The folks behind the successful Essence Catering have branched out with this laid-back Tempe caf
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This exceptional Ethiopian restaurant in East Phoenix features enticing scents, bold flavors, and warm – if somewhat language-challenged – service, courtesy of owner Abebech Ejersa, an Ethiopian immigrant who arrived in the Valley a few years ago. Traditional wat platters are the go-to dish, but hot bowls of fragrant yebeg tibs (lamb marinated in garlic […]
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You’ll have to hunt a bit to find Extreme Sushi. The small, counter-service restaurant is tucked into the corner of a sprawling strip mall near 43rd Avenue and Thomas Road. But if you’re game to try new things, it’s worth the effort in order to sample unusual Mex-sushi rolls like the cocodrilo (the crocodile), a […]
This Roosevelt Row gallery has been the “it” place to see and be seen on downtown Phoenix First Fridays for years. eye lounge, an artist-run collective, has been around since 1999 but at its current location since Decemeber 2001. It’s a staple in the underground arts scene, a must-see spot on First Fridays and a […]
Ezekiel’s Restaurant is a small, mom-and-pop restaurant in Ahwatukee that specializes in traditional, Southern-style soul food. Fried chicken is always on the menu here, and it’s excellent: crispy, craggy, and moist, delivered hot and fresh out of the fryer. Fried seafood options include a tilapia dinner, the two large filets fried in a light, sandy […]
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We thought we were going back again and again to Fair Trade because they offer 75-cent refills on tea and coffee, but then we started to notice the dynamic crowd, and the cool music, and the cool-weather outdoor seating options, and we realized we were in love with everything here! Especially the strong brew, served […]
Most of the Tex-Mex selections offered by this fun but noisy Houston-based operation are strictly turista. But the fajitas — served sizzling-hot and smoking — are absolutely wonderful.
When an eatery feels more like a well-loved home than a restaurant, there’s a good chance some excellent food is about to land on your table. At Fàme Caffe, that table is wooden, adorned with fresh rosemary, and topped with a small bottle of house-made hot sauce. Glance around, and you’ll see basketed fruits, liquor […]
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We want to give this homey spot all the love while selfishly wanting to keep it a secret, but here we are, spilling our feelings. Tucked away in a busy strip mall, this diminutive bar, where shelves of wine bottles line the walls, is gloriously unpretentious. The crowd and staff are welcoming, and the vibe […]
Opened in spring 2019 on the offshores of Roosevelt Row in downtown Phoenix, The Farish House is a self-proclaimed neighborhood bistro, ideal for a date night or a quiet family dinner. Seated inside this 1899 brick home, you often feel as though you’re dining behind the velvet ropes of a historic museum. Farish is operated […]