This Queen Creek restaurant and sports lounge has small town charm and an all-American menu to match. For breakfast, there are pancakes with multiple toppings, homestyle skillets, omelets, corned beef hash, French toast, and Taylor ham. Stop by for a burger for lunch, like the half-pound Duke Burger with grilled onions, pepper jack cheese, and […]
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Occasionally, Phoenix diners may find themselves seeking a little break from the desert. In such times, Quiessence, found among the 10-acre pecan groves at the Farm at South Mountain, is a wonderful option. Thanks to the lush foothills and farmland of southern Phoenix, as well as the scenic patio attached to this historic home restaurant, […]
With hearty eats, huge portions, and old-fashioned prices, Ranch House Grille has a small-town feel – no surprise, considering its roots in Page, Arizona, where the Cline family opened the first Ranch House Grille in 1999. Southwestern country fried steak, smothered in spicy pork chili verde, is clearly the star dish here, but anything with […]
Over the years, Rawhide has earned an award-winning reputation as Arizona’s original family steakhouse-and we know why! It’s because the menu celebrates the spirit and hospitality of its Western roots through traditional grub and true hungry-cowboy portions. And now, Rawhide’s new menu, cooked up by its executive chef, offers up BBQ Baby Back Ribs, The […]
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This Scottsdale restaurant boasts a truly international menu. Chef Erasmo “Razz” Kamnitzer is a native of Venezuela, attended school in Switzerland, and then studied at New York’s Culinary Institute of America. He has been featured on numerous TV shows, and the restaurant has earned national acclaim from Esquire and Gourmet Magazine. Local influence can be […]
The sticky-sweet scent of burning shisha greets you as you enter this Tempe hookah lounge, which is situated in the shadow of Arizona State University next to Club Tattoo. A scintillating selection of close to four dozen different flavored tobaccos are in stock, including such colorful-sounding herbal concoctions as Blue Viper, Razzmatazz, and Mint Chocolate […]
This is a true restaurant designed from the ground up to offer the East Valley community a place to eat, drink and relax. The Brew prides itself on providing an exceptional dining experience, and a dinner menu featuring bold entrées that are satisfying and bursting with flavor. An extensive selection of bottled and draft micro-brews […]
From three former executives of Oregano’s, this fun, beach-themed spot in Old Town serves up each of its satisfying burgers in two different sizes: As 10-ounce Rehab monsters and more manageable five-ounce options called Relapses. Featuring well-seasoned ground chuck, a lightly toasted brioche bun, blanket of melted cheese, and choice of toppings, best bets are […]
Located on the Phoenician resort’s golf course, Relish Burger Bistro’s ambience screams “hotel restaurant!” Pricey burgers are juicy but not greasy, served on brioche buns and piled high with dressings that include standards like cheddar cheese and bacon and more adventurous stuff like pickled jalapenos and fried eggs. Tater tots are served with each burger […]
Chef-owner Gio Osso’s menu at this tiny, wonderful downtown Scottsdale cafe is a kind of white board of elegant, ever-changing, Mediterranean-inspired dishes revolving around farmers market vegetables, naturally raised meats, and pristine seafood. On one evening, there may be scallops with a heavenly white chocolate beurre blanc; on another, grilled octopus with lemony chickpeas and […]
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This no-frills, BYOB restaurant stuck in a Scottsdale strip mall doesn’t seem like much, but inside awaits a neighborhood Italian joint that serves comforting classics. Pick whatever you want – like lasagna, linguini clams (red or white), or chicken cacciatore – for your main meal, but try the bruschetta first. Italian garlic bread is topped […]
RnR is the latest joint from Valley nightlife impresarios Les and Diane Corieri, the couple behind clubs like Axis/Radius and Suede. The Corieri’s newest spot is unlike any of the other establishments in their empire, serving as a laidback restaurant and drinkery with a relaxed atmosphere. It boasts funky décor that’s imbued with mid-century modern […]
Tenderloin glazed with whiskey, fondue with lamb chops, Big Ass burgers that are, well, big-assed: These are but a few of our faves at this American bistro and saloon. The green chile pork stew is served in a cast-iron pot, and the place serves up a pork porterhouse that could even choke Cedric the Entertainer! […]
If you’ve ever made the drive up north on the I-17 to Sedona, Flagstaff, or the Grand Canyon, you’ll remember Rock Springs Café from its giant sign advertising pie on the freeway. Maybe you’ve even been so enticed that you stopped to check out the Arizona landmark, which has a history dating back to 1918, […]
If the last time you enjoyed fried chicken fingers was when you were in grade school, then you haven’t been to Rock-N-Roll Fingers. The bland staple of every kids’ menu has graduated to become a meal that would make any adult happy at this Tempe restaurant. The all-white chicken fingers are fresh, breaded by hand, […]
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This athletic-themed CenPho gay bar is typically packed with both sports spectators and participants alike, as Roscoes sponsors several local rec league teams and hosts weekly pool tournaments. Trophies upon trophies adorn one corner of the establishment and celebrate the achievements of these weekend warriors, while the pennants for local pro teams dotting the walls […]