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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
2 Arizona restaurants named best for 'cheap eats.' See which made the list, plus 10 others
As food prices increase, it is becoming increasingly tough to find a good meal and a reasonable price. Lucky for you, Arizona has a slate of options where you can enjoy a delicious meal and avoid breaking the bank. Yelp recently compiled a list of top 50 cheap eats in the United States and Canada. Two metro Phoenix restaurants — Bongiorno Bagels in Gilbert and Luana's Coffee & Beer in Phoenix — made the list. "From frugal finds to beloved classics, these spots will leave you feeling satisfied without breaking the bank," Yelp wrote. Here's what to know about the metro Phoenix cheap eats Yelp highlighted and a few others recommended by Arizona Republic dining reporters. 100 metro Phoenix essentials: These are the best Arizona restaurants to try in 2025 This East Valley breakfast and lunch spot was started by New Yorkers looking to replicate the authentic big city bagels and delis they loved. "This family-owned business makes their bagel with New York water, bringing the most authentic NY-style bagels," Yelp's list states. "The Bongiorno made with fresh mozzarella and a generous amount of chicken is what Yelpers dream about." This combination coffee house and dive bar in midtown Phoenix serves a variety of breakfast and lunch classics, like sandwiches pizzas and salads. "Luana's serves a 'B.Y.O Breakfast Sandwich' where you can choose your choice of bread, protein, cheese, and aioli," the Yelp list explained. "Their French toast is also locally baked, thick and affordable for those with a sweet tooth." Details: 1502 W. Thomas Road, Phoenix. The Arizona Republic's dining team scoured metro Phoenix for the 100 essential restaurants. Here are 10 of those restaurants that serve high quality dishes at fast food prices: Asadero Norte de Sonora: This family-owned Mexican restaurant in central Phoenix offers tacos a la carte for just $1.90 each. The Chuckbox: The Tempe staple has served generations of ASU students since the 70s. The most expensive item on the menu is the Double Great Big One burger, which comprises two ½-pound burger patties, for a full pound of ground beef, for $12.05. DeFalco's Italian Grocery: There's no shortage of mouthwatering goodness to try at DeFalco's Italian Grocery, from house made pastas to pizzas to calzones. Estero Beach Tacos: Jorge Picos' taco trailer was voted Top Taco by readers for two years in a row. If that's not enough to convince you, catch him at Park West Market every Saturday to try his tacos for yourself. Fry Bread House: Everything on Fry Bread House's menu is under $20, and filling enough to make a truly satisfying meal. Green New American Vegetarian: Whether you're vegan or not, Green New American is a great place to grab a healthy bite at a low price. New Garden Restaurant: New Garden offers a large selection of American-style Chinese dishes at low prices — no item on the menu exceeds $15. Phoenix Blue Fin: Phoenix Blue Fin Japanese restaurant offers an array of chicken, beef, pork, veggie and seafood dishes, such as panko chicken, katsu pork, vegetable yakisoba, coconut shrimp and crab salad with avocado. Supreme Shawarma: This family-run Iraqi restaurant in Chandler offers chicken and beef kabab and shawarma wraps for less than $10 each. ZK Grill: ZK Grill offers a large menu of affordable Iranian dishes. Specials include ghormeh sabzi, a Persian herb stew with parsley, leeks, red kidney beans, beef chunks and a side of rice. Yelp Elites, a group of top Yelpers who highlight local businesses and build community, helped make this list. "We identified businesses in the restaurant and one dollar sign categories, then ranked those spots based on the volume and ratings of reviews given by Yelp Elite Squad members for each business. " This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: 2 Arizona restaurants named best for 'cheap eats' by Yelp
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Papa Cristo's, iconic LA Greek restaurant, permanently closing after 77 years in business
LOS ANGELES - Longstanding Greek restaurant Papa Cristo's, which has been serving the Los Angeles community and beyond for the past 77 years, is permanently closing its doors. What we know Chrys Chrys, the son of Papa Cristo's founder Sam Chrys, shared the sad news in a Facebook post on April 3. The restaurant will close on May 4. The backstory The family-run business was founded by Sam Chrys, with his wife Annie by his side. The restaurant first opened its doors on the corner of Pico and Normandie in October 1948. SUGGESTED: Olive Garden loses its spot as top US casual dining restaurant after 7 years: report The Greek landmark serves traditional and authentic Greek homestyle dishes like "the ones your grandmother used to make." Popular dishes among Yelpers include the Papa Cristo's chili, lamb chops, and gyro sandwich. What they're saying In announcing the news, Chrys Chrys expressed thanks to the longtime customers of the beloved Greek eatery over the years. "I have been blessed to carry on my father's legacy as C&K Importing and Papa Cristo's grew into a place where flavors, friendships, families and memories came together under one roof." SUGGESTED: Hooters files for bankruptcy, plans sale of all company-owned restaurants "After 77 unforgettable years on the corner of Pico and Normandie, it's time for me to hang up my apron and for us to say goodbye (for now). On May 4, 2025, we will close this chapter with our hearts full of love and gratitude for the incredible community that has supported us for generations." "To all of our cherished customers and devoted staff, I say ευχαριστώ (thank you!). You are my family, and Papa Cristo's will always be a part of yours." What's next Further plans were not announced, but Chrys ended the message with an air of mystery. SUGGESTED: Original Pantry Cafe: Employees, union workers continue fighting to preserve iconic LA diner "P.S. The story of Papa Cristo's doesn't end here—exciting things are coming," he wrote. The Source Information for this story is from a Facebook post by Papa Cristo's on April 3, 2025.
Forbes
20-03-2025
- Forbes
The Best Seafood In New England, According To Yelp
I grew up dipping steamed clams in broth and butter. I turn my nose up at 'clam strips,' those rubbery abominations detached from the clam's juicy, rich belly. When I was little, my father took my mother out for lobster every year for her birthday, and she brought the crustacean's legs home for my sister and me to gnaw on. This is all to say that, like most New Englanders, I know my way around our seafood standards. So Yelp's 2025 list of the Best Seafood in Every State released earlier this month, featuring luscious lobster rolls and fresh oyster bars, held few surprises for me, and opened a world of debate among my friends. But one restaurant caught my eye. In Maine, a state that is virtually synonymous with lobster, Yelp's number one spot is an unassuming restaurant in Portland, a city with an outrageous number of highly praised dining spots. From classic lobster boils to paella, Yelpers praise New England's to spots. I'd never heard of Paella Seafood, found in an oddly barn-like space outside downtown. But I was sure glad Yelp brought it to my attention – the paella, crafted by Casey Jabrawi, who owns the restaurant with his wife Dahlia, was delicious, with perfectly tender, fresh mussels, shrimp and calamari, on a bed of flavorful rice with just the right amount of socarrat, the crispy layer from the bottom of the paella pan. Yelp crunches data to identify businesses with a large concentration of reviews mentioning 'seafood,' then ranks those spots using a number of factors, including geographic location and the total volume and ratings of reviews. And here is what they found. Clams are still fresh-dug all along the New England coast. New owners purchased the 35-year-old business in late 2023, but they still get seafood delivered fresh daily for fried platters. According to Yelp, the servings are piled in plastic baskets so generously that a half-combo order can feed two or three people. This aptly named restaurant specializes in the Spanish dish. The dining room is barely lit and rustic, but the food shines at this spot that opened in early 2024 after a fire closed the original location. Aromas of garlic waft into the parking lot, signaling the delicious signature paella, full of prawns, mussels, calamari that Yelpers call 'seafood heaven' and crunchy bits of rice — darkened pieces called 'socarrat' — that one Yelper said add a 'complex smoky, charred, savory flavor.' Other seafood specialties include grilled octopus and shrimp. The Turner family has been a staple north of Boston for more than 100 years. This location, housed in the historic Salem Lyceum where Alexander Graham Bell made the first long-distance phone call, is always packed. Daily catches are processed at the family's Gloucester, Massachusetts, plant and delivered to the restaurant the same day. Favorites range from the 'rich and creamy' Lobster Bisque — which has its own fan club of more than 300 Yelp reviews — to the Seafood Medley Entree (haddock with wild shrimp and local sea scallops). I'm a fan of the old school dishes like Finnan Haddie, featuring house-smoked haddock baked in a pearl onion au gratin sauce. Cioppino is a big draw at Yelp's favorite restaurant in New Hampshire. Cioppino is the star at this decade-old spot — Yelp says it's 'loaded with seafood' in a broth that's 'perfect for bread dunking.' Other favorites include a New England Lobster Roll, Milltown Mussels (in a butter-and-wine sauce with toasted bread), and Ignited Fried Calamari with fried hot cherry peppers and marinara. Many regulars stop by for 'Buck a Shuck' oysters at Happy Hour (2–5 pm Mondays through Fridays), but if you want dinner, be sure to make reservations. Slurp fresh oysters right on the water at Matituck Oyster Bar. Owner Perry Raso has degrees in aquaculture and fishery technology — as well as an organic oyster farm — which ensures delicious, locally sourced ingredients at this restaurant. The oysters are clearly fresh, since you can actually see the oyster beds from the dining room, according to Yelp. Also popular are the Lobster Pizza, topped with mascarpone and white truffle, as well as Lobster-Butternut Bisque. Yelpers highly recommend getting reservations, especially in the busy summer months. Yelp says the Vineyard Chowder is 'not to be missed' at this charming, historic spot just steps from Burlington's art deco Flynn Theater. It's full of shrimp, scallops, clams, crab, haddock, and potatoes in a coastal New England–style seafood broth, say reviewers, who also recommend the Warm Crab Dip and the Steamed Mussels served with white wine, garlic, parsley, grilled bread — as well as creative cocktails at the intimate bar. Fans recommend making a reservation on Yelp.
Miami Herald
24-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Florida has two of the most photographed pizza spots in the US, ranking shows. Where?
Pizza lovers flocked to two Florida restaurants — and couldn't help but take pictures of their meals. Now, the dining destinations rank among the 25 most photographed U.S. pizza spots on the review website Yelp. Mia's Italian Kitchen in Orlando ranks No. 14 and Noble Crust in St. Petersburg is No. 18 on the list. The restaurants made their mark after Yelp studied pizza-related businesses and ranked them 'based on how frequently users submit photos,' according to results last updated Feb. 4. What do the Florida pizza shops serve? Of the two Florida restaurants that made the list, Mia's Italian Kitchen ranked the highest at No. 14. Customers at the restaurant — located near ICON Park and other Orlando tourist attractions — have posted 4,100 pictures on its Yelp page. 'Mia's Italian Kitchen is known for their brick-oven pan pizzas, cooked until crispy and packed with flavor,' Yelp wrote in its report. 'Users especially love the options this spot offers, from personal pan to large and Mediterranean to meat lover.' The restaurant also serves sandwiches, salads and pasta dishes. One fan favorite is the 'giant meatball,' an 18-ounce creation that people have shared more than 100 photos of on Yelp. Also in the Sunshine State, Noble Crust earned the No. 18 spot on the list. While the business has three locations in the Tampa Bay area, the one in St. Petersburg received the honor from Yelp. Over time, it has generated more than 2,600 photos on the website. 'Blending Italian staples with Southern soul food, Yelpers agree that Noble Crust's farm-fresh pizzas take the cake, or should we say pie,' the review website wrote. 'In particular, users love snapping photos of the Noble Pig Pizza, topped with a variety of meats, veggies, and a sunny-side-up egg.' Other well-photographed menu items include the restaurant's meatballs and lemon ricotta pancakes. In addition to Italian-inspired dishes, some customers raved about nods to Southern cuisine, including the shrimp and grits. Nationwide, the top-ranked restaurant was Lou Malnati's Pizzeria in Chicago. The eatery boasts more than 6,200 pictures on its Yelp page.
