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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

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Bring The Kids And A Putter To This Wildly Fun Arizona Mini Golf Course

Misting fans sit at the holes of this mini golf course, so a 105-degree afternoon doesn’t have to end the game. That detail alone made me sit up. In Arizona, shade is practically a love language. There are two full 18-hole courses here, not one. Your admission covers unlimited...

Scottsdale, AZ · 3d
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North Mountain Park closes Dec. 1 for major overhaul

At 2,104 feet, North Mountain is an easily recognizable landmark in the north Valley skyline. In addition to the popular Trail 44, the mountain offers a wide array of options for hikers of all abilities and boasts amazing summit climbs. But the park itself, which was built in the 1950s as a Maricopa County Park and joined the Phoenix Parks system in the 1970s, has seen better days.

Phoenix, AZ · 1d
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Alma Reopens in North Scottsdale With $198 Porterhouse and Rooftop Bar

Chef Sheila Bryson's Southwest restaurant Alma has reopened in north Scottsdale, landing in the former Preston's Steakhouse space at The Citadel after closing its Old Town Scottsdale location earlier this year. The new spot sits next door to sister restaurant Little Snitch on the northwest corner of Pima and Pinnacle Peak roads, and it arrives with a reworked identity built around mesquite-fired steaks, a rooftop lounge, and a tequila and mezcal bar.

Scottsdale, AZ · 4d
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Canal Convergence returns to Scottsdale Waterfront for 10 illuminated nights

Canal Convergence returns to the Scottsdale Waterfront on Friday, kicking off 10 nights of art, workshops, live performances and other activities. The mostly free Scottsdale Arts event runs from 6 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday through Nov. 15. Nightly art tours...

Scottsdale, AZ · 3d

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Phoenix’s international flavors featured on ‘Check, Please! Arizona’

Did you know you can travel the flavors of the world without having to leave Phoenix? On our local program “Check, Please! Arizona,” we’ve featured international flavors found right here in the heart of Arizona. View the list below to find your next spot among these highly...

Phoenix, AZ · 3d

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Tempe’s 6 Oldest Breakfast Diners Still Serve Chorizo And Eggs The Way Students Remember

Ask anyone who went to school in Tempe where they ate breakfast, and a diner name usually comes up before the coffee is poured. Chorizo and eggs has always been the order that ties these places together, with spicy sausage, scrambled eggs, beans, potatoes, and warm tortillas on one plate.

Tempe, AZ · 2d

Phoenix New Times

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Indigenous-owned bakery expands with third Valley cafe

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. When Nick Myron launched Blue Corn Cafe & Bakery just over four...

Phoenix, AZ · 4d

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A Classic Diner Fan Will Tell You MacAlpine’s In Phoenix, With Its Circa-1928 Soda Fountain, Still Hits Different

Some Phoenix lunch counters have been around for a few years, and then there is one that was already serving neighbors before the Great Depression. It started as a pharmacy, kept its original soda fountain, and somehow never let go of its old-school personality. Families who sat at that counter...

Phoenix, AZ · 4d

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The Charming Arizona Bookstore Where Bookworms Can Bag A Reading Haul For Under $20

There’s a bookstore in Phoenix that doesn’t care about being trendy, doesn’t have a fancy app, and absolutely does not need either of those things to keep people coming back. Books on 7th Ave is the kind of place that reminds you why browsing a physical store...

Phoenix, AZ · 1d

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Tile Drenching: The Bold Bathroom Tile Trend That Maximizes Space and Adds Luxury

Tile drenching extends tiles onto walls, floors, and ceilings, creating a dramatic, high-end, waterproof look. Designers recommend mixing tile sizes, finishes, and materials like natural stone, porcelain, or Zellige. Larger tiles reduce grout lines for easier cleaning, while smaller tiles or bold patterns can add texture and contrast. Tile drenching...

Scottsdale, AZ · 18h

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Holtzman Construction customer finishes kitchen after $12,000 remodel left abandoned

MESA, Ariz. - Shirley Boyken was first introduced to viewers in October as part of an ongoing FOX 10 investigation into Holtzman Construction. Thanks to some generous companies and her own tenacity, Boyken's kitchen went from an unfinished site to a dream come true. What they're saying:. "It's finished! And...

Mesa, AZ · 2d

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This Huge Arizona Airport Fills Its Terminals With Rotating Museum Exhibits and Local Art

Most people treat an airport like a hallway with a security line attached. One busy hub in Phoenix quietly breaks that rule by hanging public art, cultural displays, and rotating museum exhibits right where travelers wait for their flights. It means a long layover can turn into a free gallery...

Phoenix, AZ · 2d

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Tempe woman's radio show wins national award

A Christian radio talk show cohosted by Tempe resident Jennifer Harris has won a national award just a year after its debut. “Ladies Unfiltered,” which features Harris under her professional name Jennifer Jaye, was named Best Gospel Radio Show with Two or More Hosts at the 10th annual Spin Awards in Lawrenceville, Georgia.

Tempe, AZ · 2d

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Every December, This Arizona Garden Wraps Its Cacti In Christmas Lights And Charges Nothing

Saguaro-style cacti wrapped in Christmas lights sound like a joke, but one Arizona garden pulls it off every winter. Palm trees glow from trunk to crown. Hedges, shrubs, and flower beds sparkle right along with them. The whole display costs nothing to see. No tickets, no gate fee, and the...

Mesa, AZ · 3d

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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 · 3d

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Explore Phoenix history on home tour

Hosted by the Roosevelt Action Association, the annual Historic Home Tour – scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – offers a rare opportunity for residents to step inside a curated collection of beautifully preserved and thoughtfully modernized homes. The tour showcases a blend...

Phoenix, AZ · 2d

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Bird Drop! Paul Horton's Thanksgiving turkey fry tradition

Paul Horton's family "bird drop" turns Thanksgiving turkey frying into a tradition. A Scottsdale fire captain shares safety tips and his own oven bag method.

Scottsdale, AZ · 1d

Phoenix New Times

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The Phoenix Symphony is back in business — for now

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. Music will once again fill Symphony Hall in Downtown Phoenix — at...

Phoenix, AZ · 2d

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La Riv Announces First Expansion Beyond Texas

Chef and restaurateur Vira Chudasma is bringing her revered Texas eatery La Riv Wood Fired Italian to Arizona for its third location, marking the first expansion outside its home state. The company announced this week that it will be opening a restaurant in Scottsdale, although the exact location hasn’t been shared yet.

Scottsdale, AZ · 21h