Best of Arrowhead

Another weekend is here, and there’s plenty happening around Arrowhead and the West Valley. We’ve got new places opening their doors, including Marshalls and a new Cajun seafood spot, plus a chance to channel your inner Bob Ross and a few more things worth getting out of the house for. Here’s what’s happening around the neighborhood this week!

In this week’s newsletter:

Have an amazing weekend!!

Arrowhead shoppers have a new place to hunt for deals! A brand-new Marshalls location opened yesterday, August 20th, next door to Trader Joe’s on Bell Road, adding another major retailer to the busy Bell Road Corridor shopping scene. (map)

Seafood fans have something new to watch for near Arrowhead Towne Center! The Cajun Crab is coming to the former Crab N’ Spice location in Glendale, bringing another Cajun-style seafood boil option to the Arrowhead area. We'll keep an eye out for an opening date and more details. (map)

Per a sign posted on the front door of the Circle K location at the northeast corner of 67th Ave & Beardsley, in the Safeway shopping center, September 14th will be there last day. Rumors are swirling in a post in the Everything Arrowhead Facebook Group about this location becoming a future QuikTrip store, but I have been unable to locate anything definitive.

Can’t say I’m excited to have yet another construction project in the heart of Arrowhead Ranch, however, this Circle K location is quite small and a ton of traffic goes by each day, so I am not surprised to see it may be redeveloped into something else.

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for the following closures as part of the Loop 101 (Agua Fria Freeway) widening project.

A new fenced has gone up around the former Whataburger location near Home Depot at 67th Ave & Bell Road. I’ve not been able to find any new info on this location, so what I was hoping was construction fencing appears to only be for security reasons.

What is Best of Arrowhead? It will be a collection of my favorite restaurants, individual dishes, local businesses & all sorts of cool stuff that makes Arrowhead Ranch the best neighborhood in the northwest valley.

I’m starting off this new section of the newsletter with one of my favorite dishes here in Arrowhead. The shrimp & calamari appetizer at Headquarters Grill Bar Sushi is one of the more unique dishes I have come across in our part of town. Fresh fried seafood is tossed in a sauce which is a mix of sweet thai chili & buffalo sauce, and it delivers a nice hit of sweet & spicy flavors.

“Headquarters Grill Bar Sushi, part of the hq group, is proud to always be ahead of the game. We’re an upbeat, energetic American grill in P83. Our menu sets itself apart with its variety, featuring everything from tried-and-true classics to fresh, hand-crafted sushi. We live and die by the mantra “always fresh, never frozen,” so you can bet your meal will always be bursting with delicious flavor. With a full bar, 32 taps, and 60+ HDTVs, we’re the perfect spot to unwind and catch a game.”

Headquarters is located directly across from the Harkins Arrowhead 18 theater in Peoria. Learn more & see their menu at HeadquartersAZ.com

I’d love your input on what you think is the Best of Arrowhead. Click here to send me an email with your favorites.

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The Amber Band is performing on FRIDAY, AUGUST 21st 7:30-11PM, at Westside Blues & Jazz.

Doors open at 6PM.THE AMBER BAND is taking over Westside this Friday, August 21st — and we’re declaring the suggested dress code: BOLD RED + ANIMAL PRINT. The louder, the better. 😏Fronted by powerhouse Amber Rogers, The Amber Band puts a fresh, funky spin on R&B with killer originals mixed with hand-picked favorites from the ’60s to today.And this lineup is STACKED with Valley heavy-hitters:🔥 Tom Mein — Guitar🔥 Dane Stipp — Bass🔥 Kate Hill — Drums🎷 Elliott Fox — Saxophone🎺 Derek Nellis — TrumpetSoul. Funk. Horns. Serious grooves. And a dance floor that has absolutely no intention of behaving.Friday night we’re getting WILD at Westside.

The Desert West Night Market is happening every Saturday through September at the Peoria Sports Complex, featuring more than 120 local vendors, food trucks, live music from a DJ, a full bar, splash pad, family activities, and more. It's a great way to support local businesses while enjoying a summer evening outdoors. (link)

The Glendale Night Market at Tanger Outlets launches Saturday, August 22nd, and we are booking vendors now. 50 spots every Saturday, food and retail both welcome.

🚗 FREE entry and FREE parking for attendees
🍴 Food, drinks, dessert, and snacks all welcome
🛍️ Retail & activities welcome as well
✅ Opportunities for Tents & Food Trucks

📅 Saturdays | 4pm to 9pm
📍 Tanger Outlets Glendale
6800 N 95th Ave, Glendale

Channel your inner Bob Ross at the Rio Vista Recreation Center in Peoria! Certified instructor Corinna Repucci will teach the famous “wet-on-wet” painting technique, and you’ll head home with your own completed 11x14 oil painting, happy little trees optional. Saturday, August 22nd, 10am-1pm at the Rio Vista Recreation Center in Peoria. (link & map)

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