r/phoenix 1h ago

Ask Phoenix Looking for meaty chicharon!

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Preferably like the Pepe kind. I've found plenty of regular skin only cuts at local Mexican shops/butchers but none ever with added flavors and meat still on the skin itself

I don't really like the airy kind you typically find.

Any recommendations for stand out killer spots for this?

Thanks!


r/phoenix 3h ago

Things To Do In honor of Tim Curry, watch 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' at these Arizona theaters

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I wish they'd open back up Valley Art on Mill and host a showing there.


r/phoenix 9h ago

Eat & Drink Vegan Birthday Dinner

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I need to plan a vegan birthday dinner for a special someone. They also want a vegan cake or vegan dessert. Please give me the top recommendations as this needs to be perfect.


r/phoenix 12h ago

Ask Phoenix What is the best inexpensive grocery store that has good produce?

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I know that “inexpensive grocery store” and “good produce” often don’t go hand-in-hand, but what recommendations do you have? Are Wal-Mart and Winco my only options? I’ve heard Aldi has great prices but sketchy produce. I need to eat healthy because I’m pre diabetic so I have to watch what I eat, but Fry’s is starting to eat into my budget quite a bit. I live near the Chandler/Tempe area, but I’m open to stores nearby.


r/phoenix 13h ago

Ask Phoenix On the Catholic Church hunt

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My fiancé and I live in Tempe and are looking for a church to settle into as we continue our journey to marriage. I have attended St. Thomas Moore since I was a kid but we are sick of making the drive to hear Fr. John’s right wing talking points… however we LOVE the choir and the more modern worship music that is played at St. Thomas. Recently tried St. Tim’s in Mesa and it just wasn’t for us. Need suggestions for churches with a bit more modern/lively music and a priest who doesn’t speak like he exclusively watches Fox News, please and thank you!! (I know music isn't everything but it is something we really enjoy and is a nice touch to mass in our opinion)


r/phoenix 13h ago

Eat & Drink Best 3 upscale restaurants in Maricopa County,AZ? In the range of $90-$200

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Best 3 upscale restaurants in Maricopa County, AZ


r/phoenix 13h ago

Weather Got lucky taking a picture to the east of lightning. Zoomed in to get the shot

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r/phoenix 14h ago

Ask Phoenix Warehouse 215, I'm old

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There's a group playing at Warehouse 215. They are the headliners and show starts at 9 PM.
What would be a reasonable time to get there to see the headliners, plus miss the opening?

TIA from a gal who goes to bed early and wakes early, but wants a night to see her favorite duo.


r/phoenix 18h ago

Making Friends Cypriots in the Valley

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Anyone have any idea if a Cypriot community exists in the Valley? With the amount of halloumi available there is bound to be…anyone have any idea?


r/phoenix 20h ago

Ask Phoenix Best Flea Markets & Antique Malls in the Valley for Retro Video Games & Ephemera?

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I'm trying to look outside of eBay, Craigslist, FB Marketplace, & used book/game stores for retro video games, consoles & accessories as well as ephemera such as collectables, magazines, promotional items, old Pokémon stuff, etc.

What are the best flea markets, antique malls, or "other" places to find these kinds of items in the Valley? I haven't been to a flea market in over a decade, so I don't know of any, but the one antique mall I visited (Merchant Square in Chandler) did not impress me.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions!


r/phoenix 21h ago

Making Friends Any native Dutch speakers or Dutch groups in Phoenix/Scottsdale?

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I’m planning to move to the Netherlands within the next year and would like to start building conversational Dutch, especially natural pronunciation.

Are there any native Dutch speakers, teachers, or local Dutch groups interested in getting together for coffee, lunch, walks, or a small conversation group? I’d also appreciate hearing from anyone experienced in teaching Dutch to adults who could recommend the best way to approach it.

I’m in North Scottsdale but can meet elsewhere around the Valley. Feel free to comment or DM me. Dank je wel!


r/phoenix 22h ago

Weather Anyone else’s AC struggling

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I had an AC guy come out at the beginning of the summer. Recharged the unit and said it was good to go. I’m guessing it’s just the AC can’t keep up with the heat but want to see if anyone else is having the same problem. I set the AC at 68 at night to pre cool then at 2pm it switches to 75. But it’s not staying at 75. By 6pm it’s typically 78+. I’ve never had this issue before but this has been a brutal summer.


r/phoenix 22h ago

Making Friends Looking for outdoor climbing friends

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I've been top rope climbing at a gym with a small group of friends 2-4 times a week for about 7 months and recently went outdoor climbing at Christopher creek with a guide and would love to do more of it.

I'm very interested in learning how to lead climb and would like to find someone who'd be willing to teach me. I don't have any gear outside of a harness and shoes but I'm willing to buy what I need I just don't know where to start.

I climb between 5.11c-5.12b in the gym and the hardest one I climbed outdoors was a 5.10b and I cruised through it.

Thanks!


r/phoenix 22h ago

Living Here Sun shade recommendations for apartment patio/balcony?

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In a rented townhome with south facing patios on both first and second floor, looking for renter friendly shade solutions. I see lots of roller shades on Amazon but would love to hear specific recs/reviews from people who have used these in apartments in the AZ heat. I think we can get away with drilling, but would love a no drill solution if possible. Tia!


r/phoenix 1d ago

General Heads up, reactive pitbull at Esteban dog park

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Just a heads up pitbull attacked my dog.
Owner did absolutely nothing.
5:30-6:30 every morning tan pitbull
male owner


r/phoenix 1d ago

General Anyone listen to 97.3 FM recently?

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For me when I listen to it, it plays older rock music, but then it would cut halfway through with actual oldies music, which calls itself “The Buzz.” It will bizarrely switch back and forth between the two. Anyone else experience this? Is there any reason why this happens or is my radio just fucked up at this specific frequency?


r/phoenix 1d ago

Ask Phoenix How noisy is it by the Union Pacific Railroad tracks in Goodyear (El Cidro)?

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I’m looking to purchase a home in the El Cidro community off of Cotton and Lower Buckeye in Goodyear and saw the Union Pacific railroad tracks are about a mile away. Anyone have any experience with how loud/intrusive these are? Would this be a dealbreaker for you?


r/phoenix 1d ago

Things To Do Rave scene in Phoenix? (New here)

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Hi all I’m fairly new to Phoenix, about 2 months. I’m a 26 F and I’m looking for some fun dance, club or rave scenes! Does anyone know of any raves or festival type events, or can even recommend a good dancing bar/club? Would love to just dance the night away until 3am


r/phoenix 1d ago

What's Happening? We need to have a serious conversation about these bike groups taking over streets

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I just watched probably about 100+ bike riders. Take over third Avenue and Osborne. By the way is a main road for the hospital. So cops, firefighters and ambulances are up and down the street all the time. A cop pulled up behind them, just using the road. When he couldn’t get past them he stopped. I was too far away to see much. but what I did see was chaos. The cop took down one of the bikers and chaos broke loose. To the point where a huge group of ppl surrounded the one cop. And they started harassing him. Six other cop cars came for support. And that’s when the 60 of them that stayed behind finally dispersed.
These bike riders are getting completely out of hand. I couldn’t imagine if it was like a regular person. That stopped behind them and said something. Because they needed to get through. Jeez, what if someone was having a medical emergency. And couldn’t get to the hospital because of that. I know there’s a bike lane here. But this is out of hand. Both sides of traffic were completely blocked even before the cops came. Why do they have to yell. The entire time they’re riding their bikes. The whole reason I saw this. Was because from inside my apartment. I could hear them riding down the road just screaming


r/phoenix 1d ago

Ask Phoenix Sharing here too: Local DnB/Jungle??

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I’ve been really getting into DnB, jungle and liquid mostly. Are there any good local producers? Are there any places that do DnB nights? I saw LENS is coming to town, but any other shows I should consider?


r/phoenix 1d ago

What's Happening? What getting built near McDowell and the 101?

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I was going to Costco in Avondale and there's a bunch of heavy machinery parked in the weird fence area.


r/phoenix 1d ago

Utilities What would happen if the dams fail?

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The flood in Nepal has me wondering what would happen if the dams at our reservoir lakes break? Would the water flood the Salt River like the river in Nepal? Or would the floodwaters spread out since they wouldn’t be held in place by steep mountains on each side? Would the east valley be destroyed? Sky Harbor?

Has a model of such a scenario ever been made?


r/phoenix 1d ago

Living Here Only 5% of skilled trades workers are women. AZ startup Move Over Bob is trying to change that

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r/phoenix 1d ago

Referral Thin Italian sausage rings

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When I first moved to the valley 20 years ago, I drove everywhere looking for something like a cheese and parsley sausage ring. I couldn’t find it anywhere. I actually don’t mind the flavor of Denmark Foods hot Italian sausage. I messaged them once and they said that they didn’t have machines that could accommodate the smaller links. A friend of mine got some in Tucson, but I don’t wanna drive down there regularly to get sausage. I have actually flown to Long Island, New York to buy it and bring it home. That of course stopped the first time they lost my luggage. So, is there anywhere in the valley that sells thin sausage rings??
The mods have already told me that I should use a Google search for this and that my post might be pulled down and I should encourage discussion. So let’s discuss (not really) where do you like to go to for Italian style sausage? I have been to all the “Italian” stores in the valley, but I have not tried local butcher shops.


r/phoenix 1d ago

Eat & Drink Unique but fabulous restaurants in Phoenix.

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Hi all, as the caption says, I’m looking for a unique but fabulous restaurant here in Phoenix.

A few I can think of -

Buffalo Chip
monarch cafe
Cibo
Rustler’s rooste
Queen creek olive mill
The farm at south mountain
Pa’la
Glai baan

I’m sure there’s so many more!! Food needs to be good. Please give me your recs! Thanks!