This chain of English-focused, somewhat-metal-themed restaurants is either referred to as Cornish or Pasty, depending on which circles you travel in, but never entirely Cornish Pasty Co. (We’re in the Cornish camp.) Around since 2005, Cornish has been known for its … pasties — savory ingredients entombed in a flaky, baked shell with a crimped […]
Tempe in Phoenix
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This south Tempe “public house,” a dim but warm space vaguely reminiscent of an old saloon, is surely one of the most Arizonan restaurants in the Valley. Sean Traynor, proprietor and captain of a wide-ranging cocktail program, sources glasses for his measured libations from antique shops upstate. Tamara Stanger, one of the most incandescently creative […]
Founded in 1984, Crackers draws all walks of life for its all-day breakfast menu and lunch items, from egg skillets and pancakes, to sandwiches, to sweets like bread pudding and scones. The restaurant now has three popular restaurants in the East Valley, but with so much made-from-scratch goodness on the menu, we wish it would […]
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The crepes here – those lusciously thin French pancakes made with light sauces and fillings – have gone from an award-winning food truck to a Tempe storefront. And it’s here that one can find his creations — loaded with quality ingredients, masterfully prepared, and presented as sheer works of art – in both sweet and […]
The menu at this trendy watering hole is full of hearty fare like short rib pasta, grilled cheese sliders, housemade chips, and burgers, although execution still leaves a lot to be desired. As a consolation, there are dozens of wines by the glass or bottle, 25 different craft cocktails ranging from classic (French 75, Moscow […]
Curry Corner is a longtime favorite in the heart of Sun Devil country. This blink-and-you’ll-miss-it Pakistani eatery on the light rail line near downtown Tempe is known and beloved for serving hearty plates in an approachable no-frills space on a college-friendly budget. Sure, there are the expected samosas, pakora, and hummus. But what keeps regulars […]
Whether you prefer OG waffles or their adventurous, red velvet cousins, Daily Jam has the best in Arizona – according to the Food Network, anyhow. Breakfast is served from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., so don’t sweat it if you prefer to sleep in. Pick from simple items like yogurt and granola, variations on eggs […]
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The owners of Mesa’s late-night Korean restaurant Drunken Tiger and the Filipino food pop-up Good Fortune Kitchen have teamed up to bring us Deez Buns. The northern Tempe restaurant offers pho, Korean fried chicken, bulgogi, and more in the form of burger-like handhelds with soft, steamed buns.
Buffets can be hit or miss, and we’ve had far too many bland entrees overcooked under a heat lamp to claim the title of buffet buff. But one of our favorite lunch time destinations just happens to be a buffet that’s finger lickin’ good and easy on the wallet. Delhi Palace Cuisine of India offers […]
The folks at this Mill Avenue, European-flavored bistro have created a menu more stylish and complicated than one would expect to find in a bistro that caters mostly to ASU students and visitors to the next-door movie multiplex. But, like a lot of ambitious bistros, Delice (pronounced Da-lees) has yet to arrive at greatness. This […]
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You don’t have to be an über-hippie vegan nut to enjoy Desert Roots Kitchen. You don’t even really have to be on a health kick. Instead of using fake meats and faux cheese, Desert Roots simply uses real-deal grains, legumes, and veggies — along with a good amount of seasoning and spice to add flavor. […]
This University Drive tavern has become one of the a favored drinking destinations of both the ASU set and refugees from the Scottsdale club scene. It’s a bit more posh looking than its former identity as O’Malley’s, with a dark wood design, plasma TVs, and plenty of leather seating. Tuesdays offer an acoustic open mic […]