Reia Li

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These 17 historic metro Phoenix restaurants are still satisfying cravings

3 days ago | azcentral.com | Bahar Anooshahr |Ed Masley |Endia Fontanez |Bill Goodykoontz |Michael Salerno |Dina Kaur | +1 more

In February 2025, The Arizona Republic published 100 essential restaurants, and it included both relative newcomers and longtime favorites, including a few historic haunts that laid the foundation for the city's diverse and ever-evolving dining scene. These restaurants have stood the test of time — some for decades — serving everything from Sonoran birria and Japanese comfort food to New York-style deli sandwiches and fry bread tacos.
A McDonald's boycott starts soon. Here's why people are boycotting the restaurant

4 days ago | yahoo.com | Reia Li

The People's Union USA has organized a boycott of McDonald's from June 24-30. Here's why people are boycotting the fast food restaurant.
Costco to open its 1st standalone gas station. Could one come to Arizona?

1 week ago | azcentral.com | Bailey Schulz |Jessica Guynn |Reia Li

Bailey Schulz Jessica Guynn Reia LiArizona RepublicCostco is planning to open its first standalone gas station in Mission Viejo, California, USA TODAY reported. The 40-pump station, Costco's largest to date, will open in the spring of 2026. "Costco gas is wildly popular with members because of the cheaper prices,” said Neil Saunders, a retail analyst at the research and analytics firm GlobalData.
Phoenix gay bars for every vibe, here's your guide to LGBTQ+ nightlife

2 weeks ago | azcentral.com | Bahar Anooshahr |Endia Fontanez |Reia Li

Metro Phoenix enjoys a bustling LGBTQ+ nightlife scene year-round thanks to a few classic watering holes and dance clubs. Phoenix's diverse bar scene includes places everyone in the LGBTQ+ community can celebrate their niche, from gay men in leather to drag queens in glitz and glamor. Phoenix is also home to one of the country's last-remaining lesbian bars.
Her family signed up for a restaurant makeover show. Then Gordon Ramsay walked in

3 weeks ago | azcentral.com | Reia Li

Mrs. White's Golden Rule Cafe, a Phoenix soul food restaurant, underwent a renovation by Gordon Ramsay for his show "Secret Service."The renovation included physical updates and menu additions, but also brought to light financial struggles and family tensions. (Spoiler warning: This story reveals plot twists and highlights from "Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service" episode 3.)When Kianna White got a call from television producers asking if they could feature Mrs.
What it looked like when Gordon Ramsay visited a Phoenix soul food icon

3 weeks ago | azcentral.com | Reia Li

Reia LiGordon Ramsay (right), Mrs. White (middle) and Kianna White give out food at Eastlake Park during filming for "Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service."Provided By Greg GayneGordon Ramsay in the Mrs. White's Golden Rule Cafe episode of 'Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service.'Greg GayneGordon Ramsay addresses staff at Mrs.
Gordon Ramsay visited these Arizona restaurants

3 weeks ago | azcentral.com | Reia Li

Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has visited Arizona multiple times. Ramsay's Arizona experiences extend beyond restaurants. Despite growing up in England, celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is no stranger to the Grand Canyon State. Ramsay filmed some iconic restaurant renovations here — including the Amy's Baking Company episode of "Kitchen Nightmares" that will forever live in infamy — but he's also gotten a taste of more than just Southwestern food.
Gordon Ramsay visited these Arizona restaurants and ranches. Here's how they're doing now

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Reia Li

Despite growing up in England, celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is no stranger to the Grand Canyon State. Ramsay filmed some iconic restaurant renovations here — including the Amy's Baking Company episode of "Kitchen Nightmares" that will forever live in infamy — but he's also gotten a taste of more than just Southwestern food. Ramsay rode a horse for the first time ever in northern Arizona. He also drove an ATV through the desert in Tucson while filming an episode of "Food Stars" in 2022.
Does house color affect temperature? Here's the science behind it

3 weeks ago | azcentral.com | Reia Li |Tiffany Acosta

As temperatures rise in metro Phoenix, little fixes to make life cooler become all the more important, whether that's closing window blinds, using sun protectors in cars or lingering in air-conditioned public spaces. Because houses and cars are places where Arizonans spend a large proportion of their time, many of these efforts are concentrated in cooling down these places, leading many to question: Does the paint color of your car or house really make a difference?
Does house color affect temperature? Here's the science behind it and the coolest colors

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Reia Li |Tiffany Acosta

As temperatures rise in metro Phoenix, little fixes to make life cooler become all the more important, whether that's closing window blinds, using sun protectors in cars or lingering in air-conditioned public spaces. Because houses and cars are places where Arizonans spend a large proportion of their time, many of these efforts are concentrated in cooling down these places, leading many to question: Does the paint color of your car or house really make a difference?