These 9 Arizona Bars Fry Their Wings Extra Crispy And Don’t Hold Back On The Sauce
A soggy wing can ruin a good game night faster than a bad call from the referee. Across Arizona, from Phoenix and Tempe to Tucson,…
By Emma Larkin · Oct 1, 2026
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Come Hungry To Pinnacle Peak Patio, Where Scottsdale Cuts Off Your Necktie Before The Steak Arrives
For decades, north Scottsdale had one firm rule about neckties. Wear one to a certain Jomax Road steakhouse,…
By Emma Larkin · Oct 1
Arizona
Old Tucson Studios Is Back, And Walking Its Movie-Set Streets Feels Like Stepping Into A Western
Some towns were built for people to live in, but this one was built for cameras. West of…
By Emma Larkin · Oct 1
Arizona
Retirees Are Discovering That Cottonwood Still Offers Small-Town Quiet Near Sedona Without Sedona Prices
Some retirees spend years chasing red rock views, only to flinch at the price tags that come with…
By Emma Larkin · Sep 30
Arizona
Seven Arizona Dive Bars Still Pour Cheap Drinks Under Neon Signs From Decades Ago
Arizona builds shiny new hangouts every year, but some of the best nights out still happen under neon…
By Emma Larkin · Sep 30
Arizona
This Tiny Tucson Tamale Shop Sells Out Of Green Corn Tamales Before Lunch Most Days
Some foods are worth setting an alarm for, and in Tucson, green corn tamales sit near the top…
By Emma Larkin · Sep 30
Arizona
Why Are Arizona Families Driving Hours To These 6 Old-Fashioned Candy Stores?
Grocery store candy aisles all look the same, and kids can tell. That is exactly why so many…
By Emma Larkin · Sep 30
Arizona
If You Love Chinese Buffets, These 7 Arizona Spots Pile The Steam Trays High
Some days call for a menu, and some days call for a plate, a second plate, and a…
By Emma Larkin · Sep 30
Arizona
Arizona Has Real Fried Chicken Shacks, And These 8 Fry It Crackly And Hot
Arizona is famous for tacos and sonoran hot dogs, but the fried chicken scene here has quietly gotten…
By Emma Larkin · Sep 30
Arizona
Browse Local Art At The Jerome Artists Co-Op In Arizona’s Artsy Mountain Town Of Jerome
High on a twisting mountainside in central Arizona sits a former mining town that traded its pickaxes for…
By Emma Larkin · Sep 29
Arizona
Why Do Hungry Travelers Keep Stopping At These 7 Arizona Route 66 Diners?
Arizona is home to the longest unbroken stretch of historic Route 66, and the towns along it, from…
By Emma Larkin · Sep 29
Arizona
Seafood Cravings In The Desert Get Answered At This Mesa Crab Boil Joint
Mesa sits hundreds of miles from the nearest ocean, yet one busy dining room in town hands out…
By Emma Larkin · Sep 29
Arizona
Admission Is Free At This Massive Arizona Swap Meet With 1,500+ Booths Shoppers Rave About
Most weekend outings charge a fee before the fun even starts, but one sprawling market in Mesa skips…
By Emma Larkin · Sep 29
Arizona
Visitors Leave Tucson Raving About The Fish Tacos At This Unassuming Arizona Food Truck
Tucson has no shortage of taco stands, so it takes something special for a single truck to become…
By Emma Larkin · Sep 29
Arizona
This Family-Owned Arizona Soul Food Cafe Has Been Serving Fried Chicken Locals Swear By Since The ’60s
Phoenix has plenty of new restaurants that open with big signs and bigger promises, and plenty that close…
By Emma Larkin · Sep 29
Arizona
It’s Worth Pulling Off Route 66 In Williams, Arizona For The Home Cooking, Pot Roast, And Lemon Meringue Pie At This Cozy Country Cafe
Route 66 has no shortage of places that promise a quick bite and a photo op. Williams, Arizona,…
By Emma Larkin · Sep 28
Arizona
Arizona Has A Surprisingly Good Bagel Scene, And Locals Say These 7 Shops Prove It
Arizona is famous for tacos, green chile, and cactus views, so a list of great bagel shops might…
By Emma Larkin · Sep 28
Arizona
Arizona Heat Calls For A Frosty Root Beer Mug, And These 6 Old-School Drive-Ins Still Pour One
When the thermometer in Arizona starts flirting with triple digits, a cold root beer in a heavy mug…
By Emma Larkin · Sep 28
Arizona
Stop For Pie At This Heber-Overgaard, Arizona Diner That Keeps Your Coffee Cup Filled
Somewhere along Arizona State Route 260, in the mountain town of Heber-Overgaard, sits a small roadside diner where…
By Emma Larkin · Sep 28
Arizona
Arizona Road Trips Are Worth It Just For These 7 Sonoran-Style Mexican Dinners
Sonoran food is the Mexican cooking of the borderlands, built on big flour tortillas, grilled beef, carne seca,…
By Emma Larkin · Sep 28
Arizona
Arizona Locals Send You To This Red-Velvet Phoenix Steakhouse For Prime Rib And Martinis
Phoenix has one steakhouse where the proper way in is through the kitchen, past the cooks, and into…
By Emma Larkin · Sep 28
Arizona
At This Arizona Buffet, One Price Covers Crab Legs And A Grill That Cooks Your Plate
Crab legs usually come with a menu price that makes people think twice, so a buffet that folds…
By Emma Larkin · Sep 27
Arizona
Tucked Into Old Town Cottonwood, This Pie Shop Bakes Fruit Crumbles Locals Preorder
Some mornings in Old Town Cottonwood start with a line on the sidewalk and a plan to beat…
By Emma Larkin · Sep 27
Arizona
Grab A Cone At One Of These 7 Arizona Ice Cream Parlors That Still Churn It By Hand
Arizona heat has a way of turning a quick errand into a full-blown hunt for something cold, and…
By Emma Larkin · Sep 27
Arizona
Pizza Lovers Argue Over These 7 Arizona Pizzerias Firing Pies In Wood Ovens
Ask ten Arizonans where to find the best pizza and you might start a friendly argument that lasts…
By Emma Larkin · Sep 27
Arizona
In Scottsdale, Arizona, This Beloved Cafe Serves Comfort-Food Breakfasts And Cinnamon Roll Pancakes Worth The Wait
Some breakfast spots in Scottsdale fill up because of hype, but one cafe on the north side of…
By Emma Larkin · Sep 27
Arizona
People Keep Coming Back To This Historic Phoenix Diner That’s Been Serving Comfort Food Since 1945
Phoenix has changed a lot since the end of World War II. Freeways arrived, towers rose downtown, and…
By Emma Larkin · Sep 27
Arizona
Crowds Gather At Dusk Around This Phoenix Taco Truck For Smoky Mesquite-Grilled Asada
Phoenix has no shortage of taco counters, yet one modest building on a busy road keeps drawing lines…
By Emma Larkin · Sep 26
Arizona
A Plate Of Navajo Tacos At Hogan Restaurant In Tuba City, Arizona, Is Worth The Long Drive
Somewhere between the Grand Canyon and the long, open highways of northern Arizona, a plate built on fry…
By Emma Larkin · Sep 26
Arizona
Out In Tubac, This Little Artist Village Makes For A Slow, Easy Day Of Galleries And Cafes
Tubac is a small artist village south of Tucson, and it rewards travelers who slow down. Most people…
By Emma Larkin · Sep 26
Arizona
Those Bowls Of Pho At These 7 Arizona Vietnamese Kitchens Are Pure Comfort
Arizona might be famous for tacos and green chile, but the state also has a serious pho scene…
By Emma Larkin · Sep 26
Arizona
This Old-School Tucson-Area Steakhouse Is An Arizona Legend For Its Mesquite-Grilled Steaks
Some restaurants chase trends. Others just keep doing the one thing they have always done well, and folks…
By Emma Larkin · Sep 26
Arizona
You Can Fill A Plate With Fry Bread And Green Chile At These 7 Arizona Kitchens
Fry bread and green chile go together like desert roads and long drives, and Arizona has some real…
By Emma Larkin · Sep 26
Arizona
Locals Head To This Cottonwood Winery For Verde Valley Reds And A Vineyard Patio
Down a rough back road in southern Arizona sits a working vineyard that quietly earns some of the…
By Emma Larkin · Sep 25
Arizona
Snowbirds Keep Buying Into This Arizona Border Town Where Winters Stay Warm And Cheap
Every winter, a wave of northern travelers rolls south chasing sunshine and low prices, and many of them…
By Emma Larkin · Sep 25
Arizona
Settle Into A Booth At This Wickenburg Cafe For Biscuits And Gravy Cowboys Love
Some small Arizona towns hide a family-run kitchen that folks drive across the state to reach, and this…
By Emma Larkin · Sep 25
Arizona
Grab A Frito Chili Pie At This Old-School Bisbee Lunch Counter Full Of Locals
Southern Arizona hides plenty of surprises, and one of the best sits inside a historic copper-mining town where…
By Emma Larkin · Sep 25
Arizona
Craving Real Indian Curry In Arizona? These 8 Kitchens Simmer It Slow And Fragrant
Good Indian curry takes patience. The kind of curry worth driving for gets built with whole spices, slow…
By Emma Larkin · Sep 25
Arizona
Skip The Chain Steakhouse — These 8 Arizona Ranch Kitchens Grill Steaks The Cowboy Way
Arizona has more to offer than gas-station jerky and cookie-cutter chain steakhouses. Across the state, there are family-run…
By Emma Larkin · Sep 25
Arizona
These 7 Arizona Fish Fry Spots Batter And Fry Cod The Old-Fashioned Way
Arizona might sit far from any coast, but that hasn’t stopped a handful of restaurants from mastering the…
By Emma Larkin · Sep 24