Noble Eatery

We previously have made the argument that Phoenix is a bread town. A major player in our carb-heavy scene is Noble Bread. The bread can be found at Valley farmers’ markets. But there’s also an entire restaurant serving sandwiches of the same high standards. Noble Eatery, a wood-fired deli and bakery, serves midday meals on […]

Nogales Hot Dogs

In a poll conducted to determine what Arizona’s state food should be, we pit the Sonoran hot dog against the prickly pear cactus fruit, and hot dogs won by a pretty wide margin. One of the best versions can be found at a stand on the southwest corner of 20th Street and Indian School Road […]

Nook Kitchen

An improbably low-profile restaurant in Arcadia’s Gaslight Square, Nook is a kind of trattoria speakeasy: a nice spot for a glass of wine and satisfying Italian eats but still inconspicuous enough to stay off East Phoenix’s who’s-who restaurant radar. You’ll want a Neapolitan-style pizza here, perhaps the Porco e Funghi lit up with a near-perfect […]

The Normal Diner

Housed in an old ASU-adjacent IHOP restaurant, Normal Diner offers modified diner fare and all-day breakfast dishes, many tarted up with chic ingredients from local vendors, and nearly all of them worth a try. Presentation is important here; so standard fare like house cheddar biscuits and gravy and red quinoa and kale salad come out […]

North Italia

We started coming here for the strawberry and goat cheese salad, and before you could say “Modern Italian Cuisine!” we were headed straight into a plateful of Margherita pizza (crushed tomato, fresh mozzarella and chopped basil). From there it was only minutes before we were calling for shrimp fettuccine, served with broccolini and a spicy […]

North Italia

The name means “Italian Farmhouse,” but with its high-ceilinged industrial-farmhouse décor and black-and-white gingham napkins, this appealing Sam Fox restaurant looks more American than Italian. But never mind. The bring-the-outdoors-in ambiance is fantastic and nowhere more so than at the indoor-outdoor bar, situated at the front corner and bordered by fruit trees, herbs and veggies […]

North Mountain Brewing Company

North Mountain Brewing boasts a solid list of brews and a “beer-centric” menu. However, the brewers at North Mountain really excel in the art of beer naming. Funk 49, Hugh Hefeweizen, Soiled Dove Dirty Blonde Ale, “Neurotic” Belgian Ale, and James Brown Ale are just a few examples of the ever-changing, but always entertaining beer […]

North Mountain Park

Part of the Phoenix Mountains Preserve, the park features a paved summit trail, as well as tougher hikes for those seeking more of a challenge. It’s also a choice spot for picnicking.

Northlight Gallery

Northlight Gallery at the ASU Herberger Institute’s School of Art exhibits a broad spectrum of photo-based work by emerging, underrepresented and internationally recognized artists. The gallery serves the university community and the public with exhibitions and gallery talks by national and international artists and is vital to the education of students earning a degree in […]