The Arizona Buffet With A Dessert Menu So Big, It Nearly Matches The Main...
You know that feeling when someone tells you they’re “not really a dessert person,” and you immediately question everything you thought you knew about humanity?. Eagles Buffet at Casino Arizona in Scottsdale exists to convert those misguided souls, one slice of cake at a time. This isn’t...
Phoenix taqueria that went viral twice in 5 years has closed
After TikTok food influencer Keith Lee bit into a pollo quesataco from Juanderful Tacos, he paused to gather his thoughts. “Fresh, crisp, seasoned. 8.7 out of 10,” Lee said in the 2024 review of the Phoenix taqueria, covering his mouth with a hand dripping with green salsa. “I’d eat about six of these, though.”
11 Arizona pizza places that keep tables full even on ordinary weeknights
Arizona has no shortage of great pizza, and locals know exactly where to go when a Tuesday night calls for something special. From wood-fired Neapolitan pies to New York-style folds, the state’s pizza scene is surprisingly deep and seriously delicious. Whether you’re in Phoenix, Tucson, or Flagstaff, these spots...
New Kingman interchange to ease traffic between Las Vegas and Phoenix
KINGMAN, Ariz. (FOX5) — A new interchange project in Kingman is on track to eliminate a notorious traffic bottleneck that has plagued travelers between Las Vegas and Phoenix for decades. The Arizona Department of Transportation broke ground in 2024 on the bypass interchange at US 93 and I-40, addressing...
Unsafe meat, chemical risks found at Phoenix-area restaurants
Five Valley restaurants landed on this week’s Dirty Dining Report after racking up serious health code violations. Inspectors found food temperature issues, chemical storage problems, and sanitation concerns across Gilbert, Chandler, and Mesa. Jason Barry has what spots made the list, and what exactly went wrong.
SAFE Alert issued for missing Gilbert woman
GILBERT, AZ (AZFamily) — Gilbert police are asking for the public’s help finding a 20-year-old woman who was reported missing Wednesday afternoon. Rylee Huger was last seen shortly after 3:30 p.m. near Higley and Queen Creek roads, according to the Gilbert Police Department. She is described as 5...
Mon Chéri restaurant in Scottsdale, site of infamous amorous burglary, closing down
PHOENIX – Mon Chéri, the Scottsdale restaurant that made headlines last year when a pair of intruders were caught on video getting intimate, is shutting down. Lexi Caliskan opened the champagne café and charcuterie bar within a converted 1950s Old Town home at 7014 E. First Ave., near Goldwater Boulevard and Indian...
Convicted killer Leroy McGill to be executed in Arizona in May
PHOENIX — A warrant for execution has been granted for Leroy Dean McGill, who was convicted of several crimes more than 20 years ago. McGill was charged with the murders of Charles Perez and the attempted murder of Nova Banta. Documents state that in July 2002, McGill entered a Phoenix apartment and threw gasoline on...
Kyrene School District turns to economist to better understand its enrollment declines
The Kyrene School District is taking a closer look at enrollment data to figure out why it’s losing students and how it can be more proactive. An economist says declining birthrates do not fully explain the district’s smaller headcounts. School choice is also driving change. Kyrene is one...
Arizona sober bars grow as young adults cut back on alcohol
TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — Arizona nights out may be getting less boozy as new research finds more young people are opting out of alcohol, changing what a night out looks like. State liquor tax revenue is down by millions so far this year, and experts say it could be because more young adults are pouring the brakes on...
