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Arizona Diamondbacks surging as they battle for a wild card spot

The D-Backs have surging after losing 9 in a row to start August

Sports

5 must-try local Phoenix ice cream shops

Here are the tastiest spots to grab a frozen treat, according to Axios Phoenix readers.

Food and Drink

Arizona History: Why tubers throw marshmallows in the Salt River and why they must stop

The marshmallow fight tradition dates back at least two decades.

Things to Do

How "golden handcuffs" locked up Phoenix's housing market

Roughly 67% of Arizona homeowners with mortgages have a rate below 4%.

Real Estate

The best time to see changing leaves in Arizona this fall

Mountainous areas in northern and southern Arizona have stunning fall foliage.

News

Saturday marks the first day of fall. Though with temperatures still lingering around 100℉ in the Valley, it might not feel like it.Yes, but: In the higher elevations of northern Arizona, there&#x27;s a telltale sign that autumn is on its way: Changing leaves.

2023 Arizona State Fair: Prices, parking, deals and more

The Arizona State Fair runs Sept. 22 through Oct. 29.

The Arizona State Fair opens Friday at 4pm and continues through Oct. 29.<ul><li>Here&#x27;s everything you need to know to have a thrilling and sugar-filled time:</li></ul>

Wren House's Ahwatukee beer hall is open

Wren Südhalle, the local brewery's new German-style beer hall, will soon offer a food menu.

🇩🇪 Hallo! I have some sudsy news to share: The much-anticipated Ahwatukee Wren House location is officially open!What&#x27;s happening: Wren Südhalle, the local brewery&#x27;s new German-style beer hall, opened over the weekend at Chandler Boulevard and 40th Street.

Hispanic Heritage Month events across the Valley

Hispanic Heritage Month runs through Oct. 15.

Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs through Oct. 15, is officially underway.<ul><li>Saturday is Mexican Independence Day and there are <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="several" data-vars-click-url="https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2023/09/08/arizona-capitol-to-host-el-grito-mexican-independence-celebration/70786083007/" data-vars-content-id="218c3c2b-2348-4ec7-8535-90c31eef3ee0" data-vars-headline="Hispanic Heritage Month events across the Valley" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2023/09/08/arizona-capitol-to-host-el-grito-mexican-independence-celebration/70786083007/" target="_blank">several</a> <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="El Grito" data-vars-click-url="https://elgritophoenix.com/" data-vars-content-id="218c3c2b-2348-4ec7-8535-90c31eef3ee0" data-vars-headline="Hispanic Heritage Month events across the Valley" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://elgritophoenix.com/" target="_blank">El Grito</a> <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="events" data-vars-click-url="https://evhcc.org/events/el-grito/" data-vars-content-id="218c3c2b-2348-4ec7-8535-90c31eef3ee0" data-vars-headline="Hispanic Heritage Month events across the Valley" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://evhcc.org/events/el-grito/" target="_blank">events</a> across the Valley.</li></ul>

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This Mexican spot is among the best new restaurants in the U.S.

Chilte, in the reopened Egyptian Motor Lodge, won a spot on Bon Appetit's coveted list.

Grand Avenue is home to one of the best new eateries in the country, according to a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new Bon Appetit ranking" data-vars-click-url="https://www.bonappetit.com/story/best-new-restaurants-2023/" data-vars-content-id="1e0ffd6b-efaf-49b4-80c6-2e571e59e6ae" data-vars-headline="This Mexican spot is among the best new restaurants in the U.S." data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.bonappetit.com/story/best-new-restaurants-2023/" target="_blank">new Bon Appetit ranking</a>.What&#x27;s happening: Chilte, the dining component of the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="recently reopened Egyptian Motor Lodge" data-vars-click-url="https://www.azcentral.com/story/travel/arizona/2023/02/15/egyptian-motor-hotel-grand-avenue-phoenix/69849148007/" data-vars-content-id="1e0ffd6b-efaf-49b4-80c6-2e571e59e6ae" data-vars-headline="This Mexican spot is among the best new restaurants in the U.S." data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.azcentral.com/story/travel/arizona/2023/02/15/egyptian-motor-hotel-grand-avenue-phoenix/69849148007/" target="_blank">recently reopened Egyptian Motor Lodge</a>, won a spot on the coveted list for its &quot;impressive, constantly changing roster of ambitious Mexican dishes.&quot;

Las 15 Salsas offers a taste of Oaxaca in Sunnyslope

Las 15 Salsas has tlayudas, three kinds of mole and more.

I&#x27;d never heard of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Las 15 Salsas Oaxacan Restaurant" data-vars-click-url="https://las-15-salsas-restaurant-oaxaqueno.negocio.site/" data-vars-content-id="44b9b0b3-40e8-433a-9519-60276c752874" data-vars-headline="Las 15 Salsas offers a taste of Oaxaca in Sunnyslope" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://las-15-salsas-restaurant-oaxaqueno.negocio.site/" target="_blank">Las 15 Salsas Oaxacan Restaurant</a> before someone recommended it recently, but it sounded delicious, so I decided to head to Sunnyslope for lunch last week to check it out.What I ordered: Tacos, burritos and enchiladas are always great, but since the restaurant specializes in the distinctive cuisine of Oaxaca, I asked for some recommendations.

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Dig in for Arizona Restaurant Week

Check out prix fixe menus at participating restaurants for $33, $44 or $55.

The fall edition of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Arizona Restaurant Week" data-vars-click-url="https://arizonarestaurantweek.com/" data-vars-content-id="9c057a28-9cc8-47a1-b1e0-83b6a29e8f0f" data-vars-headline="Dig in for Arizona Restaurant Week" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://arizonarestaurantweek.com/" target="_blank">Arizona Restaurant Week</a> begins Friday. The event lasts 10 days, but if you&#x27;re looking for something fun to do this weekend, it&#x27;s a perfect opportunity to get out and try something new.State of play: Participating restaurants offer a prix fixe menu for $33, $44 or $55.

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Dreamy Draw reopens after completion of renovation and pipeline projects

The popular hiking spot was closed for renovations and the installation of a water pipeline.

It won&#x27;t be too long — hopefully — until hiking weather is here, and once the temperatures cool down, Dreamy Draw will be open for business.Driving the news: City officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday to celebrate the grand reopening of Dreamy Draw Recreation Area in north central Phoenix.

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First look: Inside Sam Fox's first hotel, The Global Ambassador

The Global Ambassador will feature a wellness spa and signature restaurants.

You probably know Sam Fox for dining concepts such as The Henry and Culinary Dropout.<ul><li>But Fox, who sold his restaurant group to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Cheesecake Factory in 2019" data-vars-click-url="https://investors.thecheesecakefactory.com/news-and-events/news-releases/news-release-details/2019/The-Cheesecake-Factory-to-Acquire-Fox-Restaurant-Concepts-and-Remaining-Interest-in-North-Italia/default.aspx" data-vars-content-id="2cd5a580-b361-40c7-940d-a262dcbdfb77" data-vars-headline="First look: Inside Sam Fox&#x27;s first hotel, The Global Ambassador" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://investors.thecheesecakefactory.com/news-and-events/news-releases/news-release-details/2019/The-Cheesecake-Factory-to-Acquire-Fox-Restaurant-Concepts-and-Remaining-Interest-in-North-Italia/default.aspx" target="_blank">The Cheesecake Factory in 2019</a>, is tapping into a new industry with the highly anticipated opening of his first hotel later this year.</li></ul>

Study shows downtown Phoenix foot traffic recovering well, but not fully since pandemic

Downtown Phoenix Inc. says the recovery is much stronger than the study indicates

COVID

Downtown Phoenix foot traffic still lags behind its pre-pandemic levels, but its recovery is better than most other major North American cities.State of play: From March to May, downtown Phoenix saw 72% of the foot traffic it had during that period in 2019, according to a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="study from the School of Cities at the University of Toronto" data-vars-click-url="https://downtownrecovery.com/charts/rankings" data-vars-content-id="4be0d9b2-c4c5-481d-8549-5cb941762525" data-vars-headline="Study shows downtown Phoenix foot traffic recovering well, but not fully since pandemic" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://downtownrecovery.com/charts/rankings" target="_blank">study from the School of Cities at the University of Toronto</a>.

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