Restaurants

From spots open for decades to newcomers that quickly made an impact, here are the biggest closures of the year.

The new spot serves sandwiches, brews and fondues. For owner Bonita “Bonnie” Henderson, it’s her lifelong dream come true.

As the Phoenix New Times food team tasted our way around the Valley, these dishes and drinks stood out above the rest in 2024.

The owners of 50 Shades of Rose and Almost Famous bring a taste of Nashville to their newest bar and restaurant.

Chef Dana Dumas makes some of the best brunch in town at SugarJam. But on Christmas, her ham recipe takes the spotlight.

Throughout the year, standout restaurants have opened across the Valley. Here are the top 10.

Holiday festivities can work up an appetite. Let the professionals take the reins on Christmas Day.

Take part in the season of giving with these Valley drives and fundraisers at local bars and restaurants.

The Tempe staple is set to be replaced by luxury apartments.

When chef Lori Hashimoto’s family made wontons, she knew it was time to celebrate. Here’s how to make them at home.

What do chefs cook on the holidays? For Matt Carter of The Mission, Fat Ox and Zinc Bistro, a creamy side takes center stage.

Metro Phoenix offers countless options for creating a traditional Noche Buena feast filled with Filipino favorites.

As the beloved Italian concept Saint Pasta returns, we caught up with chef and owner Racan Alhoch.

Climate change is hurting wild and farmed ingredients. Food Gathering Summit speakers hope sharing recipes can help.

From the owners of Pita Jungle, the new fast-casual concept combines Mediterranean and Tex-Mex flavors.

Ty and Cate Wears make extract, vanilla bean paste and decadent sugars, perfect for locally inspired holiday baking.

In Yelp’s list of the top 100 Chinese restaurants in the country, three Arizona spots made the cut, including one in Phoenix.

As part of the merger, the company planned to sell 101 Arizona stores. Now, the deal’s off.

Dirty dishwashers and meats of questionable origin spelled bad news for Phoenix restaurants in November.

At their Arcaida-area eatery, Justin Nasralla and David Goluboff bring a classic Peruvian dish to a whole new level.

A Mexican restaurant and a sushi bar that turned into a nightclub have served their last customers.