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Celeb chef Chris Bianco has worked his magic again, this time concentrating on a tiny menu of sandwiches and salads. Fare is takeout only, and it’s expensive, but worth it for farmers-market-fresh quality. Anything with homemade mozzarella is a marvel. Read our review.
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Once the finest golf course in the Valley, arguably the best muni in the country, Papago has fallen from its heyday in the 1970s and ’80s. By 2002, the course was a disgrace. But with some recent improvements, including new restrooms, improved cart paths, a face-lift of the clubhouse and a topnotch pro, Papago appears […]
Hiking, biking, fishing, picnicking — even golfing — among the otherworldly buttes, crags and palm-shaded water holes of one of the few significant parcels of lowland Sonoran Desert remaining in the urban Valley. West-facing Hole-in-the-Rock, a Hohokam archaeoastronomy site, is famed for its sunset views; Desert Botanical Garden and the Phoenix Zoo are situated within […]
Board games and beer mix with music and madcap fun at this quaint neighborhood tavern nestled near Paradise Valley Mall. Its proprietors provide a little bit of everything for their patrons, including drink specials and distractions aplenty. Come in during the quiet hours and enjoy such all-day specials as $2.50 domestic bottles, $3 well drinks, […]
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Whether it’s a date night or a family outing, The Parlor is the perfect spot for every occasion. Once a beauty salon, the space was transformed into a welcoming restaurant with intimate seating inside and a brightly lit patio. The vibe is whimsical and fun – and ordering more than one pizza is easy and […]
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Pat O’s puts the “G” in the Melrose District’s LGBTQ scene. Its clientele is largely gay men, many of whom are unabashedly members or fans of the bear or leathermen subcultures. Former owner and namesake Pat Olivo – a fixture in the local gay scene for decades – died in March 2022, but his bar […]
Paz Cantina offers inexpensive, casual-dinner-on-the-go food. There are no esoteric ingredients or surprises in its Mexican cuisine, which specializes in tacos and tortas. The carne asada taco is fine, with tender grilled steak sprinkled with onion and topped with a radish slaw. The restaurant’s signature pork belly taco offers a big, gristly lump of fat […]