Dessert in Phoenix
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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, […]
While That’s Amore specializes in all sorts of Italian confections, the large case of authentic gelatos is the reason this north Scottsdale spot is a must-visit no matter where you live in the Valley. However, our favorite gelato flavor from That’s Amore is a less traditional take. The whiskey flavor has a kick of liquory […]
Tortas Paquime’s tortas a la plancha – that is, grilled sandwiches – are a steal at less than five bucks apiece. Order yours con todo, and it’ll be heaped with thick slices of ripe avocado, pickled jalapeño, tomato, and lettuce, with a slick of mayo. And if you have a sweet tooth, be sure to […]
Just when you think you know Mexican food, you find a place like Tortas Paquime, with a taste as big as Paquime’s site itself. Delicious Tacos Volteados with three corn tortillas, shredded pork, melted jack cheese, avocado, salsa and guacamole are Fantastic! Also magnificent are the tortas, especially the Torta Hawaiiana, a combination of breaded […]
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Operated by Superstition Farm, Udder Delights makes what is arguably the freshest ice cream in metro Phoenix. There are 20 flavors available every day, and the selection gets pretty wild. You never know what you’ll find, including classics like apple pie, crème brûlée, and s’mores as well as off-the-wall varieties like avocado, red hot banana, […]
Chef Michael Babcock is known for his excellent fried chicken, found every day at his and co-owner Jenn Robinson’s Welcome Diner. Here, the name of the game is that chicken paired with super-crafty artisan donuts. From 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. every day, the menu includes a large selection of doughnuts, as well as both […]
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As a low-fat alternative to ice cream, frozen yogurt has steadily gained popularity since first introduced in the 1970s. In recent years, it’s become even trendier as a self-serve treat sold by weight. Whether you want a little or a lot, a pile of toppings or a bare swirl of soft serve, you can make […]
Craft chocolate is the new thing, and Zak’s is leading the charge here with small-batch, handmade chocolate. Jim and Maureen Elitzak opened this chocolate micro-factory in a small space in a Scottsdale strip mall. There, they produce single-origin organic chocolate bars and confections, doing the whole process themselves, from bean to bar, from roasting to […]
A fabulous-looking and -feeling place for fabulous-looking folks not afraid to shell out big bucks for Parisian comfort food. Many dishes are, well, fabulous, including macaroni gratin, croque monsieur, onion soup gratin-smoked salmon crepes and pork chop choucroute. Prepare for lots of butter and cream.