Tirion Morris

Phoenix

Food Editor at Phoenix New Times. Former Nightlife Reporter at The Arizona Republic. University of Arizona alum. U.K. born, Colorado raised 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏔🌵

Articles

The best bites we tried at Phoenix restaurants in May

1 week ago | phoenixnewtimes.com | Tirion Morris |Sara Crocker

Mangonada at El Fogón Taqueria 1327 E. Chandler Blvd., #108, Phoenix In Ahwatukee, the tables at El Fogón Taqueria are always full. This neighborhood destination is loved for its creative tacos, hearty plates and refreshing cocktails. Just next door, two small entryways lead to an additional space, serving sweets and snacks. There, a machine is devoted to cranking out fresh mango sorbet. This is the base of a few different desserts, including an exceptional rendition of a classic mangonada.
The 10 most affordable picks from our Top 100 Restaurants list

1 week ago | phoenixnewtimes.com | Tirion Morris

Every year, we publish a list of the Top 100 Restaurants in Phoenix. And the list has plenty of high-end destinations to impress a date, treat a friend or spoil yourself with an excellent and indulgent meal. But not all outstanding food comes with outsized prices. Metro Phoenix has plenty of spots slinging top-notch eats that won't break the bank. Here are the 10 most affordable restaurants from the 2025 Top 100. The Chuckbox 202 E.
As Bobby's Burgers comes to Phoenix, readers wish for 'Bob's Burgers' instead

2 weeks ago | phoenixnewtimes.com | Tirion Morris

Celebrity chef Bobby Flay landed in the Valley in 2023, opening a location of his fast food joint Bobby's Burgers inside Sky Harbor International Airport. In mid-May, the company announced plans to bring multiple stand-alone Bobby's Burgers restaurants to the Valley. The new spots will be operated by Joe Sample, a franchisee who also operates locations of Taco Bell. The exact locations of the new restaurants have yet to be announced.
4 Phoenix bars, 1 local drink pro named among the best in the country

2 weeks ago | phoenixnewtimes.com | Tirion Morris

In April, the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation announced the 2025 Regional Top 10 Honorees. Nine Phoenix bars were named among the best in the West. Now, the next round has been announced. The Top 10 Nominees are ranked in categories of international awards, focusing on countries outside the U.S.; worldwide awards which include everyone; and awards specific to the U.S. This year, Phoenix made an appearance in multiple U.S. categories.
Best barbecue in Phoenix: 10 restaurants to try in the Valley

2 weeks ago | phoenixnewtimes.com | Tirion Morris |Sara Crocker

In metro Phoenix, there are a number of spots where you’ll find outstanding ’cue. A heavy influence from Texas, a splash of Carolina-style sauce, a mix of Tennessee and Louisiana flavors and a few twists from Mexican cuisine meld to create something uniquely Arizonan. Some of these spots made our list of the Top 100 Restaurants in Phoenix, and one was crowned the winner in our Best of Phoenix awards.
This Flagstaff coffee shop serves s'mores in a cup

2 weeks ago | phoenixnewtimes.com | Tirion Morris

Welcome to Best Bites, or in this case, Best Sips, a series where we celebrate not a whole restaurant or menu, but one specific and amazing dish or drink. These items have something to say and we are listening. Keep reading for a latte seriously worth seeking out. Dig in!S'mores are delicious. But sometimes you don't have the time or space to build a campfire to roast your own marshmallows. That's where Firecreek Coffee Co.'s Campfire Latte comes in.
Best doughnut shop in U.S. is actually a Phoenix ice cream store

2 weeks ago | phoenixnewtimes.com | Tirion Morris

Review site Yelp pooled its reviews to find the top-rated doughnut shops nationwide. Out of all of the dedicated doughnut shops churning out fresh rounds of fried dough, a Phoenix ice cream shop rose to the top. Novel Ice Cream was named the best spot for doughnuts in the country. While not a doughnut-focused business, Novel Ice Cream does serve a doughy and delicious treat called a Dough Melt, where any flavor of ice cream can be sandwiched between a sliced, glazed doughnut.
The Desert Botanical Garden's restaurants are closing. What to know

2 weeks ago | phoenixnewtimes.com | Tirion Morris

Before or after wandering the pathways through wildflowers and towering cacti, many visitors to the Desert Botanical Garden stop in at Gertrude's Restaurant for a bite to eat or grab a table at the Patio Cafe to enjoy the views. But the dining options at one of Phoenix's most popular tourist destinations are changing. The Garden shared the news with an announcement on social media.
Popular Nashville hot chicken restaurant opens in Goodyear

3 weeks ago | phoenixnewtimes.com | Tirion Morris

Dave's Hot Chicken started in Los Angeles as a pop-up with a few folding tables set up in a parking lot in 2017. Shortly thereafter, a review from Eater's LA page changed everything. Now, the chain has brick-and-mortar restaurants all over the country, including Valley locations in Gilbert, Laveen and north Phoenix. As of Friday, West Valley customers can now get a taste without the drive. The new restaurant opened on the northeast corner of McDowell Road and 150th Drive in Goodyear.
10 best vegan restaurants in Phoenix, Arizona

3 weeks ago | phoenixnewtimes.com | Tirion Morris |Sara Crocker

The new kids on the block are redefining what it means to follow a plant-based diet, creating spins on healthy dishes as well as fast food and comfort options unlike any other. These restaurants join a host of longtime essential spots that have been serving vegan and vegetarian customers for years. New and old, they come together to create a vibrant plant-based dining community across the Valley.