So you’re sick of the grind — the tough morning commute, the uptight boss, the boring gig. And you like to whack the little white ball around now and then. Then why wait for the weekend, when there’s so many other things facing you? The Encanto courses may not be as challenging or as beautiful […]
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There’s nothing like passing a summer day at Encanto, where the greens are flat as prairieland and our confidence is as high as it gets. Except for a few thirsty-looking trees, there’s little to get in our way except the carts and bodies of other players. Fore!We love Encanto’s treasure of esteem-building par threes and […]
The 200-plus-acre municipal park near the city center includes picnic areas, walking paths, a lagoon and two golf courses; “Encanto” is Spanish for “enchantment.” Various special events and sporting activities are scheduled throughout the year.
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The folks behind the successful Essence Catering have branched out with this laid-back Tempe caf
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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Pronounce it “fah-toosh,” not “fat tush.” Not only is that the correct pronunciation, but it’s also unlikely you’ll get too fat feasting on this restaurant’s Middle Eastern dishes. That’s because most everything on the menu is relatively good for you. Sure, if you eat an entire pan of baklava, you might gain a pound or […]
The Feast on the Street table will be located on First Street spanning a half-mile from Taylor Street (north of Van Buren ) to Moreland Street (south of I-10)
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The fourth project from restaurateur Craig DeMarco and his Upward Projects team (Postino, Windsor, and Churn), this intimate yet lively pizza parlor, housed in a restored 1950s bank in north Central Phoenix, features a thoughtful food and drink menu with dishes ranging from the dependable, to the very good, to the sublime. Satisfying pizzas, designed […]
This popular eatery has been a local dining tradition since 1965, and we only wish we’d known about it as long. When we go for dinner, we can’t help but start things off with the Tenderloin Toast, a tasty hors d’oeuvres of beef tenderloin, garlic crostini, and herbed cheese that we dream about when we’re […]
FEZ, which relocated to the Portland Parkway Park area from its midtown Central Avenue spot years ago, has a lot to offer. There’s a great weekend brunch, lunch daily, two happy hours, and not much beats those garlic and rosemary fries. But what really helps FEZ stand out is its late-night availability. It’s open till […]