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Andreoli Italian Grocer				4 User Reviews
8880 E Via Linda	Italian	$, $$	North Scottsdale
Americanized Italian food is everywhere, but if you’re hungry for authentic sandwiches, salads, and antipasti, you need to try this place. Chef-owner Giovanni Scorzo makes all his own bread and pastries, cannoli, tiramisu, mozzarella, ricotta, and even chocolates. Daily specials might... More >>

Asian Café Express				1 User Reviews
1911 W. Main St. Suite 3	Asian, Chinese	$, $$	Mesa
Despite the name, this is no generic pan-Asian fast food joint. Not even close. It’s exceptionally tasty, unbelievably cheap, authentic Hong Kong-style cuisine. Behind it all is chef Michael Leung, former owner of central Phoenix’s Gourmet House of Hong Kong. Be prepared to spend some... More >>

Back East Bagels				5 User Reviews
1628 E. Southern Ave., #2	Bakery, Deli	$, $$	Tempe
Word of mouth is the key to success at this charming strip-mall cafe, and no wonder. The plain bagel here is a joy to eat on its own, almost like a fresh soft pretzel. While you’ll surely find ex-New Yorkers lurking in line here, Back East Bagels brings in plenty of native Arizonans, too,... More >>

Barrio Cafe				3 User Reviews
2814 N. 16th St.	Contemporary, Mexican	$$, $$$	Central Phoenix
Chef Silvana Salcido Esparza brings magic to this art-filled hole-in-the-wall, with regional specialties of central-southern Mexico. For extra impact, she adds French accents, with marvelous results. Dishes change monthly, but highlights include posole verde, spinach-crab-mushroom-cheese crepes,... More >>

Bomberos Café & Wine Bar				Write a Review
8801 North Central Avenue	Wine Bar	$$	North Phoenix
This laid-back eatery is not just the coolest thing in Sunnyslope, it’s 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 Breadfruit				3 User Reviews
108 E. Pierce St.	Caribbean	$, $$	Central Phoenix
The Breadfruit, a cheerful, casual Jamaican restaurant, fits right in with other independent eateries that have cropped up on the sleepy periphery of downtown’s bustling core. Owner Dwayne Allen, originally from Jamaica, considers the restaurant an extension of his kitchen at home,... More >>

C-Fu Gourmet				3 User Reviews
2051 W. Warner Rd.	Chinese, Seafood	$$	Chandler
One of the few Valley Chinese restaurants that could hold its own in New York's or San Francisco's Chinatown. C-Fu specializes in seafood so fresh, most of it is still swimming when you order it. Don't miss the chrysanthemum-steamed fish, Marco Polo lobster or Dungeness crab. Non-seafood dishes... More >>

Cafe Monarch				Write a Review
6934 E. 1st Ave.	American, Greek, Mediterranean	$$, $$$	Central Scottsdale
Eating at leisurely Café Monarch about as personal a dining experience you can have, next to actually eating at someone’s home. You’re really in chew-owner Christopher Van Arsdale’s hands when you eat here, as the man does everything from cooking to dish washing. ... More >>

Cafepino				Write a Review
7000 E. Mayo Blvd.	Pizza	$$, $$$	North Phoenix
The folks at Cafepino, handily located right in front of the Cine Capri, are running a really smart operation. They don’t 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 what’s basically... More >>

Carolina's Mexican Food				1 User Reviews
1202 E. Mohave St.	Mexican	$$, $$$	Central Phoenix
A Valley legend since 1968, Carolina's has a cult following for its out-of-this-world homemade tortillas. But folks from all walks of life line up at the bare-bones (no A/C) shop to gorge on green corn tamales, enchiladas, red machaca burros and, on weekends, menudo. Breakfast burros are another... More >>

Carolina's North				1 User Reviews
2126 E. Cactus Road	Mexican	$$, $$$	North Phoenix
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 >>

Centro Paninoteca				Write a Review
7120 E. Becker Ln.	Italian, Wine Bar	$$	North Scottsdale
The latest incarnation of the tiny building that once housed the original Goldwater’s liquor store is a cozy, casual wine bar where there’s a nice selection of affordable wines by the glass (mostly Italian), appetizers and salads that make good use of top-notch produce, and a variety... More >>

Chakra 4 Herb & Tea House				Write a Review
4773 N. 20th St.	Health, Vegan, Vegetarian	$$, $$$	East Phoenix
Tucked back in the Town & Country Shopping Center, Chakra 4 Herb & Tea House is half-herb shop, half-caf�, and totally cheerful. The simple menu of organic vegetarian wraps, flavorful salads, and dozens of �health-promoting� teas is full of winners, from the tangy Nutty Rawvocado Dip (a... More >>

Cherryblossom Noodle Cafe				2 User Reviews
914 E. Camelback Rd.	Italian, Japanese, Sushi	$$, $$$	Central Phoenix
Homey, unpretentious Japanese noodle shop that never disappoints and is sure to leave you as sated as a sumo wrestler at an all-you-can-eat steak house. Go for the specials, like the Cajun-fried shrimp with the crunchy heads still on the bodies or the small, whole squid in a tomato-anchovy... More >>

Chestnut Lane Café				Write a Review
4225 E. Camelback Rd.	American, Dessert	$$	East Phoenix
Swing by this cheerful, shoebox-sized sandwich and pastry shop the next time you�re in the neighborhood for a Niman Ranch corned beef Reuben, a lobster Cobb salad, or maybe just some freshly baked pastries. Just about everything here is made from scratch, from the lemonade to the roasted... More >>

Cibo Urban Wine Cafe & Pizzeria				1 User Reviews
603 N. Fifth Ave.	Italian, Pizza	$$, $$$	Central Phoenix
Like pizza but want to take your date to someplace cool so she won’t think you’re a cheapskate with all the class of Tommy Lee in college? Then Cibo may just be for you. Its 12-inch pies are veritable works of art, produced by Italian pizza maestro Guido Saccone, who earned his stripes... More >>

CityBakery				1 User Reviews
600 East Washington St.	American, Bakery, Breakfast	$$	Central Phoenix
Tucked into downtown's Arizona Science Center, City Bakery is a stylish outpost of Scottsdale’s Arcadia Farms, which also does a brisk business in feeding visitors to the Phoenix Art Museum and The Heard Museum. Here, the edible attractions include gourmet salads (we’re hooked on the... More >>

Corbin's Bar & Grill				1 User Reviews
19420 N. 59th Ave., Ste. F625	American	$$, $$$	Glendale
With sleek décor, a lively clientele, and a menu full of classic American crowd-pleasers, Corbin’s 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 >>

Corbin's Bar & Grill				Write a Review
8729 N Central Ave.	American	$$, $$$	North Phoenix
With sleek décor, a lively clientele, and a menu full of classic American crowd-pleasers, Corbin’s 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 >>

The Cornish Pasty Co.				Write a Review
960 W. University Dr. #103	English, Fusion, Irish	$$	Tempe
Hip, railroad-car-size establishment specializing in Cornwall’s answer to the potpie, the pasty (pronounced pass-tee). Traditionally, these jumbo turnovers are filled with steak, onion, rutabaga and potato, and are referred to as oggies. The place also has porkies, which are (you guessed... More >>

Da Vang				Write a Review
4538 N. 19th Ave.	Vietnamese	$, $$	Central Phoenix
Among people who love real-deal Vietnamese food, Da Vang has quite the following. It’s been around for 18 years and is owned by the Ly family. The vibe is friendly and seat-yourself casual, and service is swift. With 79 items, the menu seems sprawling, but just look at the common... More >>

Daily Dose				Write a Review
4020 N. Scottsdale Rd.	American, Breakfast	$$, $$$	Central Scottsdale
Daily Dose is simultaneously stylish and down-to-earth, a cheerful indie eatery from Matt and JenLyn Long, the same folks who own nearby Fusion Restaurant & Lounge. They serve accessible, affordable American comfort food with tasty, creative flourishes. Depending on the time of day, the... More >>

Delux				5 User Reviews
3146 E. Camelback Rd.	American, Brewery	$, $$, $$$	East Phoenix
Perhaps the hippest joint to open in L.A. in some time. Wait a sec. Did we say L.A.? Sorry, but Lenny Rosenberg’s concept is so cool that even erstwhile Angelenos will be impressed. There are $9 gourmet burgers, 40 international beers on tap, and a jazzy vibe with which only nearby Zen 32... More >>

The Dhaba				1 User Reviews
1872 E Apache Blvd.	Indian	$, $$	Tempe
This affordable, contemporary Indian restaurant, specializing in the cuisine of the Punjab region of Northern India, is named after India’s roadside pit stops, where truck drivers go for a cheap, filling meal. And true to its namesake, The Dhaba is an affordable place to relax and indulge... More >>

Dragonfly Vietnamese Kitchen				3 User Reviews
1116 S. Dobson Rd.	Vietnamese	$, $$	Mesa
Dragonfly Vietnamese Kitchen is worth seeking out. You’ll find authentic ethnic cuisine and a surprisingly pleasant café-style atmosphere, plus a lengthy menu of traditional specialties that are as delicious and beautifully presented as they are wallet-friendly. With nothing over... More >>