You’ll find a European-themed menu with Arizona and American touches at St. Amand Kitchen & Cocktails, located in the Ocotillo district in south Chandler. The name is a nod to the patron saint of winemaking, beer brewing, and bartending, which creates a kind of self-imposed pressure on the drink program here. Good thing it holds […]
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Chef-owner Aaron Chamberlin hired Wendell Burnette Architects to overhaul this early 50s Harold Ekman building, and the final result is stunningly cool. Sit on the patio, sip a refreshing Sunny & Dry cocktail, and dig in to comforting contemporary American cuisine, from crisp, puffy flatbread with black Mission figs, to fragrant seafood stew. And thankfully, […]
Part of The One Group restaurant network, STK Scottsdale is an upscale steakhouse located on the Scottsdale Waterfront in Old Town. It serves entrees like miso-glazed sea bass and a 34-ounce, dry-aged tomahawk steak. Appetizers like the the tuna tartare and bread with blue cheese butter are also available in a modern setting with a […]
One of the Valley’s premier restaurants, set in one of the Valley’s prettiest resorts. The chef celebrates the flavorful bounty of baby vegetables, lighter meat dishes, and abundant fish from the Pacific Northwest. Mussels in a thyme-tinged Chardonnay broth, spit-roasted chicken paired with Swiss chard and chive whipped potatoes, and John Dory with baby beets, […]
The team behind the old Taylor’s Cafe has purchased Daily Bistro and transformed the space into a bright space around the corner from that other restaurant specializing in healthy eats. This time around, however, Taylor’s Place is serving dinner in addition to breakfast, lunch, and brunch with a menu that focuses on Persian and Lebanese […]
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When Doug Robson first opened Tesota, it was hard to tell what type of restaurant it would shape up to be. The chef and restaurateur is the mastermind behind Gallo Blanco, Otro Cafe and Otro Cafecito, all restaurants that stick to Mexican cuisine. But Robson ventured beyond his roots with Tesota. The menu features poke, […]
If environmentally sustainable practices enter into your calculus for choosing where to dine in Phoenix, The Breadfruit should be mighty high on your list. Chef Danielle Leoni has been through so many environmentally focused programs, from those at the James Beard Foundation to others at ASU, that her resume surely spans many pages at this […]
The reincarnation of The Larder & The Delta was one of the most anticipated openings in 2024. Chef and owner Stephen Jones took a gamble in evolving his Southern restaurant into a fine-dining destination serving a 12-course tasting menu in the former Binkley’s Restaurant. Jones’ risk is being rewarded. He was named a James Beard […]
The ambiance of Tia Carmen is intentional in its efforts to honor the Southwest region and Mexico. As you walk through the large wooden doors, you’re greeted by an earthy vibe and elegance. Chef Angelo Sosa wanted to re-create a reminder of his experience with his Aunt Carmen when he first learned food was his […]
The best Italian restaurant in metro Phoenix is Chris Bianco’s high-end but rustic trattoria, Tratto. Here, the Bianco team has crafted stunning pastas in shapes such as spaghetti alla chitara and tagliatelle using precise, intelligent local flours suited to the specific noodles at hand. At Tratto, the kitchen can rock out a classic pomodoro or […]
True Food Kitchen’s menu is not 100 percent gluten-free, but it’s still one of the city’s best places for heathly and gluten-free eats. Honestly, it’s probably better this way since we might actually be able to convince a friend or two to dine with us. Gluten-free living can get awfully lonely, but not at TFK […]
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True Food Kitchen’s menu is not 100 percent gluten-free, but it’s still one of the city’s best places for heathly and gluten-free eats. Honestly, it’s probably better this way since we might actually be able to convince a friend or two to dine with us. Gluten-free living can get awfully lonely, but not at TFK […]
Do what you like to Turf’s classic Caesar Salad. You can add chicken, shrimp, tuna, even calamari; it’s still one of the best Caesars in town, made with fresh, crisp Romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese grated over homemade croutons and tossed with a perfectly made, lemony dressing. Follow this perfect salad with a traditional boxty, a […]
Its Arizona-centric food and drink creations have brought this cozy and sophisticated Melrose District hot spot recognition from Esquire magazine and The New York Times, the latter of which was enamored with Valentine’s soft pretzel crafted from white Sonoran wheat and served with butter blended with Arizona-grown guinea hen fat and a hunk of local […]
Vecina, a fiercely original restaurant that opened its heavy front door in Arcadia in 2019, is a gem from start to finish. A one-of-a-kind menu is driven by vegetables, rooted in Latin America and laced with countless dimensions of chile heat. It also drills down to molecular details like few other places in Arizona. For […]
This haute hotspot’s pub sensibilities shine through as a better-than-average neighborhood spot. Quality selections of tap beer and bottled wine are a starting point here. Once drinks have been chosen, it’s time to order something from the varied food menu, which leans toward “gastro-pub” territory without being too wild. There’s also a nice variety of […]
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Gio Osso’s Italian food isn’t afraid to reach beyond the boot, or even beyond the Mediterranean. His frequently changing menu has offered rib-eye with chimichurri and smoked swordfish belly with chorizo. But the bulk of the plates at this white-tablecloth restaurant on the edge of downtown Scottsdale are anchored in far southern Italy, though filtered […]
Billed as a “Contemporary American Bistro,” Vogue Bistro is a West Valley eatery overseen by French-born and trained chef Aurore DeBeauduy. The French-American themed menu offers dishes like salmon filet, lobster bisque, duck breast, and even a traditional meatloaf dinner or classic burger and chips. Guests will find starters like foie gras and Vogue onion […]
