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One of America's best cideries is right here in Mesa

Cider Corps earned a top-five national ranking, with Mango Foxtrot also cracking the top five.

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Mesa&#x27;s hometown cidery and one of its signature drinks ranked among the nation&#x27;s best.Why it matters: Do you expect anything less from our town?

Angry Crab Shack's new Mesa location opens with a party

Expect a spicy wing contest, live DJ, balloon art and prizes at Thursday's grand opening.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Angry Crab Shack" data-vars-click-url="https://www.angrycrabshack.com/gilbert-rd-mesa-az/" data-vars-content-id="5d5d37d4-dd54-41fb-bf02-d5d6dbb6719b" data-vars-headline="Angry Crab Shack&#x27;s new Mesa location opens with a party" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.angrycrabshack.com/gilbert-rd-mesa-az/" target="_blank">Angry Crab Shack</a> is returning to its roots with a new north Mesa restaurant opening Thursday.Why it matters: The Asian-Cajun seafood chain is turning opening day into a family-friendly party.

Top 3 picks for Arizona Restaurant Week in Mesa

From birria dumplings to unlimited Brazilian steak, these are the Mesa menus worth trying during Arizona Restaurant Week.

Arizona Restaurant Week returns this Friday, with 10 days of prix-fixe meals across the state.Why it matters: It&#x27;s an excuse to sample multiple courses at predictable prices — all while supporting local businesses!

Take a Utah food tour without leaving Mesa

Get your dirty sodas and the perfect chocolate chip cookie at these spots.

Utah-born restaurant chains have found fertile ground in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Mesa" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/mesa/2026/08/19/best-things-to-do-downtown-mesa-arizona" data-vars-content-id="57490b2b-0709-43e6-92a3-2a5b1545b0f4" data-vars-headline="Take a Utah food tour without leaving Mesa" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/mesa/2026/08/19/best-things-to-do-downtown-mesa-arizona" target="_self">Mesa</a>, bringing dirty sodas, oversized cookies and fast-casual favorites to the East Valley.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Utah&#x27;s cultural influence" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2026/07/23/salt-lake-fine-art-museum-utah-culture-artists-local-julia-reagan" data-vars-content-id="57490b2b-0709-43e6-92a3-2a5b1545b0f4" data-vars-headline="Take a Utah food tour without leaving Mesa" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2026/07/23/salt-lake-fine-art-museum-utah-culture-artists-local-julia-reagan" target="_self">Utah&#x27;s cultural influence</a> in Mesa gives companies a built-in customer base, particularly for fast-casual concepts catering to suburban families.

A Mesa happy hour you can get twice a day — and weekends, too

Lucky Lou's is a laid-back sports bar with a charming Vegas-themed decor.

One of the East Valley&#x27;s most generous happy hours — at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Lucky Lou&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://luckylousaz.com/" data-vars-content-id="a7fe83cd-6f27-40f0-b7fd-f7b89e4fedb1" data-vars-headline="A Mesa happy hour you can get twice a day — and weekends, too" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://luckylousaz.com/" target="_blank">Lucky Lou&#x27;s</a> in northeast <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Mesa" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/06/10/mesa-gets-a-world-cup-glimpse" data-vars-content-id="a7fe83cd-6f27-40f0-b7fd-f7b89e4fedb1" data-vars-headline="A Mesa happy hour you can get twice a day — and weekends, too" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/06/10/mesa-gets-a-world-cup-glimpse" target="_self">Mesa</a> — also offers some of the greasiest, most delicious bar bites.The vibe: A laid-back sports bar with a charming <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Vegas" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/08/09/las-vegas-tourism-slump-signals-wider-economic-slowdown" data-vars-content-id="a7fe83cd-6f27-40f0-b7fd-f7b89e4fedb1" data-vars-headline="A Mesa happy hour you can get twice a day — and weekends, too" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/08/09/las-vegas-tourism-slump-signals-wider-economic-slowdown" target="_self">Vegas</a> themed-decor, friendly staff and great deals.

How to spend a day in walkable downtown Mesa

Your ultimate guide for food, dessert and T-Rexes.

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Tacos, dinosaurs and a few scoops of ice cream are just a few ways to spend a day walking around <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="downtown Mesa" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2025/05/21/mesa-neon-signs-historic" data-vars-content-id="425901d2-fd11-4c9d-89ea-fb4dec494993" data-vars-headline="How to spend a day in walkable downtown Mesa" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2025/05/21/mesa-neon-signs-historic" target="_self">downtown Mesa</a>. Dig in: Start with tacos — pastor and asada — and a medium horchata at Valley favorite <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tacos Chiwas" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2025/06/20/reader-recommendations-best-mexican-restaurants-phoenix" data-vars-content-id="425901d2-fd11-4c9d-89ea-fb4dec494993" data-vars-headline="How to spend a day in walkable downtown Mesa" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2025/06/20/reader-recommendations-best-mexican-restaurants-phoenix" target="_self">Tacos Chiwas</a>. (Total was $13.06.)

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One of America's best cideries is right here in Mesa

Angry Crab Shack's new Mesa location opens with a party

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Top 3 picks for Arizona Restaurant Week in Mesa

7 Brew outbids Dutch Bros for defunct Salad and Go locations