Teakwoods Tavern & Grill

It may be located in a quiet Chandler strip mall, but Teakwood’s isn’t your run-of-the-mill sports bar. The cozy, casual atmosphere with tons o’ flat screens make it an ideal spot to watch the game. Sounds good, right? It’s also a great place to make a mess. Buckets of peanuts grace each table, and they […]

Ted’s Hot Dogs

It’s true: The hot dogs here are out-of-the-world terrific: Plump and juicy and cooked just right; crispy on the outside and moist and meaty on the inside. The brats are beautiful and just as yummy, and both are served on fluffy white buns served toasted or plain. But we have to admit that we go […]

Teddy’s Preserve

Situated both inside and outside the lobby of the gleaming Ten-O-One building at the corner of Central Avenue and Roosevelt Street, Teddy’s Preserve, which opened in February, carries off a combo of chic and rustic. Indoors, the eye-popping bar is furnished with buttery caramel leather sofas, smart oval-backed bar stools, custom-tiled walls and a modern […]

TEG Torta Shop

A good torta is not hard to find in Arizona, but a good torta spot, one batting 1,000? If there’s one, it’s TEG Torta Shop — formerly Tortas El Guero. The family-owned 16th Street torta hall has been around since 2002, and offers nearly 20 tortas in mini, regular, and super sizes. We recommend the […]

TeHaru Sushi

The exterior of Haru Sushi is deceptively fortress-like, but inside it’s spacious and cheerful, with a sprawling three-sided sushi bar surrounded by a sleek conveyor belt. Grab whatever strikes your fancy, or order directly from the compact menu of sushi standards. At the end of the meal, they tally your bill based on how many […]

Tempe Tavern

Tempe’s historic, cobblestoned-walled White Dairy Barn was built in 1918, became a commercial establishment in 1930, and was subsequently home to many watering holes, including Murphy’s Irish Pub, Hattie’s Tavern, and the Oxbow Tavern. Today it’s Tempe Tavern, a multi-roomed bar with neon signs and stickered walls, a dance floor, a stage that’s hosted countless […]

Terra Java Coffee House & Bake Shop

Long considered to be one of the coolest art/coffee houses in Phoenix, Terra Java Coffee House & Bake Shop’s offers comfy couches and other relaxing seating, Wi-Fi access, and plentiful, spacious tables that make it a great place for students to study. Its baristas also whip out any number of caffeinated concoctions – ranging from […]

Tesoro Ristorante Italiano

Soon after Filomena Di Franco and her husband Anthony sold their popular south Scottsdale restaurant, Molise, they opened Tesoro, a cozy, 45-seat gem tucked out of the way in Ancala Village, on Via Linda just north of Shea. Together with their grown-up children, who cook and wait on tables, they serve specialties from all over […]

Tesota

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, […]

Testal Mexican Kitchen

Grand Avenue has gotten a lot of press for Mexican food lately, thanks to Sonoran sweetheart Bacanora. But just up the street sits Testal. This small counter-service spot offers intense flavors and soul-satisfying dishes from Chihuahua – as well as some of the most unusual burritos in town. The first thing to know is that […]

Texaz Grill

Jutting out of the stucco plaza at 16th Street and Bethany Home Road since 1985, Texaz Grill is equal parts roadhouse cliche and serious steakhouse. Upon entering, allow your eyes to adjust as they wander over the dimly lit mounted trucker hats and road signs, framed photos of yesteryear diners, and the buzzing neon of […]