, and plenty said they would do it again. Behind the fuss is the first store of its kind in Arizona, a Filipino supermarket with a busy food hall tucked beside the produce and fish counters.

Chandler, AZ · 2d

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These Phoenix Indian restaurants were named among best in US

Yelp recently published its list of Top 100 Indian restaurants in the U.S. and two Phoenix restaurants made the cut. The list compiled all-time reviews for businesses listed in the Indian restaurant category, then ranked those spots based on number and rating of reviews. No state had more than 10 restaurants featured to ensure geographic diversity. Maya's Kitchen in Phoenix was No. 50 on Yelp's list. It was also one of our essential restaurants for 2026. Maya's Kitchen has 4.9 stars on Yelp and serves Indian classics like butter chicken, vegetable biryani and garlic naan. City of Spice in Phoenix was No. 91 on Yelp's list. The restaurant has 4.6 stars on Yelp and serves spicy Halal Indian cuisine, such as chicken biryani, palak paneer, samosas and dosas. How to visit Maya's Kitchen Maya's Kitchen is open from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday; closed Monday. Details: 2948 E. Bell Road, Suite 102, Phoenix. 602-867-4904, mayaskitchenaz.com . How to visit City of Spice City of Spice is open from 11 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday; 11 a.m. to 9:40 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m. to 8:25 p.m. Monday; closed Tuesday. Details : 2945 E.

Phoenix, AZ · 2d

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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 · 4d

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This Arizona Restaurant Has A Loaded Bagel Sandwich Locals Cannot Stop Raving About It

You could spend your morning eating something forgettable, or you could drive to Gilbert, Arizona and let Bongiorno Bagels completely change your understanding of what breakfast can be. This New York deli is the kind of place that locals discover and then immediately feel personally responsible for telling everyone they...

Gilbert, AZ · 3d

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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 · 5d

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7 Phoenix Restaurants Worth Getting a Babysitter For

Looking for the best date night restaurants in Phoenix? Whether you’re planning an anniversary dinner, celebrating a special occasion, or simply craving a night out without the kids, some of the city’s most memorable dining experiences are right in our backyard. From romantic restaurants in Arcadia to upscale...

Phoenix, AZ · 2d

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There's an under-the-radar Jamaican restaurant in central Phoenix

For nine months, central Phoenix has had a new Jamaican restaurant, although diners are just now catching on to its existence. Dig in: Earlier this week, Axios stopped by for a pre-election night meal at Champagne Cafe + Lounge , located in an unassuming storefront at 15th Avenue and Camelback Road. The latest: Champagne Cafe opened earlier this year, but business has been slow, owner Chris Martin tells Axios. That's too bad, because the food is pretty good. Martin is considering changing the name, although he says the recent addition of an "Authentic Jamaican Restaurant" banner out front has brought in more customers. "We still want to do some more stuff eventually, but the economy is kind of up and down," says Martin, who has been in Phoenix for 20 years. The jerk chicken plate ($16) at Champagne Cafe + Lounge. Photo: Zach Buchanan/Axios The vibe: I dropped in at 4pm and was greeted with reggae music and a mural of a leopard. I ordered the jerk chicken plate with rice and fried plantains, pictured above. It came out hot and fast . The chicken was juicy and had plenty of kick from the jerk sauce. I could have eaten

Phoenix, AZ · 3d

AZCentral | The Arizona Republic

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Arizona vineyard named one of the top tasting rooms in the country

An Arizona vineyard made USA TODAY's list of 10 best wine tasting rooms across the country. "A comfortable, elegant tasting room with a knowledgeable staff can elevate the entire wine tasting experience," the list stated. A panel of wine industry experts nominated their top tasting rooms in the United States and readers then voted for their favorites. In No. 8, they put Los Milics Vineyards in Elgin and Scottsdale. They cited it as an "immersive experience." "Their Elgin tasting room is flanked by floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the vines, and when it’s not too hot, their patio is a great place to sit and stay awhile with the whole family, including your dogs," USA TODAY wrote. "Los Milics has a tasting room in Scottsdale and also opened Los Milics Restaurant & Tasting room in downtown Tucson." Los Milics Vineyards The Los Milics Vineyards website states that they have been voted one of the Top 5 Tasting Rooms in the US for 3 consecutive years, as well as one of the Top 5 Wine Country Hotels in the US. At Los Milics Vineyards, you don't ever really have to cut your night short. They offer boutique vineyard casitas, nine-one bedroom, one-bathroom stand-alone

Scottsdale, AZ · 3d

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This Hidden Arizona Bakery In A Small Town Bakes Magic Worthy Of A Hallmark Movie

There’s a small town in Arizona where the air smells like cinnamon, the coffee is strong enough to change your outlook on life, and the pastry case will make you forget whatever you were worried about before you walked in. Bedoian’s Bakery & Bistro in Wickenburg, Arizona is the...

Wickenburg, AZ · 1d

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Smashed Burgers & Cocktails Set to Take Over Former LaCo Spot in Scottsdale

A new restaurant called Smashed Burgers & Cocktails is preparing to open at 14601 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 110, taking over a space that until recently served smashburgers under a different name. A soft opening is expected in late November, with a bigger celebration to follow just days later. According...

Scottsdale, AZ · 3d

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Four Arizona Barbecue Joints Where Pitmasters Still Burn Mesquite All Night Long

Arizona barbecue has its own secret ingredient, and it grows right here in the desert. Mesquite wood burns hot and gives smoked meat a bold, peppery edge that sets it apart from barbecue in other states. The four spots on this list, from Gilbert to Phoenix to Tucson, lean on...

Arizona · 2d