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Chef Leo Madrigal's family restaurant at 1530 E. Wood St. in South Phoenix closed indefinitely after a fire, and the family kept cooking out of a food trailer from a church down the block. After two years of construction delays, Phoenix New Times reports the award-winning restaurant returns in late October with a fresh look, upgraded bathrooms and a newly repaved lot. The enchiladas, tacos and charred romaine salad stay. Leo is adding a shrimp tostada and a chicken relleno.
This brief records the information reported on Sep 22, 2026. Opening dates and operating details may have changed.
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The Peak Phoenix, a Hilton resort, is planning a new restaurant and cocktail venue called Emberance for late 2026. The resort describes a Sonoran Desert-inspired menu built around seasonal ingredients and fire cooking. Its current announcement still calls the restaurant “soon-to-debut” and gives no exact opening date. Check the resort’s Emberance page for updates before making plans.
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Mezcal Brunch & Dine is serving Mexican dishes at 13216 N. Seventh Street in north Phoenix. Its menu includes chilaquiles, huevos rancheros, breakfast burritos, mole dishes and tacos. The restaurant lists a daily happy-hour window of 2 to 6 p.m.; specific discounts are not posted on the page. Check its website for current hours. DiningOut featured the restaurant in its November 4, 2026, dining roundup.
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The 30th Phoenix Veterans Day Parade begins at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Organizer Honoring America’s Veterans says the new route runs north on Third Street from McDowell Road to Indian School Road. The procession typically lasts about two hours, though the finish time depends on the number of entries. Allow extra time for parking and walking to a viewing spot, and check the organizer’s current route information before traveling.
