The Torch Theatre

Since 2007 the Torch Theater has been doing long-form improv in the Valley of the Sun. The troupe formed when local performance troupes Apollo 12, Galapagos, Remainders, Mail Order Bride, Light Rail Pirates, Phoenix Neutrino Project, and Dangerville came together to perform on a regular basis and offer classes and workshops.Headed by board members Bill […]

Tortas el Rey

Clean, friendly and strictly utilitarian Tortas El Rey offers something like 20 varieties of tortas — some blessedly simple, others impossibly florid. Although standards such as the Milanesa, the Mexicana and the Hawaiiana are done well here, the bad boy you really don’t want to miss is the El Rey, a meat-heavy, falling-over stack of deliciousness […]

Tortas Paquime

Tortas Paquime’s tortas a la plancha – that is, grilled sandwiches – are a steal at less than five bucks apiece. Order yours con todo, and it’ll be heaped with thick slices of ripe avocado, pickled jalapeño, tomato, and lettuce, with a slick of mayo. And if you have a sweet tooth, be sure to […]

Tortas Paquime

Just when you think you know Mexican food, you find a place like Tortas Paquime, with a taste as big as Paquime’s site itself. Delicious Tacos Volteados with three corn tortillas, shredded pork, melted jack cheese, avocado, salsa and guacamole are Fantastic! Also magnificent are the tortas, especially the Torta Hawaiiana, a combination of breaded […]

Tortas Paquime

Tortas Paquime’s tortas a la plancha – that is, grilled sandwiches – are a steal at less than five bucks apiece. Order yours con todo, and it’ll be heaped with thick slices of ripe avocado, pickled jalapeño, tomato, and lettuce, with a slick of mayo. And if you have a sweet tooth, be sure to […]

Tortas Paquime

Tortas Paquime’s tortas a la plancha – that is, grilled sandwiches – are a steal at less than five bucks apiece. Order yours con todo, and it’ll be heaped with thick slices of ripe avocado, pickled jalapeño, tomato, and lettuce, with a slick of mayo. And if you have a sweet tooth, be sure to […]

A Touch of European Cafe

After you’ve exhausted yourself exploring the boutiques and antique shops in Glendale’s historic district, stop by A Touch of European Café for some fortifying Polish cuisine. There’s nothing like a plate of pierogies or stuffed cabbage to rejuvenate you. The menu also includes a variety of salads, deli-style sandwiches, and homemade desserts. And if you’re […]

Tournament Players Club of Scottsdale

Chances are, you’re not good enough to play at TPC Scottsdale, and you have no business ever setting foot on the course to do anything but watch the pros. Be that as it may, it’s fun to pretend, and in the summer you can pretend on the cheap. For $65, you can play where the […]

Tovrea Castle and Carraro Cactus Garden

Newcomers aren’t sure what to make of this odd construct, which has been likened to many things — one of the better printable ones a hunk of wedding cake crowned by giant green candles (i.e., the swarm of saguaros standing sentinel around the castle). It was built by Italian entrepreneur Alessio Carraro and named after […]