The REZ an urban eatery

If you spot the sign for the The Rez, an Urban Eatery, out in the wild, reach for your cash and head for this roaming restaurant. You can sometimes find The Rez in downtown Phoenix during the late hours, even till 4 a.m. on weekends, or possibly at a festival, farmers market, or special event […]

Rhema Soul Cuisine

Rhema Soul Cuisine is a Queen Creek original: a soul food café with an eclectic menu of Southern-style specialties like chicken and waffle, barbecue, Southern sides, and house originals like the “Brorito,” which is a sort of soul food take on the burrito. Mostly, you’ll want to come for the barbecue, which is first-rate, especially […]

Rice Paper

Unquestionably stylish, this midtown neighborhood restaurant in a former bungalow features approachable Vietnamese fare and fits the bill for those willing to sacrifice the more authentic and wallet-friendly dishes found in fluorescent-lit, no-frills eateries of the same ilk. The name a nod to its selection of nearly 15 made-to-order varieties of rolls wrapped in moistened […]

Richardson’s

CenPho favorite Richardson’s of New Mexico burned down in a fire in 2010 and was finally resurrected in early 2012 with the same menu. The new location is alongside sister restaurant Rokerij, which is similar but with smaller plates. As the name implies, Richardson’s is a purely Southwestern affair, but that doesn’t mean it’s rundown […]

Rio Mirage Cafe y Cantina

The small city of El Mirage, sandwiched between Sun City and Surprise, doesn’t have very many locally owned places to eat. But there you’ll find Rio Mirage Café y Cantina, a spot with Mexican staples as well as one of the best brunches in the Valley. Full of Latin flavor, breakfast includes chorizo con huevos, […]

Ristorante Giuseppe

This no-frills, BYOB restaurant stuck in a Scottsdale strip mall doesn’t seem like much, but inside awaits a neighborhood Italian joint that serves comforting classics. Pick whatever you want – like lasagna, linguini clams (red or white), or chicken cacciatore – for your main meal, but try the bruschetta first. Italian garlic bread is topped […]

Rita’s Cantina & Bar

Rita’s Kitchen is the casual, Southwestern eatery tucked inside Camelback Inn, the place where hotel guests can go for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and locals can soak up the Sonoran charm. The comfort food here may not be innovative, but it’s pretty good, and the appealing atmosphere and excellent drinks, like stellar red sangria, make […]

Rita’s Mexican Food

Choosing what to order is the most difficult part of dining at Rita’s. From ocean-fresh seafood cocktails and mole to fish tacos and traditional burros, every dish is a winner. Rita has been wowing us with her family’s recipes for more than 15 years and recently expanded in order to serve more of her hungry […]

Rito’s Mexican Food

Around since 1977 — the original location is on 14th Street in the Garfield District— this to-go-only eatery is rightly celebrated for its famous green chile burro. On busy days, there’s still a line out the door at the Garfield location, though the wait has been slightly alleviated thanks to new locations in Uptown and […]

Rito’s Mexican Food

Around since 1977 – the original location is on 14th Street in the Garfield District – this to-go-only eatery is rightly celebrated for its famous green chile burro. On busy days, there’s still a line out the door at the Garfield location, though the wait has been slightly alleviated thanks to new locations in Uptown […]

The Ritz-Carlton, Phoenix

Nestled along the Camelback Corridor is The Ritz-Carlton. More of a small town in itself than a mere resort, it contains a 281-room hotel, Dove Mountain Golf Club, a fitness center, a heated outdoor pool, a sundeck, and three dining options: a bistro, a lounge, and a bar. The main restaurant, bistro 24, has earned […]

RnR

RnR is the latest joint from Valley nightlife impresarios Les and Diane Corieri, the couple behind clubs like Axis/Radius and Suede. The Corieri’s newest spot is unlike any of the other establishments in their empire, serving as a laidback restaurant and drinkery with a relaxed atmosphere. It boasts funky décor that’s imbued with mid-century modern […]

Roaring Fork

Tenderloin glazed with whiskey, fondue with lamb chops, Big Ass burgers that are, well, big-assed: These are but a few of our faves at this American bistro and saloon. The green chile pork stew is served in a cast-iron pot, and the place serves up a pork porterhouse that could even choke Cedric the Entertainer! […]

Roastery Of Cave Creek

One of the Valley’s best-kept secrets, the Roastery of Cave Creek was started by Dave Anderson as a small operation that roasted estate-grown organic coffee for some of the best local restaurants. Chances are you’ve sipped this expertly roasted coffee once or twice without even knowing it. If you have had a cup of joe […]