Robrt Pela

KJZZ contributor Robrt Pela has been going to Durant’s for decades. About a year ago, he joined us in studio in the wake of news that the restaurant would be closing temporarily. After 75 years, it had been sold to new owners — the Mastro family, who own a couple other steakhouses in Phoenix.

Not so long ago, Roosevelt Street in Phoenix was quiet, with empty storefronts and little foot traffic. Then the artists arrived.

Today we wrap up this year's collection of Eating Christmas essays at a fancy steakhouse on Christmas Eve. As KJZZ contributor Robrt Pela explains, sometimes "fancy" can leave a bad taste in your mouth.

OG Phoenicians out there will likely recognize the name Norman Fierros. Fierros ran several restaurants here over the span of a few decades and his creative cuisine drew fans from all over.

The Show was live at Crescent Ballroom for an evening of conversations, music and stories. And no one tells a better story than longtime contributor Robrt Pela.

One night last year, Robrt Pela and friend Kim — husbands in tow — attended a screening of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show."

Concerns about creative censorship have rippled out all over the country under Trump, including right here in the Valley. Robrt Pela covered the trend recently for Phoenix Magazine, and he joins The Show.

As the school year draws to a close, a class of fourth-graders at Capitol Elementary School in Phoenix listened to a unique storytime.

The road company of "The Cher Show," a musical biography of the famous actress and singer, opens on Friday night at Mesa Arts Center.

Phoenix lost a punk rock legend this week — and Robrt Pela lost a dear friend.