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Phoenix New Times

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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 · 6d
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takemetotn.com

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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 · 7d
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newsnetmedia.com

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Good Life Pizza Co. Expands Pizza Catering in Phoenix East Valley with On-Site Pop-Up Pizzeria Experience

“The best moments in life happen when people gather together. We want every host and guest to enjoy a slice of the Good Life,” Tim Palmer, Founder of Good Life Pizza Co. What began with Tim Palmer and Shayleen Palmer’s love of gathering family and friends around good food has grown into Good Life Pizza Co., a family-owned catering business serving the Phoenix East Valley. By setting up a pop-up pizzeria on-site, they bring handmade, Neapolitan-style pizza to weddings, private parties, corporate events, and community gatherings, allowing guests to watch their pizzas being prepared fresh on-site.

Phoenix, AZ · 5d
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AZFamily

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Spice up your sandwich game with a delicious salt and pepper prawn Banh Mi

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Chef Nick Farrer is back in the kitchen on Good Morning Arizona with a new, delicious recipe for Banh Mi lovers!. Joining Farrer is Chef Christian Gill, who famously defeated celebrity chef Bobby Flay on the “Beat Bobby Flay” cooking competition show. Chef Gill...

Phoenix, AZ · 5d
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fastfoodclub.com

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Nothing Beats A Patty Melt At This Tiny Tempe Diner Where Regulars Know The Cook By Name

Some breakfast spots chase trends, and some just keep the coffee coming and the portions huge. Tempe has one of the second kind, tucked along a busy road near the college crowd, with wood paneling that has not changed much in decades. The line can stretch out the door on...

Tempe, AZ · 6d

whatnow.com

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Pizzeria Virtù Plans Phoenix Sky Harbor Location

Pizzeria Virtù is planning a restaurant in Terminal 4 at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, according to a liquor license application filed with the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control. The filing lists 3800 E. Sky Harbor Boulevard, space T4 F12-B. Plans call for a 1,290-square-foot restaurant with...

Phoenix, AZ · 6d

Fabulous Arizona

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20 Years of Common Food Done Uncommonly Well at Joe’s Farm Grill

Joe’s Farm Grill celebrates two decades in Agritopia with a weeklong anniversary party and a one-day return to 2006 prices. The post 20 Years of Common Food Done Uncommonly Well at Joe’s Farm Grill appeared first on Fabulous Arizona .

Gilbert, AZ · 5d

macaronikid.com

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Rounding Up Thanksgiving Dining & Dine-In Specials

This Thanksgiving, The Italiano invites guests to celebrate with an extravagant holiday buffet featuring traditional favorites alongside the restaurant’s signature Italian specialties. The lavish spread will include charcuterie and antipasto displays, chilled seafood featuring jumbo shrimp and crab claws, and a carving station with filet mignon, honey-glazed ham and herb-roasted turkey. Guests can also indulge in an array of entrées, including chicken marsala, spicy rigatoni alla vodka, ten-layer lasagna, baked gnocchi and Sicilian sausage, along with seasonal sides and a decadent dessert display featuring pumpkin pie, tiramisu, Sicilian cannoli and more.

Phoenix, AZ · 6d

QSR magazine

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Someburros Celebrates 40 Years with Anniversary Fiesta in Scottsdale

Someburros, the locally owned and family-operated Mexican restaurant group that has been serving Arizona since 1986, is celebrating 40 years of family, flavor and tradition with its 40th Anniversary Fiesta on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 3 to 9 p.m. at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale. The...

Scottsdale, AZ · 6d

fastfoodclub.com

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These 5 Family-Owned Italian Restaurants In Phoenix Still Pack In Crowds Of Locals

Phoenix has no shortage of shiny new restaurants, but some of the busiest dining rooms in town belong to families who have been rolling pasta and simmering sauce for years. These are the spots where regulars know the menu by heart and still show up on a Saturday night anyway.

Phoenix, AZ · 7d

californiawinesandwineries.com

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Wine Tastings of Napa, Sonoma and Oregon Wines

You have a choice on November 13th: drive to various wine regions of Napa Valley, Sonoma County and Oregon. Or attend Collectors Pour in your backyard at Sloan Field in Mesa, Arizona. https://www.collectorspour.com. If you are a wine aficionado or a newbie to the wine scene, it is a chance...

Mesa, AZ · 7d

KOLD-TV

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P.F. Chang’s donates $100K, plushies to Banner Children’s patients in Mesa

MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — Young patients at an East Valley hospital received a major boost of comfort and support thanks to an Arizona-based restaurant chain, which is Something Good!. P.F. Chang’s partnered with the Starlight Children’s Foundation to deliver a $100,000 donation to Banner Children’s at Desert in Mesa....

Mesa, AZ · 5d

arizonafoothillsmagazine.com

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Les Jeux Brings an Elevated Twist to Game Night

Scottsdale is getting a new place to play, sip and socialize. Les Jeux (“The Games” in French) is opening November 7, bringing a sophisticated, modern twist to traditional game nights. Les Jeux offers a playful atmosphere complete with curated cocktails, mocktails, small bites and an extensive collection of games. From mahjong to Monopoly, guests can gather with friends in a chic, design-forward space.

Scottsdale, AZ · 5d

everafterinthewoods.com

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This Family-Owned Arizona Fish Fry Still Spells Its Menu By Hand And Fries Everything To Order

The menu board still uses actual physical letters, pressed in one by one like it’s a small-town movie marquee. Somebody has to climb up and spell out the burgers by hand. The food below that board gets the same hands-on treatment. Everything is fried to order, so your fish, shrimp, and onion rings come out hot.

Arizona · 9d

Phoenix New Times

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SNAP theft leaves Arizonans in need with few options

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. This article is part of a package of stories featured on this...

Arizona · 9d

everafterinthewoods.com

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For Years, Locals Have Sworn By This Classic Arizona Donut Shop And Its Massive Old-School Donuts

The doors open at 4 a.m., seven days a week. That’s not a typo, and it’s not a special holiday schedule either. The donuts here are known for being massive. The case holds square cronuts, maple bacon rings, buttermilk bars, and a cherry fritter that catches apple fans off guard.

Phoenix, AZ · 8d

phoenixmag.com

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Here Are the Valley Restaurants That Opened and Closed in October

A new platform launched by Tony and Roushan Christofellis of Salad and Go fame features premium ingredients and low prices on dishes that include protein bowls, grilled burritos, tacos, pizza and fresh-cut salads. Eight more outlets to follow. 1739 W. Glendale Ave., angies.com. Costa Bella Italian Kitchen. A classic Italian...

Phoenix, AZ · 8d

AZCentral | The Arizona Republic

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Moldy cucumbers among 4 health violations at metro Phoenix restaurants

Maricopa County health inspectors cited a metro Phoenix restaurant for four health violations during the week of Oct. 19. Violations included moldy cucumbers, raw meat liquid leaking into ready-to-eat foods, and keeping prepared foods in a cooler without discard date labels. A priority violation is a major violation that directly increases the risk of foodborne illness or injury. If listed in inspection reports, remedies implemented during the inspection are noted. During the week of Oct. 19, inspectors visited nearly 1,200 restaurants and other food-serving facilities in hospitals, senior homes and schools. About 370 restaurants received an "A" rating. See a sampling of the A-rated restaurants at the bottom of this article. 4 priority violations Aguila’s Hidaway Lighthouse, 12351 W . Indian School Road, Avondale Inspectors found dark and white mold-like growth on whole cucumbers stored in the walk-in cooler. The cucumbers were thrown away during the inspection. An open package of raw ground beef was stored above ready-to-eat foods, including cut cilantro, shredded cheese and tortillas. Liquid from the raw meat had leaked onto the containers and packaging of those foods. The items were embargoed, and the meat was properly stored during the inspection. Several foods in the walk-in cooler,

Maricopa County, AZ · 7d

AZFamily

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P.F. Chang’s donates $100K, plushies to Banner Children’s patients in Mesa

MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — Young patients at an East Valley hospital received a major boost of comfort and support thanks to an Arizona-based restaurant chain, which is Something Good!. P.F. Chang’s partnered with the Starlight Children’s Foundation to deliver a $100,000 donation to Banner Children’s at Desert in Mesa....

Mesa, AZ · 5d