Not all the Valley’s great restaurants fly above the radar. Culled from years of food-scene research, these stealthy culinary standouts deserve a visit this fall.
Food & Drink
Desert DigestHappy HourAugust 2019Happy Hour: Taco Chelo
Taco Chelo is a collaboration between Phoenix chef/restaurateur Aaron Chamberlin, chef Suny Santana and artist Gennaro Garcia.
Veg OutAugust 2019Avocado Fries
Local ProductsAugust 2019Scotchdale
Who says there ain’t no cure for the summertime blues? Rancho Pinot makes a variation of the classic Moscow Mule that looks and feels blessedly cold in your hand.
Food ReviewsCasa Corazon
Nikki BuchananAugust 2019
Behold the stealth brilliance of this Oaxacan-Yucatecan fine dining restaurant in CenPho.
Food ReviewsAutumn Eats
M.V. MoorheadAugust 2019
Hunger goeth before the fall when you visit one of these new Valley restaurants.
Food ReviewsAnhelo
Nikki BuchananAugust 2019
Set in historical Heritage Square, this new chef-run restaurant excels with small bites, but over-punches a bit with pricey entrées.
Three BitesPiscine Match
Marilyn HawkesAugust 2019
Seafood charcuterie? With a little smoke and salt, this lovely paradox swims to life in top Valley restaurants.
Food & DrinkCitizen Public House
Nikki BuchananAugust 2019
This classy but congenial gathering spot specializes in craft cocktails and elevated comfort food.
Is “soft industrial” a design aesthetic? It definitely describes the vibe at Blue Clover Distillery, Old Town Scottsdale’s first distillery.
Try the new seasonal cocktails at Mix Up Bar at Royal Palms Resort & Spa.
Desert DigestFood & DrinkHappy HourHappy Hour: Weft & Warp Art Bar + Kitchen
Leah LeMoineAugust 2019
This art-adorned bar and restaurant at Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows serves up unique dishes in upscale environs.
Classified on Tommy Bahama’s menu as a martini, this frothy, feminine cocktail bears little resemblance to James Bond’s macho cocktail of choice.
Local ProductsScookies
Marilyn HawkesJuly 2019
The Scookie Bar offers build-your-own deep-dish skillet cookies out of a food truck.