Portland’s Restaurant

Elegant little spot, perfect for a nosh, din-din or lunch while in the downtown area. Entrees include grilled ostrich, blue marlin with braised fennel, chicken lasagna, and so on. As far as appetizers are concerned, the crab cakes go well with a draft beer. Ditto the scallops. But what we really like to do at […]

Postino Arcadia

For a leisurely lunch or a light dinner in a vibrant, high-style atmosphere, Postino always feels right. Granted, we’re not alone in that sentiment, considering how hard it is to find a parking spot in these parts. But once we get a table, all is well, especially when the garage-style door of this historic post […]

Pour Bastards

There are plenty of places to grab a drink along Roosevelt Row, but few rival the mad-science mixology happening at Pour Bastards. The cocktail, natural wine and self-described “shitty beer” bar is from the same team that runs Killer Whale Sex Club, FYPM and Disco Dragon. The muted interiors at Pour Bastards are relatively monochromatic, […]

Pozoleria Mi Casita

As the name implies, you can’t go wrong with the West Phoenix storefront’s Mexican soups. Three versions of puzzle (red, white, or green), as well as caldo de res and menudo, make this quaint restaurant worth seeking out. Richly flavored broths liberally loaded with chunks of tender meat are top-notch, as is the cesina (seasoned […]

Practical Art

If you need locally handcrafted glasses, knives, and cookware, head over to Practical Art in northern Phoenix. There you can find steak and chefs’ knives crafted by Phoenician Lee Ziertan alongside natural-edge woodcutting boards hand-sanded and finished by James K. Rogers. There’s no telling what local wares Practical Art might have for your kitchen at […]

Presidio Cocina Mexicana

Presidio Cocina Mexicana is an unsung hero of the Mexican food scene in Phoenix. Sure, people know about it and go for brunch on the weekends. But this place deserves to be celebrated. Tucked into a corner storefront in a strip mall off Thomas Road, this small eatery serves Michoacán-style family recipes. Pull up a […]

Pretty Penny

Downtown Phoenix’s Roosevelt Row is replete with places to eat and drink. Pretty Penny adds a dose of luxury, serving seafood towers, well-crafted pastas and steaks from a sleek, warm space. The restaurant recently moved across the street into the former home of bar and restaurant Disco Dragon. Pretty Penny is the result of a […]