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In Phoenix, Sonoran food isn’t just a style of Mexican cuisine — it’s a way of cooking rooted in…

Some of the best fall road trips from Phoenix lead to the Mogollon Rim, Oak Creek Canyon, Flagstaff, Prescott and Jerome, and the White Mountains. Fall color generally begins at the highest elevations in mid-to-late September, spreads across northern Arizona during October, and can continue into November at lower elevations.

Musical Instrument Museum Travel around the world through music at the Musical Instrument Museum, also known as MIM. The museum’s expansive galleries display thousands of instruments and musical objects, with video and audio technology allowing visitors to hear the music as they explore. Exhibits span countries, cultures, genres and influential artists, offering an engaging experience for visitors of all ages.

Before metro Phoenix became the bustling metropolis it is now, the region was (and still is) home to several Indigenous cultures. Take a step back in time and learn about the history of the indigenous peoples who lived here, such as the Hohokam, and those still here today, such as the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, Gila River Indian Community, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, and Tohono O'odham Nation.

Skip to main content The City of Phoenix celebrates "602 Day" on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Phoenix's "602 Day" event commemorates the city's iconic 602 area code and celebrates local businesses, culture, and community with special events and offers. From $6.02 meals or cocktails to a $6.02 discounted entrance to the Desert Botanical Garden, there's 602 deals for every kind of Phoenician or visitor. Check out all the special events and deals below.

Chefs Nigel Lobo and Tandoor Master Ajay Negi both draw inspiration from the traditional Indian cooking of their upbringing. The two met while working as fine-dining chefs at The Taj in Dubai, where they formed a lasting friendship rooted in a shared culinary vision. Drawn to the distinct landscapes and native ingredients of the Sonoran Desert, Chef Nigel later relocated to Arizona and invited Ajay to join him in opening a restaurant together.

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Chef Lawrence Smith is a James Beard Award-Nominated chef whose cooking is rooted in the ingredients of the Sonoran Desert. As the chef-owner of Chilte, a new-school Mexican restaurant inside the retro-modern Egyptian Motor Hotel, he reimagines traditional Sonoran flavors through a contemporary lens. Before stepping into the kitchen, Smith was a professional football player. The discipline, focus, and precision he developed on the field now shape the way he cooks.

Arizona Center, 455 N 3rd St., Phoenix, AZ 85004 Opening soon at the Arizona Center, Cleaverman is set to deliver bold flavors and classic charm to downtown Phoenix. This reimagined steakhouse pairs perfectly cooked steaks with a thoughtfully curated menu of cocktails, all served in a vibrant 10,000-square-foot setting that channels the elegance of old-school dining. Refined yet welcoming, it’s a spot designed to win over both Phoenix locals and visitors just passing through town.

For James Beard Award–winning chef Charleen Badman, chef-owner of FnB in Old Town Scottsdale, the Sphinx Date is more than just a fruit — it’s a distinctive, locally grown delicacy that carries the flavors and roots of Phoenix’s history. Originally discovered in Arizona in the 1920s, the Sphinx Date has long been tied to Phoenix’s Arcadia neighborhood, where it has grown for more than eight decades. Chef Badman honors that heritage by partnering with a local Arcadia grower.