Garcia’s Las Avenidas

Although the Garcia family no longer owns and operates the ubiquitous Garcia’s restaurant chain, you can still get a taste of the clan’s popular homestyle recipes at The Original Garcia’s Las Avenidas, founded in 1956. This sprawling eatery is done up like a festive old hacienda, making it a prime spot for people-watching, knocking back […]

Garden Bar PHX

There is a special charm to Garden Bar in downtown Phoenix. Step inside the converted 1914 bungalow and history washes over you. Sure, the decor has been updated beautifully, but the many memories that this house holds still shine through. Owner Kim Haasarud invites guests to roam from room to room in the dim but […]

Garfield Galleria

It would be fair to say that restoring the physical – and moral – integrity of the Garfield Galleria was a passion project for owner Donna Trigilio. In the 1930s the building served as an apartment complex before becoming home to a Baptist Church in the 60s. But in 2002 it was home to a […]

The Gelato Spot

Located right beside Hava Java, you’ll see more babes here than at a casting call for The OC, and they’re all eating that Italian “ice cream” known as gelato. Smart gals. Gelato has less fat, and a smoother, denser consistency than our ice cream, which means your butt won’t get too big eating all 36 […]

Geordie’s at Wrigley Mansion

Many of the Valley’s finest restaurants are hidden among the suites of strip malls or inside concentrated dining hubs. Not Geordie’s. Guests dine at one of Phoenix’s most stunning and historic sites: Wrigley Mansion, the 1932-built home of chewing gum tycoon William Wrigley Jr. At Geordie’s, the extensive wine list offers more than 12,000 bottles. […]

George & Dragon: An English Pub

Phoenix’s first English pub lives up to its pedigree: Portraits of Queen Elizabeth, photos of Buckingham Palace and other UK-related ephemera adorn every nook and cranny. Footy matches air on TVs above the bar, which is surrounded by jerseys and flags of beloved teams. And traditional selections like bangers and mash, pasties, and fish and […]

Gertrude’s

It may be an old-fashioned name, but at the Desert Botanical Garden, founded by visionary environmentalist Gertrude Divine Webster in 1939, “Gertrude” has a decidedly modern ring to it. Gertrude’s offers a seasonally inspired menu served in the form of a four-course dinner. There’s also a killer patio, an impressive wine list, and and maybe […]

Ghett’Yo Pizza, Sliders & More

Ghett Yo Pizza, Sliders & More in Ahwatukee is the pizza-joint version of its sister eatery, Ghett Yo Tacos, Burritos & Sliders in downtown Chandler. The menu lists specialty pizzas like Ghett Yo Veg On and Ghett Yo Meat On, as well as sliders, salads, dessert, and appetizers (like that fried avocado served with jalape

Ghost Donkey

Mezcal and tequila fans, Ghost Donkey is your utopia. Boasting a lengthy menu of both agave-based spirits, this Mexico-inspired bar balances a darkly lit space with a canopy of string lights overhead, making for a kiss-of-disco party feel. Grab a bar seat or sit back and chill at any of the cozy booths on the […]

Giant Coffee

We were counting the days until this place opened, because it’s owned and operated by Matt of Matt’s Big Breakfast, a place we truly love. We weren’t disappointed: the coffee is strong and freshly brewed by the pot; we recommend the Smoke Jumper — a delicious, complex espresso drink that will wake you right up […]