Yuzu Omakase

Yuzu Omakase may be one of the best-kept sushi bar secrets in the Valley. Yusuke Kuroda, the Osaka-born chef behind the popular Origami Ramen Bar, launched Yuzu in August 2024. Tucked into an unassuming north Phoenix shopping center between a frozen custard chain and a hearing aid center, the restaurant serves an exceptional 12-to-14-piece nigiri […]

Z’Tejas 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 […]

Z’Tejas 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 […]

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.