The Paisley Violin

Temporarily closed: Gina and Derrick Suarez’s quirky bohemian bistro is a comfortably cool spot that contains creative endeavors of every shape and size. Situated along Grand Avenue, it’s a mecca of Mediterranean and Euro-style edibles served up in an ultra-arty atmosphere accented by a constantly revolving collection of photos, paintings, and sculptures. Boutique wines such […]

PepperSauce Cafe

It’s our own little Whistle Stop Cafe, set in the heart of an industrial park/salvage district. Hard to find but worth the effort, this clean, quaint, country-style truck stop tempts with down-home chili, meat loaf, chicken-fried chicken, and amazing breakfasts (delicious biscuits and gravy, huge omelets, pancakes). Read our review.

Romanelli’s Italian Deli

Unlike New York, where thereâ??s a deli on every corner, it can be tough to find a good one in Phoenix outside of the grocery store. Enter Romanelliâ??s in West Phoenix, which will not only hook you up with a badass sandwich, but also offers Italian products like homemade dressings and sauces, dozens of kinds […]

Schreiner’s Fine Sausage

It’s been here forever, and people come from miles around for the delicious sausage varieties at Schreiner’s. Most of these spicy, traditional family recipes were brought over from Germany, but the Schreiners also offer regional favorites from Portugal, Spain, England, Poland and Mexico. Health-conscious consumers can dine on low-fat chicken and turkey links in a […]

Scott’s Generations

One of the Valley’s few kosher perennials, this deli features kosher-style corned beef and pastrami on real, double-baked Jewish rye. The matzo-ball soup, seasoned with celery and dill and featuring a real-life matzo ball, is the real deal. Likewise the amazing New York-style cheesecake.

Segal’s One Stop & Oasis Grill

Under the new ownership of the Gilkarov family and their courteous and experienced staff, this kosher deli and grill offers a full line of dry goods, frozen foods, Chalav Yisrael dairy, a Pas Yisrael Bakery, and a full-service butcher department that specializes in Glatt Kosher beef, veal, lamb and poultry and a full line of […]

The Shady Dell

One thing is for sure about The Shady Dell: it’s no ordinary trailer park. The park is such an oddball historic treasure that it’s even been featured on the Travel Channel as a top destination in the U.S. Located in quaint Bisbee, Arizona, the campground features nine fully restored vintage trailers from the ’40s and […]

Tony’s Italian Delicatessen

For a real old-school deli, there’s nowhere in town like Tony’s Italian Delicatessen, which has been thriving in Sunnyslope since the late ’70s. The shelves of this family-owned store are crammed full of the finest imported ingredients – pastas, sauces, cheeses, and seasonings – making it the ideal one-stop shop for Italian home cooks. There’s […]

Yasha From Russia

A beautiful little takeout deli and grocery stocked with Eastern European specialties. Service can be scary, but hurts are eased with delicious dishes like incredible piroshki (dough pockets packed with creamy mashed potatoes, homemade sauerkraut or meat). Take-and-bake items impress, with rainbows of frozen dumplings (cherry, potato, beef, lamb, sour cream). Groceries span an array […]