Baker’s Nursery and Gift Shop

Baker’s has been serving the Phoenix and surrounding areas for over 40 years with a wide variety of plants, pottery, statuary, great service, and an excellent location for relaxing and enjoying nature!

The Bakery PHX

The Bakery PHX is not a trendy cupcake shop, though the bright, simple interior and handwritten signage are modern and stylish. It’s also not a traditional spot, as it serves both freshly baked sourdough bread loaves as well as the shop’s take on the Twinkie, which actually looks more like a Ho Ho on the […]

Balkan Bakery

Mornings, in-the-know customers trickle into Balkan Bakery, inhaling the bready fragrance of its tiny room on Bell Road. Some get French-style rolls. Some get rope-like kifli. Some get dark twists of pretzels still hot from the oven. All seem to have an unspoken respect for Jasenko Osmic, the man behind that oven, who bakes, peals, […]

Bar 1

Far from the leather bars, rainbow-flagged saunas and diva-filled discotheques found elsewhere, Bar 1 is casual gay nightlife that still knows how to have fun. Established in 2008, its easygoing, candlelit atmosphere allows patrons to talk in their (gasp!) indoor voices whether relaxing in the lounge seating, playing pinball or unwinding on the outdoor patio. […]

Bar 1912

Behind the restaurant on Seventh Avenue, Valentine’s love letter to Arizona cuisine continues in drink form. The entry of Bar 1912 is marked only by a neon sign that reads “Cocktails.” Inside, Mission revival-style niches behind the bar frame bottles, but the space’s feeling, down to its staff-curated vinyl, is a nod to Japanese listening […]

Bar Bianco

Bar Bianco may be the most and least Phoenix bar. It reaches peak-Phoenix because, if you’re there, you’re likely killing time while waiting to enjoy the pizza that in many ways put the Valley’s culinary scene, and its connection to incredible local ingredients, on the map. At the bar, you can enjoy curated wines, local […]

Bar Crudo

If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind, ever-changing cocktail menu, go to Bar Crudo. If you’re looking for a classic cocktail served up the old fashioned way, go to Bar Crudo. Pretty much if you want a cocktail of any kind, for any reason, under any budget, Bar Crudo is the place to be in town. […]

The Bar on Central

Whenever entrepreneur Mark Howard gets involved with a bar/restaurant concept, it’s guaranteed to offer an arty bent, tony decor, and luxe libations. Such is the case with FEZ and Bliss/ReBAR, both of which he co-owns, and his newest baby, The BAR on Central. True to form, an enticing selection of high-style signature drinks, champagne cocktails, […]

Bar Smith

Creativity abounds on both floors of this bi-level beatshack located in downtown Phoenix. Bottle-tossing mixologists like Chase Crain show off their furious flairtending skills and whip up handcrafted artisan cocktails at the downstairs bar. Meanwhile, talented turntablists work the wheels of steel from an elevated platform on the rooftop lounge as urbanites and heavenly-looking honeys […]

Barb’s Bakery

We can’t think of a single reason to keep heading back to this popular, locally-owned bakery. But we can think of thirty-two reasons, among them Barb’s signature carrot cake, spicy and moist and loaded with nuts. And the Devil’s Food Chocolate, rich and dark and a real sweet-tooth favorite. Or the Pink Champagne cake, light […]

The Barbecue Company Grill and Cafe

This longtime catering operation dishes mouthwatering ribs that deliver gnaw-off-the-bone pleasure. Top-notch brisket and pulled pork are just as good. Hot, crispy seasoned fries and coleslaw punched up with blue cheese make marvelous go-withs. A top lunch spot for the business crowd.

Barcoa Agaveria

Food festival producer David Tyda says he never set out to be a bar owner. But when he opened Barcoa with Ryan Oberholtzer in 2020, the space quickly became a haven for agave spirit enthusiasts. And, you can choose just how far down the rabbit hole you’d like to go, as Barcoa houses not one […]

Barrio Cafe

Knockoffs and ripoffs are an unavoidable hazard of the restaurant industry, but if there’s a silver lining to this phenomenon, it’s that all the impostors only make it easier to spot a true original. Barrio Café — established in 2002 by Wendy Gruber and Chef Silvana Salcido Esparza and located along the Calle 16 restaurant […]

Barrio Cafe Gran Reserva

Established by James Beard award-nominated chef Silvana Salcido Esparza, Barrio Cafe Gran Reserva is a small, upscale Mexican eatery in the Grand Avenue District. The menu, most of which resembles Barrio Caf