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This iconic Phoenix alternative station returns after decades away
And it’s ‘infused with AI technology.’
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Superhero Saturday 2026: The best costumes at the Phoenix geek event
It was cosplay all day at the annual event.
By Benjamin Leatherman
Breakaway Music Festival announces 2026 lineup
Grab your tickets to the two-day, EDM shindig.
By Amy Young
12 Arizona chefs, restaurants named 2026 James Beard Award semifinalists
Phoenix chefs, restaurants and bar pros are in the mix for this year’s James Beard Awards.
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In Old Town and beyond, Scottsdale is home to some exceptional eateries. Here’s where to start.
By New Times Staff
Classic Valley Peruvian restaurant closes original eatery
The tiny Phoenix restaurant served traditional Peruvian recipes for 12 years.
By Tirion Boan
Why is an Arizona sheriff shilling for a private drone company?
The Cochise County Sheriff’s Office has run a media blitz for drone company Draganfly, possibly benefiting a Trump associate.
By Beau Hodai
4 Arizona restaurants are among the nation’s top spots to eat in 2026
Yelp ranked the 100 best restaurants around the country. These four Arizona spots made the cut.
By Tirion Boan
ASU students hold walkout to protest Trump and ICE
The protest was part of a nationwide “Free America Walkout” held on the anniversary of Donald Trump’s inauguration.
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We’re launching email alerts dedicated to our food coverage — and you won’t want to miss a bite. From the biggest restaurant openings and surprise closures, to viral chefs, hidden gems, the real best spots in your neighborhood and everything sizzling in between, we’ll keep you on top of the stories shaping the Valley’s dining scene.
Tirion Boan
Food & Drink Editor
This iconic Phoenix alternative station returns after decades away
And it’s ‘infused with AI technology.’
By Benjamin Leatherman
Superhero Saturday 2026: The best costumes at the Phoenix geek event
It was cosplay all day at the annual event.
By Benjamin Leatherman
Breakaway Music Festival announces 2026 lineup
Grab your tickets to the two-day, EDM shindig.
By Amy Young
12 Arizona chefs, restaurants named 2026 James Beard Award semifinalists
Phoenix chefs, restaurants and bar pros are in the mix for this year’s James Beard Awards.
By Tirion Boan
TODAY’S TRENDING STORIES
Delicious dozen: The 12 best restaurants in Scottsdale
In Old Town and beyond, Scottsdale is home to some exceptional eateries. Here’s where to start.
By New Times Staff
Classic Valley Peruvian restaurant closes original eatery
The tiny Phoenix restaurant served traditional Peruvian recipes for 12 years.
By Tirion Boan
Why is an Arizona sheriff shilling for a private drone company?
The Cochise County Sheriff’s Office has run a media blitz for drone company Draganfly, possibly benefiting a Trump associate.
By Beau Hodai
4 Arizona restaurants are among the nation’s top spots to eat in 2026
Yelp ranked the 100 best restaurants around the country. These four Arizona spots made the cut.
By Tirion Boan
ASU students hold walkout to protest Trump and ICE
The protest was part of a nationwide “Free America Walkout” held on the anniversary of Donald Trump’s inauguration.
By Morgan Fischer
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