With a wide selection of juicy, grilled burgers, salads and soft tacos, Islands offers a tastier alternative to fast food. Opt for the cabo loco tacos, stuffed with seasoned pork in a cilantro-chile sauce, or the pineapple-topped Hawaiian burger. The à la carte sides are easily big enough to share with friends.
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Not a bad neighborhood spot for tasty Mexican fare. Flavors and textures are distinct, and food is carefully plated. Try the machaca chimi or the shrimp fajitas, and lay on the lime-rich guacamole. Read our review.
If you close your eyes while eating Hawaiian shave ice, you can almost hear the waves crashing on the North Shore…not really. But you can get a taste of the tropical oasis at Kamana’ Wana Hawaiian Treats. Kevin, the owner, runs his shop solo, taking the time to create each shave ice for his customers, […]
If you only know one thing about Switzerland, it’s probably that the country has insanely good chocolate. But that’s not the only sweet stuff that the Swiss do well, something that Karl Boerner of Karl’s Quality Bakery is quick to prove. If you walk in the door and take a gander at his creations, you […]
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Built, like some many Phoenix stores, in a renovated home, Kitchen Switchin’ is a north Phoenix consignment boutique full of gently used bakeware, appliances, cookbooks, and almost anything else your inner chef might need. Kitschy pieces in vintage color schemes such as pistachio, baby pink, and avocado sit next to covetable brands like Le Creuset […]
In less than two years, Kitsune Brewing Co. has cemented itself as a neighborhood staple and a draw for craft beer fans. Owner Tyler Smith and his brew team have stretched their offerings beyond the beers that they opened with – including Forager double dry hopped IPA and Fox Diver Brown – to include a […]
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A satisfying, cozy Thai café on the city’s north side, Krua (“kitchen” in Thai) serves up nearly 80 menu items of traditional dishes as well as several more uncommon specialties. Some of the flavors are more cautious than you might prefer, but you can depend on the meats to be tender, the vegetables fresh, and […]
This Mexico-based chain delivers the fare of Mexico City — it’s different, but not exotic. Grilled meat and cheese dishes are the specialties here, but nothing will torch your tender lips. If you’re not filled by dinner’s end, give the bready sopapillas and dense Mexican flan a try.
This Mexico-based chain delivers the fare of Mexico City – it’s different, but not exotic. Grilled meat and cheese dishes are the specialties here, but nothing will torch your tender lips. If you’re not filled by dinner’s end, give the bready sopaipillas and dense Mexican flan a try.
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Donut chains like Dunkin’ Donuts and Krispy Kreme might have a legion of sugar-crazed fans, but when we want a perfectly soft and bready donut, the best place in town is LaMar’s Donuts. The first store opened in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1933, and now there are 27 locations serving Ray Lamar’s classic recipes in […]
Want to sit down and enjoy a Mexican dinner rather than picking it up at a drive-thru window? Las Glorias Grill is a great place to hang out, relax, and spend no more than you would on fast food. On Wednesday nights, the tender whitefish tacos are 99 cents apiece. The fish is grilled then […]