Hiro Sushi

It’s easy to love a mom-and-pop place that builds a following by consistent quality and word of mouth like North Scottsdale’s Hiro Sushi. There’s no flash here — of course it’s just a humble strip mall storefront — but the sheer beauty of glistening raw fish (try anything on the specials board behind the sushi […]

Hogs N Hops BBQ

Hogs N Hops BBQ in Scottsdale is the newest barbecue concept to launch in Phoenix. The creators of Cuttlefish, Joey and Cristina Maggiore, have done it again. With over 20 craft beer selections and specializing in their 14+ hour smoked meats, it’s a great destination for food and drink connoisseurs throughout The Valley.

Hopdoddy Burger Bar

There are 12 styles of Hopdoddy burgers on the tidy menu — well-balanced creations layered with ingredients like all-natural Black Angus Beef, sushi-grade tuna, Tillamook cheddar, truffle aioli, and roasted poblanos on scratch-made buns. Thinking about fries? Of course you are. Hopefully, you’ve brought a friend that’s thinking about them, too, because the serving at […]

Humble Pie

The distinctive pies at this bustling pizzeria have a crisp, chewy crust and unique toppings (shrimp with burrata, basil, and lemon zest; potato and roasted garlic with fontina, gorgonzola, and rosemary) that we can’t get enough of. But even beyond the pizza, there’s plenty to love about Humble Pie, especially dishes made with ultra-fresh local […]

Hush Public House

When it opened in 2019, Hush quickly became one of the most exciting places to eat in metro Phoenix. It is the product of many melding influences. Like owner and chef Dom Ruggiero’s signature oxtail-centric riff on a Chicago-style Italian beef sandwich, molten with cheese and showered with soulful giardiniera, all the elements here come […]

Isabella’s Kitchen

You don’t have to be a duffer to fall in love with this colorful, super-casual spot overlooking Grayhawk’s Talon Golf Course. Loads of people show up for the relaxed setting and fantastic views — afforded by an indoor-outdoor bar that wraps around one corner of the building and an open patio (furnished with couches and […]

J.P. Pancake

Ooh, good. That’s all we can say, our mouths stuffed with buttermilk pancakes topped with fresh blueberries, seven types of Belgian waffles and oven-baked apple pancakes. Classic pigs-in-a-blanket are familiar friends, too, fashioned with Hormel links and topped with tropical syrup. A short list of sandwiches is worth investigation, particularly the tuna melt and turkey […]

Jalapeño Inferno

Ah, Tacos al Carbon! We longed for them but couldn’t find them anywhere, until Jalapeno Inferno blew into town. Now we can dine daily on these fresh tortillas filled with grilled strips of marinated chicken breast or beefsteak and studded with Jack cheese, onion, cilantro, avocado and tomatillo salsa. When we want a change and […]

Kale & Clover

Service is super-friendly in this Scottsdale eatery, where locals and others gather on a wide outdoor patio to enjoy restaurateur German Osio (of Local Bistro and Central Bistro fame – he’s also the guy behind Sumo Maya). Casual is the name of this eating game, with a focus on healthy, mostly vegetarian fare. Lots of […]

Karaikudi Palace

This pleasant South Indian restaurant in Scottsdale, from three Indian-born friends who attended culinary school together, features some of the Valley’s most vibrant examples of South Indian cuisine. Boldly flavored, expertly prepared, and packed with handfuls of ingredients like chiles, tamarind, ginger, cumin, and cardamom, don’t-miss dishes include vegetable curries of okra and stuffed baby […]