Wimpy’s Paradise

Popeye would gladly pony up for the old-fashioned burgers and ice cream that are this diner’s specialty. Wimpy’s takes its name from the hamburger-obsessed character in the famous Popeye the Sailor Man comic strip, and serves Chandlerites the Wimpy’s Original Burger, which comes with either a half- or third-pound patty and allows diners to choose […]

Windsor

If you’ve been to Postino – either the original in Arcadia or the wine bar’s Central Avenue location – then you have a good idea of what this latest venture from restaurateurs Craig DeMarco and Lauren Bailey has in store. With a come-hither list of craft beers, wines, and cocktails, and a menu of upscale […]

The Wine Store

Many of us were pretty bummed when Sportsman’s closed. So when Mark Tarbell decided to take over his next door neighbor’s space and reopen part of it as a wine store I let out a sigh of relief. The selection here is skewed heavily toward the domestic with an impressive collection of Oregon pinot noirs. […]

The Wing Counter

Your Neighborhood Wing Joint Craving extra-large, crisp, juicy, homestyle-fried chicken wings coated in any of our 14 signature sauces and dry rubs, washed down with some Kool-Aid? You’ve come to the right place. Step up to the counter and order wing perfection. High Speed Counter Service Our goal at The Wing Counter is to serve […]

Winston’s Cigar Bar

Churchill’s Fine Cigars seeks to bring a taste of luxury to its east Phoenix strip mall locale – and it succeeds. Note the array of stately leather chairs as you walk in. But it’s hard to imagine a fine cigar without a decent drink, though, and as such the entire south wall of Winston’s, the […]

The Womack

There are plenty of folks around who remember Chez Nous, a ‘60s lounge that embodied everything you want in a vintage bar. Dark and moody, it made you feel like you were in a noir flick as you sipped your Gimlet. The Womack’s goal was to recreate that environment, and they nailed it. It’s soft […]

Woodlands Vegetarian South Indian Kitchen

Serving an authentic taste of South India in the Valley is Woodlands, an unassuming place tucked into a strip mall in Chandler. Don’t let the Styrofoam plates and plastic utensils fool you into thinking poorly of the restaurant’s offerings. The flavors will knock you on your ass, and the spices will clear out your sinuses […]

Woodshed II

Valley sports stars of yesteryear live on at this Mesa tavern, which is like a museum of sorts dedicated to hometown heroes. Framed vintage photos of such luminaries as Frank Kush, Alvan Adams, and Dick Van Arsdale cover its wood-paneled walls from floor to ceiling. Maroon and gold fever also flows throughout the place, as […]

Word of Mouth Grill

South Tempe pitmaster Demetrious Makel smokes all of his meats over mesquite – a rarity in local barbecue. He takes a pedal-down pursuit of flavor, standing in contrast to some of the more restrained, competition-style barbecue joints in the Valley. Top meats include ribs, rib tips, and a really nice hot link. The broader menu […]