Aloha Kitchen

This fast-casual Mesa lunch spot checks a lot of “classic hidden gem” boxes: strip mall location, beachy walls and window murals, several decades in business, super flavorful fare. Aloha Kitchen is, in fact, such a classic hidden gem that it is no longer hidden. It’s been on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives and has a line […]

Alter Ego

Alter Ego, located on the ground floor of Canopy by Hilton Tempe Downtown, impresses. Veteran Valley chef Ken Arneson oversees the kitchen here, ensuring guests are treated to well-executed specialties like the skirt steak chimichurri, the katsu chicken sandwich, and sweet Thai shishito peppers. Don’t even get us started on the goat cheese gelato, mixed […]

Altitude Aerials and Dance Co.

In addition to being a serious art form, circus acrobatics has become a trendy way to stay fit, and in downtown Phoenix, this total-body practice is made accessible for both athletes and fitness newbies alike. Class levels start with beginner aerial yoga, practiced in a safe, comfortable hammock to encourage development of basic strength, flexibility, […]

Alto Ristorante e bar

Basic Italian fare, including pizza and pasta, with some high-end Scottsdale resort touches in a lovely patio setting. Diners get a complimentary gondola ride in the Hyatt lagoon, as well as singing servers.

Alwun House Gallery & Gardens

Having debuted back in 1971, the Alwun House arguably sired the entire downtown arts district. Housed in a historic two-story built in 1912 home, owners Kim Moody and Dana Johnson the joint as both a gallery and studio for themselves and local artists. There’s also an ample stage area in the back that has hosted […]

Alzohour Restaurant

Alzohour remains, to the best of our knowledge, the Valley’s only Moroccan restaurant, so we can consider ourselves fortunate that it’s as vibrant and delicious as it is. Zhor Saad has run the restaurant portion of her dining/market/clothing boutique almost single-handedly since 2008, scurrying between the front and back of house as she transitions in […]

Amante Pizza and Pasta

The Amante Calzone – a combination of onion, black olives, shredded pepperoni, and spinach folded between flaky crusts – has to be tasted to be believed. Follow it with a slice of Bailey’s Irish Cream Cheese Cake at this cozy dining spot, and you and your stomach are happy-happy.

Amazing Jake’s Pizza Factory

Forget outdated children’s entertainment destinations like Chuck E. Cheese’s. Mesa is home to a 95,000 sq. ft. indoor playspace with everything from go-karts, laser tag, video games, and rock climbing to an old-fashioned carousel, a train ride, mini golf, bowling, and an interactive area to redeem your hard-earned tickets. All of that fun will make […]

Amber Inn Cocktail Lounge

This is what a friendly North Phoenix neighborhood bar looks like when it’s run by folks who wear a love for both the Pittsburgh Steelers and Marilyn Monroe on their sleeves simultaneously. If you’re in the mood to get hammered on the cheap, 75-cent J

AMC Ahwatukee 24

This 24-screen theater is located just off Highway 10. Amenities include stadium seating, digital projectors, close-captioning, wheelchair access, theater rentals and made to order hot food. They’re also offer parent friendly Bring Your Baby Matinees.

AMC Arizona Center 24

This 24-screen theater is located in downtown Phoenix just off of East Van Buren Street. Amenities include digital projectors, stadium seating, theatre rentals, closed captioning, assisted listening devices, descriptive video, wheelchair access and hot food to order. This theater also offers Bring Your Baby and Sensory Friendly Films for families with young children and autistic […]

AMC Arrowhead 14

This 14-screen theater is located in Arrowhead Towne Center just off the 101. Amenities include digital projectors, stadium seating, theatre rentals, closed captioning, assisted listening devices, descriptive video, wheelchair access and hot food to order. This theater also offers Bring Your Baby and Sensory Friendly Films for families with young children and autistic members respectively.

AMC Deer Valley 17

This 17-screen theater is located in north of Glendale and off the Loop 101. Amenities include digital projectors, stadium seating, theatre rentals, closed captioning, assisted listening devices, descriptive video, wheelchair access and drinks and hot food to order. This theater also offers Bring Your Baby and Sensory Friendly Films for families with young children and […]

AMC Desert Ridge 18

This 18-screen theater is located in northern Phoenix just off Loop 101. Amenities include digital projectors, stadium seating, theatre rentals, closed captioning, assisted listening devices, descriptive video, wheelchair access made to order beverages and hot food to order. This theater also offers Bring Your Baby and Sensory Friendly Films for families with young children and […]

AMC Mesa Grand 24

This 24-screen theater is located in Mesa just off the 60. Amenities include digital projectors, stadium seating, theatre rentals, closed captioning, assisted listening devices, descriptive video, wheelchair access and drinks and hot food to order. This theater also offers Bring Your Baby and Sensory Friendly Films for families with young children and autistic members respectively.

AMC Westgate 20

This 20-screen theater is located in Westgate City Center off the Loop 101. Amenities include digital projectors, theatre rentals, closed captioning, assisted listening devices, descriptive video, wheelchair access and hot food to order. This theater also offers Bring Your Baby and Sensory Friendly Films for families with young children and autistic members respectively.