If you live in Phoenix and haven’t heard of Cartel Coffee Lab, you’ve probably been living under a Starbucks-shaped rock. Or maybe you just don’t drink java. This local coffee roaster is the best known in the caf
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If you live in Phoenix and haven’t heard of Cartel Coffee Lab, you’ve probably been living under a Starbucks-shaped rock. Or maybe you just don’t drink java. This local coffee roaster is the best known in the caf
If you live in Phoenix and haven’t heard of Cartel Coffee Lab, you’ve probably been living under a Starbucks-shaped rock. Or maybe you just don’t drink java. This local coffee roaster is the best known in the café scene, and chances are you’ve sipped their coffee somewhere around town without realizing it, like Jobot Coffee […]
Upscale surf ‘n’ turf joint wrapped in a Sonoran ranch house theme. The place does a few things right other than atmosphere: spicy house sausage made from beef, elk and buffalo; ahi nachos with Manchego cheese; and a chocolate cowboy s’more that’ll give diabetics a death wish. Is it worth driving all the way out […]
Casa Amigos Tacos and Tequilas and Skylanes, a Mexican-restaurant-meets-bowling-alley, is found in Old Town Scottsdale. The establishment is a restaurant on its ground floor with bowling upstairs and a full bar and drink menu.
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The salsa bar at Casa Corazon in central Phoenix is a thing of beauty. You’ll find nearly a dozen house-made salsas and fresh taco garnishes, enticingly well-organized and bearing unique flavors that will have you making return trips during your visit. Don’t miss the creamy, blended pineapple salsa, or the bracingly fresh serrano pepper salsa. […]
When people complain about Phoenix being too beige, they’re likely referring to areas like Cactus Road and 67th Avenue. But Casa de Falafel, located inside a gas station at this intersection called Simon Xpress, is the opposite of suburban snooziness. A Mediterranean grill churning out authentic Arabic street foods, Casa de Falafel has a menu […]
Since 2006, Casa Filipina owners Tony and Tess Menendez have been serving traditional Filipino food from this cozy West Valley restaurant. And though the savory offerings, including pancit bihon guisado, chicken adobo, and lechon kawali will satisfy your Filipino food craving, it’s the sweet side of things at which this restaurant excels. Don’t leave without […]
If you love green chiles, make tracks to this attractive hacienda-style restaurant. The Reynoso family’s Miami-Globe recipes are sure to delight. Don’t miss the authentic Mexican cuisine and the not-too-sweet margaritas.
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Even if the notorious bar district of Mill Avenue might attract the limelight in Tempe, the true beating heart of one of America’s most complex college towns is Casey Moore’s. This is a classic, dependable neighborhood staple where the food is solid, the drinks are well-priced, no one is out of place and the good […]
After 30 years in the bar business, the proprietors of the Woodshed in Tempe are experts on running a cozy neighborhood joint. This comfortable little dive with tons of personality offers a daily happy hour from 4 to 7 p.m. with a slew of specials on beer and well drinks. The wood-paneled walls are covered […]
The latest fine-dining addition to the Scottsdale scene is sleek and attractive, with a bustling dining room done up in a cool slate blue, gray, and beige color palette. Top-notch servers and a notable wine list are the highlights at Cask 63. The contemporary American menu features steak, chicken, and numerous seafood dishes, including the […]
Phoenix’s Catch 22 does a little bit of everything. The best category for this place is “sports bar” – they have 28 flatscreen TVs tuned to the big games and a nice selection of tap beers – but the proprietors go the extra mile in a few different directions. Patrons can shoot a little stick […]
The former Razz’s Restaurant & Catering space at Scottsdale Road and Shea Boulevard is now Cat’s Pajamas Bistro. The eatery promises a menu of French, Italian, American, and Latin cuisines while the full bar is already known for shaking up classic American cocktails. Menu items include sandwiches and burgers like the Rocky and Bullwinkle Burger, […]
There’s little we love more than an afternoon hike through the Jewell of the Creek Preserve, then a quick jump over to the Cave Creek Coffee Company for wine tasting, good food and a little live music. After a post-hike cabernet, we go for the Vegetarian Sandwich, piled with roasted Portobello mushroom, fresh mozzarella, tomato […]
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Good spot to take out-of-towners for a look at what remains of the Wild West. It’s a tourist trap, but at least the tourists are not brought in by the busload. Besides, locals eat here, too. They come for the dandy burgers, ribs, steak, and fried chicken.
Cave Creek Smokehouse is, shockingly enough, a BBQ joint with a large patio in Cave Creek. Their signature dish is a smoked brisket lasagna which is also exactly what it sounds like. Beyond the food though, Cave Creek Smokehouse also host a staggering number of events virtually every day of ever week. It’s an excellent […]
Cave Creek Tap Haus features a full bar, over 50 beers on tap and serves up an eclectic mix of American, Mexican and German food. They also have live music weekly, a beer club and what they advertise as “The Best Bears Den in Phoenix” for any wayward Chicagoan.
Don’t spend too much time trying to categorize CC’s on Central. Whether you call it Southern, Creole or soul food (or, more accurately, all three) matters a whole lot less than the fact that it tastes really, really good. Mother and son Sharon and Devan Cunningham have roots in Louisiana and Mississippi, and it shows […]