The Cornish Pasty Co.

Hip, railroad-car-size establishment specializing in Cornwall’s answer to the potpie, the pasty (pronounced pass-tee). Traditionally, these jumbo turnovers are filled with steak, onion, rutabaga, and potato, and are referred to as oggies. The place also has porkies, which are (you guessed it) stuffed with pork, sage, onion, potato, and apple; and lamb and mint varieties. […]

Coronado Café

Quaint and cozy little house converted into a restaurant. Hardwood floors and local artists’ work on the walls are part of the charm. The lunch menu consists mostly of salads, soups, and sammies made with fresh ingredients. For dinner, it’s what you might call New American comfort food, like “Kobe” meat loaf, slow-roasted halibut, pork […]

The Coronado PHX

For inventive vegan food set against a backdrop of pink floral wallpaper and black upholstered booths, look no further than The Coronado at 12th and Oak streets. Sit on the patio to witness hipsters walk and bike through the charming Coronado Historic District while you nosh on fried potato tacos with purple cabbage and vegan […]

Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill

There are lots of homegrown options for Mexican food in Arizona, but we have to hand it to one Utah-based chain restaurant for serving fresh, healthy food: Costa Vida. There are three locations in Arizona: Mesa, Queen Creek, and the newest location in Goodyear, which has online ordering capability. Costa Vida serves standards like burritos, […]

Cotton & Copper

This south Tempe “public house,” a dim but warm space vaguely reminiscent of an old saloon, is surely one of the most Arizonan restaurants in the Valley. Sean Traynor, proprietor and captain of a wide-ranging cocktail program, sources glasses for his measured libations from antique shops upstate. Tamara Stanger, one of the most incandescently creative […]

Counter Intuitive

This latest from Peter Kasperski, the owner of Cowboy Ciao and Kazimierz, mixes hooch and nibbly bites. The menu features cocktails from top-shelf Valley talents Micah Olsen and Jason Asher, served in a multi-use space equipped with the essentials of dimmed lighting and wise bartenders. The menu rotates every few months but has included drinks […]

Coup Des Tartes

Coup des Tartes may be in a new location, but the French-styled neighborhood bistro retains much of the spirit of the original. Now located in a historic 1922 brick bungalow, the restaurant has retained much of its cozy appeal. The menu specializes in old-school bistro classics, including a fine take on filet mignon served with […]

Course

After years of honing his craft at some of the best dining establishments in the Valley, chef Cory Oppold forged his own path with Course. From the outside, this little restaurant is just another tenant in a Scottsdale strip mall. But inside, the experience is fully fine dining. During the evening, Course offers tasting menus […]

Courtyard Cafe at Heard Museum

The Heard Museum’s restaurant serves Southwestern-inspired fare, often including dishes that complement the museum’s current exhibitions. Favorite house-made items include the Tepary Bean Hummus and some pretty popular posole; diners can also choose from salads and sandwiches. The best part is, Courtyard Caf

Cowboy Ciao Wine Bar & Grill

The goofy moniker might start spaghetti Westerns playing in your head, and the shabby-chic interior may be designed to appeal to yupper-class Scottsdalians with graying temples, money to burn and the fervent need to see themselves as still cool after all these years. But the food is intriguing, inventive and skillfully prepared, and the wine […]

Crabby Don’s

Disregard this Gilbert joint’s fierce-faced logo and surly-sounding name, as Crabby Don’s is often the site of fun and festive times courtesy of its numerous distractions and drink deals. For instance, it’s hard to stay sour when buxom bartenders are serving you such specials as $10 beer buckets (featuring five bottles of domestic brews like […]

Crackers & Co. Cafe

Founded in 1984, Crackers draws all walks of life for its all-day breakfast menu and lunch items, from egg skillets and pancakes, to sandwiches, to sweets like bread pudding and scones. The restaurant now has three popular restaurants in the East Valley, but with so much made-from-scratch goodness on the menu, we wish it would […]

Crackers & Co. Cafe

Founded in 1984, Crackers draws all walks of life for its all-day breakfast menu and lunch items, from egg skillets and pancakes, to sandwiches, to sweets like bread pudding and scones. The restaurant now has three popular restaurants in the East Valley, but with so much made-from-scratch goodness on the menu, we wish it would […]

Craft 64

Craft 64, a neighborhood pizzeria and craft brew pub, is an unpretentious spot in downtown Scottsdale delivering high quality wood-fired pizza and huge list of Arizona-crafted beers. On any given day, you’ll find more than 30 local craft beers on tap, along with an accessible wine list with almost 30 bottles available by the bottle. […]