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Bosnian Atmosphere Cafe
By Carey Sweet, April 18, 2002
There's another migration occurring Valleywide: commuters suddenly crisscrossing the city as never before, savoring our newly (finally) completed... More >>
Fit to Be Thai'd Fit to Be Thai'd
Thai one on at the West Valley's fiery Touch of Thai.
By Carey Sweet, April 11, 2002
Sprghzz. That's an actual quote. It's all I can muster after filling my mouth with phik khing, a dish that looks like timid vegetables in a... More >>
The Jagger Edge The Jagger Edge
Furio is no ordinary club pretending to be a restaurant
By Carey Sweet, April 04, 2002
The burning question of the evening involves cocktails. One pal in my group of revelers has decided that the best drink is the Italian ice-lemon,... More >>
Too Sexy for My Soufflé Too Sexy for My Soufflé
Local Chefs hate Zinc Bistro, so you know it's gonna be good.
By Carey Sweet, March 28, 2002
It's finally happened. After almost 15 years of living in Scottsdale, I've become one of them. Not a yuppie, not yet, though I've decided that... More >>
At Livingston's, Don't Presume At Livingston's, Don't Presume
Low-fat radicals launch an attack on soul food in Scottsdale.
By Carey Sweet, March 21, 2002
I've heard of a disturbing movement toward making soul food healthful. There are recipes circulating from a group of Phoenix cooks who are... More >>
Gulp and Go Gulp and Go
Fast service, cheap prices, casual ambiance and terrific eats
By Carey Sweet, March 14, 2002
Here's how I feel about fast food: if I wanted to eat something prepared more for speed than taste, I'd eat my own lousy cooking. I admit it,... More >>
Grate Expectations Grate Expectations
Among the swanky desolation of Desert Ridge, there's the oasis of Grilled Expedition.
By Carey Sweet, March 07, 2002
A person could have starved to death living at Scottsdale's Desert Ridge since it opened in 1995. Sure, developers built gajillions of gorgeous... More >>
Gheimeh Shelter Gheimeh Shelter
They're holding the spices at Scottsdale's latest faux-ethnic restaurant
By Carey Sweet, February 28, 2002
Scottsdale's Thaifoon restaurant prides itself on what it is: a glamorous, trendy eatery with pleasant Thai-style food. Thaifoon also celebrates... More >>
Hungary for Love Hungary for Love
Prepare to eat heartily, and heavily, at Peter's Budapest Café
By Carey Sweet, February 21, 2002
There are several important things to keep in mind when dining at Peter's Budapest Café, a new Hungarian restaurant in Scottsdale. Prepare to... More >>
Ghee Whiz Ghee Whiz
The west side has a topnotch Indian restaurant once again
By Carey Sweet, February 14, 2002
For a cuisine that's been around some 5,000 years, Indian food is remarkably in keeping with contemporary tastes. It's low-fat, chock-full of... More >>
A Roll by Any Other Name A Roll by Any Other Name
I Love Sushi & Steak is to sushi as Hello Kitty is to cute
By Carey Sweet, February 07, 2002
It's not too difficult to figure out what the specialties are at I Love Sushi & Steak. The name's as straightforward as they come -- not like... More >>
A Meal of Living Dangerously A Meal of Living Dangerously
The Valley of the Sun gets a heaping helping of "cuisine de sol"
By Carey Sweet, January 31, 2002
I don't know why, but I find near-disasters thrilling. I'll never forget one dinner at Beef Eaters in Phoenix -- not because of the mediocre... More >>
Gag Order Gag Order
Pretzels are a logical -- and safe -- choice at Walker's Cafe
By Carey Sweet, January 24, 2002
So now it looks like the government may require warning labels on pretzels: "May cause choking and/or fainting." Thanks, President Bush.If... More >>
A Little Pizza Heaven A Little Pizza Heaven
Chic, affordable new Scottsdale eatery makes you say, “Grazie.”
By Carey Sweet, January 17, 2002
In Italian, grazie means thank you. In Valley of the Sun-speak, it means an exciting new cafe. Grazie Pizzeria and Wine Bar is the latest... More >>
Pacific Rim Shot Pacific Rim Shot
Sapporo is more than just another sushi bar
By Carey Sweet, January 10, 2002
My dining companion is joking that the new Sapporo reminds her so much of P.F. Chang's that if someone were to put that eatery's trademark entry... More >>
Tia Amigos Tia Amigos
Longtime Mesa restaurateurs have another hit with their new Rancho de Tia Rosa
By Carey Sweet, January 03, 2002
The story of Rancho de Tia Rosa, a handout compiled by owners Dennis and Lizabeth Sirrine, spans six pages, single-spaced. While the restaurant... More >>
Value Pact Value Pact
Quantity, not quality, woos this crowd
By Carey Sweet, December 27, 2001
My tablemates can't get over dessert. It's been the topic of conversation for the past 45 minutes, the oohing, the aahing, the veritable drooling... More >>
Watt's for Dinner Watt's for Dinner
Out of Africa come the flavors you'll find at Tempe's Blue Nile Cafe
By Carey Sweet, December 20, 2001
Look out, Lalibela. For the first time since it opened almost five years ago, the little restaurant should be peering over its shoulder at... More >>
Oomph ah Pwah Oomph ah Pwah
A French restaurant in Gilbert? It's not just rare — it’s medium rare.
By Carey Sweet, December 13, 2001
Restaurateur Karen Firestone may be new to the business, but she isn't afraid to make a statement. First, there's the name of her place -- Cafe... More >>
Bizarre and Grille Bizarre and Grille
How to put some thrill into a grill at DG's Metropolitan Deli.
By Carey Sweet, December 06, 2001
Well, whack me over the head with a lamb chop. Just when I think I've seen everything possible on a restaurant menu, something new sneaks up and... More >>
Big Apple appeal
The ambiance at Times Square Deli is Anywhere, USA, but the food is New York all the way
By Carey Sweet, December 06, 2001
Deli lovers have had their noses pressed against the glass at Times Square Deli since late spring, awaiting its planned August opening.... More >>
No Naan Sense No Naan Sense
Tikka moment to check out this tandoori
By Carey Sweet, November 29, 2001
There must be an international siren song calling from the building next to the Circle K at 16th Street and Campbell. This unassuming little box... More >>
Meatball Operation Meatball Operation
Caffe Portobello is frustratingly inconsistent
By Carey Sweet, November 22, 2001
From sports to the creative arts to big business, it's the ability to perform under pressure that separates the professionals from the amateurs.... More >>
Fresh-Air Fare Fresh-Air Fare
Two choice spots for outdoor dining
By Carey Sweet, November 15, 2001
Twisted Vine Ah, the chilly nip of the holiday season. This is the time of year when the covers of Gourmet and Bon Appetit tempt with... More >>
Garden Notoriety Garden Notoriety
Middle Eastern cuisine gets a peaceful treatment at Persian Garden
By Carey Sweet, November 08, 2001
Chef Mahmmud Jaafari has got a gem on his hands with Green Leaf Cafe, a casual little shop on 19th Avenue and Campbell in Phoenix. The place has... More >>
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