Laura Can't Sleep...Let's Make a List!

8.5

849 W University Dr (at S Hardy Dr.), Tempe, AZ

Ethiopian Restaurant · 30 tips and reviews

Laura Linger: The most delicious food I have ever eaten, bar none. Family owned, family operated. Lovely people. A Valley treasure.

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2. Arriba Mexican Grill

8.4

1812 E Camelback Rd (at N. 18th St.), Phoenix, AZ

Mexican Restaurant · Camelback East · 34 tips and reviews

Laura Linger: Every Valley resident has their favorite place for Mexican (we have something like eight gazillion Mexican restaurants). This is mine.

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3. Top of the Rock

8.3

2000 W Westcourt Way, Tempe, AZ

Cocktail Bar · 26 tips and reviews

Laura Linger: Expensive to the point of being outrageous, but worth every penny if only for the stunning views. The food is outstanding, too; I especially recommend their Thanksgiving spread.

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4. PHO Avina

8.2

4920 W Thunderbird Rd (at N 51st Ave), Glendale, AZ

Vietnamese Restaurant · 33 tips and reviews

Laura Linger: It's a dive. It's delicious. Easily the best Vietnamese I have eaten since I was actually in Vietnam. My mother-in-law loved it. Enough said?

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5. The Melting Pot

7.6

19420 N 59th Ave Ste B113 (at W Utopia Rd), Glendale, AZ

Fondue Restaurant · Arrowhead Ranch · 14 tips and reviews

Laura Linger: My husband is his happiest when he is dipping things in melted cheese. Luckily for us, this location of Melting Pot is terrific. Great service, always a fun time and good food.

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6. Chompie's Restaurant, Deli, and Bakery

8.2

4550 E Cactus Rd (at Paradise Valley Mall), Phoenix, AZ

Deli · 65 tips and reviews

Laura Linger: A Phoenix institution, especially for brunch. Prepare for a long wait on the weekends, but so very worth it. (I especially recommend hand-sliced nova on an untoasted bialy with olive cream cheese.)

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7. The Horny Toad

8.0

6738 E Cave Creek Rd (North Of E Viola Ln.), Cave Creek, AZ

BBQ Joint · 28 tips and reviews

Laura Linger: Touristy as all get out, but who cares? It's so much fun, and the BBQ is delicious! Parking can be a problem; luckily, the Cave Creek main drag is very pro-pedestrian, so you can park and walk.

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8. Roma Garden Ristorante

3923 E Thunderbird Rd Ste 113 (at 40th St), Phoenix, AZ

Italian Restaurant · Paradise Valley Oasis · 7 tips and reviews

Laura Linger: The best Italian food in all of Phoenix and her environs. Period.

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9. Tomaso's on Camelback

3225 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ

Italian Restaurant · Camelback East · 12 tips and reviews

Laura Linger: Although Tomaso's comes very close for the "best Italian in Phoenix" title. He and his restaurant are beloved Valley institutions. Dining there is a bit like stepping onto the set of Goodfellas!

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10. Sushi on Tatum

7.9

20910 N Tatum Blvd Ste 150 (at Desert Ridge), Phoenix, AZ

Sushi Restaurant · Desert Ridge · 43 tips and reviews

Laura Linger: A new favorite. If there is one thing I love more than well-made, decently priced sushi, it's when it's brought to me via conveyor belt. Memories of Omotesando, not a bad thing at all. Love it.

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11. Otro Cafe

9.0

6035 N 7th St (Bethany Home), Phoenix, AZ

Latin American Restaurant · Camelback East · 30 tips and reviews