Best of the Valley 2026: Our Favorites in Food & Drink

Much of what we love about the Valley are those little bits of it we can sip, nibble and devour, from fusion Indian cuisine to primo bagels to cloudy IPAs. Salut!

Best of the Valley 2026: Our Favorites in Lifestyle & Entertainment

The Valley’s wellspring of cultural diversions - festivals, the arts, fitness, et al. - has never been deeper or more diverse. Grab your swimsuit and dive in!

2026 Arizona Travel Awards Winners

When it comes to scenic outdoor adventures, eye-catching art festivals and award-winning restaurants, Arizona ranks near the top of any credible list, attracting visitors from all corners of the world.

2026 Summer Cocktail Camp Roll-Call

Meet the master mixologists and boffo beverage concepts that make possible the latest incarnation of our summer cocktail demo series.

The New NIMBY

It’s not just about prisons and payday loan centers anymore. Data centers are now the primary provider of Valley homeowner angst.

Food Fight!

Chef rivalries. Disgruntled influencers. Batsh*t crazy bakers. Gentle foodie, we present five of the all-time most legendary culinary feuds in Valley dining.

2026 Best of the Valley Readers’ Choice Winners

Thank you to the nearly 50,000 readers who submitted more than 285,000 votes for 2026 Best of the Valley!

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Best of the Valley 2026

Liberty and Juiciness for all! One score and six sears ago, our fore-editors brought forth in this magazine a new manner of anointing our favorite people, places and things in Greater Phoenix... and Best of the Valley is still going strong! Find everything from brilliant birrias to jammin' jazz clubs in this 26th annual issue, including a Fourth of July party befitting America's 250th birthday.
Editor’s Note: Inheritable BOV

From the EditorEditor’s Note: Inheritable BOV

The Best of the Valley feature you’re about to read reflects dozens, maybe even hundreds of such lineages.
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Eat and drink your way through the Valley with our delectable daily dispatches on everything from craft cocktail bars to mom-and-pop neighborhood spots. To get food-and-bev news delivered to your inbox, sign up for our Eat Beat newsletter.

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Arizona trekkers share their trail adventures. Submit your photos here and come back daily to see if you made the cut. You may submit photos as often a you like. One photo will be selected to appear in our print and digital editions each month.

Top Doctors 2026

757 of the Valley's Finest Physicians