FOOD & DRINK

Restaurant years are like dog years, meaning each one counts that much more. So when a restaurant manages to stay open for 38 years, not only is it unusual, but it's a huge accomplishment. China Village, a restaurant on Indian School Road, first opened in 1985, and after more than three decades, the owners are hanging up their hats.

Excitement is brewing in Mesa as the East Valley prepares for the grand opening of Outcast Doughnuts this week. Slated to open June 10, this highly anticipated establishment will revolutionize the traditional breakfast pastry by offering a delicious twist and an irresistible menu full of creative selections. The heart of...

Everyone's favorite discount grocery store Aldi is set to open its first location in Tempe this June. The grocery store chain made waves when its first metro Phoenix store opened in late 2020. The chain has since quickly expanded to include stores in Buckeye, Chandler, Gilbert, Goodyear, Laveen, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Queen Creek, and as of April 27, Glendale.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest rated sushi restaurants in Phoenix from Tripadvisor.

Among the multitude of restaurants that opened across metro Phoenix recently, three are already standing out. One serves multicourse dinners and brunches, another offers pan-African comfort food and the third is a celebrated chef's new, casual outpost where he makes deceptively simple dishes like sandwiches and pizza. I finished a playful, fine dining meal with mushroom ice cream in Scottsdale, enjoyed nouveau Mediterranean at Epicenter Agritopia in Gilbert, and in the heart of downtown Phoenix in Heritage...

Few states are as passionate about Mexican food as Arizona. It isn’t simply the proximity to the border that increases the desire for expertly crafted tacos, but the sheer fact some of the best restaurants, stands, street vendors, and carts hawking Mexican culinary goodness can be found right here. It is also why so many outsiders try to replicate the success and piggyback off of the love of the food. One particular restaurant chain, which first hopped over from Texas less than a year ago, has expanded rapidly, and as of today, it has now officially opened its fourth location around metro Phoenix over the span of 12 months.

PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) — Two kids, a grill and a tortilla press walk into a farmer’s market — that’s how the owners of CHILTE describe their business. Chef Lawrence Smith, formerly of the NFL, and his fiancé Aseret started in a 10-square-foot pop-up tent. They aimed to disrupt the industry at every level, whether cooking on the street or in a five-star restaurant.

Looking to be served realness — and a mimosa brunch? Comedy clubs, cafes and restaurants across metro Phoenix host weekly or monthly drag brunches where the Valley’s most talented drag performers entertain audiences with their charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent. A side of bottomless mimosas doesn’t hurt, either. Whether you’re looking to enjoy some...

Lean back, unbuckle the belt, and let the belly breathe. It’s the white flag of defeat for anyone who has visited an all-you-can-eat buffet. You did your best, but the food just kept coming. You ate more than you probably should have, and perhaps you even charged right through feeling comfortable. Now, like a Thanksgiving dinner aftermath, you want to lean back, let your body work on digesting, and maybe take a nice nap. At one new metro Phoenix restaurant, there aren’t beds available for napping, but you will be able to take advantage of the all-you-can-eat offering.

A Florida-based fantasy land "ice cream utopia," Sloan's, is debuting in Arizona with a location in Gilbert. Since opening in 1999 in West Palm Beach, the shop has expanded to 10 locations around the world. The East Valley shop will be the 11th Sloan's, a chain that USA TODAY named one of the 10 best ice cream shops in the country.

"Top Chef" alum, Fabio Viviani, is bringing his fast-casual gourmet dessert restaurant, Jars by Fabio Viviani, to Phoenix and Scottsdale. Voted fan favorite on "Top Chef" 2008, Viviani is a celebrity chef, restaurateur, hospitality developer, TV host and cookbook author. For Jars, he developed a menu of classic desserts, layered and served in little mason jars. ...

Spitz Restaurant is now open in Phoenix’s Desert Ridge Marketplace. The new vibrant concept offers a healthy spin on Mediterranean street food in a fast-casual environment. Located in the food court of Desert Ridge Marketplace in Phoenix, Spitz Restaurant offers a taste of Mediterranean-style street food in a convenient, fast-paced environment. The destination made its debut in the shopping center this spring, opening as the 21st location in its growing collection of restaurants across the states.

Learn about the origins of the blues with performances, crafts and lectures at the Musical Instrument Museum’s (MIM) Celebrate the Blues event this weekend, June 10 and 11. Attendees will be able to craft a harmonica, enjoy a performance by International Blues Challenge winner Eric Ramsey and partake in several other family-friendly activities to enjoy and learn about this expressive musical genre.

Democrats are using drag queens to get people fired up for the 2024 election. I don't think it's a smart move. This is a drag queen at the Tempe pride event.

Welcome to Best Bites, a series where we celebrate not a whole restaurant or menu, but one specific and amazing dish. These bites have something to say and we are listening. Keep reading for dishes that are seriously worth the trek across metro Phoenix to find. Dig in!. Weekend mornings...

You've made it through the security checkpoint and have an hour or two to kill before your flight. That's when the rumble in your stomach strikes. Satisfying your appetite becomes a must. You need to find food before your only options are a small bag of snacks at best or nothing at worst when you're on the plane. ...

Urban Cookies Bakeshop is opening a second location. The new shop is slated to open this fall in Scottsdale northwest of Loop 101 and Shea Boulevard. Husband and wife team Brady and Shaun Breese started the Phoenix bakery in 2005 and won Food Network's "Cupcake Wars" in 2011. Eighteen years after opening their doors, they...

PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) - Sergio Aragon and Jesus Gutierrez have been best friends since grade school, growing up in Phoenix, with big dreams about making a difference. They weren’t quite sure what their mission in life was until a few years ago, when the two gay men created their own line of clothing and accessories called Gay Pride Apparel. “We come from 51st Ave and Indian School, and now, look at us taking this call here in New York City with you,” said Aragon. “It’s all, literally, a dream come true.”

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Arizona has so many beautiful places to see and things to do! We took you on a previous adventure ziplining and now it's time to get an entire breakdown of what to expect at the Canyon. We visit several different look out points and do some browsing through the shops! If you plan on making your way to the Grand Canyon then check out the video, take some notes and enjoy! If you know of any other local places we should travel to next make sure to drop them in the comments!