American in Phoenix
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A standalone building in the parking lot of a strip mall on 32nd Street and Shea, the intersection from which the eatery gets its name, this cozy little breakfast, lunch, and dinner spot is the kind of restaurant where you could easily spend hours. There is a drive-thru, a patio (larger than the restaurant), and […]
The ultimate gourmet grocery in Arizona, AJ’s Fine Foods has several locations throughout the Valley in Scottsdale, Chandler, Glendale, and Phoenix. Each one stocks a choice selection of artisanal cheeses, meats, baked goods, produce, and deli fare. Whether you’re hunting for a nationally acclaimed specialty item like Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, looking for a local […]
When you have a state-fair-sized craving for food on a stick, the best place to satisfy your hunger is Al’s Chicago Style Hotdogs. Not only do they serve one of the tastiest versions of the all-American corn dog, covered in crispy and delicious batter that melts in your mouth, but they also make a mean […]
Alexi’s is a bright, airy eatery where the waiters attend to your every whim. No wonder so many of the city’s power elite choose to lunch at central Phoenix’s Alexi’s Grill. The menu is a combination of Italian and upscale American fare. Choices include various pastas, grilled fish, gussied-up chicken, and slabs of beef. Not […]
School’s out forever at this hybrid sports/rock ‘n’ roll theme eatery where the shock-rocker born Vincent Furnier is worshipped like a demigod. Goth-punk waitresses wear eye makeup
Alter Ego, located on the ground floor of Canopy by Hilton Tempe Downtown, impresses. Veteran Valley chef Ken Arneson oversees the kitchen here, ensuring guests are treated to well-executed specialties like the skirt steak chimichurri, the katsu chicken sandwich, and sweet Thai shishito peppers. Don’t even get us started on the goat cheese gelato, mixed […]
Forget outdated children’s entertainment destinations like Chuck E. Cheese’s. Mesa is home to a 95,000 sq. ft. indoor playspace with everything from go-karts, laser tag, video games, and rock climbing to an old-fashioned carousel, a train ride, mini golf, bowling, and an interactive area to redeem your hard-earned tickets. All of that fun will make […]
American Way Market Caf
Arcadia Farms likes to promote itself as the place for “ladies who lunch.” It’s true — for ladies who eat like lumberjacks. There’s nothing dainty about the monster sandwiches served in this country cottage setting, even if they come on pretty painted china. One of the best bets is the turkey sandwich, made with thick […]
We go here for good company, sure, but it’s the bruschetta that we long for. The spinach and artichoke brucshetta is our favorite, and we like to order it during the week when we can get a whole board of the stuff along with a bottle of wine for only $20. Yummy sides include sweet […]
Since 2004, owner Carol Phillips has been satisfying breakfast, lunch and take-home bread needs in the Tempe branch of AZ Bread Company. The menu includes healthy options for the morning and afternoon crowds such as eggs, waffles, sandwiches, wraps, soups, and salads. And of course there is the wide selection of artisan breads, with 20+ […]
It was 80 long years after Prohibition’s repeal in 1933 before any local company bothered to make hooch here. But Arizona Distilling has wasted no time in refining its technique, which uses local grains to create Copper City Bourbon, barrel-aged for at least two years and named for an Arizona brewery that was shut down […]
Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co. opened its downtown Phoenix beer garden (the original’s in Gilbert) in 2019 with the goal of becoming the living room of Roosevelt Row. To say it has succeeded would be an understatement. The massive patio, sun-shaded and full of native plants meant to attract local birds and bugs, is a major […]
If you must dine in downtown Phoenix, try this 7,500-square-foot urban grill – where an ambitious menu holds a few hits along with the misses. We love the pate and the salads, though we recommend skipping the too-salty pastrami sandwich and the rather limp fries. Daily specials like Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes (every Monday) and […]
Artizen Crafted American Kitchen & Bar is a stylish New American restaurant situated inside the hip Camby Hotel, aka The Camby, in Phoenix’s upscale Biltmore district. Chef Dushyant Singh, whose official title is Director of Culinary Experiences, has put together a New American menu that occasionally diverts from fine dining standards – cheese boards and […]