Bavarian Point Restaurant

Looking for a light, nutritious meal? Look again. This is food you want to eat before you start a one-month fast. Huge helpings of hearty, tasty German fare, like jagerschnitzel, rindsrouladen, and bratwurst, await. Wash it all down with strong German brews on tap, and if you have any room left, check out the palatschinken […]

The Beast

The original Cornish Pasty Co., at Hardy and University drives in Tempe is a lovely place to enjoy hearty food and thick beers from the U.K. But it’s more of a restaurant than a bar; it’s even family-friendly to some degree. Do a little exploring inside Cornish, though, and you’ll stumble upon The Beast, which […]

Beaver Choice

Get past the giggles at the name and you’ll find the food — a little Polish, a little Canadian, and a whole lot Swedish — gets seriously delicious in a hurry. Which makes this quirky and affordable little eatery one of the Valley’s most unique and (for now) best-kept secrets. Nestled into a Tempe strip […]

Beckett’s Table

This Arcadia eatery has been open for more than a decade, a feat accomplished thanks to the efforts of double husband-and-wife team owners: sommeliers Katie and Scott Stephens and Justin and Michelle Beckett. There’s something about Beckett’s Table that raises the profile of the dining scene along Indian School Road in this specific part of […]

Bella Luna Ristorante

A family-owned operation, Bella Luna Ristorante is a cozy, dimly lit restaurant with classic and modern takes on familiar Italian dishes. Bella Luna offers whole lamb, steak, and fish, as well as eggplant parmigiana, chicken marsala, and veal saltimbocca. With dinner, guests can also order a chilled martini or choose from an all-Italian wine list.

Belle’s Nashville Kitchen

Old Town Scottsdale has welcomed a roadhouse-style eatery and bar in the former Lulu Belle spot called Belle’s Nashville Kitchen. There’s (obviously) a Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich, as well as Honky Tonk Fries, salads, burgers, and pecan Goo Goo Cluster brownie bites.

Belly Kitchen & Bar

Fusion food gets a bad rap, but spots such as Belly make the case for how different cuisines can be thoughtfully paired and riffed on, with delicious results. At its core, Belly draws on flavors from southeast Asia, with dishes including crispy spring rolls served with herbs and lettuce, claypots and bao. The Melrose location, […]

Ben and Jack’s Steakhouse

This upscale Scottsdale steak joint was opened in 2013 by two alumni from the famous steak house Peter Luger’s. Excellent cuts of prime beef and a nice of starters highlight the experience, which includes a classy fine-dining atmosphere, vast wine list, and professional service.

Berdena’s

Berdena’s is a cozy specialty coffee shop serving organic and local coffees, pastries, and food (when possible). Think honey lavender latte, cardamom rose, and fresh squeezed orange juice, plus quick breakfast options like cinnamon toast and smashed avocado toast.

Bertie’s Vintage

Knockout milkshakes are the stars of the show at this retro-chic soda fountain. After downing your frozen confection, you can peruse the store’s impressive candy selection or shop for vintage duds.

Best of Italy

Some of the best NY-style, thin-crust pizza in the Valley. The motto is “Shut up and eat,” and we’d advise you to do so. Form follows function when it comes to atmosphere — just tables and stools and windows looking out onto the street. See, in this pizzeria, it’s all about melt-in-your-pie-hole-good triangles of mozzarella […]

Best of Philly

This couple has been providing central Phoenix with juicy, gooey Philly cheesesteaks since the ’90s, giving hungry eaters a reason to stop in. You’ll rarely find a time when Welfy isn’t manning the grill himself, or when Awriana isn’t taking orders. Best of Philly also has other sandwiches, from burgers to vegetarian handhelds, as well […]

Bevvy Old Town

Bevvy’s dishes include the lemon ricotta hotcake, the sweet potato protein pancake, and the brunch burger. And if you enjoy a morning drink, try the Wake Uptown with cold brew and caramel liqueur, or a bloody mary, mimosa, or Michelada. And don’t forget about drag brunch.

Big Boy’s Pizza

The name says it all at this Mesa strip-mall joint: The slices ($3) are huge, more like whole pizzas shaped like a slice and served with their own pizza cutter. Not gourmet ‘za, by any means, but the crispy seasoned crust and signature sauce are sure to satisfy nonetheless.