Angel’s Trumpet Ale House

This downtown gastropub, built in a ’70s-era block building with a spacious room, long bar, and outdoor patio, is more successful for its suds than its grub. Boasting 31 rotating craft brews on tap — think local favorites, seasonals, and all-over IPAs – beer enthusiasts would be hard-pressed not to find something to their liking. […]

The Arrogant Butcher

If you must dine in downtown Phoenix, try this 7,500-square-foot urban grill – where an ambitious menu holds a few hits along with the misses. We love the pate and the salads, though we recommend skipping the too-salty pastrami sandwich and the rather limp fries. Daily specials like Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes (every Monday) and […]

B Gastrobar

The Buschtetz family – the team behind Cuisine and Wine Bistro in Chandler and Copper & Logs in Gilbert – have opened B Gastrobar, a redesign of their second Cuisine & Wine Bistro location. The new Gilbert eatery will offer a New American menu of burgers, sandwiches, and salads, as well as cocktails and wine.

Bevvy Old Town

Bevvy’s dishes include the lemon ricotta hotcake, the sweet potato protein pancake, and the brunch burger. And if you enjoy a morning drink, try the Wake Uptown with cold brew and caramel liqueur, or a bloody mary, mimosa, or Michelada. And don’t forget about drag brunch.

Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails

Located on the second floor of the Hotel Palomar at CityScape in downtown Phoenix, this true, urban gathering place, like its contemporary American fare, successfully blends sophistication and familiarity along with a solid selection of signature cocktails. The restaurant’s dishes, with a focus on local ingredients, are available as small plates or in two sizes […]

Citizen Public House

Don’t let the name and the address fool you. Citizen Public House, founded by former Cowboy Ciao culinary master chef Bernie Kantak, may sound pretentious, but its stylish yet relaxed atmosphere and offerings of classic American fare with a delicious kick are nothing short of modest classiness. From picture-perfect scallops and standout starters like the […]

CJ’s Talley’s Pub

The folks at Cj’s Talley’s Pub tend to be a close-knit bunch. The banter between the patrons and the barkeeps is priceless, with everyone cracking jokes about the latest happenings in the social circle, ordering up rounds of Bud Light and Fat Tire, and sharing belly laughs. The hostess is happy to switch channels between […]

Culinary Dropout

We usually go to Culinary Dropout at The Yard to take advantage of the ping-pong tables, cornhole, shuffleboard, and 1,400 square feet of patio space. Unlike some Phoenix spots, this is a bar where you can take anyone — your co-worker, parents, picky-eater friends — to have a decent drink and a good time. When […]

Culinary Dropout

The menu at this trendy watering hole is full of hearty fare like short rib pasta, grilled cheese sliders, housemade chips, and burgers, although execution still leaves a lot to be desired. As a consolation, there are dozens of wines by the glass or bottle, 25 different craft cocktails ranging from classic (French 75, Moscow […]

Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row

Dierks Bentley’s namesake bar, restaurant, and honky-tonk in Scottsdale is as homespun as one of the country star’s slew of chart-topping hits and just as raucous. It overflows with rustic charm — a largish American flag mural and a vintage Farmall tractor decorate the entrance while reclaimed barn wood is everywhere — and loud weekend […]

The Golden Pineapple

This unassuming neighborhood watering hole located just down the street from Arizona State University stands out thanks to a decades-old sprawling and towering ficus tree that shades a cozy, street-side, dog-friendly patio. The Golden Pineapple Craft Lounge’s rustic entrance gives way to a space that exudes laid-back beachside vibes with dining tables, high-tops and a […]

Ground Control

Ground Control Coffee & Wine Bar is exactly what the name implies: a home base for all things delicious in Litchfield Park. Coffeehouse by day, wine bar by night, this café on steroids serves everything from cappuccinos and signature blended drinks to cheese boards and house-made gelato. They’ll even pour a shot of Bailey’s over […]

Ingo’s Tasty Food

Part upscale diner, part theater-in-the-round, Ingo’s interior offers a single curved counter where guests can enjoy superb gourmet burgers crafted around a thick puck of grass-fed beef, cooked to a pinkish medium rare and seasoned with only salt and pepper. The simple cheddar Cheeseburger is moist and chop-house sized, and the Paris Texas Burger, served […]

Liberty Station Tavern

Liberty Station, an American tavern and smokehouse is now open at 34522 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 180. Liberty Station is the latest culinary endeavor from Keeler Hospitality Group, who own Market Street Kitchen in DC Ranch and Spencer’s for Steaks and Chops in Omaha, Nebraska.