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This outpost of Craig and Kris DeMarco and Bob Lynn's ever-expanding culinary kingdom leaves behind the boutique ambiance and eats of Postino and La Grande Orange for... More »
It's quite a hike to this retro-futuristic burger stand in east Gilbert, but there's nothing like it in the Valley. The building is a converted farm home, where owner Joe... More »
Rustic-chic setting featuring paintings of cowboys, roughhewn chairs, and the occasional stuffed jackalope. Service is friendly, and generally faultless. Excellent wine list... More »
Celeb chef Chris Bianco has worked his magic again, this time concentrating on a tiny menu of sandwiches and salads. Fare is takeout only, and it's expensive, but it's worth... More »
Designer pizza? Oh, yeah. Ingredients are primo - sourdough crust fermented overnight, organic produce delivered daily from the Valley's Victory Farms, homemade... More »
Ribs: Think of them as meat lollipops thick with tangy barbecue sauce, tender from being lovingly slow-smoked over pecan logs, and served up with mac 'n' cheese, sweet... More »
In the tradition of distinctive Phoenix restaurants tucked into re-purposed old buildings, there's The Parlor, a pizza parlor in a mid-century beauty parlor. It's... More »
This crowded breakfast nook has a big, hungry following. Owner Matt Pool's usually there, slinging a pitcher of orange juice and greeting people who come through the... More »
Eating at leisurely Cafe Monarch about as personal a dining experience you can have, next to actually eating at someone's home. You're really in chef-owner Christopher Van... More »
This charming contemporary American restaurant (whose name stands for "food and beverage") with a decidedly seasonal, rustic spin in Old Town comes courtesy of... More »
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The Welcome Diner, the tiny, hip 200-square-foot eatery at 10th and Roosevelt streets in Phoenix, has returned. And this time, it's packing some serious Southern eats along with the burgers and fries.
Consider the heavenly buttermilk biscuit sandwiches, which are not so much sandwiches as they are near-toppling...
For thousands of years humankind has embraced the art of combining yeast and the finest grapes to create the nectar of the gods. This concoction has traveled the world -- from the upper tiers of society all the way down to Strawberry Hill. Even Arizona has a stake in vino, thanks to Maynard James Keenan.
You don't have to travel the world (or head to Jerome) to get a taste of grape-y...
The DJ/producer duo of Adolfo "Dolphz" Salazar and Logic Ali, better known as TrapZillas, has an absolute monster of a weekend planned. The pimped-out trap specialists — who hail from Phoenix and L.A., respectively — will spend the night of Friday, April 12, pulling off back-to-back gigs at two EDM events on opposite sides of the Valley. TrapZillas will start things at...
Four Peaks is one of my favorite brewing companies in Arizona. They make the Kilt Lifter, after all. We don't visit this location often, as we live close to the Four Peaks in North Scottsdale, but when we are in Tempe, we like to see the brewery. They are ALWAYS packed, so expect to wait for a table. Oh, and don't go in the summer. They do not have AC. They...
Read Full ReviewWhen people come to visit, they always ask me, "Where can I get a good steak?" Well, if you want the best, then look no further than Mastro's Steakhouse. I was telling my mom about this place last night. Yes, it's expensive. VERY expensive. But that's OK, it's worth it. From the drinks in the bar to the sides at the table, this is the best...
Read Full ReviewWe headed out to the Apache Trail yesterday, and took the long way. Before we left, we needed some breakfast, and this place came highly recommended. We stopped in, grabbed a table, and were very impressed with the menu. They also had a nice list of champagne drinks that were perfect for a special Sunday. My mom is here to visit, and I am trying to impress her all I...
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