Known far and wide for its authentic machaca, this family-run restaurant serves strong margaritas and some pretty great chips and salsa. The cool cantina is always jammed, probably because it offers one of the most extensive tequila lists in town. Afterward, slide on into one of the dining rooms, where you’ll peruse a menu that […]
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Thwack-thwack-thwack. That’s the sound of the cook chopping up your Peking duck or crispy-skin roasted pork belly at this absolutely bare-bones Chinese joint in west-side strip mall. The Chinese delicacies at Wahsun are as authentic as they are inexpensive, and chances are you’ll walk out with leftovers for tomorrow. One menu serves Americanized staples such […]
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Lots of bars try to pass themselves off as “friendly,” but how many places are cool with customers’ pooches scampering about? Saying Westwood Tap is a “welcoming” place is an understatement when you see a schnauzer cruising past the cocktail waitress slinging drinks. Doggies aren’t the last of Westwood’s charms: A vending machine glows in […]
Say what you will about Whole Foods Market and its prices, but once inside, it’s hard to resist this gourmet grocery chain’s charm. Not only does it stock specialty goods from artisan crafters throughout the country and globe, but it also supports locally produced foods and other goods. You can stop by just to pick […]
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This high-end sports bar chain has 130 brews on tap. The ginger-crusted salmon is a winner, as are the crab cakes and the seared ahi. For dessert, the beer floats are tasty.
A beautiful little takeout deli and grocery stocked with Eastern European specialties. Service can be scary, but hurts are eased with delicious dishes like incredible piroshki (dough pockets packed with creamy mashed potatoes, homemade sauerkraut or meat). Take-and-bake items impress, with rainbows of frozen dumplings (cherry, potato, beef, lamb, sour cream). Groceries span an array […]
Sushi doesn’t get any better than the sublime offerings at cozy Yasu Sushi Bistro, which reminds us of the hip eateries we’d find in Tokyo. Behind the counter, chef-owner Yasu Hashino works his magic with impeccably fresh fish, including interesting specials of the day like sanma (mackerel pike) and ankimo (monkfish liver pate). The menu […]
This funky Middle Eastern grocery store/deli/cafe serves up authentic dishes at rock-bottom prices. Scoop some hummus and tahini on warm pita, or try the kofta, an aromatic mix of ground beef, onions and parsley. Save room for the baklava for dessert.
Yuzu Omakase may be one of the best-kept sushi bar secrets in the Valley. Yusuke Kuroda, the Osaka-born chef behind the popular Origami Ramen Bar, launched Yuzu in August 2024. Tucked into an unassuming north Phoenix shopping center between a frozen custard chain and a hearing aid center, the restaurant serves an exceptional 12-to-14-piece nigiri […]
This Southwestern grill originated in Austin, Texas, and first expanded in 1991 with a second location in Scottsdale. Since then, it’s spread throughout the Valley to Phoenix, Tempe, and Chandler, serving it’s version of Tex-Mex with a few outside influences. Starters include catfish beignets with cornmeal-crusted catfish and jalapeno tartar sauce as well as raw […]
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Record collectors and plain old music fans alike love this local used CD shop, founded in 1980 in Phoenix, and now boasting eight locations in Tucson, Phoenix, Tempe, Chandler, and Las Vegas. Zia has long been a music Mecca for starving artists and broke college students, and carries thousands of used titles, from death metal […]