After Dos Gringos Trailer Park closed in 2009, college kids and Tempe day drinkers alike were left without one of their favorite spots to grab a bucket of Coronas and a giant burrito first thing in the morning. Thankfully, the drinking gods have blessed them with a brand new drinking hole that’s just as much […]
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Doughbird is a member of the Fox Restaurant Concepts network. There are about a dozen wood-fired pizza options; rotisserie that includes free-range chicken and prime rib; salads and sandwiches; classic starters like wings and hummus; and a healthy selection of Southern-tinged comfort food sides like buttered corn and macaroni and cheese. There is also a […]
An oasis of alcoholic bliss tucked away amongst office buildings and industrial parks, Draw 10 beckons to both the white- and blue-collar crowds looking for a drink at lunchtime or after the work day’s done. The large rectangular bar dominates the establishment, ringed with a rainbow selection of illuminated bottles and an equally colorful cross-section […]
Set in the Shops Gainey Village, Drexyl Modern American features a menu of modern American cuisine in an upscale setting in Scottsdale’s Gainey Ranch neighborhood. Drexyl Modern American Restaurant hosts lunch and happy hour Monday through Friday, and serves dinner on a daily basis. The lunch and dinner menus feature seasonal and handcrafted starters like […]
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Don’t judge a book by its cover. The understated exterior hardly does justice to everything that goes on inside, including swing dancing, boxing, and shopping. As far as the drinking goes, The Duce has an impressive selection of old school cocktails as well as few specialties you won’t find anywhere else. The vintage trailer serves […]
If you enjoy watching frolf, there’s not a bad seat on the sprawling patio at Duke’s Sports Bar & Grill, which backs right up to the Vista del Camino Disc Golf Course along the Indian Bend Wash Greenbelt in south Scottsdale. And if you enjoy playing frolf, Duke’s is ideal for a pre- or post-game […]
Since 1950, Durant’s has sat proudly on Central Avenue, its iconic midcentury sign lit up for decades as the city has slowly grown around it. This vibe here is old-school, vaguely Rat Pack-ish: red-leather banquettes, scarlet wallpaper, dim lighting, a back entrance that takes you through the kitchen. (Gangster tales and Hollywood lore abound regarding […]
Duza’s Kitchen, a cozy caf
This is the Valley’s premier seafood restaurant. The oysters are superb, the Georges Bank scallops are off the chain, and the butterfish will give you the culinary equivalent of the Big O. When it comes to dessert, order the Godiva cake.
Although El Chorro Lodge has changed hands several times since it first opened in 1937, some things are fixed in time: the rustic Sonoran Desert charm, the copper-topped bar, and the free basket of warm sticky buns. That’s right — no matter what time of day you dine, the server will grace you with a […]
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A magnet for bikers, barflies, and the blue-collar brigade, this rough-around-the-edges roadhouse in south Scottsdale features a nightly cast of characters that are just as colorful as the neon beer signs on its walls. From slick-looking billiards sharks engaging in nine-ball on the tables to the hippies and housewives playing board games around the horseshoe-shaped […]
Horseshoe Restaurant is the very definition of a hole-in- the-wall restaurant, in the best sense of the term. The small Mexican restaurant on Buckeye Road is inelegantly sandwiched between a mass of carburetor and machine shops, but don’t be too put off by the location. The restaurant happens to be a fine destination for Mexican […]
Directed by executive chef Beau MacMillan, Elements celebrates high cuisine in bold, uncomplicated style — fancy fare that leaves pretension at the door. The ever-changing cuisine is seasonal American, but with gutsy Asian accents. Specialties include fresh seafood, organic produce and dramatic dishes like prime beef carpaccio with maytag blue cheese and smoked walnut vinaigrette.
Elie’s Deli is a small restaurant serving American and Mediterranean food that’s gotten high praise across the Valley. Whether you’re in the mood for falafel, a gyro, or a cheeseburger, Elie’s probably has a cheap and delicious fix for your craving.
Though a couple of dozen locations of Epic Wings has been kicking around California since 1982, the west Valley has hosted one location since 2019. This quick-service eatery in Glendale offers standard wings (original Buffalo wings means the bone-in kind) in garlic Parmesan, and honey, they are good. The garlic is not overpowering, while the […]
Hungry for ‘cue in the West Valley? The meats smoked in salvaged propane tanks behind Eric’s are the best you’ll find. The chefs at this joint smoke the old-fashioned way, meaning without the assistance of gas, a labor-intensive method that raises the ceiling for how good marquee cuts, such as brisket, can be. Inside the […]
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Yes, the intersection of Scottsdale Road and Shea Boulevard is just that – an intersection – but it’s also a classic Valley drinking and dining destination, and a history lesson as much as it is a dining district. So, let’s dive in – and that first dive is Ernie’s Restaurant and Bar. This family-owned sports […]
The folks behind the successful Essence Catering have branched out with this laid-back Tempe cafe, which they remodeled with environmentally friendly materials. Quiche Lorraine and spanakopita are house specialties; the warm, open-faced steak sandwich, with sauteed mushrooms, Cabernet butter, and Maytag blue cheese, is another tempting option. And if you’re looking for something lighter, the […]
Ezekiel’s Restaurant is a small, mom-and-pop restaurant in Ahwatukee that specializes in traditional, Southern-style soul food. Fried chicken is always on the menu here, and it’s excellent: crispy, craggy, and moist, delivered hot and fresh out of the fryer. Fried seafood options include a tilapia dinner, the two large filets fried in a light, sandy […]