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Metro Phoenix said goodbye to these restaurants and bars in June — one after 44 years
June brought good news to one Phoenix restaurant when its chef won a James Beard Award, and over 40 restaurants joined the metro Phoenix dining scene. But June also brought some bad news as the Valley said goodbye to several long term restaurants and bars, many of which had been in business...
How to prepare your yard for monsoon season
PHOENIX — Even though Monsoon 2024 is underway, it's not too late to make sure your yard is ready for the summer heat and storms!. "One of the best ways to prepare for the summer heat and for the monsoon storms is by choosing the right plant for the right place," City of Chandler Urban Forester Ryan McCartney said.
Clever Ramen, sibling restaurant of Clever Koi, closes in Scottsdale
Clever Koi's restaurants in central Phoenix and Gilbert attract fans with their menu of flavor-packed ramen and snackable bao. In early 2022, the owners expanded their offerings and brought ramen to more people with their fast-casual counterpart, Clever Ramen. But now, after two and a half years of serving noodles and bao, the ramen shop has closed.
NAI Horizon sells flagship Serrano’s in Chandler for $4.58M
NAI Horizon facilitated the $4.58 million sale of Serrano’s Mexican Restaurant, located at 141 S. Arizona Ave., in Downtown Chandler, Arizona. The restaurant totals 13,250 SF; the sale fetched $346 per square foot. NAI Horizon Executive Vice President Lane Neville, Senior Associate Cole Neville and Associates Matt Westra, Whitney...
Queen Creek Embraces Park and Recreation Month with July Festivities and Expansion Plans
July in Queen Creek isn't just about scorching temperatures and the sweet promise of monsoon relief; it's also a celebration of community spirit and green spaces. The National Recreation and Park Association has ushered in Park and Recreation Month with the theme “Where You Belong,” emphasizing the role parks play in creating a sense of inclusion and vitality in towns across the nation. The Town of Queen Creek is leading the charge locally with a full slate of family-friendly events designed to get everyone outside and engaged, as reported by the town’s recent announcement.
Gilbert Regional Park to Host Grand 4th of July Celebration with Drones and Live Music
Get ready to paint the town red, white, and blue, Gilbert residents—your Independence Day plans are officially sorted. According to the city's own announcement, Gilbert Regional Park is set to host the annual 4th of July Celebration, underwritten with a little help from its friends at Earnhardt Auto Group and Haydon Building Corp. And yes, before you ask: it’s free to attend, because what’s a little patriotism without community spirit?
The 5 best bites and sips we tried in June around metro Phoenix
For the Phoenix New Times food team, June was a month of culinary surprises and delights. At a new uptown Phoenix restaurant, one of the best bites sounded the most simple. At a hard-to-find breakfast spot, a wild take on French toast turned out to be delicious, and two new speakeasies proved they are worth seeking out. Here are the five best bites and sips we tried around the Valley in June.
To See How Phoenix Is Adapting to Climate Change, Start With a Pint of Beer
For many travelers, sampling the local brew is a routine part of any trip. Arizona Wilderness Brewing Company, which operates restaurant/taproom locations in Phoenix and Gilbert, Arizona, helps visitors do so in an environmentally friendly manner, with beers that advocate for conservation causes and a mantra that speaks to the heart of the American West. Not only that, but the brewing company is part of a cohort of Phoenix-area businesses helping to make the city more resilient in the face of a changing climate, thinking beyond the golf links and pool resorts to turn Phoenix into a place people come to build a better future for both residents and visitors.
Maricopa Library & Cultural Center Invites Local Creatives to Contribute to 'Good Times in Fall' Art Showcase
There's a fresh opportunity for local artists looking to flaunt their fall spirit as the Maricopa Library & Cultural Center beckons creatives to join their upcoming art gallery themed 'Good Times in Fall.' In an announcement made July 2, the library's Cultural Affairs & Arts Advisory Committee opened this celebratory platform to capture the essence of fall's festive activities through the lens of regional talent, with the show set to adorn the library's walls from September to December this year.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority elects Queen Creek Mayor Julia Wheatley as new board chair
Queen Creek Mayor Julia Wheatley has been elected chairwoman of the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority (PMGAA) for Fiscal Year 2025. Each year, the PMGAA board elects a slate of officers from the six-member community board representatives. Gila River Indian Community Lt. Gov. Regina Antone will serve as vice chair, Mesa Mayor John Giles will serve as secretary, and Gilbert Mayor Brigette Peterson will serve as treasurer.
Gilbert Invites Community Input on Desert Sky Park's Next Phase – Share Your Vision for the Public Space's Future
Gilbert, Arizona, steps into the participatory design arena, laying out a welcome mat for residents' brainwaves and preferences on the future of Desert Sky Park. As reported previously by the Town of Gilbert, this 110-acre public space isn't just another patch of grass — it's part flood control savior, part recreational haven, and it's ripe for phase two of its existence.
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