Mel’s Diner, long a local staple, offers more than a link to the ’70s TV show Alice, which was set there. The chicken fried steak and eggs breakfast brings big flavors and generous portions of meat, potato, and gravy. Hashed browns are transcendent: fluffy on the inside, crispy-brown on the outside, precisely as they should […]
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Showing 1453 - 1474 of 2637Thanks to Jobot owner John Sagasta, First Friday fans and Roosevelt Row, denizens can pop into his new late-night ice cream shop for a frozen treat courtesy of Gilbert’s Udder Delights (Superstition Farms) ice cream. Score a scoop of one of twenty classic and unique rotating flavors (hint: try the cinnamon) served up in a […]
We thought fondue was a campy, retro sort of thing until we discovered this place, a favorite among “date night” couples. (Romance oozes from this place; the waiters will even take your picture and leave it for you in a little picture frame at the door, if you like.) We love going here and ordering […]
Remember the fondue paraphernalia you got rid of in a garage sale during the Reagan administration? You should have held on to it. Fondue is back. Instead of buying new equipment, let the Melting Pot’s kitchen handle the job. Fondue here comes in all its forms — cheese fondue, fondue bourguignon (meat and veggies dipped […]
Mensho is a newcomer to the Valley, bringing with it hoards of fans and delicious steaming bowls of Japanese noodle soup. The ramen concept was introduced in Japan before expanding around the world. The Mesa restaurant, an immersive space centered around an open kitchen and surrounded by light wood walls, was the chain’s first in […]
What was once a Mervyn’s department store is today Mercado De Los Cielos, a Hispanic marketplace on the southern end of Desert Sky Mall. More than 200 tenants call the place home. Though some view Mercado De Los Cielos primarily as a shopping destination, it’s also a paradise of counter-service eateries serving up fresh agua […]
This tiny market in Scottsdale is notable for its crazy-good grilled chicken meal. Served directly from the giant charcoal grill outside the buidling, the pollo asado is juicy and perfectly seasoned and packed to-go with corn tortillas, rice, beans, and salsa. And it’s only 10 bucks.
A word of warning: Getting to MercBar involves a bit of a hunt, as the only signage at the cozy lounge hidden within the Esplanade is a tiny golden plaque by its front door. Once you find it, slip into its darkened interior and reward yourself with a potent craft cocktail from its ever-changing menu […]
If you ever dined at chef-owner Duc Liao’s past restaurant Scratch, you are familiar with a distinct French style in décor, with ornate wallpaper patterns contrasting with simple white walls and fashion photography spattering the walls. Merci is no different, though it has been altered from the original design. While breakfast and lunch options like […]
Merci French Caf
You haven’t eaten Asian until you’ve had a Tottie Roll, a fried pork roll wrapped in lettuce and mint leaves, and the house specialty at this extra-popular Asian Fusion restaurant. Named for Chef Tottie Kaya, who trained as a professional chef in childhood, these rolls are the talk of culinary circles and the reason that […]
This clean, small restaurant really does have a patio feel, thanks to light, white furniture and lots of windows. Its mix of Mexican and Greek dishes makes it unique, and some of the offerings–like fry bread and tomatillo sauce–are hard to find elsewhere. Warning: The appetizer platter is enormous.