Hear us out. This 25-year-old local chain is not necessarily pushing culinary boundaries – that’s hard to do when you’re constantly opening new locations – but it’s a well-known stop for a solid Mediterranean lunch or dinner. We mention it here to highlight its role as a transitional restaurant for many Phoenix-area diners attempting to […]
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The term “organic” is more than a buzzword at Scottsdale’s Santé. The ethos centers on ethical food sourcing and a keen focus on being green from start to finish. Drinks are the way in with selections such as the Watermelon Mambo, which features elderflower liqueur, basil, and vodka, or the classic prickly pear margarita. Mocktails […]
The Valley’s first Nepalese restaurant is also one of its best restaurants to open in the last three years. Subash and Chandra Yadav upgraded from their dumpling-starring food truck, Everest Momo, to an intimate brick-and-mortar in early 2020. Those chewy-yet-succulent momos live on, served steamed, souped, and fried, slicked in potent sauces like a tomato-rich […]
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If you typically avoid meat and other animal products, and you’ve lived in the Valley for any length of time, you’ve probably heard of Tacos Veganos. This spot often is recommended as a must-try for vegetarian and vegan diners. But carnivores won’t miss anything either. This Arcadia-area restaurant serves flavor-packed tacos, burritos and combo plates […]
Pineapple upside-down cake, churro cupcakes, cheesecake? And it’s all vegan, you say? The Sizemore sisters must be magicians –
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Verdura is billed as Phoenix’s hot, vaguely vinyl-themed vegan restaurant, and the names of the dishes reflect that: the Supreme, Santana Mac, and so on. But this counter-service, plant-based eatery isn’t messing around with the food. Popular items include the seitan-made carne asada nachos and a seitan chicken sandwich with marinara, cashew ricotta, and chimichurri. […]