Known for his CenPho hits, restaurateur Omar Alvarez is now pouring inspiration into the oft-neglected West Valley dining scene.
Known for his CenPho hits, restaurateur Omar Alvarez is now pouring inspiration into the oft-neglected West Valley dining scene.
What makes a neighborhood awesome? It’s more than home values. It’s also cultural density – nearby restaurants, theaters and museums. And safety. And schools. And, since we’re talking about the Valley of the Sun, hiking and golf. And so much more. We crunched the data to offer you this: our semi-scientific ranking of the Valley’s 25 most desirable ’hoods.
What makes a neighborhood awesome? It’s more than home values. It’s also cultural density – nearby restaurants, theaters and museums. And safety. And schools. And, since we’re talking about the Valley of the Sun, hiking and golf. And so much more. We crunched the data to offer you this: our semi-scientific ranking of the Valley’s 25 most desirable ’hoods.
What makes a neighborhood awesome? It’s more than home values. It’s also cultural density – nearby restaurants, theaters and museums. And safety. And schools. And, since we’re talking about the Valley of the Sun, hiking and golf. And so much more. We crunched the data to offer you this: our semi-scientific ranking of the Valley’s 25 most desirable ’hoods.
What makes a neighborhood awesome? It’s more than home values. It’s also cultural density – nearby restaurants, theaters and museums. And safety. And schools. And, since we’re talking about the Valley of the Sun, hiking and golf. And so much more. We crunched the data to offer you this: our semi-scientific ranking of the Valley’s 25 most desirable ’hoods.
What makes a neighborhood awesome? It’s more than home values. It’s also cultural density – nearby restaurants, theaters and museums. And safety. And schools. And, since we’re talking about the Valley of the Sun, hiking and golf. And so much more. We crunched the data to offer you this: our semi-scientific ranking of the Valley’s 25 most desirable ’hoods.
Our dining critics visit Bacchus Wine & Debauchery, Peacock Indian Bar & Grill, Mi Corralito and Industry Standard.
What makes a neighborhood awesome? It’s more than home values. It’s also cultural density – nearby restaurants, theaters and museums. And safety. And schools. And, since we’re talking about the Valley of the Sun, hiking and golf. And so much more. We crunched the data to offer you this: our semi-scientific ranking of the Valley’s 25 most desirable ’hoods.
The restaurants listed are noteworthy and randomly selected from our rotating master list.
Epic kabob. Legendary sushi. Paradigm-shifting panang. Fill your 2025 with these and other culinary favorites selected by our food writers and editors in this sprawling, border-to-border salute to Arizona dining.
The restaurants listed are noteworthy and randomly selected from our rotating master list.
Tucked away in a business park near the 101, this adorably decorated, French-inspired wine bistro is a pleasant surprise.
Look past the chains and you’ll find a treasure trove of ethnic eateries in the West Valley.
Delight in the cuisine of Thailand and Vietnam at these Glendale institutions.
Have a hankering for some homemade pasta or Neapolitan pizza? These authentic Italian spots don’t disappoint.