ACR Elotes is certainly the best elote cart in metro Phoenix, but it’s also one of the most elusive. It’s worth chasing down this particular elote cart, though, which does not always keep regular hours but which makes regular appearances on Calle 16. Bring cash (no cards accepted, at press time), and prepare to delight […]
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A sushi and cocktail bar (or maybe the other way around, depending on how your evening’s going), Across the Pond offers a big-time dining experience in petite environs. The open-kitchen setup here lets you observe the chefs up close as they quietly chat with one another while preparing handmade rolls and blowtorching the occasional scallop. […]
AGUILA Youth Leadership Institute (AGUILA) is a non-profit organization that provides a unique college access program for Latino/Latina youth that provides a web of support through consistency and powerful messaging.
The ultimate gourmet grocery in Arizona, AJ’s Fine Foods has several locations throughout the Valley in Scottsdale, Chandler, Glendale, and Phoenix. Each one stocks a choice selection of artisanal cheeses, meats, baked goods, produce, and deli fare. Whether you’re hunting for a nationally acclaimed specialty item like Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, looking for a local […]
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It’s best not to stand between us and this restaurant when we’re on our way there for steak fajitas, as we’re likely to knock you down. We can’t wait to get to this giant meal, served with rice, beans, guacamole, and Pico de Gallo. Jammed with spicy peppers, onion, and mushroom, these grilled lovelies can’t […]
The hippest place to dance and get in shape. All class sizes are limited for quality instruction.
This tiny restaurant is basically a sectioned-off corner of Baiz Market, a Middle Eastern grocery store tucked away on a residential stretch of 20th Street, between Van Buren and Roosevelt. But despite the unlikely location, Al-Hana draws a steady, diverse stream of customers. Step up to the counter to order a tasty shish tawook plate […]
Alexi’s is a bright, airy eatery where the waiters attend to your every whim. No wonder so many of the city’s power elite choose to lunch at central Phoenix’s Alexi’s Grill. The menu is a combination of Italian and upscale American fare. Choices include various pastas, grilled fish, gussied-up chicken, and slabs of beef. Not […]
School’s out forever at this hybrid sports/rock ‘n’ roll theme eatery where the shock-rocker born Vincent Furnier is worshipped like a demigod. Goth-punk waitresses wear eye makeup
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In addition to being a serious art form, circus acrobatics has become a trendy way to stay fit, and in downtown Phoenix, this total-body practice is made accessible for both athletes and fitness newbies alike. Class levels start with beginner aerial yoga, practiced in a safe, comfortable hammock to encourage development of basic strength, flexibility, […]
Having debuted back in 1971, the Alwun House arguably sired the entire downtown arts district. Housed in a historic two-story built in 1912 home, owners Kim Moody and Dana Johnson the joint as both a gallery and studio for themselves and local artists. There’s also an ample stage area in the back that has hosted […]
This 24-screen theater is located in downtown Phoenix just off of East Van Buren Street. Amenities include digital projectors, stadium seating, theatre rentals, closed captioning, assisted listening devices, descriptive video, wheelchair access and hot food to order. This theater also offers Bring Your Baby and Sensory Friendly Films for families with young children and autistic […]
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By popular vote, this place is the home of the best carne asada in the valley-not to mention some of the freshest food around. America’s Taco Shop makes everything fresh daily, in house, often from locally grown ingredients. We dig the Torta Pastor, a sort of a Mexican sandwich of toasted telera bread, mayonnaise, guacamole, […]
From its retro angular roof to its neon lights, Christown Lanes looks like a throwback to bowling’s 1950s heyday. But once inside, the 48 shining synthetic lanes designed to enhance the “hook and spin” bowler’s game boldly proclaim that Christown is still at the forefront of the Valley’s bowling renaissance. The ultra-clean alley sports new […]
Whether they’re classic, fruity, or just plain dirty, Amsterdam’s martinis are made to please. Sip one alongside the here-to-be-seen crowd, mingling and bouncing to techno beats within a sultry Greco-Roman interior, or on one of the swanky outdoor patios, where smoking divas sit back and survey the scene.