Mesa AZ

Most people assume you have to travel to some fancy, over-the-top shop to find the best dessert in the country, but this gem right here in Arizona proves that the best things in life usually come in humble packages. Stepping inside feels like walking into a warm, nostalgic hug, but...

Strip malls aren’t usually where culinary magic happens, but Gen Korean BBQ House in Tempe proves that the best experiences often come in the most unassuming packages. This all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ spot turns dinner into an interactive adventure where you’re the grill master and the portions are limited only by...

Tucked along North 16th Street in Phoenix, Arizona, 5 & Diner is one of those rare spots that feels like stepping into a time machine set for the 1950s. From the jukebox classics playing in the background to the chrome-trimmed booths, everything here screams old-school cool. Open 24 hours a...

CHANDLER, AZ (AZFamily) — A Valley woman said a bail bondsman kept her $25,000 cash payment and the deed to her condo for months after her boyfriend’s criminal cases were dismissed — and only returned the deed after Arizona’s Family Investigates began asking questions. Meishael Smith...

March 18, 2026 // Franchising.com // PHOENIX. – Angry Chickz is bringing the heat to Mesa. The Nashville hot chicken brand will open its first restaurant in the city on April 17, marking the company’s third Arizona restaurant. Located along one of Mesa’s main corridors, the new restaurant...

Officials say a crescent moon, built by students to celebrate Ramadan, was found destroyed atop a Tempe mountain this week.

Sometimes the best adventures in Arizona don’t require hiking boots or a map to some remote canyon. Sometimes all you need is an appetite and a willingness to slide into dinner at Rustler’s Rooste in Phoenix. Yes, you read that correctly. Slide. Because nothing says “fine dining” quite...

Phoenix residents are being asked to weigh in on a plan that would steadily raise their trash bills over the next several years. Phoenix Public Works has rolled out a customer survey on a proposed multi-year increase to the city's residential solid waste fee, open through March 31, with officials saying the feedback...

Phoenix’s trails turned into a full-time job for firefighters after crews pulled off six separate hiker rescues in just 24 hours, prompting a blunt warning from the department. Phoenix Fire officials say the cluster of calls looks more like a trend than a fluke, with familiar missteps – dehydration, overconfidence,...

Valerie Bertinelli is on the move — literally — while she answers the phone. She’s tucked into a quiet corner of a busy airport, her voice warm but tinged with a mix of exhaustion and purpose that comes from a vulnerability-filled book tour. “I just wanted to...