Food + Restaurants

A federal judge is hearing arguments over whether the $25 billion merger between Kroger and Albertsons should be allowed to continue. Some attorney generals, including Arizona’s Kris Mayes, argue the merger “presents a significant risk of reduced competition and higher food prices nationwide.” Pete Sepp is president of the National Taxpayers Union, joined The Show to argue that the grocery merger should be allowed to go through.

Here in the Southwest, fall has its own flavor: hatch chiles. Jackie Alpers, Tucson-based cookbook author and food photographer, joined The Show to discuss the iconic peppers.

Mohave County officials are alerting the public to unlicensed food vendors who frequently relocate to dodge violation notices, often operating without proper food safety protocols.

Darryl Montana is the head chef and a member of Tohono O’odham Nation. He returned to Arizona to lend his talents in helping launch this new eatery after leaving Owamni, an award-winning Indigenous restaurant in Minneapolis founded by Sean Sherman, an Oglala Lakota chef.

The USDA and the CDC are investigating a multistate outbreak of listeria that interview data links back to meat sliced at deli counters.

The Maricopa County Environmental Services Department is taking legal action against a group of unpermitted street food vendors after a string of foodborne illnesses.

Pinal County is warning consumers to check for a sticker showing food vendors have passed inspection.

The fate of state rules designed to provide more humane treatment of laying hens could depend on whether a judge believes a Tucson restaurateur has legal standing to challenge them.

Thousands of older adults in Arizona are not getting the benefits, like food stamps, that they’re entitled to. That’s according to new data from a national aging organization.

The Show spoke to longtime politico Christa Severns to learn more about the politics that go into presidential candidates deciding where to eat along their campaign trail.