Tirion Morris

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

Juneteenth is observed on June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States, when the Union Army arrived in Galveston, Texas, in 1865 and announced that all enslaved people would be freed. The day, which became a federal holiday in 2021, is honored across the Valley through a number of events that celebrate and educate people about the nation’s second Independence Day. Sharing food will be part of many celebrations, but some Valley events are focusing on food.

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

Are doughnuts breakfast or dessert? Hard to say, but we do know they're delicious at any time of day. And that holds especially true on Friday, June 6, National Doughnut Day. Recently, and somewhat confusingly, a local ice cream shop made a national list for the best doughnuts in the country, despite selling only one doughnut. But while many sweet dough rings satisfy, some stand out above the rest. We trekked across the Valley to find the best spots to fulfill your need for deep-fried goodness.

3 weeks ago | phoenixnewtimes.com | Tirion Morris

In the height of America's chain restaurant boom, Joe's Crab Shack brought a taste of the coast to landlocked regions around the country. In Arizona, customers shared seafood platters, boils and buckets, shelled shrimp and cracked crab legs at the Arizona Mills mall location for over a decade. The restaurant, located on Baseline Road just east of Interstate 10, has now closed. It was the chain's last remaining location in Arizona.

3 weeks ago | phoenixnewtimes.com | Tirion Morris

Hot Daisy Pizza After extending its hours to serve customers on one final First Friday, Roosevelt Row pizzeria Hot Daisy closed on May 2. The slice counter was known for its creative pies, including the Italian Stallion and the Elote Baby Elote with corn and cilantro. Summer is a brutal time for Phoenix restaurants, and some have cut their losses early. Multiple spots closed throughout the Valley in May. Some plan to move and reopen elsewhere, and others said permanent goodbyes.

4 weeks ago | phoenixnewtimes.com | Tirion Morris

Popular Arcadia area restaurant CRUjiente Tacos shocked fans in mid-April when it announced that it would soon close its doors. Almost instantly, long lines began snaking around the shopping center as customers rushed in for the fusion eatery's Korean fried chicken and crunchy tacos. The outpouring of customer support inspired some potential investors, which persuaded the landlords to let the restaurant extend its lease for another month.