The all-day diner is enjoying a renaissance in Central Phoenix, led by these masterpiece additions.
The all-day diner is enjoying a renaissance in Central Phoenix, led by these masterpiece additions.
The best deals and don't miss menu items at three Valley hot spots for happy hour.
Last March, internationally acclaimed chefs Nigel Lobo and Ajay Negi transformed the former Rancho Pinot space in Paradise Valley’s Lincoln Village into INDIBAR, an elevated Indian fusion restaurant that pushes the envelope on many levels, not just on your plate.
The Painkiller is the No. 1-selling tiki drink at Tropic Thunder in the Roosevelt Row district, and once you taste this voluptuous cocktail confection, the reasons for its popularity will be numbingly obvious.
April was a slow month for new restaurant openings in the Valley, but unfortunately, a big month for dining closures. Heading into summer, this is a gentle reminder to patronize your favorite local restaurants and watering holes whenever possible. They will be very happy to see you. Openings Arizona Pizza Co. This Tucson-based pizzeria with several West Phoenix locations now has an outpost in Tempe. Look for pizza, wings, subs and salads in...
Spring Arizona Restaurant Week is back for another run – Friday, May 15-Sunday, May 24 – giving diners an opportunity to discover new restaurants and different cuisines at reasonable price points. During the 10-day event, participating restaurants offer special three-course menus priced at $33, $44 or $55 per person (tax and gratuity not included). This year’s crop of estaurants includes Roaring Fork, The Italiano, The Mick Brasserie, LON’S at The Hermosa Inn, Pasta Brioni, Phoenix...
For Arizonans looking to add a new furry friend to their home, restaurant patios around the state will soon bark with adoptable pets for National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day. Each event invites guests to mingle with adoptable pets, support local rescue groups and spend quality time with four-legged friends. The events will take place on Thursday, April 30, at locally owned POV Foods restaurants. “At the end of the day, we just want it...
Two Valley food-industry heavyweights are joining forces to bring artisanal pizza, Italian cocktails and curated market goods to the former Santo Arcadia space on 44th Street and Osborn Road this fall.
Along with unexpected 100-degree days, March also delivered more than two dozen local or new-to-Arizona restaurants, along with several notable closures. There’s something for everybody, from frozen yogurt and tacos to dumplings and high-end Italian fare. OPENINGS 16 Handles This New York-based frozen yogurt shop has opened its first Arizona location with fun flavors, including salted butter, black matcha, cotton candy and Dubai chocolate, with plenty of gluten-free, fat-free, dairy-free and vegan options....
When steak is the main attraction, side dishes sometimes pale in comparison. The chefs at Mastro’s offer a remedy: luxurious lobster mashed potatoes. Bathed in butter and topped with sweet hunks of lobster, these decadent spuds will elevate your dinner to a new level. Mastro’s City Hall executive chef Richard Rodriguez has a few tips for the home cook tackling this recipe. If you’re going to use fresh lobster, Rodriguez advises purchasing from a reputable...
PHOENIX magazine's team picks go to our homestead partners this month.
In February, the Valley welcomed a slew of intriguing expansions (from out of town and from closer to home) and bid farewell to a few exciting new spots and old favorites. Backyard Taco Family-run taco shop with six locations in the East Valley has opened an outpost in Laveen. 7730 S. 59th Ave., Laveen, backyardtaco.com Bagelfeld’s This wildly popular bagel bakery has set up a second location in Tempe. Be sure to order...
Sam Fox continues his Franco-American hot streak with this winning Scottsdale brasserie.
Reviews from new spots in the west Valley, east Valley, Scottsdale and Phoenix.
With apologies to the beloved breakfast burrito, pizza is quickly becoming the preferred delivery system for a.m.-friendly fare at the Valley’s top breakfast and brunch hot spots.