Meaghan Gould, known as "Meaghie Jane," integrates cannabis into upscale events in Arizona, aiming to shift perceptions and promote inclusivity in cannabis culture.

Bonnie Henderson opens her new restaurant, Bonnie's Bread & Butter, in North Chandler, offering a menu of sandwiches, brews, and fondues, after overcoming delays and challenges.

The Salvation Army and volunteers in Phoenix served 6,000 meals on Christmas, providing food and festive activities.

Saint Pasta opens a permanent location in downtown Phoenix, offering Italian fare by Chef Racan Alhoch, who is recognized as an Arizona Chef to Watch in 2023.

QDOBA is opening two new standalone restaurants in Phoenix and Scottsdale on January 13, with grand openings on January 24, as part of expansion plans in Arizona.

Telefèric Barcelona is set to open its first Arizona location at Scottsdale Fashion Square in 2025, offering traditional Spanish dishes with a modern twist.

Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers is opening a new location in Gilbert, AZ, in the former Famous 66 space, offering its trademark burgers and beers, while preserving the popular local car shows.

Portillo's is opening a new restaurant in Chandler, Arizona, featuring a double drive-thru and designed as the "Restaurant of the Future." The opening is planned for 2025.

Élephante, a coastal Italian restaurant, opens in Scottsdale, offering Mediterranean cuisine with a modern design and innovative cocktails, led by Chef Thomas Lim.

Phoenix restaurants offer a variety of Thanksgiving dine-in and to-go meal options, including Friendsgiving events, prix fixe dinners, and take-home feasts for the holiday season.

The Queen Creek Fire & Medical Department advises residents on safety tips to prevent cooking fires during the Thanksgiving holiday and offers a recycling program for used cooking oil.

Phoenix restaurants provide a variety of Thanksgiving meals for takeout or dine-in, with options from traditional to unconventional, accommodating different dietary preferences and sizes of gatherings.

Seven Arizona BBQ spots, including Eric's Family Barbecue, featured on Yelp's top 100 list, showcasing the state's smoking prowess and culinary acclaim in the BBQ scene.