Si Senor Restaurant

For the uninitiated, New Mexican-style Mexican food is all about the famous Hatch chile peppers that are a signature crop for Arizona”s neighbor to the East. And Si Señor, a Chandler spin-off of the Las Cruces, New Mexico-based operation, specializes in it – the red and green chile are must-haves. Although all of the dishes […]

Siamese Kitchen

Terrific Thai food in a funky ambiance you won’t soon forget. Wood paneling circa 1970, black leather booths from the same era, and a wall-size photo of an autumnal forest with a stream and plank wooden mill make Siamese Kitchen look like some old mom-‘n’-pop pancake house gone ethnic. After 9 on some nights, the […]

Sidecar Social Club

In the northeast corner of midtown restaurant Ocotillo’s patio sits its sultry sister bar, Sidecar. The space is compact, with barstools making up a majority of the seating and a handful of comically small leather booths rounding it out. Sidecar’s newest menu is an accordion, folded into a collage of creative cocktails with handwritten descriptions. […]

Sidewinder

This is not the kind of establishment you go to for its hospitality. Sidewinder bartenders are going to serve you a paloma in a tajín-rimmed Jarritos bottle and a Sonoran dog with a sort of judgmental glare. And you’ll accept it, because it adds to the glamor of the Garfield neighborhood’s newest vintage diner. The […]

The Silver Pony

It’s a shame that the Silver Pony doesn’t have any windows. The country-tinged dive bar in South Phoenix boasts excellent views of South Mountain from the parking lot, but in exchange for some scenery, patrons get a watering hole that feels like a home away from home. What kind of home? The kind where the […]

Simple Machine Brewing Co.

Simple Machine’s modern, bright, clean decor exemplifies the bar’s name – simple. But this north Phoenix brewery’s creations are anything but. Head brewer and co-owner Marshall Norris has a skill for taking simple ingredients and transforming them into flavor-packed beers, such as the aptly named Cucumber Crusher blonde ale, the cinnamon-and-vanilla-infused Dulces Suenos nitro porter […]

Singh Farms

Despite being in the middle of a desert, the greater Phoenix area has a handful of wonderful farms. One such beauty is Singh Farms. Nestled under canopies of mature mesquite trees, the soft ground produces herbs, exotic plants, and tasty vegetables. The farmers market on the premises is open every Saturday from 8 a.m. to […]

Singing Pandas Asian Restaurant & Bar

Singing Pandas Asian Restaurant & Bar in Chandler is a friendly neighborhood spot that’s earned a reputation for its strong repertoire of American Chinese fare – as well as its free nightly entertainment. The restaurant’s “Legend’s Showcase” tribute show, which is free and takes place every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday night, has become a big […]

Sip Coffee & Beer House

This slow-to-catch-on coffee house and eatery gets its caffeinated drinks from Cartel coffee and its menu from chef Payton Curry, who has created a small list of breakfast and lunch items as well as a daily selection of pastries. Sandwiches include a BLT, chicken salad, and an Italian grinder; a hummus plate and several salads […]