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 […]

Tuck Shop

Situated in the residential heart of the Coronado District, you won’t readily stumble on low-key little Tuck Shop like you would some of the restaurants along Seventh Street, but this place is worth the detour. Owner DJ Fernandes, an architect, revamped the 1950s-era building into a relaxing hideaway that’s one part sleek tapas bar and […]

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 […]

The Turf Restaurant & Pub

Do what you like to Turf’s classic Caesar Salad. You can add chicken, shrimp, tuna, even calamari; it’s still one of the best Caesars in town, made with fresh, crisp Romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese grated over homemade croutons and tossed with a perfectly made, lemony dressing. Follow this perfect salad with a traditional boxty, a […]

Twisted Peacock

According to both the bartenders and regulars at this Phoenix gay hangout, Twisted Peacock is where people can be themselves — be they rich or poor, old or young — and enjoy a night out without worrying about what they’re wearing or what tax bracket they fall into. Entertainment abounds via the multiple television screens […]

Two Hippies Dropped Out of College and Opened a Pizzeria

The hippies – husband-and-wife duo Jan and Andy Goldstein – are responsible for some of the wackiest restaurants in Phoenix. They started with Two Hippies Magic Mushroom Burgers, and despite the shop’s motto – “Don’t tell ANYONE where you bought them” – word soon got out that Two Hippies serves cheap, tasty eats. Beyond burgers, […]

Two Hippies Magic Mushroom Burgers

Setting foot in Two Hippies Magic Mushroom Burgers is like walking into a ’60s time capsule. It’s a shrine to kitsch, with walls plastered in trippy blacklight posters, vintage toys and lunchboxes tucked into every nook. The pricing is a throwback, too — five bucks will get you a burger, fries, and a drink. The […]

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

These days, you can’t throw a ring light without hitting some kind of immersive experience around town. But when tiki bar UnderTow opened in 2016, there wasn’t anything like it in the Valley. The decor that turned the space into the cargo hold of a 19th-century ship, the sound effects, the exquisitely crafted tropical drinks […]

Unexpected Art Gallery

Join Unexpected Art Gallery during Phoenix Artlink’s First Friday event on Feb. 5. On the first Friday of every month, thousands of people take to the streets of downtown Phoenix for a self-guided art walk. The monthly event features gallery exhibits, street performers, outdoor vendors and more. Unexpected Art Gallery opened their doors in the […]