Mining Camp Restaurant & Trading Post

The Mining Camp Restaurant and Trading Post sells you a ticket in exchange for all the ribs, chicken, and ham you can manage to stuff yourself with, served along with country home-style sides and fresh-tasting lemonade. Chances are you won’t need to go past the first round. Read our review.

Mint Thai Cafe

Some of the most satisfying Thai eats in the Valley, and well worth the drive to Gilbert, if you live elsewhere. On the other hand, if you reside in Gilbert, count your freakin’ blessings, dood! A big menu, scrumptious curries mixed with coconut milk and topped with peanuts, pork-stuffed chicken wings, and a plate of […]

The Monastery

Cloistered amidst endless orange groves on the eastern end of Mesa, The Monastery isn’t so much a bar as it’s a ranch-style compound containing amusements aplenty. Perfect for those who can’t stand the idea of being parked on a bar stool within a darkened room, this sprawling establishment offers drinking and diversions both inside and […]

Moreno’s Mexican Grill

Straightforward Mexican fare is the order of the day here, all of it fresh and tasty. Shredded beef tacos jammed with lettuce and sharp cheddar, and topped with cool sour cream and guacamole, are delicious. Cheese enchiladas are available a la carte and in combination platters with rice and beans-the fluffiest and spiciest around. Finish […]

Murphy’s Law Irish Pub

Anything that can go wrong, inevitably will go wrong. So goes the old adage that inspired this brewpub’s moniker. While it’s not exactly the best attitude to have when engaging in an evening of drinking, the folks at this downtown Chandler drinkery seem to take the saying with an ample sense of humor. Dollar bills […]

Myke’s Pizza

Starting in 2016, some of the best pizza in the Valley could be found two nights a week in downtown Mesa at a sidewalk pop-up run by a guy named Myke Olsen. These days, some of the best pizza in the Valley can be found inside Cider Corps, where Olsen moved his operation in 2019. […]