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.

Tiger Woods-backed PopStroke plans to open an indoor putting course in Gilbert, Arizona, complementing the local entertainment district with a 36-hole venue and clubhouse facilities.

Phoenix's new cocktail lounge, Carry On, brings nostalgia with an air travel-themed experience, offering crafted drinks reminiscent of the golden age of aviation.

Queen Creek officials apologized after a technical error caused a late notification about a free pancake event that had already occurred. They promise a festive QC Hometown Christmas event in December as redemption.

Health inspections in Phoenix and Upstate South Carolina revealed issues like live maggots, moldy produce, and improper food handling in restaurants, with some locations receiving low grades.

Disco Dragon has closed in Phoenix's Roosevelt Row, with Pretty Penny set to take over the space. Meanwhile, hidden bar F.Y.P.M. remains open, and there are hints of a new neighborhood joint replacing Pretty Penny's original location.

Pedal Haus Brewery is set to open its new 'biergarten' themed location in Downtown Mesa on Nov. 15, featuring outdoor space with lawn games and live music.