Restaurants

Corey Dunlap forges custom Damascus steel knives at his Tempe workshop. Here’s how he made the jump from chef to craftsman.

The restaurant will open in Old Town this spring, promising Italian-inspired eats and a martini button.

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and romance is in the air at these Valley dining destinations.

This new gelato shop serves handmade cones and unique, natural flavors. For its owner, Allora is a dream come true.

A half-smoked joint probably wasn’t what one restaurant inspector expected to find in the kitchen.

Determined to stay positive for his daughter, local chef Ed Cunje inspires young chefs at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix.

The local chain known for its enchiladas, soups and pumpkin cookies has shuttered two East Valley outposts.

Bad news for coffee fans, three local coffee shops are among the Valley’s recent closures.

The downtown Phoenix smash burger restaurant and bar is expanding across the Valley. Here’s what to know.

At Mixela, the owners blend their experiences in Venezuela, Mexico and Monaco to bring unique food and drinks to Phoenix.

Football players need up to 8,000 calories per day. Take a look inside Arizona State’s winning recipe for sports nutrition.

Two James Beard semifinalists and two Valley bakeries served some of the best things we tried in January.

Since the Golden Pineapple closed, neighbors have eagerly awaited the building’s next chapter. Here’s what’s moving in.

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, get those reservations in early.

Tons of restaurants open around the Valley each month. But these are the recently opened spots to put high on your list.

The Year of the Snake has arrived. These Valley eateries serve Lunar New Year foods for prosperity, health and happiness.

James Beard-recognized chef Samantha Sanz will bring Sonoran cuisine to Grass Clippings Rolling Hills this spring.

Chef Ivan Jacobo opened his new Phoenix restaurant in December. There, he’s switching up a classic dish.

What happens when a Jamaican chef and a Mesa DJ open a bar? Meet Flavor Eatery and Lounge.

Andrew and Ashley Kish, and their two young sons, opened Clean Eatz last March with the goal of making eating healthy easier.

Viral videos have helped some Phoenix restaurants grow. But when demand skyrockets overnight, owners have to scramble.

When the 2025 semifinalists were announced, some chefs were fixing their ovens or shopping. Soon, their days changed.