Tumbleweed Recreation Center

Looking for a unique play experience for your kids? Then head to Playtopia, the newest addition to Tumbleweed Park in Chandler. Based on the region’s history, Playtopia is a collection of three themed playgrounds. Your junior 4-Hers will enjoy Farmland, a huge agri-inspired play structure housed under a giant barn roof. Cityland has an urban […]

Tumi 2.0

Oscar Graham has opened (and closed) more Peruvian restaurants in Phoenix than anyone else. But while he tends to pack up and move around town every few years, his menu remains a glowing introduction to one of the world’s most varied and vibrant natural fusion cuisines. Tumi 2.0 – Graham’s swan song, he says – […]

Tumi Fine Peruvian Cuisine

This tiny, no-frills spot of mostly gratifying traditional Peruvian cuisine in Chandler comes courtesy of chef-owner Oscar Graham, who was born and raised in Lima. Like any good Peruvian chef worth his sea salt, Graham makes an outstanding ceviche, but there are other good dishes as well. Start with a selection of unique appetizers featuring […]

Turf Paradise

Take a break from the strip malls, the freeways, the dog eat dog of the real world, and break for the ponies. Few things in life are as satisfying as leaning against the fence at the finish line, nursing a drink and looking left to catch the first glimpse of the pack coming home. If […]

The Turf Restaurant & Pub

Do what you like to Turf’s classic Caesar Salad. You can add chicken, shrimp, tuna, even calamari; it’s still one of the best Caesars in town, made with fresh, crisp Romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese grated over homemade croutons and tossed with a perfectly made, lemony dressing. Follow this perfect salad with a traditional boxty, a […]

Turf Soaring School

We’ve fallen for more “you can fly” gimmicks and contraptions than Wile E. Coyote, but with Turf, we think we’re finally onto something. The school offers sightseeing rides, flight instruction, and soaring and aerobatic sailplane lessons — and falling anvils are almost never involved. Want to fly the friendly skies without the deafening engine noise? […]

Twisted Peacock

According to both the bartenders and regulars at this Phoenix gay hangout, Twisted Peacock is where people can be themselves — be they rich or poor, old or young — and enjoy a night out without worrying about what they’re wearing or what tax bracket they fall into. Entertainment abounds via the multiple television screens […]

Two Hippies Dropped Out of College and Opened a Pizzeria

The hippies – husband-and-wife duo Jan and Andy Goldstein – are responsible for some of the wackiest restaurants in Phoenix. They started with Two Hippies Magic Mushroom Burgers, and despite the shop’s motto – “Don’t tell ANYONE where you bought them” – word soon got out that Two Hippies serves cheap, tasty eats. Beyond burgers, […]

Two Hippies Magic Mushroom Burgers

Setting foot in Two Hippies Magic Mushroom Burgers is like walking into a ’60s time capsule. It’s a shrine to kitsch, with walls plastered in trippy blacklight posters, vintage toys and lunchboxes tucked into every nook. The pricing is a throwback, too — five bucks will get you a burger, fries, and a drink. The […]

Tzikii Pita Grill

The uniqueness at this Mediterranean fast-casual eatery in Tempe comes from its Egyptian slant, giving way to a menu of homemade dishes heavy on the rice, vegetables, and lentils made from family recipes stretching all the way to Cairo. A Subway-style affair, the wallet-friendly spot lets guests pack pitas, bowls, and plates with very good […]

U.S. Egg

For nearly a quarter century, this family-owned breakfast and lunch shop has been serving up the best omelets and hot cakes around. Return customers head for the spacious patio, and are often heard ordering the signature Spinach Florentine, an Italian-inspired three-egg number with fresh spinach, mushrooms and bacon and topped with Monterey jack cheese and […]

U.S. Egg

For nearly a quarter century, this family-owned breakfast and lunch shop has been serving up the best omelets and hot cakes around. Return customers head for the spacious patio, and are often heard ordering the signature Spinach Florentine, an Italian-inspired three-egg number with fresh spinach, mushrooms and bacon and topped with Monterey jack cheese and […]