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  • Dose of HistoryFood & DiningSmall Town Scene
    By Taylor Haynes
    April 15, 2019
    2007
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    Go for the Story, Stay for the Food: La Posada is a Must-See Along Rt. 66

    If you’re traveling along the Historic Route 66, a necessary stop along the way should be the La Posada Inn in Winslow, Arizona. Designed by the famed architect Mary Colter, the inn’s rustic façade transports any visitor to a time when the American West still felt mostly wild. When stepping onto the historic grounds of ...
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  • Mead sampling at Superstition Meadery
    Food & DiningNorthern Arizona
    By Andrea Aker
    March 5, 2017
    2005
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    Sip on Some of the World’s Best Mead in Prescott

    When members of ancient civilizations wanted to relax after a long week, they didn’t mix a martini, crack open a beer or uncork a bottle of wine. They drank mead, a fermented beverage made with honey, water and yeast, along with various combinations of fruits, herbs and spices. Mead was produced throughout Europe, Africa and ...
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  • Food & Dining
    By Andrea Aker
    August 21, 2016
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    Rock Springs Cafe Known for the State’s Best Pie

    Less than an hour north of downtown Phoenix, just off I-17 at exit 242 in Black Canyon City, you’ll find the Rock Springs Café. Known as the place to go for some of the best pie you’ll ever eat, this Arizona institution began in 1918 as a general store for travelers, miners and local ranchers. ...
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  • Sip Coffee House & Garage
    Food & DiningValley of the Sun
    By Sam Lowe
    March 14, 2016
    1307
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    Shifting from Car Service to Coffee Service

    PHOENIX – In the lengthy list of recycled things, the Sip Coffee & Beer Garage deserves a second look. Located at 3620 E. Indian School Road, the establishment offers food, a full selection of lab coffees, handcrafted cocktails and extensive lists of local beers and wines, on tap or in glass containers.
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  • Food & DiningSmall Town SceneSouthern Arizona
    By Marshall Shore
    July 12, 2015
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    Horseshoe Café Offers Snapshot of Arizona in Mid-20th Century

    The Horseshoe Cafe neon sign caught my eye. This quaint restaurant has greeted diners along the main thoroughfare through Benson since the 1940s. The second story was added later to accommodate a casino. Before it’s doors could open, gambling ceased in Southern Arizona.
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  • Arizona State Sign
    Food & Dining
    By Andrea Aker
    September 11, 2014
    1686
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    Quirky Haunts to Eat Your Way Through Arizona

    While Arizona is home to several upscale dining establishments that meet the most discriminating palates, the state is also home to several fun and kitschy places to nosh at as well. Whether diners are on a road trip or just seeking out the unusual, below are some suggestions for AAA One and Two Diamond ...
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  • Food & DiningOdd Observations
    By Sam Lowe
    August 10, 2014
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    Sing High Chop Suey House Named by Mistake

    PHOENIX -- The Sing High Chop Suey House has been in Phoenix for about 80 years, which makes it an institution. But despite its longevity, the restaurant is a bit of a mistake. It came about this way: In 1928, Fred Lee migrated to Phoenix from China and opened a restaurant.
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  • Food & DiningOnly in ArizonaValley of the Sun
    By Andrea Aker
    July 5, 2013
    3870
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    World’s Largest Pipe Organ Delights Pizza Lovers in Mesa

    MESA – Organ Stop Pizza possesses all the ingredients of a great pizza parlor, yet people aren’t just drawn here for the Spicy Italian or Hawaiian pies. They are mesmerized by the melodies of The Mighty Wurlitzer – the world’s largest pipe organ.
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  • ArtOdd ObservationsSouthern Arizona
    By Sam Lowe
    July 26, 2012
    2840
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    Longhorn Grill, an Epic Curiosity in Southern Arizona, Shuts Down

    AMADO -- One of Arizona's all-time best oddities faces an uncertain future due to the economy. The Longhorn Grill, a landmark restaurant just off Interstate 19 south of Tucson, has closed due to slow sales that forced a bank foreclosure. The establishment was well-known to travelers because it was housed in a giant stucco cow ...
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  • CultureFood & DiningNorthern Arizona
    By Sam Lowe
    December 2, 2011
    2555
    1

    The Snow Cap Cafe: Seligman’s Funky Landmark

    SELIGMAN -- For those who have been there before, part of the entertainment at the Snow Cap Cafe is watching the expressions on the faces of first-timers when they order an ice cream cone, and the man behind the counter asks, "Do you want mustard with that?" And before the befuddled customer can answer, the ...
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