Artizen Crafted American Kitchen and Bar

Artizen Crafted American Kitchen & Bar is a stylish New American restaurant situated inside the hip Camby Hotel, aka The Camby, in Phoenix’s upscale Biltmore district. Chef Dushyant Singh, whose official title is Director of Culinary Experiences, has put together a New American menu that occasionally diverts from fine dining standards – cheese boards and […]

Asadero Norte De Sonora

Whether entering from the small parking lot or the surrounding neighborhood, you’ll smell the kitchen — grilled meat, aromatic onions, some array of spices — before you even reach the doorway to Asadero Norte De Sonora. Asadero may be one of the coziest Mexican restaurants in the Valley. The dining room is homey and brightly […]

Asadero Toro

Asadero Toro is the kind of nondescript, standalone Mexican restaurant that seems to fade into the metro Phoenix landscape without notice. But if you’re the kind of Mexican food aficionado who can appreciate a well-made side of beans, it’s worth taking note of Asadero Toro. First, there’s the bean and cheese burrito, a simple classic […]

Asi Es La Vida

The cuisine at this casual-upscale Mexican restaurant in Central Phoenix is nearly as gratifying now as it was over 20 years ago, when then-owner and founder Moises Treves first brought his gourmet dishes celebrating the regions of Mexico to the Valley. Given its age, the building may seem a bit frayed, but inside, its softly […]

ATL Wings

ATL Wings offers Atlanta style wings, chicken tenders and other deep-fried favorites. Wings come in flavors including sweet-and-tangy, garlic pepper, honey BBQ, Cajun BBQ and of course, hot.

The Attic

Finger foods and affordable craft beer are the order of the day here.  Located on the second floor, this beer garden and wine bar technically is not in an attic, but it’s high enough in relation to surrounding buildings to offer great views, even when you’re seated inside. The dark paint and dark wood furniture […]

Aunt Chilada’s Restaurant & Hideaway

This historic landmark nestled in the shadows of Squaw Peak Mountain offers signature dishes like spinach and chicken burros and picadillo fajitas (not to mention a chimichanga that puts all others to shame) as well as specialties like the cheesy mushroom-and-chili Hamburguesa. Magnificent chow for reasonable prices.

Authentic EthioAfrican

During the pandemic, most restaurants switched from full service to takeout. At Authentic EthioAfrican on McDowell Road, the team did just the opposite. During the downtime, the restaurant transformed from a takeout-only spot into a sit-down destination complete with wooden furniture and decor brought directly from Ethiopia, a new cocktail list and a traditional coffee […]