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 […]

USA Martial Arts

Thanks to Hit Girl, the pint-size heroine of Kick-Ass, we’ve figured out that anyone can be a superhero given the right training. Founded by sixth-degree Black Belt and former Army Special Forces operative John Nottingham, USA Martial Arts doesn’t wimp out by teaching just karate or aikido. The school’s intense program combines tae kwon do, […]

Usery Mountain Regional Park

This may be our all-time favorite hike in the Valley. If you want to see the Sonoran Desert in its entire splendor, head to Usery and rock the Pass Mountain Loop hike. Just make sure it’s between February and May when our unique vegetation actually looks fertile (for once). Yes, the saguaros will be tipped […]

Usery Mountain Shooting Range

Whatever your preference, if you’re into firearms, Usery Mountain is the place to go. Whether you’re a beginner who wants to get comfy with a new firearm in a safe environment or a seasoned marksman, you will feel welcome at this massive outdoor shooting range. Usery Mountain’s versatility is impressive. The shooting range boasts several […]

Valentine

Its Arizona-centric food and drink creations have brought this cozy and sophisticated Melrose District hot spot recognition from Esquire magazine and The New York Times, the latter of which was enamored with Valentine’s soft pretzel crafted from white Sonoran wheat and served with butter blended with Arizona-grown guinea hen fat and a hunk of local […]

Valle Luna Mexican Restaurant

Friendly, gringo-style Mexican restaurants with large neighborhood followings. The “White Death” frozen margarita and the carnitas picante lure customers from beyond Moon Valley.

Valle Luna Mexican Restaurant

Locals and tourists alike flock here for the best in Sonoran-style dishes served in a warm, family setting where fast, friendly service is the order of the day. For nearly 30 years, Valle Luna (which means “Moon Valley” in Spanish) has wowed diners with Fundido, a house specialty made with your choice of marinated and […]

Valle Luna Mexican Restaurant

Friendly, gringo-style Mexican restaurants with large neighborhood followings. The “White Death” frozen margarita and the carnitas picante lure customers from beyond Moon Valley.

Valley Bar

Walking down the inconspicuous alley off Central Avenue to get to Valley Bar for the first time may incite a feeling of dread. Where is Google Maps taking me? What’s that liquid? Why does it smell like that? But we promise, it’s worth the adventure. Lean in. Once bar-goers reach the back entrance and descend […]