Stacy’s at Melrose

If the gay agenda includes more bars like Stacy’s, you can understand why conservatives feel so threatened: It’s a blast in here. Sundays are for drag brunch, Mondays are for karaoke, Wednesdays for gothed-out dance parties, and Fridays are for — well, more drag and more dancing. You’ll also find a grab-bag of the sort […]

Stand Up Live

Comedy and cocktails are classic combination. Depending on the night’s talent, sometimes you want a drink and sometimes you need a drink. But considering the host of big names at CityScape’s Stand Up Live, you’ll probably go with the former. Owned by next door live music purveyors Copper Blues, Stand Up Live takes a cue […]

The Stand

The Stand Burgers & Tacos takes In-N-Out Burger’s keep-it-simple philosophy, and adds Arcadia flair by making the burger more upscale (and more expensive) and putting tacos on the menu. While some of the items are forgettable, most of the menu is so satisfying that you may soon be a regular if you live in the […]

Standard Restaurant Supply

Sure, chefs and restaurateurs come to this no-frills warehouse for fridges, ice-makers, china caps and cooking pots (sized to feed a small nation), but non-professionals are welcome to browse the cavernous place as well, stocked with loads of kitchen basics (whisks, colanders, mixing bowls), plain dinnerware and glass-ware at good prices. On any given day, […]

Starbucks

Since its founding by a trio of aspiring coffee roasters in Seattle in 1971, Starbucks has grown to become the largest coffeehouse in the world, with upwards of 20,000 locations in Phoenix and around the world. Named for the chief mate on the whaling ship from Moby Dick, the company didn’t begin chasing the Great […]

Starbucks

Since its founding by a trio of aspiring coffee roasters in Seattle in 1971, Starbucks has grown to become the largest coffeehouse in the world, with upwards of 20,000 locations in Phoenix and around the world. Named for the chief mate on the whaling ship from Moby Dick, the company didn’t begin chasing the Great […]

Starbucks

Since its founding by a trio of aspiring coffee roasters in Seattle in 1971, Starbucks has grown to become the largest coffeehouse in the world, with upwards of 20,000 locations in Phoenix and around the world. Named for the chief mate on the whaling ship from Moby Dick, the company didn’t begin chasing the Great […]

Stardust Pinbar

The least-secret speakeasy in town sits behind a faux freezer door at Ziggy’s Magic Pizza Shop. One hard yank and you’re in Stardust: glowing dance floor, pinball machines, a disco ball and a full bar where you get 20% off your tab for singing karaoke on Wednesday nights. On weekend nights the dance floor fills […]

Steak 44

Despite being an upscale dining spot, Steak 44 somehow manages to also feel like a comfortable neighborhood restaurant. On any given night you might find couples enjoying a casual meal at the bar, while families gather to celebrate special occasions in the dark, well-appointed dining room. Part of the draw is Steak 44’s modern steakhouse […]

Steel Horse Saloon

If motorcycling were a religion, then Steel Horse Saloon would be considered a venerated house of worship. This North Phoenix favorite serves as a hawg heaven, rich with motorcycling memorabilia and populated by plenty of rough-and-tough ramblers, as well as blue-collar barflies and weekend warriors who live in nice suburban neighborhoods but like to play […]