FOOD & DRINK

From discounted retailers to grocery chains that offer exclusive products like Whole Foods, there are so many different reasons to love a particular grocery store. Picking one and deeming it the best is no easy feat since we all have our favorite, but The Daily Meal did exactly that.

Discover the shocking health code violations found in Phoenix area restaurants this week, including food not stored at correct temperatures and improper handling of food. Find out which restaurants are on notice and those that received perfect health inspection scores.

These meals are the most fresh plates in town.

The Arizona Lottery offers multiple draw games for people looking to strike it rich. Here’s a look at Thursday, December 07, 2023 winning numbers for each game:. Fri, Dec 8, 2023, 8:00 pm Arizona Time (GMT-7:00)

The lucky winner found luck at a Phoenix grocery store.

Multiple Arizona residents will bring home some extra money after Monday's Powerball drawing revealed several prize-winning tickets across the state. The largest prize was taken by a White Hills resident, who scored $150,000 with a Powerplay winner ticket sold at the Carioca 93 gas station located at 12683 White Hills Road.

There’s nothing like a rooftop patio. The extra space between yourself and the ground below helps separate you from city noise. It elevates you above your surroundings as well, giving you an excellent view of the city, or at the very least the neighborhood. So if you are a lover of rooftop restaurants and patios there is good news, because the largest rooftop destination in the entire state of Arizona just opened up in Phoenix.

PHOENIX — Thousands of "cloned" gift cards have been seized in an ongoing investigation into retail fraud across Arizona, the state attorney general's office announced. Up to eight individuals have been arrested in connection to a scheme that drains the funds from gift cards purchased by Arizona consumers. The names of the suspects have not been disclosed because the investigation is ongoing.

Arizonans favorite dog breed is the Australian Shepherd, according to a study by Forbes Advisor. Forbes Advisor surveyed 10,000 dog owners across the United States to find out what their favorite dog breeds were. The survey options included the top 25 most popular dog breeds across America such as: bulldogs, boxers and golden retrievers. The survey asked dog owners what their favorite dog breed was and why they selected that breed as their favorite.

Looking to bring home a four-legged friend for the holidays?

There is a saying, good things always come back around and it may be the case for a fast food Italian establishment that had a bustling business in Arizona in the early 2000’s. Fazoli’s, the beloved Italian fast-casual chain, is making a triumphant return to Arizona, much to the...

Historically, many great things have started on Dec. 9. "A Charlie Brown Christmas" first aired on that date in 1965, introducing the world to Vince Guaraldi’s wonderful score, and actor John Malkovich was born in 1953. Closer to home, on Dec. 9, 1962, the Petrified Forest in northeastern Arizona was declared to be a national park.

Below is a news release from the Arizona Game & Fish Department highlighting a project connected to a larger planning effort funded, in part, by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. While RMEF supported this specific project, it also provided funding support for widespread wildlife mapping efforts to help conserve and identify movement corridors in Wyoming and across the West as well as additional financial support to accelerate western big game migration corridor conservation.

Here is a recap of what Arizonans listened to the most in 2023.

From luxe sleepwear to splurge-worthy dog beds, our 2023 holiday gift guide has the top gifts to add to your list this holiday season. Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation – Hoffman House Throw shopwright.org. Arizona Vineyard Tours arizonawinerytours.com. The Bartesian bartesian.com. Cerreta Candy Company cerreta.com. Delicious Experiences deliciousexperiences.com. SNOO happiestbaby.com.

Get ready to groove, music enthusiasts! There's an exhilarating event just around the corner that you won't want to miss. The dynamic social media giant, TikTok, is stepping out from the digital realm and onto the live stage with its debut global music event, "TikTok In the Mix."

Experience the charm of a family-owned business, the Dolly Steamboat, on a dinner cruise at Canyon Lake, Arizona. Witness the local wildlife, including bald eagles, big horn sheep, and maybe even a mountain lion. Discover this hidden gem in Jamie's local love series.

Swimming Pools in Arizona are a MUST! If you're THINKING OF BUILDING a swimming pool in Arizona, this video will discuss five things you MUST add to your pool design - along with some great BROLL.

Checkers & Rally's has expanded across Arizona markets with a number of existing operators, according to a press release. Bruce Ong, who's been affiliated with the brand since 2001, currently owns and manages three Rally's locations in Phoenix, Mesa and Tempe. Ong is gearing up to develop more units throughout the state.