Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill

This Southwestern grill originated in Austin, Texas, and first expanded in 1991 with a second location in Scottsdale. Since then, it’s spread throughout the Valley to Phoenix, Tempe, and Chandler, serving it’s version of Tex-Mex with a few outside influences. Starters include catfish beignets with cornmeal-crusted catfish and jalapeno tartar sauce as well as raw […]

Zak’s Chocolate

Craft chocolate is the new thing, and Zak’s is leading the charge here with small-batch, handmade chocolate. Jim and Maureen Elitzak opened this chocolate micro-factory in a small space in a Scottsdale strip mall. There, they produce single-origin organic chocolate bars and confections, doing the whole process themselves, from bean to bar, from roasting to […]

Zia Record Exchange

Record collectors and plain old music fans alike love this local used CD shop, founded in 1980 in Phoenix, and now boasting eight locations in Tucson, Phoenix, Tempe, Chandler, and Las Vegas. Zia has long been a music Mecca for starving artists and broke college students, and carries thousands of used titles, from death metal […]

Zia Record Exchange

Record collectors and plain old music fans alike love this local used CD shop, founded in 1980 in Phoenix, and now boasting eight locations in Tucson, Phoenix, Tempe, Chandler, and Las Vegas. Zia has long been a music Mecca for starving artists and broke college students, and carries thousands of used titles, from death metal […]

Zia Record Exchange

Record collectors and plain old music fans alike love this local used CD shop, founded in 1980 in Phoenix, and now boasting eight locations in Tucson, Phoenix, Tempe, Chandler, and Las Vegas. Zia has long been a music Mecca for starving artists and broke college students, and carries thousands of used titles, from death metal […]

Zinburger

Energetic, modern, upbeat, fun and just plain delicious-that’s Zinburger, where you’ll find a mouthwatering selection of gourmet burgers, salads and sides, decadent milk shakes and desserts, and a carefully chosen wine selection. Zinburger fan favorites include the Zinburger with Manchego Cheese and Zinfandel Braised Onions, all ooze-y with cheese and caramelized onion, and the Samburger […]

Zinburger

Energetic, modern, upbeat, fun and just plain delicious-that’s Zinburger, where you’ll find a mouthwatering selection of gourmet burgers, salads and sides, decadent milk shakes and desserts, and a carefully chosen wine selection. Zinburger fan favorites include the Zinburger with Manchego Cheese and Zinfandel Braised Onions, all ooze-y with cheese and caramelized onion, and the Samburger […]

Zinc Bistro

A fabulous-looking and -feeling place for fabulous-looking folks not afraid to shell out big bucks for Parisian comfort food. Many dishes are, well, fabulous, including macaroni gratin, croque monsieur, onion soup gratin-smoked salmon crepes and pork chop choucroute. Prepare for lots of butter and cream.

Zipps Sports Grill

CenPho sports bar fans like Zipps because it’s practically always open, and yet we’ve heard that people come from the east valley just for Zipps’ trademark Chicken Skewers-lightly battered, then deep-fried and served with something called Gold Sauce that’s apparently to die for. Zipps is locally owned and operated, and many of the menu items […]

Zipps Sports Grill

True, Zipps is a sports bar, with TVs in every direction you turn, but it’s a tasteful one, with old fashioned patterned tin wall panels, exposed brick, and cherry wood accents. Better yet, the big game isn’t the only reason to come here. Even when there’s nothing to watch, we’re happy digging in to Zipps’ […]

Zipps Sports Grill

True, Zipps is a sports bar, with TVs in every direction you turn, but it’s a tasteful one, with old fashioned patterned tin wall panels, exposed brick, and cherry wood accents. Better yet the big game isn’t the only reason to come here. Even when there’s nothing to watch, we’re happy digging in to Zipps’ […]