The Barbecue Company Grill and Cafe

This longtime catering operation dishes mouthwatering ribs that deliver gnaw-off-the-bone pleasure. Top-notch brisket and pulled pork are just as good. Hot, crispy seasoned fries and coleslaw punched up with blue cheese make marvelous go-withs. A top lunch spot for the business crowd.

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 […]

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 […]

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.

Bink’s Midtown

James Beard Award finalist Kevin Binkley opened this Phoenix bistro, his third Valley restaurant, in early 2013 in the former home of Sophie’s Bistro. The culinary powerhouse re-imagines local produce in delicious small plates in a cozy neighborhood spot with wood floors, wainscoting, and white linen. One of the best new restaurants of 2013.

Birrieria El Gordo

Some of the best traditional tacos in town, if you can catch the place open. Handmade tortillas. Delicious pastor, cabeza, birria and barbacoa. And don’t forget to hit the sauce cart with its little limes, finely chopped cabbage and different salsas. The place also makes a great bowl of menudo on the weekends. Practice your […]

The Blind Pig

This meat-intensive venture of restaurateurs Bob and Sally Ann Molinari and Bret Pont, owner of Hobe Meats, the over 50-year-old custom butcher shop in Phoenix, features freshly butchered offerings of custom meats to take home as well as meaty Mexican-inspired street foods and libations to enjoy on the spot. You’ll want to start with the […]

Bonjour Vietnam

Drop in on this restaurant in downtown’s San Carlos Hotel during weekdays from 3 until 6 p.m., when the deals are in full bloom. Most food options range from $5 to $8 during happy hour, including the crunchy, fresh, light and flavorful soft shell crab spring rolls. However, if you’re not looking for healthy, the […]