Make a beeline for Los Dos’s Adovada Ribs, hot and spicy and super tender. But first, order a pitcher of margaritas, tangy with fresh-squeezed lime juice, perfect for washing down the crispy chips and red and green salsas served to every visitor. The menu is careful to annotate spicy food as such, and while many […]
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From its food, to its setting, to its hours, almost nothing in the paradoxical world of this family-owned Phoenix lunch spot is what it appears to be. Featuring a mix of Sonoran and Americanized Mexican food made in a Mexican kitchen for a primarily Anglo audience, diners entering the tiny block building will find better-than-average […]
This thriving enterprise produces those giant Mexican sammies known as tortas. These are the Godzillas of the sandwich world and could easily kick any ciabatta’s butt and then go on to feed a family of six. The Torta del Rey is like a Mexican Dagwood, with fried beef, ham, egg, chorizo, avocado and about a […]
The five Ochoa sisters who own this cheerful Mexican diner use old family recipes passed along by their parents. The rule of thumb seems to be to use only fresh ingredients, not canned stuff, to prepare delicious dishes including carne asada, handmade tacos and burritos cabeza, and camarones. Their menudo draws crowds, and their secret-recipe […]
The five Ochoa sisters who own this cheerful Mexican diner use old family recipes passed along by their parents. The rule of thumb seems to be to use only fresh ingredients, not canned stuff, to prepare delicious dishes including carne asada, handmade tacos and burritos cabeza, and camarones. Their menudo draws crowds, and their secret-recipe […]
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The Lost Leaf is part beer and wine joint, part arts-scene culture hub. Occupying a historic Fifth Street bungalow mere steps from Roosevelt Row, the walls, rafters, and bathrooms are adorned with works by local creatives. A nook beside the bar and a backyard stage hosts musicians and DJs across every genre. And it’s a […]
In-the-know diners come to this well-regarded ethnic diner for authentic African cuisine with Caribbean influences. African food is traditionally very spicy, but one can adjust the heat on pretty much every dish. Equisi soup, a slow-cooked Nigerian concoction featuring pounded yam and rich chunks of goat, is a winner. Likewise the thyme-infused oxtail soup, a […]
Craft beer bars are pretty similar: large beer selection, local stuff, lots of taps. Lovecraft kicks that up a notch and injects a dose of personality to the Phoenix craft beer bar. Its theme is New Mexican. Fiery chiles lace the mac-n-cheese, lobster bisque and burritos, and a ristra dangles by the entrance. Its small […]
Is it possible that we can love a restaurant more than we love Loving Hut? We think not. That’s because this super chain does something with gourmet vegan cuisine we can’t find anyplace else: they turn wholesome ingredients into a repast that’s not only good for us, but tastes amazing, too. Currently the fastest-growing vegan […]
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Luci’s Healthy Marketplace specializes in organic and natural foods – sort of like a pint-sized Sprouts, minus the produce department. It’s bright and airy inside, with a stylish retro-modern theme, a coffee bar, and a Viking Test Kitchen, where they offer cooking demonstrations. For a neighborhood market, Luci’s is pretty unique. Read our review.
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“Upscale” and “bowling alley” aren’t words that you often hear in the same sentence. Until Lucky Strike Lanes opened at CityScape, that is. This California-based chain isn’t your typical bowling alley, full of church groups and old people smoking cigarettes in a dingy lounge. Nope, Lucky Strike is far more posh. A dozen lanes for […]
The name of this downtown Phoenix bar hints at the space, which functions really as two separate concepts: Luckys Indoor and Luckys Outdoor. Inside, the vibe is all college dive bar, complete with low lighting, pool tables, twinkle lights and Skee Ball. Outside, the huge patio space includes a large deck and a grassy area […]
