This laid-back eatery is not just the coolest thing in
Sunnyslope, its one of the best local wine bars, period. The name
means firemen in Spanish, which is fitting because owners Oscar and
Kristi Mastrantuono transformed an old fire station into an inviting
hangout that... More >>
The folks at Cafepino, handily located right in front of the
Cine Capri, are running a really smart operation. They dont rush
you, but they move you along at just the right pace to enjoy a full
meal and still catch a flick. The service here is outstanding for
whats basically... More >>
A second location of this legendary Valley restaurant, Carolina's has a cult following for its out-of-this-world homemade tortillas. Folks line up to gorge on green corn tamales, enchiladas, red machaca burros and, on weekends, menudo. Breakfast burros are another delicious treat. More >>
With sleek décor, a lively clientele, and a menu full of
classic American crowd-pleasers, Corbins has raised the bar on the
definition of a local hangout. The bar serves up reasonably priced
wines, specialty cocktails, and lots of beer, amusingly categorized
as... More >>
Chef-owner George Vassiliou has crafted his own corner of Athens in north central Phoenix. Murals depicting scenic Greek side streets and tales from the Greek myths fill the walls. Grecian pottery and vases take up every nook and cranny. Blue and white are the dominant colors, and Greek music... More >>
Burning up with a fever for curries, tikkas, vindaloos, and assorted tandoori treats? Heres one prescription thatll cure what ails ya: lunch or din-din at this no-frills South Asian joint that serves all the best stuff from the Subcontinent. The naan and the samosas are particularly... More >>
This thriving enterprise produces those giant Mexican sammies known as tortas. Gringos, beware: These are the Godzillas of the sandwich world, and could easily kick your ciabattas butt, then go on to feed a family of six. The torta del rey is like a Mexican Dagwood, with fried beef, ham,... More >>
Classy, upscale Italian spot where youll find some of the best house-made pastas in town. Everything from gnocchi in tomato sauce and saffron linguini with clams to red and white strozzaprete (priest-stranglers) and black fettuccine with lobster. Fish and meat entrees are more expensive,... More >>
The food at Mi Cocina, Mi Pais has just enough in common with other Latin American cuisines to be accessible: moist tamales, kicky salsa made from a South American chile called aji, and tasty two-layered flan de coco. But if you visit this cheerful little Ecuadorean restaurant which also... More >>
Small, family-run Thai restaurant where the dishes are some of the freshest in the Valley. Chef Somsaun Pluemjit shops for produce every day before opening, and this comes through in her cooking, which is lighter than at most other Thai eateries and chock-full of cucumber, onion, tomato, and... More >>
In a town in desperate need of an Asian influx, Super Dragon comes through like a Chinese superhero, delivering affordable, high-quality Chinese cuisine in a neighborhood setting. Cantonese, Szechwan, and a smattering of other Chinese cooking styles are represented. Duck is one of the... More >>
Sushi doesnt get any better than the sublime offerings at cozy Yasu Sushi Bistro, which reminds us of the hip eateries wed find in Tokyo. Behind the counter, chef-owner Yasu Hashino works his magic with impeccably fresh fish, including interesting specials of the day like sanma... More >>