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C-Fu Gourmet

2051 W. Warner Rd. Chandler

480-899-3888

Chinese, Seafood, Recommended, Best Of, Sponsor, Menu

One of the few Valley Chinese restaurants that could hold its own in New York's or San Francisco's Chinatown. C-Fu specializes in seafood so fresh, most of it is still swimming when you order it. Don't miss the chrysanthemum-steamed fish, Marco Polo lobster or Dungeness crab. Non-seafood dishes are also expertly prepared, particularly the Mongolian beef and spicy pork chop. Dim sum daily, too. Read our review.

7 articles
Diamond's Sports Grille

161 N. Centennial Way Mesa

480-844-3888

American, Best Of, Sponsor, Menu

We know what you're thinking: How could we not name Sluggo's the best Mesa sports bar? Well, we are (sorta) because the legendary Sluggo's is now Diamond's Sports Grille. The bar was opened by former Cubs broadcaster Harry Caray and his partner in the booth, Steve Stone, and it's gone through a few names en route to its current one. The ties to the Cubs, who are immortalized in murals on the walls of this bar near the Cubs' spring training site north of downtown Mesa, are still strong, though. We hope they get a less generic name paying tribute to the spot's history — "Holy Cow's," maybe, or "Something Funny Will Farrell Said in That SNL Sketch" — but even if it that never happens, Diamond's is still the best sports bar in Mesa.

4 articles
Distrito

4000 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Central Scottsdale

480-970-4444

Brunch, Mexican, Recommended, Sponsor

Celebrity chef Jose Garces’s modern Mexican restaurant inside The Saguaro hotel in Old Town Scottsdale is big, colorful, and lively with a spectacular to so-so “modern Mexican” menu of small plates featuring twists on the street food of Mexico City and Mexican Barbacoa (barbecue). Take in the display of brightly painted Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) skull masks, the bar with over 100 varieties of tequila, and a eclectic array of bright pink, glitter,plaid and floral patterns on tables, seating, and walls, then start with the refreshing yellowfin tuna ceviche, the lively Chilango Chop salad, or rich green pozole afloat with pieces of pork belly with crispy skins and littleneck clams. Then, move into excellent offerings like the trio of tender pulled pork street tacos, creamy poblano corn rice, and Yucatan-style smoked chicken. Read our review.

32 articles
Duke's Sports Bar & Grill

7607 E. McDowell Rd. South Scottsdale

480-675-9724

American, New American, Bars and Clubs, Recommended, Best Of, Sponsor, Menu, DrinkHere

If you enjoy watching frolf, there’s not a bad seat on the sprawling patio at Duke's Sports Bar & Grill, which backs right up to the Vista del Camino Disc Golf Course along the Indian Bend Wash Greenbelt in south Scottsdale. And if you enjoy playing frolf, Duke’s is ideal for a pre- or post-game beer (or during — you could easily sneak over in the middle of your round). Inside, you’ll find pool tables, a variety of arcade and shuffleboard units, and a few dozen TVs — even in the bathrooms — all tuned to various sports packages. They’ve got import and domestic beers on tap, strong mixed drinks, and a menu replete with fried food (say hello to the mozzarella sticks for us) and burgers, sandwiches, and salads. Duke’s was started by a father-daughter team, Al and Jackie McCarthy, in 1998. More than two decades later, it's still in the family and going strong.

11 articles
Gallagher's

3220 E. Baseline Rd. #100 South Phoenix

602-437-0981

American, Burgers, Grill, Pizza, Sandwiches, Best Of, Sponsor, Menu

Sports bars are a dime a dozen in every city in the U.S., so it’s hard for one to stand out from the pack. They all have sticky bars, ripped up barstools, cute-after-a-few-drinks bartenders, and TVs that are too often left on a channel no one wants to watch. If we ever had the opportunity to reinvent the wheel, the result would look a lot like Gallagher’s Sports Grill. There’s more for fans than a few tiny screens to stare at. Amenities include off-track betting windows, arcade games, trivia nights, karaoke, a posh outdoor patio complete with waterfall and breathtaking views, and 25 conveniently placed TVs broadcasting everything from the popular football and baseball games to sports with fewer fans, like bowling. The menu is on par too, including American standards like burgers, pizza, sandwiches, and grilled meats including baby back ribs and chicken fajitas. The best part? Gallagher’s has six locations spread throughout the Valley in South Phoenix, North Phoenix, Central Phoenix, Carefree, Chandler, and Peoria.

3 articles
Gotham City Comics & Coffee

46 W. Main St. Mesa

480-649-3065

Coffeehouse, Tea, Retail, Best Of, Sponsor, Readers' Choice

Downtown Mesa has welcomed all sorts of geekery with open arms and Gotham City Comics & Coffee is no exception. Owners Kevin Johnson and Miguel Vega have made a haven for comic book lovers, the video game obsessed and anime aficionados at this comic book shop and coffee bar. The shop hosts video game tournaments, book-signings and plenty of other events to keep fans of sci-fci, super heroes and card games coming back for more. They've got a decent selection of comic books, graphic novels, action figures and art – all of which they invite you to enjoy in-house. Grab a spot in any of the couches, tables or chairs to read the hottest new thing or just check out some anime on the T. V.s. In the back room you'll find more seating and flat screen T.V.'s for your X-Box gaming pleasure. If you're planning on staying late be sure to caffeine it up with a cup of house-brewed coffee or an energy drink.

16 articles
Irish Wolfhound Pub

16811 N. Litchfield Rd. #102 Surprise

623-214-1004

Bar Food, Irish, Bars and Clubs, Best Of, Sponsor

There are a lot of sports bars on the West side of town, but comfy, approachable Irish pubs? Not so much. Which is exactly why we were so happy to stumble upon Irish Wolfhound Pub in Surprise. The restaurant and bar looks like nothing special from the outside, sure, but walk in and you'll find a modern pub with pool tables, plenty of televisions, and a roomy patio with a fire pit to boot. During our happy hour experience — the pub offers dining and drinking deals everyday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. — we bellied up to the spacious bar and ordered a $2.50 domestic draft. The taps here boast a selection of the usual stuff as well as some awesome local and craft brews, including San Tan Brewery beers and Montana's Big Sky Brewing's IPA.

4 articles
K O'Donnell's American Bar & Grill

14850 N. Northsight Blvd. North Scottsdale

480-922-7200

American, European, Irish, Pizza, Traditional, Sponsor, Menu

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Lo-Lo's Chicken & Waffles

3133 N. Scottsdale Rd. South Scottsdale

480-945-1920

Fried Chicken, Soul Food, Critics' Pick, Best Of, Sponsor, Menu, Readers' Choice

One of Phoenix's best soul food restaurants, Lo Lo's Chicken and Waffles is bound to make everyone happy (except maybe vegetarians). The Southern-style fried chicken is extra crispy and served with cinnamon-kissed golden brown waffles. Don't knock it 'til you've tried it. If the signature combo seems too strange for you, Lo Lo's also has a waffle breakfast sandwich with choice of meat, chorizo and eggs, shrimp and grits, chicken gizzards and rice, and some of the best hot wings in town. Other soul food favorites include the PHAT AZZ Samich (chicken of catfish with bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and dressing), old-fashioned chili served with cornbread, and side dishes like fried okra and collard greens. This is definitely not a diet-friendly place, especially when you spot the irresistible red velvet cake slathered in buttery cream cheese icing. Complete the picture with a glass or two of Red Kool Aid Drank and you'll think you're in the Deep South, not Phoenix or Scottsdale.

31 articles
Mad Chef Gastropub

3941 E. Chandler Blvd. Ahwatukee

480-706-1333

American, Bar Food, Recommended, Sponsor, Menu

The moniker of this stripmall joint in Ahwatukee isn't quite accurate - the vibe is more Irish pub-meets-IHOP. If you find yourself here, expect ordinary bar food with a few flourishes, like hot-out-of-the-oven Belgian pretzel bread.

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Mijana

1290 N. Scottsdale Rd. Tempe

480-829-4959

Lebanese, Mediterranean, Best Of, Sponsor

4 articles
O'Kelley's Sports Bar & Grill

2120 W. Guadalupe Rd. #16 Mesa

480-756-6069

American, Bar Food, Bars and Clubs, Recommended, Sponsor

A touch of the Irish in south Mesa, O'Kelley's is a dark-wooden pub that boasts 50-plus televisions, a regular gaggle of bar patrons, a pool table, darts, golf arcade, and full menu. It also hosts local rock bands on Fridays and Saturdays and karaoke on Mondays and Thursdays. Craft beer and poker are the way to go for Wednesday night though.

1 article
Old Heidelberg German Bakery

2210 E. Indian School Rd. East Phoenix

602-224-9877

Bakery, Retail, Best Of, Sponsor

From the pretzels to the strudel, this outpost of the old country is the finest place in town to find fresh-baked German goods.

5 articles
Phoenix Theatre

100 E. McDowell Rd. Central Phoenix

602-254-2151

Performing Arts Venues, Best Of, Sponsor

170 articles
Pizzeria Bianco

4743 N. 20th St. East Phoenix

602-368-3273

Italian, Pizza, Pasta, Critics' Pick, Best Of, Sponsor, Slideshow, Readers' Choice

Chris Bianco, one of Phoenix's best-known chefs and restaurateurs, has expanded his local empire with this cozy bistro in the Town and Country Shopping Center. A small, rotating menu of Italian standards and signature Italian-American creations uses the fresh, locally grown ingredients and hits its mark every time with flavor-packed salads, pasta dishes, and entrées priced usually between $15 and $25. As at other Bianco properties, you can expect to wait on the somewhat secluded patio for one of the handful of tables inside. But most likely, you'll discover that your meal at Pizzeria Bianco was well worth the wait.

52 articles
Rocket Fizz

13681 N. Litchfield Rd. Surprise

602-942-3499

Dessert, Best Of, Sponsor

For a quick dose of nostalgia, take a peek inside this mom-and-pop soda and candy shop in Surprise. The brand is based in California, and the interior certainly has a laidback, beachy vibe, but the only location in Arizona is independently owned and operated. It’s a family-run shop, so don’t be surprised to be greeted and offered recommendations by one of the owners’ kids. There are sweets galore, including an impressive selection of salt water taffy flavors, hard-to-find imported candy bars like the British Yorkie and Kinder Bueno, and even wine-flavored gummies. Rocket Fizz also offers sugar in liquid form, and you could hem and haw all day before choosing from one of 600 types of soda pop. The brand even makes its own sodas in flavors like banana nut, black licorice, green apple jalapeno, marshmallow, and Shirley Temple. Or, pick from other rarities like Brain Wash and Fukola Cola.

3 articles
Sonoran Brewing Company

3002 E. Washington St. Central Phoenix

602-484-7775

Brewery, Breweries and Wineries, Best Of, Sponsor

5 articles
Stacy's Smokehouse

7055 E. Shea Blvd. North Scottsdale

480-991-4227

Barbecue, Restaurants, Sponsor

1 article
Sushi 101

920 E. Univeristy Dr. #101 Tempe

480-317-0101

Japanese, Sushi, Asian, Best Of, Sponsor, Menu

This Japanese restaurant is exactly what its name implies: a stepping stone for sushi virgins. Whether you’ve never had raw fish and sticky rice rolled up in seaweed – or love the stuff but have never made it yourself – Sushi 101 will help you along the way to understanding the iconic dish. The menu comes with a glossary of sushi, which breaks down all of the offerings by ingredient. Don’t know that a caterpillar roll has unagi (eel) and avocado? You do now! The restaurant also offers signature creations like the ASU Roll (real crab meat, avocado, and cucumber wrapped with soy paper and topped with fresh salmon, avocado, and creamy ponzu) and the Moon Walk (sweet potato and avocado topped with spicy tuna and sliced lemon). Along with rolls, Sushi 101 serves sashimi, nigiri, bento specials, noodles, soups, salads, and entrées like grilled salmon and chicken katsu. To learn the trick of the trade, join the sushi making class offered every Sunday afternoon for just $15.

2 articles
Tacos De Juarez

1017 N. Seventh St. Central Phoenix

602-258-1744

Mexican, Restaurants, Best Of, Sponsor

This humble-looking abode serves less-than-humble vittles served up by a friendly staff. The cheese enchiladas are among the best in town-topped with guacamole and sour cream and stuffed with a mélange of cheddars. Hard-shell carne asadas, with great flavors and just the right amount of cheese, are a house specialty, as is the fluffy Mexican rice, redolent with tomato and onion. (We order an extra side of the rice, it's so good.) Mexican breakfast dishes are available, and the lunch and dinner menus can be ordered from throughout the day.

3 articles
The Tamale Store

15842 N. Cave Creek Rd. North Phoenix

602-435-2604

Mexican, Best Of, Sponsor

You can order a tamales to-go at thousands of Mexican restaurants in Arizona, but the corn masa delicacies at The Tamale Store can’t be topped. After all, tamales are the only thing the shop makes! No lards, shortenings, gluten, preservatives, soy, or MSG are used in the process, and the fillings are always made with the freshest produce and extra lean meats. With twenty years of catering experience, the family behind the business pours a lot of passion into the traditional dish, creating over 20 flavors. You can always pick from standards like beef red chile, chicken green chile, and beans and cheese. But if you’re up for a little adventure, try one of The Tamale Store’s inventive creations like spinach and cream cheese, vegan zucchini salsa, or the flavor of the month (for example, ground beef, dried nuts, and fruit for the holidays). There’s also a selection of dessert tamales like sweet corn and blueberry cream cheese. If you can’t make it to the North Phoenix storefront on Cave Creek Road, look for them at the farmers’ market nearest you.

17 articles
Uncle Bear's Bar & Tap

21151 S. Rittenhouse Rd. Queen Creek

480-882-3177

American, Bar Food, Bars and Clubs, Sponsor

Whenever we're in the mood to experience some karaoke fun with friends, we head for this East Valley establishment, where singalong action is featured two nights a week. In addition to a full menu of bar food delights, buckets of free peanuts are also available if you'd like a quick snack. Patrons usually discard their shells on the floor, so step carefully when heading to the bathroom between songs or house-brewed pints.

1 article
Uncle Bear's Grill & Tap

9053 E. Baseline Rd. #101A Mesa

480-986-2228

American, Bar Food, Bars and Clubs, Best Of, Sponsor, Menu

Whenever we're in the mood to experience some karaoke fun with friends, we head for this East Valley establishment, where singalong action is featured two nights a week. In addition to a full menu of bar food delights, buckets of free peanuts are also available if you'd like a quick snack. Patrons usually discard their shells on the floor, so step carefully when heading to the bathroom between songs or house-brewed pints.

2 articles
Via Delosantos Mexican Food and Lounge

9120 N. Central Ave. North Phoenix

602-997-6239

Mexican, Best Of, Sponsor, Menu

Known far and wide for its authentic machaca, this family-run restaurant serves strong margaritas and some pretty great chips and salsa. The cool cantina is always jammed, probably because it offers one of the most extensive tequila lists in town. Afterward, slide on into one of the dining rooms, where you'll peruse a menu that offers more vegetarian selections than possibly any other in town. Calibasitas and Corn with Cheese is a rare specialty, as is the Carnitas Picante Calabcitas, a chunk of cod, grilled with green onions, tomatoes, and a side of crunchy grilled carrots. And the Albondigas Soup will have you racing back for more. More soppapias, shrimp burritos, and tasty flan, that is.

6 articles
Vovomeena

1515 N. 7th Ave. #170 Central Phoenix

602-252-2541

Breakfast/Brunch, Brunch, Recommended, Best Of, Sponsor

This breakfast and brunch restaurant is a refreshing change in the sea of ordinary chain restaurants at Seventh Avenue and McDowell Road. Diners walk up to the counter to order dishes such as Pain Perdu, French toast made of banana bread pudding and topped with whisky caramel, and Tortilla Espanola, a traditional thick Spanish egg-and-potato omelet that looks like a savory slice of cake. If you’re feeling especially ravenous, try the B.M.O.C., a smoked pork chop with a waffle, two eggs, a Portuguese doughnut, and apple-maple syrup. A coffee counter that serves everything from flights of Japanese cold brew to refillable cups of regular Joe. Add a buttermilk pancake or Portuguese doughnut — a small, sweet, cakey concoction sprinkled with powdered sugar — to any order, and thank the breakfast gods for the home-cooked fare.

31 articles
Aloft Tempe

951 E. Playa Del Norte Dr. Tempe

480-621-3300

Contemporary, Hotels and Resorts, Best Of, Sponsor

1 article
Yusef's Middle Eastern Restaurant, Grocery and Deli

15236 N. Cave Creek Rd. North Phoenix

602-867-2957

Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Deli, Grocery, Best Of, Sponsor, Menu

This funky Middle Eastern grocery store/deli/cafe serves up authentic dishes at rock-bottom prices. Scoop some hummus and tahini on warm pita, or try the kofta, an aromatic mix of ground beef, onions and parsley. Save room for the baklava for dessert.

3 articles
Zinc Bistro

15034 N. Scottsdale Rd. North Scottsdale

480-603-0922

French, Contemporary, Dessert, Seafood, Recommended, Best Of, Sponsor

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.

46 articles
Zoe's Kitchen

521 W. McDowell Rd. Central Phoenix

602-716-0070

Health, Mediterranean, Sandwiches, Best Of, Sponsor

This popular lunch spot looks like a cozy, uptown art gallery-but we know of no art gallery that serves a chicken and slaw pita as good as Zoe's. We're also fans of the Z-Chef Salad, an assemblage of turkey, ham, Swiss and American cheeses, tomato, egg and cucumber served on a bed of lettuce with Zoe's secret house dressing and a fresh hunk of their house-made pita bread. Combined with a bowl of the house specialty Chicken and Orzo Soup, made fresh daily, this is a lunch like no other. Dieters bored with the usual cottage-cheese-and-fruit plate should check out Zoe's Protein Power Plate, a grilled, boneless, skinless chicken breast served with grilled onions over a heaping bed of Zoe's slaw.

1 article
20 Highland Tavern

4701 N. 20th St. East Phoenix

602-761-4750

American, Bar Food, Fusion, Health, Bars and Clubs, Recommended

When you're thinking about going out to watch the game, you probably aren't thinking about going to Whole Foods. However, if you're a craft beer lover, you might want to change your tune. Brews from Mikkeller, Dragoon, Mother Road, Dogfish Head, and more make the ever changing tap list, so you'll likely love exploring the menu. However, if you can't take the shame of Ubering to a grocery store, you can opt for a four beer flight to test out some different styles without over-imbibing. Plus, if you have vegetarian or vegan friends, you can all find something to eat on the full menu, which features pizza, sushi, and sandwiches.

3 articles
21 Cakes

7001 N. Scottsdale Rd., #175 North Scottsdale

480-699-6220

Bakery, Restaurants

The cupcake fad ain't over yet. At least not according to pastry chef Linda Schneider. Named after the glamorous Art Deco period, Schneider's upscale cupcakery in Scottsdale, decked out in marble and glass, features 12 different creations made each day from her family's recipes. Moist, light, and topped with an icing more sugary than creamy, the delicately sweet cherry and vanilla flavors are favorites, faring better than the breakfast and vanilla salted caramel varieties. At $3.35 each and smaller than many boutique cupcakes, these sweet indulgences are more special occasion than frequent eats, so make sure to enlist the help of the friendly counter folk to help direct you to the most popular kinds.

7 articles
32 SHEA

10626 N. 32nd St. North Phoenix

602-867-7432

American, Breakfast/Brunch, Coffeehouse, Best Of, Menu

A standalone building in the parking lot of a strip mall on 32nd Street and Shea, the intersection from which the eatery gets its name, this cozy little breakfast, lunch, and dinner spot is the kind of restaurant where you could easily spend hours. There is a drive-thru, a patio (larger than the restaurant), and inside, a small bar, a handful of dark wood tables, and an eclectic mix of music overhead. In addition to killer coffee and cocktails, there’s a small menu of easy and affordable dishes, including a satisfying sandwich called the OMG, featuring prosciutto, mascarpone, and figs, and a light yet wonderfully creamy artichoke and spinach dip. And if you like the hazelnut spread Nutella (and who doesn’t?) owner Rebecca Golden will add it to just about anything.

17 articles
422 Fine Furniture and Framing Gallery and Showroom

4115 N. 44th St. East Phoenix

602-957-3122

Art Galleries, Best Of

This Valley store not only offers customer framing but also doubles as an art gallery and showroom. 422 Fine Furniture and Framing has done custom framing for many Phoenix area galleries as well as for places in nearby states including for Kim Weston’s center in California. The store also hosts rotating photography shows in their main room and features the work of local artists, for example John Kitts, Randy Efros, Matthew Hojnacki, Rich Coda and other Arizona photographers. During special art events they invite the public to check out the works and hold receptions in conjunction with Phoenix’s Third Friday event. In their office they also have a collection of silver gelatin prints for Alfred Stieglitz and Brett Wilson, two photography legends. And if you’re not into art and don’t need frames you can always enjoy their contemporary furniture designs, which include everything from cabinets and tables to pedestals and book stands.

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