The Little Woody

The Little Woody is a nesting ground for Arcadians or anyone else beckoned by the glowing owl-shaped neon sign outside. It also attracts with a wealth of upscale bar bites (the savory Grandma Woody’s Meatballs are a favorite) and an array of alcohol choices ranging from stylish (the Gun Shy Sour made with Larceny bourbon, […]

Lola Coffee

There’s so much to love at this popular café, but we go back for the iced coffee, strong and black and absolutely perfect-a spunky blend of coffee and espresso that keeps us going all day. One of these goes great with a Lola scone, moist inside, crunchy outside, and delicious everywhere. Prefer a hot beverage? […]

Los Burritos

Los Burritos is located in an unassuming shopping mall, and at night you might not even be sure the restaurant is still open. In fact, once inside we still weren’t sure. Los Burritos has partnered with Grub Hub, and their delivery and pick-up options are well used. The menu includes the favorites like burritos and […]

Los Jarritos Restaurant

From its food, to its setting, to its hours, almost nothing in the paradoxical world of this family-owned Phoenix lunch spot is what it appears to be. Featuring a mix of Sonoran and Americanized Mexican food made in a Mexican kitchen for a primarily Anglo audience, diners entering the tiny block building will find better-than-average […]

Loving Hut

Is it possible that we can love a restaurant more than we love Loving Hut? We think not. That’s because this super chain does something with gourmet vegan cuisine we can’t find anyplace else: they turn wholesome ingredients into a repast that’s not only good for us, but tastes amazing, too. Currently the fastest-growing vegan […]

The Lunch Lounge

Channel 15 personalities and hotel and business guests are among the lunchtime clientele at this tiny eatery tucked into an office complex off 44th Street north of Van Buren Street. The menu features $8 signature sandwiches like the tasty Southwest chipotle chicken Panini, $6 build-your-own sammies made with Boar’s Head meats, salads, and a few […]

Mamma Mia Original Pizza & Subs

Founded in New Jersey in 1980, Mamma and company have catered its award-winning pizza to the New York Giants, Billy Joel, Bill Cosby, George Steinbrenner, John Gotti, Donald Trump and Frank Sinatra, just to name a few. Their trademark, authentic New Jersey pizza can be had by the slice or by the pie, and at […]

Marble Slab Creamery

Founded in Houston in 1983, Marble Slab Creamery has expanded to more than 400 outlets in locations as far-flung as Trinidad & Tobago and Scotland–apparently because ice cream is an international language. Marble Slab was the first chain to utilize frozen granite slabs to mix ice cream with toppings. Phoenix ice cream enthusiasts can orchestrate […]

The Market by Jennifer’s

The catering biz turned restaurant opened by chef-owner Jennifer Russo-Fitzgerald is bright and homey, with chic touches like large crystal chandeliers to class up the joint. With grab-and-go options for breakfast and dinner, an array of olives and brined veggies, freshly baked pastries, and separate lunch and dinner menus, The Market by Jennifer’s has a […]