MOUTH BY SOUTHWEST https://mouthbysouthwest.com/ Phoenix area restaurant & bar news Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:31:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://mouthbysouthwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/cropped-CroppedLogo120725-32x32.png MOUTH BY SOUTHWEST https://mouthbysouthwest.com/ 32 32 Terry Black’s Barbecue bringing its Austin brisket to Valley https://mouthbysouthwest.com/2026/10/20/terry-blacks-barbecue-bringing-its-austin-brisket-to-valley/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:31:12 +0000 https://mouthbysouthwest.com/?p=54742 Sorry! While most of MouthBySouthwest.com is free to read, MXSW Insider articles are for paid subscribers only. Learn how to become an MXSW Insider. Username Password Remember Me     Forgot Password

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]]> Original ChopShop to launch 1st West Valley location this fall https://mouthbysouthwest.com/2026/10/20/original-chopshop-to-launch-1st-west-valley-location-this-fall/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:05:38 +0000 https://mouthbysouthwest.com/?p=54738 Sorry! While most of MouthBySouthwest.com is free to read, MXSW Insider articles are for paid subscribers only. Learn how to become an MXSW Insider.

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]]> The Peak Phoenix resort adding live-fire restaurant this fall https://mouthbysouthwest.com/2026/10/20/the-peak-phoenix-adding-live-fire-restaurant-this-fall/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:39:50 +0000 https://mouthbysouthwest.com/?p=54729 Sorry! While most of MouthBySouthwest.com is free to read, MXSW Insider articles are for paid subscribers only. Learn how to become an MXSW Insider.

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]]> Prince St. Pizza celebrates with $1 slices Wednesday https://mouthbysouthwest.com/2026/10/20/prince-st-pizza-celebrates-national-pizza-month-with-1-slices-wednesday/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:49:08 +0000 https://mouthbysouthwest.com/?p=54724 Prince St. Pizza, the New York-born slice shop known for its Sicilian-style squares and pepperoni-loaded pies, is marking National Pizza Month by selling its Original Prince slice for $1 at all 21 locations, including its only Arizona shop in downtown Tempe, Wednesday. The date is a nod to the chain’s 21 pizzerias, and the deal […]

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]]> Angie’s opens today in west Phoenix, kicking off 9-store expansion https://mouthbysouthwest.com/2026/10/20/angies-opens-today-in-west-phoenix-kicking-off-9-store-expansion/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:48:45 +0000 https://mouthbysouthwest.com/?p=54718 Angie’s opens its newest Phoenix restaurant today on the southeast corner of Glendale and 19th avenues. It’s the first of nine new Valley-area locations the company announced late this summer, with more planned for Mesa, Queen Creek, Maricopa, Casa Grande, Goodyear, and other areas of Phoenix. Angie’s comes from Tony and Roushan Christofellis, the husband-and-wife […]

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]]> SanTan Spirit House in downtown Chandler pours into coffee game https://mouthbysouthwest.com/2026/10/20/santan-spirit-house-in-downtown-chandler-pours-into-coffee-game/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:48:28 +0000 https://mouthbysouthwest.com/?p=54721 Downtown Chandler has a new place to get caffeinated. SanTan Spirit House, the cocktail lounge from SanTan Brewing, has launched an all-day coffee program featuring Press Coffee. In addition to drip, cold brew, lattes, and cappuccinos, the menu has cheeky specialty drinks. Toasted Cabana Boy has toasted coconut and roasted hazelnut, Grounds for Divorce has […]

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]]> America’s largest Asian buffet heading to north Gilbert https://mouthbysouthwest.com/2026/10/19/americas-largest-asian-buffet-heading-to-gilbert/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:41:36 +0000 https://mouthbysouthwest.com/?p=54714 Sorry! While most of MouthBySouthwest.com is free to read, MXSW Insider articles are for paid subscribers only. Learn how to become an MXSW Insider.

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]]> Fundraiser aims to save Surf City Tiki Hut in southeast Gilbert https://mouthbysouthwest.com/2026/10/19/fundraiser-aims-to-save-surf-city-tiki-hut-in-gilbert/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:58:05 +0000 https://mouthbysouthwest.com/?p=54699 The East Valley lost one of its most transporting rooms this month. Surf City Tiki Hut, the Polynesian-style bar and restaurant on Power Road just south of Ray Road in southeast Gilbert, closed Oct. 6, eight months after the sandwich shop reinvented itself as a tiki bar. Now the tiki faithful are rallying. A GoFundMe […]

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]]> Costa Bella brings coastal Italian comfort to north Scottsdale https://mouthbysouthwest.com/2026/10/19/costa-bella-brings-coastal-italian-comfort-to-north-scottsdale/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:56:58 +0000 https://mouthbysouthwest.com/?p=54705 North Scottsdale has a new spot for pasta night. Costa Bella Italian Kitchen has opened at 14692 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. (map), serving coastal-leaning Italian classics in a warm, modern room. The menu sticks to familiar favorites done with care: rigatoni Bolognese finished with ricotta, lasagna al forno, chicken or veal piccata and Marsala, […]

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]]> Crumbl is crumbling nationally, but Valley stores holding steady https://mouthbysouthwest.com/2026/10/18/crumbl-is-crumbling-nationally-but-valley-stores-are-holding-steady/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:00:05 +0000 https://mouthbysouthwest.com/?p=54708 Crumbl has closed at least 60 stores nationwide so far in 2026, according to a fan-run closure tracker. The Utah-based cookie chain, which grew to more than 1,000 locations on viral buzz during the covid pandemic, is now struggling with steep declines. Customer traffic fell 32% year over year in August. With the novelty wearing […]

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]]> MXSW guide to the top taco shops in the Phoenix metro area https://mouthbysouthwest.com/2026/10/18/mxsw-guide-to-top-10-taco-shops-in-the-phoenix-metro-area/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:47:24 +0000 https://mouthbysouthwest.com/?p=41314 Sorry! While most of MouthBySouthwest.com is free to read, MXSW Insider articles are for paid subscribers only. Learn how to become an MXSW Insider.

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]]> This weekend: Arizona Taco Fest takes over Salt River Fields https://mouthbysouthwest.com/2026/10/16/this-weekend-arizona-taco-fest-takes-over-salt-river-fields/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:30:13 +0000 https://mouthbysouthwest.com/?p=54672 Arizona Taco Fest, the state’s biggest taco party, returns to Salt River Fields at Talking Stick this Saturday and Sunday. Gates open at 11 a.m. Top taco makers will compete for gold under live judging. Look for defending champion Tacos & More (pictured), Taco Chelo, Ghost Street Asian Taqueria, Cinder at the Peak, Flacos Tacos, […]

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]]> Saturday: Late Night Madness at Seafood City in Chandler https://mouthbysouthwest.com/2026/10/16/saturday-seafood-citys-late-night-madness-comes-to-chandler/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:38:45 +0000 https://mouthbysouthwest.com/?p=54670 The grocery store DJ parties that took over social media are making their Arizona debut. Seafood City brings Late Night Madness to its new Chandler Fashion Center store Saturday from 9 p.m. to midnight. For the first time, the party moves outdoors into the parking lot. What to expect The free, all-ages event celebrates Filipino […]

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]]> Saturday: Rosati’s Pizza celebrates Q.C. opening with free slices https://mouthbysouthwest.com/2026/10/16/saturday-rosatis-pizza-celebrates-q-c-opening-with-free-slices/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:28:11 +0000 https://mouthbysouthwest.com/?p=54667 Rosati’s Pizza will celebrate the grand opening of its newest location on the northwest corner of Ellsworth and Riggs in Queen Creek with a free community event Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. Guests can get a free slice (one per person) and complimentary shaved ice from Tiki Jo’s Hawaiian Shaved Ice. Kids can see […]

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]]> Sonora’s live-fire favorite Quiriego lands in north Scottsdale https://mouthbysouthwest.com/2026/10/15/54663/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 02:09:58 +0000 https://mouthbysouthwest.com/?p=54663 North Scottsdale has a new destination for Sonoran food. Quiriego, a rustic kitchen from Hermosillo, has opened in the old Carrabba’s Italian Grill building on the northeast corner of Scottsdale Road and Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard. It’s the eye-catching concept’s first location in the U.S. Laurshan Construction handled the build. The draw here is the […]

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]]> Maggiano’s Little Italy heading to Gilbert’s SanTan Crossing https://mouthbysouthwest.com/2026/10/15/maggianos-little-italy-heading-to-gilberts-santan-crossing/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:07:44 +0000 https://mouthbysouthwest.com/?p=54657 Sorry! While most of MouthBySouthwest.com is free to read, MXSW Insider articles are for paid subscribers only. Learn how to become an MXSW Insider.

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]]> Hola Cabrito is bringing its goat birria to downtown Phoenix https://mouthbysouthwest.com/2026/10/15/hola-cabrito-is-bringing-its-goat-birria-to-downtonwn-phoenix/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:20:25 +0000 https://mouthbysouthwest.com/?p=54653 Sorry! While most of MouthBySouthwest.com is free to read, MXSW Insider articles are for paid subscribers only. Learn how to become an MXSW Insider.

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]]> Hook N’ Cleaver brings butcher-counter swagger to Scottsdale https://mouthbysouthwest.com/2026/10/15/hook-n-cleaver-brings-butcher-counter-swagger-to-scottsdale/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:19:08 +0000 https://mouthbysouthwest.com/?p=54647 There’s a new meat market in town, and it isn’t shy about its standards. Hook N’ Cleaver Premium Market has opened on the northwest corner of Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard and 100th Street in north Scottsdale. It’s a scratch kitchen and butcher shop that promises whole ingredients and no seed oils, ever. The butcher case […]

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]]> ASU quarterback Cutter Boley gets his own specialty burger https://mouthbysouthwest.com/2026/10/15/asu-quarterback-cutter-boley-gets-his-own-specialty-burger/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:16:48 +0000 https://mouthbysouthwest.com/?p=54644 Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers is kicking off football season with the Cutter Boley CB8 Burger, created by ASU quarterback Cutter Boley and executive chef Robert Wagner. It’s the burger joint’s third season of NIL promotions with Sun Devil Athletics. The hand-formed half-pound patty gets bourbon bacon jam, coleslaw, bourbon BBQ sauce, American cheese, crispy bacon, […]

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]]> It’s true: Salad and Go is coming back to Arizona https://mouthbysouthwest.com/2026/10/14/its-true-salad-and-go-is-coming-back-to-arizona/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:20:13 +0000 https://mouthbysouthwest.com/?p=54638 Salad and Go isn’t gone after all. Two months after the Gilbert-born drive-thru chain filed for bankruptcy and closed every store overnight, a new ownership group is bringing the brand back to Arizona. Mike Myers confirmed to MXSW that he and Tom Misitano, his co-founder of Hospitality First Concepts, have partnered with Daniel Patino, Salad […]

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