Tim Finnegan’s Irish Restaurant & Pub

The protagonist of James Joyce’s Finnegans Wake was brought back to life after whiskey was spilled on his corpse, and Tim Finnegan’s Irish Restaurant & Pub shares its name with the book’s central character. There’s no magic whiskey here, but there are plenty of life-enriching pints of Guinness and snifters of Jameson to go around. […]

Timo

With a name that means thyme in Italian, this lounge-worthy wine bar in Sunnyslope comes courtesy of Heinrich Stasiuk, who also owns Brick, the gourmet pizzeria in downtown Phoenix. Chef/co-owner Mercer Mohr, who currently is at Brick and previously was at the Four Seasons in San Francisco, oversees the wine-friendly lunch and dinner menu (mimosa-friendly […]

Tony’s Italian Delicatessen

For a real old-school deli, there’s nowhere in town like Tony’s Italian Delicatessen, which has been thriving in Sunnyslope since the late ’70s. The shelves of this family-owned store are crammed full of the finest imported ingredients – pastas, sauces, cheeses, and seasonings – making it the ideal one-stop shop for Italian home cooks. There’s […]

Touch of Thai

Lovers of authentic and hot, hot, hot Thai food will love this place. The kitchen sends out plenty of good non-scorching dishes, too, but live it up with tongue-singeing gang ga-ree gai (chicken with yellow curry, coconut milk, potatoes, onions, and carrots), gaeng goong (shrimp in red curry with coconut milk, bamboo shoots, and green […]

Tryst Cafe

There are a lot of buzzwords flying around in the food industry right now. Organic, locally sourced, seasonal, natural – do they mean something, or are they just a marketing ploy? At Tryst Café near North Phoenix’s Desert Ridge Marketplace, the selection of locally grown, hormone-free American fare is delicious enough to have any label […]

Turf Paradise

Take a break from the strip malls, the freeways, the dog eat dog of the real world, and break for the ponies. Few things in life are as satisfying as leaning against the fence at the finish line, nursing a drink and looking left to catch the first glimpse of the pack coming home. If […]

Uncle Sam’s

Is there a more lovable symbol of America than Uncle Sam’s? Probably not. And it’s no surprise that the restaurant named for the iconic figure would serve some lovable American fare. Uncle Sam’s specializes in East Coast casual cuisine like pizza, cheesy grilled chicken and mushrooms, and Strombolis filled with ham, pepperoni, sausage, steak, and […]

UnderTow

At its core, UnderTow is a tiki bar with a rum-forward menu and Polynesian-inspired decor. But simply calling it a tiki bar doesn’t do the concept justice. UnderTow is an experience – one that fully immerses you in the nautical world of a fictional spice trader. Located inside Century Grand, the bar’s interior trades grass […]

Upstairs at Flint

A sophisticated vibe welcomes guests at Upstairs at Flint. Upon entry, your eyes will gravitate toward the desert landscape just beyond the glass-edged patio until the giant chandelier catches your attention. People-watching is at its finest here, with couples sipping on cocktails, groups of friends jamming to the music and everyone enjoying the rooftop bar. […]

USA Martial Arts

Thanks to Hit Girl, the pint-size heroine of Kick-Ass, we’ve figured out that anyone can be a superhero given the right training. Founded by sixth-degree Black Belt and former Army Special Forces operative John Nottingham, USA Martial Arts doesn’t wimp out by teaching just karate or aikido. The school’s intense program combines tae kwon do, […]

Valle Luna Mexican Restaurant

Friendly, gringo-style Mexican restaurants with large neighborhood followings. The “White Death” frozen margarita and the carnitas picante lure customers from beyond Moon Valley.

Valle Luna Mexican Restaurant

Locals and tourists alike flock here for the best in Sonoran-style dishes served in a warm, family setting where fast, friendly service is the order of the day. For nearly 30 years, Valle Luna (which means “Moon Valley” in Spanish) has wowed diners with Fundido, a house specialty made with your choice of marinated and […]