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5 Phoenix spots named among the best bars in the West
The Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards named its Regional Top 10 on Wednesday. Phoenix bars and restaurants made the cut.
By Sara Crocker
The 6 best bites and sips we tasted around Phoenix in March
Stellar cocktails, decadent desserts and a stacked styrofoam plate wowed us last month.
By Sara Crocker, Tirion Boan
Phoenix’s hottest event is a bake sale. Here’s how to snag a spot
Taste treats from the Valley’s best bakers at this popular pastry party.
By Zach Oden
After nearly 60 years, this classic Phoenix bakery is closing
Fans have a few weeks left to visit for a final pretzel and loaf of rye.
By Sara Crocker
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Huge New York slices. Wood-fired Neapolitan pies. Tavern-style thin crust. Phoenix has it all. Here’s where to find the best pizza in the Valley.
By Tirion Boan, Sara Crocker, New Times Staff
Final Filiberto’s reopens after 8 locations abruptly closed
The lights are back on in Scottsdale, ending the drama around a wave of closures last summer.
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Iconic, homegrown wine bar Postino celebrates 25 years
On the silver anniversary, Postino’s CEO looks back on 25 years of wine, bruschetta and belief in a dream.
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LISTS
The 5 most exciting new Phoenix restaurants that opened in March
An acclaimed dumpling house, an enticing pizzeria and a unique dessert shop opened around the Valley last month.
By Tirion Boan
These 7 Phoenix restaurants, bars and bakeries are now closed
The Valley said goodbye to a classic Italian eatery, a viral taco shop and Scottsdale’s rose-covered restaurant.
By Tirion Boan
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