El Tlacoyo

Featuring the cuisine of the state of Hidalgo, Mexico, and not for the faint of taste buds. While traditional choices (tacos, burros, etc.) are available, the signature items include excellent whole fish, barbecued goat, and regionally inspired temptations like marrow, guts and brain. Read our review.

Elite Cabaret Gentleman’s Club at 910 Live

You’d be hard-pressed to find a single strip club in the Valley that doesn’t feature rock ‘n’ roll blaring as exotic dancers bump and grind away. Elite Cabaret at 910 Live is no exception, as its music mix is heavy on classic jams from the likes of Gary Glitter, Cheap Trick, and The Doors. Thing […]

Essence Bakery Cafe

The folks behind the successful Essence Catering have branched out with this laid-back Tempe cafe, which they remodeled with environmentally friendly materials. Quiche Lorraine and spanakopita are house specialties; the warm, open-faced steak sandwich, with sauteed mushrooms, Cabernet butter, and Maytag blue cheese, is another tempting option. And if you’re looking for something lighter, the […]

Express Mie Studio

The folks who created this playground for ladies hit all the right notes with class names like “Yoga Booty Ballet,” “I-Danced-All-Night Club Moves,” “Burlesque Beauty,” and “Tutu For You.” From a beautiful lounge to the custom fortune cookie each participant receives after class, the entire space feels like a spa. These smart folks clearly want […]

F.A.B.R.I.C Fashion Incubator

In 2016, the City of Tempe generously granted a community building to Arizona Apparel Foundation (AAF) as part of an economic development initiative to generate growth of the local fashion manufacturing industry. This renovated fashion incubator is now called F.A.B.R.I.C. “F.A.B.R.I.C.” stands for Fashion and Business Resource and Innovation Center. The term “fashion incubator” describes […]

Fate Brewing Company

Fate is kind of like all of Phoenix’s bigger brewpubs shrunk down to a miniature. While that means it isn’t supplying its beer all over town just yet, it does mean that Fate is constantly brewing new and different beers to sample every day. It also means you have a front row seat to the […]