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This Arizona Restaurant Dishes Out A $14.99 Buffet So Amazing You Will Want To Tell Everyone

Some restaurants are good enough to enjoy quietly, and then there’s Mandarin Super Buffet in Phoenix, Arizona, which is so good you’ll be texting people about it before you’ve even finished your first plate. That’s not an exaggeration, that’s just what happens when a meal genuinely surprises...

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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 · 4d

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Here’s what could replace your neighborhood Salad and Go

After Salad and Go abruptly closed all its stores in August, several drive-through brands lined up, interested in buying the leases for locations in Arizona, Nevada, Texas and Oklahoma. Arkansas-based 7 Brew, a coffee shop aiming to rapidly expand its footprint nationwide, bought the lion’s share of locations. It outbid Dutch Bros for 63 locations in a bulk sale , then bought a handful more in a non-bulk auction. “7 Brew and its franchise partners are looking to bring the brand’s purpose to cultivate kindness to the community led by its 'Brew Crew' that now creates smiles while serving over 1 million drinks per day,” Doug Terfehr, head of communications for 7 Brew, said in a statement. “With 20,000 customizable drink combinations and service focused on speed and kind service, 7 Brew looks forward to sharing future plans about growing in the market soon.” Daniel Patino, co-founder and executive chef for Salad and Go, bought the brand, intellectual property and two locations. He plans to bring the brand back and reopen the stores . Patino said growing Salad and Go is his “purpose,” and he wants to build it back to what it was before the bankruptcy. Other buyers included

Phoenix, AZ · 5d

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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 · 19h

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Locals Swear By The Fried Chicken At These 6 Phoenix Hole-In-The-Wall Joints

Phoenix has plenty of shiny restaurants, but some of the best fried chicken in town comes from small counters in strip malls and side streets. These are the spots where you order at the register, grab a few napkins, and find out fast why the regulars keep coming back. The...

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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 · 2d

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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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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 · 1d

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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 · 1d

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Locals Pull Into A Gravel Lot Behind An Arizona Church For Puerto Rican Food That Tastes Like Abuela Made It

Some of the best Puerto Rican cooking in the West Valley does not come from a dining room with menus and a host stand. It comes from a truck parked behind a church in Phoenix, open only two days a week. Folks who grew up on the island, or in New York, say one plate is enough to bring back memories of a grandmother’s kitchen.

Phoenix, AZ · 2d

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Ask A Chandler Regular Where To Get Pho On A Cold Night And They’ll Name These 5

Arizona winters are mild, but a chilly Chandler evening still makes a big bowl of pho sound like the best plan in town. The good news is that Chandler has a strong lineup of Vietnamese kitchens serving rich broth, fresh herbs, and noodles until dinnertime. These five spots come up...

Chandler, AZ · 1d

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Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers Announces New Location Planned

Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers Announces New Location Planned. First Location in Carefree for the ‘Neighborhood Burger Joint’. Arizona’s Neighborhood Burger Joint, Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers, announces a new location planned in Carefree, Ariz., within the upcoming Craig’s Crossing, retail development set to break ground early next year by commercial real estate development and acquisition company, SimonCRE. Craig’s Crossing will be located at the northeast corner of Carefree Highway and Cave Creek Road in Carefree, Arizona.

Carefree, AZ · 3d

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At This Arizona Korean Market, You Shop For Kimchi, Then Hit The Food Court And Bakery

Chestnut mammoth bread. Yuzu pie. Milk cream bread filled with vanilla bean custard. Those aren’t from a fancy pastry shop. They come from a bakery inside a Korean grocery store in Arizona. I love that a grocery run here can end with a pastry box. The market stocks kimchi,...

Mesa, AZ · 3d

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When Winter Visitors Return, These 6 Apache Junction Cafes Fill Up By 7 AM

Every fall, the RVs roll back into Apache Junction, and the breakfast rush seems to start earlier each week. Winter visitors know the routine: grab a table early, order coffee fast, and get on with a day near the Superstition Mountains. Some of these spots open at 6 AM, one...

Apache Junction, AZ · 1d

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Downtown Mesa BBQ & Bluegrass Classic takes center stage

The toughest barbecue competitors at this year’s Downtown Mesa BBQ & Bluegrass Classic might not be old enough to drive. “These kids are awesome,” said Jimmy Cerracchio, the Downtown Mesa Association’s executive director, about the KidsQ competition. “They actually do their own brisket, and they do their own pulled pork. They step up, and they do an amazing job.”

Mesa, 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 · 1d

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Sam Fox parts ways with Fox Restaurant Concepts. 'Bittersweet'

Sam Fox, one of Arizona's most prolific restaurateurs, announced he has stepped away from his group Fox Restaurant Concepts after nearly three decades. The move will allow Fox to focus on his latest venture, Author & Edit Hospitality, which is responsible for The Global Ambassador Hotel in Phoenix and The Twelve Thirty Club in Nashville. In an exclusive interview with The Arizona Republic, Fox said that seeing how much success he's had with The Global Ambassador has inspired him to continue down the path of the hotel business. "I've been in the restaurant business all my life," Fox said. "Being able to go to work and be really excited and getting to learn a whole new sort of discipline within the hospitality business is something that really excites me." What restaurants are under Fox Restaurant Concepts? The Fox Restaurant Concepts portfolio includes Culinary Dropout, Blanco Cocina + Cantina, The Henry, Dough Bird, Flower Child, Fly Bye, The Arrogant Butcher, The Greene House, Olive & Ivy, Zinburger, Wildflower American Cuisine (not to be confused with Wildflower Bread Company) and Society Swan, as well as Pushing Daisies in Nashville. Fox Restaurant Concepts was sold to The Cheesecake Factory seven years ago. Fox

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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 · 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 · 1d

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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.