Polish Goodies

For those in search of a small, and mostly standout, selection of home-style Polish foods, finding this hidden away eatery, behind a Radio Shack and a Walgreens at Seventh Street and Dunlap in Sunnyslope, is a Valley discovery of Poland’s rich and hearty fare. Courtesy of Danuta and Richard Zablocki, both from cities in south-western […]

Pollack Tempe Cinemas

Located in Tempe off the Loop 101 near the intersection of Elliot and McClintock Dr., this discount theater offers a recently remodeled snack bar and games in the lobby. In addition, guests can take photos with the life-sized celebrity figures in the lobby and check out the collection of movie memorabilia on display.

Pomeroy’s

Not much has changed at Pomeroy’s since it opened in 1983, aside from a COVID-era plexiglass shield surrounding the cocktail fixings at the bar (no more snagging a quick Maraschino cherry). Wood paneling covers most everything, including the front windows. At the bar, mingle with a mix of old-timers and new arrivals while the rapidly […]

Pomo Pizzeria Napoletana

Lively and fun, Pomo Pizzeria is the type of place that quickly becomes the go-to place for friends to gather on a Friday night or co-workers to bond after work. Since 2009, the pizza here has reflected the baking style of Northern Italy, where the crust is less dough and more crunch. Cooked in a […]

Pomo Pizzeria Napoletana

Bring Italians into a conversation about pizza, and you’ll get a very specific viewpoint on what constitutes a proper pie – that is, Neapolitan pizza, with its thin, tender, crisp crust. There’s an Italian trade organization that sets the standards for authenticity, and Pomo touts its certification as the only one in town. Indeed, these […]

Poncho’s Mexican Food and Cantina

This South Phoenix favorite is a little slice of Valley history. In the mid-’70s the place was raised from a takeout business into a full-fledged restaurant when the Vasquez family converted their house into a dining room. It’s been popular ever since, and that’s really saying something in a town that has more Mexican food […]