Kazimierz World Wine Bar is a lot like an old-time speakeasy, except instead of making booze in bathtubs, they serve wine in bottles. Read more.
We've been known to sup at one end of town, hop in the jalopy, and cruise over to the other end of town just to finish off the night with one or two of Cowboy Ciao's deservedly famous meal-enders. Read more.
Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Come early to grab a picnic table on the big backyard patio — it can get crowded and rowdy when the band starts to play.
Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Come for the view but stay for the extravagant cocktails, like the cantaloupe martini.
Service, and accessible food, whether you're talking a lively weekend brunch with friends, after-work vino and a bite, or a cozy, candlelit meal with a date. Read more.
You never know what chef Greg LaPrad is going to cook up at Quiessence. Read more.
We're perpetually stunned when we walk into District, the sleek bar at Phoenix's newest downtown hotel, and see that it's packed with revelers. Read more.
It’s the life of a frontier man—ride west all day, sip some whiskey around the campfire all nite—but with just the whiskey part. Order a $3 Crown and Coke. Save your cash and class for your next date.
Motorcycles always bring in good people, and this bar is full of ‘em. Want to hear a few stories? Find the guy with most black leather and patriotic patches. Order a Jack Daniels, it fuels long rides.
You’ll never see as many loud shirts and sparkled dresses as you do at this dive. Words of wisdom: Wear black, and keep your cool when they tell you happy hour started at 6 a.m.
Can a land-locked state deliver tasty oysters? Hells yeah. Six half-shellsplus a tall draft adds up to one of the best ways to beat a hot day in'Zona.
It’s so hot outside, this is the perfect place for a touch of suds to take the edge off the road. Order a beer from the coldest part of the fridge, you’ll be glad you did.
It takes a lot to get people outside in Phoenix. But hell, here, the grass bocce ball court, incredible menu, and big outdoor chairs make it so that you’re missing something if you stick to the AC.
Instead of leaving something behind, in this bathroom, you take something with you. The stuff on these stalls may have well been tattooed on my forehead because I’m not forgetting them anytime soon.
The owners took an old farmhouse, stuffed it with weathered tables, an art gallery of local stuff, and a heck of a beer list. Grab a drink, walk around. Sometimes the best seat isn’t a seat at all.
Do yourself a favor and rile up your tasted buds with a glass—or three—at this bar while you wait for a table at the same owners pizza shop next door. Hint: these Italians know how to pick their wine.
This joint’s your taste of the high life. Grab a seat in one of their big beautiful rooms, order yourself something nice, and take it all in.
Toppings steer clear of novelty and stick to tradition, although deliciously so. Try the homemade pork sausage with wood-roasted mushrooms, onions, peppers, mozzarella, and tomato sauce. Read more.
Two slices and a drink ring in at just under four bucks, so you can afford to add as many toppings as your heart desires. We recommend the classic pepperoni, mushroom, and black olive. Read more.
Styled as a British biker bar, the Roadhouse is stocked with ales and harder stuff and features the Valley's best jukebox, hands down, loaded with punk and pub rock fare Read more.
Shady's is the not-to-be-missed neighborhood bar in Central Phoenix. With its dark, retro interior, friendly bartenders, and amazing jukebox, Read more.
What you will find is a huge selection of the best craft beer around (including gluten-free and organic brews), an unbeatable wine list. Read more.
Don't shirk at the 26 buck charge, because it's worth it. An indulgent display of seafood, carving stations, made to order omelets, and pastries just start to scratch the surface of the full spread. Read more.
What we like best about Cafe Monarch is that you never know what's on the menu until you show up. You get the choice between sweet or savory. Read more.
Some would argue that fried chicken and waffles are a dish fit for any day, but for some reason we always end up here on a Sunday, usually after a few too many the night prior. Read more.
Breakfast types will enjoy housemade breads and tasty omelets, while the lunch set will appreciate fresh seafood, grilled veggies, and marinated cheeses. Read more.
Fabulous sangria, French press coffee, or a reasonably-priced bottle of prosecco is the best way to start. Read more.
When we're craving a hearty, stick-to-your-ribs morning meal with a Latin twist, Ticoz's weekend brunch is the only thing that satisfies Read more.
Let's not beat around the brunch; there's a very simple reason Fez may be your new favorite Sunday spot: Champagne mimosas - with fresh orange juice - are only $3. Read more.
Prickly pear, hibiscus, cucumber, and mango margaritas all grace the menu, and they're all worth lingering over with a basket of chips and salsa on the side Read more.
Voted Best Illegal Double-Fisted Margarita in Phoenix, AZ in 2011 Read more.
We recommend you start with a blood orange or pomegranate margarita and an order of the guacamole, which is made tableside to your specifications and includes one of our crunchy favorites, pepitas. Read more.
The Reynosos use the same recipes passed down from their Miami-Globe abuelitas, and the proof is in the pork chile verde. Read more.
The tortas are tasty, but so is everything else on the menu. The quesadillas are one of our favorites: huge, thick, fluffy homemade corn tortillas folded in half and stuffed with goodies. Read more.
Chiles rellenos, tacos, burritos like tu madre used to make, and it won't leave too much of a dent in your wallet. Read more.
In addition to the tacos and tostadas, Tacos Atoyac also boasts moles and some of best damn horchata we've had in a long time. Read more.
Be careful with the super-potent salsa verde, or you might kill some taste buds. Read more.
Chimichangas the size of a newborn baby, half-pound tamale masa bombs, enchiladas afloat in a sea of spicy red sauce, and a guarantee that everything will be absolutely smothered in piping hot cheese. Read more.
Try the Torta Del Rey, filled with beans, avocado, eggs and 5 different kinds of meat. As seen on Travel Channel’s Man v. Food Nation.
Home of the Big Unit Hot Dog; nearly 2 feet of meat in a baguette loaf and covered in chili and the works. As seen on Travel Channel’s Man v. Food Nation.
Torchlit pools, outdoor hot tubs, private cabanas, manmade lagoons, and fine Italian dining — this is not the Arizona you’re thinking of. Golf courses, mega malls, and cacti — okay, maybe it is.
The interior is nondescript–walk up counter, basic tables and folding chairs–but it's what comes from behind the counter that makes the difference: mouth-watering, authentic Oaxacan-style street food.
These tiny edible flowers are used in the Joya Salad prepared at the Montelucia Resort in Scottsdale, AZ.
Support local businesses first - COME HERE OFTEN!! And try everything on the menu - you'll surely be pleased! I <3 Green
Do sun at least one sunrise and sunset at diff vantage points. Mid April had to get there at 430am to watch sunrise
Voted Best Cooking Classes in PHOENIX magazine's 2011 Best of the Valley issue! Taking a class with AndyFood is like cooking in your friend's home.
Try The Dirty Ginger, voted Best Off-Menu Cocktail in PHOENIX magazine's 2011 Best of the Valley issue.
Our pick: the 4B burger - BBQ sauce, creamy blue cheese, applewood-smoked bacon and topped with a hand-breaded onion ring. For the ultimate meal, add a date shake.
Salad lovers will flip over the smoky grilled romaine salad. For dessert, indulge in miniature fried donut rings with warm butterscotch dipping sauce. Named a 2010 Best New Restaurant. Read more.
Try the cabernet burger topped with balsamic-dressed greens, reduced caramelized onions, smoky bacon, Swiss cheese and house-made onion aioli.
Try the lychee saketo - a combination of sake and mojito - with muddled, mint, lychee juice and sake. Sit inside; no alcohol is served on the patio. Read more.
After your favorite pizza, try the creamy panna cotta topped with thinly sliced pineapple, puckery lemon sorbet, Grand Marnier and a sprinkle of chopped candied orange peel. Yum! Read more.
Go for Staff Meal, Thursday, Friday, Saturday nights, 10PM-12AM, $8-$12 for unique creations not on their regular menu
Named one of our 2010 Best New Restaurants! Too many must-try menu items to list. Stop by at lunch for better bargains of the same great dishes. Even vegetarians can get a first-rate meal here. Read more.
Named one of our 2010 Best New Restaurants! Stop by on Wednesday when bottles of wine are half price. Try the Grapefruit Basil Fizz; sweet, tart and herbal, it is ultra refreshing. Read more.
2010 Best New Restaurant! Check out the sexy outdoor living room off the lounge. It's perfect for any weather. Stay late and enjoy live music on weekends. Read more.
Secret of the house: call chef Sicolo directly at 602-955-6600 to arrange dinner on the roof or in the kitchen. The patio is also a great option and one of the most attractive in the city. Read more.
Try Mia's homemade pancakes, an El Jefe omelet or the Tunisian grilled vegetable salad. If you require lots of caffeine, you'll love the Iced Toddy. Named a 2010 Best New Restaurant. Read more.
Named one of our 2010 Best Restaurants! We love that they serve breakfast all day - order the outrageously delicious huevos rancheros. The patio is the perfect spot to sip sangria. Read more.
Urban Cookies recently won on the Food Network's Cupcake Wars! Try one of the winning flavors today!
Open 24 hours on Friday and Saturday. Check out "Brunch-n-Beats" on Sunday. Best iced toddy (iced coffee) in Phoenix! Read more.
Head over to Frank & Albert's for the DAILY High Five Happy Hour 5pm - 7pm for $5 drinks and $5 appetizers (bar only).
2011 marks Pinnacle Peak Patio's 54th year in business. Over 1 million ties have been cut and over 3 million pounds of beef have been served since its opening in 1957.
The Royal Palms is one of two Phoenix hotels designated as a Historical Hotel of America by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.The fountain on the front drive is over 250 years old!
Restore your mind, body and spirit at Forbes Four-Star Aji Spa, offering the only authentic Native American spa menu in existence.
Taliesin West was a desert winter camp for famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright and his school of architecture. Guided tours offered daily ranging from 1 hour to 3 hours long. Read more.
Sit at the kitchen bar and watch Chef Gross at work. Fantastic happy hour EVERYDAY from 3-6pm (at the kitchen bar only). Get the chocolate mousse tower for dessert.
Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives host Guy Fieri said that Los Taquitos' tacos were among the best he has ever had. Stop in on Tuesdays for Taco Tuesday and get $1 street tacos and drink specials.
Stars such as Mae West, Humphrey Bogart, Clark Gable and Marilyn Monroe stayed at the hotel in its heyday. These days, though, the hotel's reputed ghosts are its most famous guests.
Since being featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, you can expect a long wait to eat at Matt's - but it's totally worth it. Breakfast is served all day.
Conveniently located just off the Roosevelt Light Rail stop, Portlands is great for a pre-game or First Friday dinner. Visit on a Wednesday for their $5 burger special!
Phoenix is home to the largest municipal park in the world. South Mountain Park and Preserve covers more than 16,500 acres and has more than 50 miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails.
Cool off with awesome happy hour deals 3 - 5pm, Tuesday - Friday! $1.50 tacos and 1/2 off ALL drinks! Order the guacamole - they make it fresh table side with seasonal ingredients. Fantastico!
The Phoenix Zoo, which is considered one of the nation's top 10 zoos, played a large part in saving the Arabian oryx from extinction.
Don't miss District American Kitchen and Wine Bar's fantastic happy hour deals Monday - Saturday 3-7pm and 10pm - close. Assorted appetizers are $3-4, select beers, wine and sangria are $3-5.
Visit the Phoenix Public Market on Wednesdays 4-8pm and Saturdays 8am-1pm for a farmers market featuring local goodies. Don't miss Food Truck Fridays for gourmet mobile cuisine 11am-1:30pm.
Out of town guests? Take them on a weekday morning. You might have to wait but not as long as on weekends. And yes, it's worth it. Fresh everything and creative takes on old diner favorites.
Try the Eggs Maximilian! Crispy hash browns, green chiles and onions, on a giant tortilla, topped with eggs, spicy salsa, and sour cream - it's one of Michele Laudig's Favorite Dishes! Read more.
