The Brickyard Downtown

When visiting downtown Chandler, a stop at The Brickyard is a must. This cocktail bar and restaurant is located inside the former home of the Chandler Arizonan, a newspaper that dates back to 1912. But you’ll find more than just history here. Start with the cocktail menu, which rotates themes. It’s been video game themed, […]

Buqui Bichi Brewing

The Sonora-born, award-winning craft brewery chain has brought not one but two taprooms to the Valley. In downtown Phoenix and Chandler, you’ll find Buqui Bichi’s Mexican-made brews, a full bar and a large menu of tacos, pizza, burgers and more. The spaces have an upbeat, energized vibe thanks to live DJs and warm glowing lights […]

C-Fu Gourmet

One of the few Valley Chinese restaurants that could hold its own in New York’s or San Francisco’s Chinatown. C-Fu specializes in seafood so fresh, most of it is still swimming when you order it. Don’t miss the chrysanthemum-steamed fish, Marco Polo lobster or Dungeness crab. Non-seafood dishes are also expertly prepared, particularly the Mongolian […]

Chase’s Diner

For a simple, straight-up stack of classic, diner-style pancakes, hit the counter at Chase’s Diner. These housemade buttermilk pancakes are grilled and beloved, and come with two eggs any style, and either bacon or sausage if you go for the combo. Pancake options are classic buttermilk, multigrain, pecan, and the monthly special (previous flavors have […]