Uchi

There’s no shortage of great places to get sushi in the Valley, both from notable local chefs and well-heeled restaurant groups that import their concepts. One of those recent arrivals is Uchi. The restaurant was founded in Austin, Texas, by James Beard Award-winning chef Tyson Cole. Its Old Town Scottsdale outpost is one of a […]

Udder Delights

Operated by Superstition Farm, Udder Delights makes what is arguably the freshest ice cream in metro Phoenix. There are 20 flavors available every day, and the selection gets pretty wild. You never know what you’ll find, including classics like apple pie, crème brûlée, and s’mores as well as off-the-wall varieties like avocado, red hot banana, […]

Udupi

Veg-heads and Indian food lovers, unite! Udupi Cafe covers both of your needs, with a delicious, exotic South Indian smorgasbord that’s nothing like your run-of-the-mill curry shop. Udupi offers such subcontinental delights as fried lentil doughnuts dipped in yogurt (dhai vada), enormous rice crepes filled with potatoes and onions (masala dosai), and steamed rice and […]

UltraLuxe Scottsdale Cinemas at Scottsdale Pavilions

Located at the Scottsdale Pavilions at the Loop 101 and Indian Bend Road, this eleven-screen theater offers Pure Digital Cinema and Pure Digital 3D. Other amenities include stadium seating, high-back reclining chairs, and D-BOC motion chair technology. The Cinema Cafe offers gourmet snacks such as specialty popcorn, paninis and hummus.

Uncle Bear’s Bar & Tap

Whenever we’re in the mood to experience some karaoke fun with friends, we head for this East Valley establishment, where singalong action is featured two nights a week. In addition to a full menu of bar food delights, buckets of free peanuts are also available if you’d like a quick snack. Patrons usually discard their […]

Uncle Bear’s Grill & Tap

Whenever we’re in the mood to experience some karaoke fun with friends, we head for this East Valley establishment, where singalong action is featured two nights a week. In addition to a full menu of bar food delights, buckets of free peanuts are also available if you’d like a quick snack. Patrons usually discard their […]

Uncle Monkey’s

Nestled into a far corner of the tiny strip mall just across the street from Mesa Community College, Uncle Monkeys exudes a certain level of charm. A cigarette vending machine glows near the door, and a wooden Native American statue stands watch over the jukebox, seemingly offering approval to any listening choices patrons make (word […]

Uncle Sam’s

Is there a more lovable symbol of America than Uncle Sam’s? Probably not. And it’s no surprise that the restaurant named for the iconic figure would serve some lovable American fare. Uncle Sam’s specializes in East Coast casual cuisine like pizza, cheesy grilled chicken and mushrooms, and Strombolis filled with ham, pepperoni, sausage, steak, and […]

The Underground

Punk and hardcore shows have returned to downtown Mesa, as local indie concert promoter Mantooth Group has resurrected the old Nile Basement and transformed it into The Underground. There’s an old school spirit to the place, as dozens of posters and fliers from Phoenix shows from the last two decades have been pasted up around […]

UnderTow

These days, you can’t throw a ring light without hitting some kind of immersive experience around town. But when tiki bar UnderTow opened in 2016, there wasn’t anything like it in the Valley. The decor that turned the space into the cargo hold of a 19th-century ship, the sound effects, the exquisitely crafted tropical drinks […]

Unexpected Art Gallery

Join Unexpected Art Gallery during Phoenix Artlink’s First Friday event on Feb. 5. On the first Friday of every month, thousands of people take to the streets of downtown Phoenix for a self-guided art walk. The monthly event features gallery exhibits, street performers, outdoor vendors and more. Unexpected Art Gallery opened their doors in the […]