Arizona State Fair

The state fair has been an annual Arizona tradition since before Arizona was even a state. The first first fair dates all the way back to November 1994, when a bunch or early Arizonans decided to get together to compare cows and corn. Nearly every year since (the fair was suspended due to occasions including […]

AZ Wine Company

You’d never know to look at it, but this unassuming little storefront is home to Arizona’s largest wine distributor, where the Valley’s most dedicated wine enthusiasts gather to taste and buy more than 2,000 vintages hailing from 13 countries. From economical to extravagant, from old favorites to unconventional finds, AZ Wine Co. has it all-as […]

AZ Wine Co.

You’d never know to look at it, but this unassuming little storefront is home to Arizona’s largest wine distributor, where the Valley’s most dedicated wine enthusiasts gather to taste and buy more than 2,000 vintages hailing from 13 countries. From economical to extravagant, from old favorites to unconventional finds, AZ Wine Co. has it all-as […]

AZ/88

Did someone say martinis? At this park-front bar in Scottsdale, you can get a London favorite Pornstar Martini with vanilla vodka, passionfruit, lime juice and a shot of Champagne. If that’s too fruity for your taste, there are always the classics, such as the espresso martini and Manhattan. But AZ/88 is not your regular neighborhood […]

Azusa Ramen

Those on the hunt for traditional varieties of ramen can swing by the new Azusa Ramen at Southern and Mill avenues. The menu lists tonkotsu, miso, shio, and vegetarian ramen, as well as beer and wine.

B Gastrobar

The Buschtetz family – the team behind Cuisine and Wine Bistro in Chandler and Copper & Logs in Gilbert – have opened B Gastrobar, a redesign of their second Cuisine & Wine Bistro location. The new Gilbert eatery will offer a New American menu of burgers, sandwiches, and salads, as well as cocktails and wine.

Babe’s Cabaret

Crimson red, a shade that’s perpetually intertwined with lust, drenches the almost the entirety of Babe’s Cabaret interior, from its silken tapestries to the all-leather seating ringing the place. It summons thoughts of the sumptuous 19th century Parisian depravity of the Moulin Rogue while and seems to add an extra bit of ooh-la-la licentiousness of […]

Baby Kay’s Cajun Kitchen

Since 1989, Baby Kay’s Cajun Kitchen has been serving the Valley – more recently, the people of Dobson Ranch in Mesa – some decently authentic Cajun food. Think boudin balls, gumbo by the cup or bowl, and shrimp etouffee. The restaurant also offers regional sides like the red beans and rice, jambalaya, and dirty rice, […]

Bacanora

One man. One grill. One of our most fun places to eat, period. Bacanora has fast become one of Phoenix’s signature Mexican restaurants thanks to the skills of Rene Andrade who has cooked in well-regarded fine dining restaurants throughout the Valley. Bacanora is his sizzling, mesquite-touched, chiltepin-dusted return to the food of his home region, […]

Back East Bagel Co

Word of mouth is the key to success at this charming Tempe strip-mall cafe, and no wonder. The plain bagel here is a joy to eat on its own, almost like a fresh soft pretzel. While you’ll surely find ex-New Yorkers lurking in line here, Back East Bagels brings in plenty of native Arizonans, too, […]

Backyard Taco

The tacos at Backyard are garnished in the traditional way, with just a scattering of very finely minced cabbage and onion. A salsa bar awaits with customary avocado sauce, red salsa, and a vibrant pico de gallo. The Mesa location, which has been open since 2013, still feels very quaint, despite the shop’s very modern […]

Bad Jimmy’s

Part casual burger shop, part cocktail bar and all hipster hangout, Bad Jimmy’s has left its glowing red neon mark on downtown Phoenix. What started as a pop-up that served smash burgers is now a brick-and-mortar destination. In the former home of The Breadfruit and Rum Bar on Pierce Street, the team serves a tight […]