Westwind Studios

Westwind is a converted complex that features 12 units available for studio and living space. The building used to house a historic roadside motel. Each of the spaces is intended for local graduate students, artists, designers, and other creative professionals. It re-opened in 2010 in conjunction with Art Detour Weekend and hosted a different exhibition […]

The Wild Thaiger

Not as wild as we want it to be, but then beggars can’t be choosers when it comes to Thai food in this city. In the case of Wild Thaiger, the menu has been toned way down for American palates, which may be the cause of some disappointment if you’re a genuine devotee of Siam. […]

Windsor

If you’ve been to Postino – either the original in Arcadia or the wine bar’s Central Avenue location – then you have a good idea of what this latest venture from restaurateurs Craig DeMarco and Lauren Bailey has in store. With a come-hither list of craft beers, wines, and cocktails, and a menu of upscale […]

Winston’s Cigar Bar

Churchill’s Fine Cigars seeks to bring a taste of luxury to its east Phoenix strip mall locale – and it succeeds. Note the array of stately leather chairs as you walk in. But it’s hard to imagine a fine cigar without a decent drink, though, and as such the entire south wall of Winston’s, the […]

The Womack

The Womack takes its cues from Phoenix’s past, paying tribute to one of the city’s most famed cocktail parlors. Opened in 2016 by local restaurateur Tucker Woodbury in the heart of Seventh Street’s upscale restaurant district, it’s a stylish homage to downtown’s long-defunct Chez Nous lounge, mimicking the layout, ambiance and swanky look, right down […]

Wren House Brewing Co.

Drew Pool and Preston Thoeny opened Wren House Brewing Co. in 2016 in a historic 1930s home in the Green Gables neighborhood. Inside the taproom, which still very much looks like a house, it’s easy to make friends at the large wooden community table after ordering off the chalkboard menu, which changes daily. You can […]

Wy-Knot Cafe

Parked at the southern end of the strip mall that houses Humble Pie, this cute breakfast, brunch, and lunch spot in Coronado was once home to Drip and Perc Up Coffee Cafe. Like its predecessors, Wy-Knot evokes a quirky, artsy vibe, thanks to a mash-up of design elements and furniture styles, including brick walls, local […]

Yoshi’s Fresh Asian Grill

It doesn’t seem possible that it’s been 22 years since Yoshi Natori opened the first Yoshi’s Fresh Asian Grill on 24th Street and Indian School. Then again, we can’t remember life without Yoshi’s great lunch specials. We always go for the Number Three, the Teriyaki and Sushi special: Teriyaki Chicken, a scrumptious California Roll, and […]