Last year we marked the hundred day countdown to Best of Phoenix by sharing our 100 Favorite Dishes with you. Now we're back - with the 2011 edition. Have a suggestion for a dish you'd like us to try? Leave it in the comments section or email [email protected]
64: Barbecue Rib Tips from Stacy's Smokehouse
If for some reason you can't seem to locate the purple, graffiti-covered building of Stacy's Smokehouse on Indian School Road in Central Phoenix, stick your head out the window and follow the aroma of "badass barbecue" courtesy of chef and owner Stacy Phipps.
Once inside, order up a half or whole pound of barbecue rib tips. Is it the best 'cue in Phoenix? Please, that argument is forever. Just grab a wad of napkins and settle in for some damn good eats.
What makes the rib tips at Stacy's so crazy tasty? Simply, the smokiness of tender pieces of pork slathered in Stacy's signature sugary-spicy sauce.
Once you've crushed the rib tips, grab a hunk of homemade cornbread and get to soppin' up every last drop of the gooey sauce -- not that we need to tell you. And at just six bucks for a half pound, this 'cue might be one of the best deals in the Valley.
Miss a dish?
100: Beckett's Original Grilled Cheese from Beckett's Table
99: Golden Gazpacho from Rita's Kitchen
98: The Med Plate from La Bocca
97: Cash Sandwich from Main Ingredient Ale House
96: Sonoran Hot Dog from Nogales Hot Dogs
95: Fattoush Salad from Al-Hana Restaurant at Baiz Market
94: Croissant from Essence Bakery Cafe
93: Funghi Pizza from The Parlor
92: Baynchaiv Crepes from Sekong by Night
90: Slice of Pepperoni Pizza from Mamma Mia
89: Hot Bollix Spicy Potato Balls from Rula Bula
88: Chicken Lo Mein from Desert Jade
86: Barra Vieja Shrimp from Mucho Gusto
85: Wild Mushroom Ravioli from Merc Bar
84: Cochinta Pobil from Taberna Mexico
83: Filet and Crab Cake from Cheuvront
82: The Dragon Roll from Stingray Sushi
81: Cornmeal Crusted Calamari from Kitchen 56
80: Mongolian Delight from Loving Hut
79: Pappardelle Bolognese from Amaro Pizzeria
78: Torta El Rey from Torta El Rey
77: Artichoke and Clams from Iruna
75: Gollo Burro from Casa Reynoso74: Chicken Lettuce Wraps from Ticoz Resto-Bar
73: Brussels Sprout Salad from Chelsea's Kitchen
72: Short Rib Hash from Bonfire Grill
71: Grilled, Double-Pork Chop from Tarbell's
69: Paprika Schnitzel from Haus Murphy's
68: Roast Beef Sandwich from Hanny's
67: Lebanese Chicken from Middle Eastern Bakery & Deli
66: Shrimp Corfu from Romeo's Euro Café
65: Hawaiian Butterfish from Trader Vic's
Stomach full? Get some eye candy for dessert over on Jackalope Ranch with our Imagine PHX series.
