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8 Top Tastes

Meet a few of the area’s most highly decorated and talented chefs, including the 2019 James Beard Award winner for Best Chef: Southwest, Charleen Badman.

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Nothing brings the family together quite like a fully seated table with your loved-ones, surrounded by food. These family-owned eateries take that idea to a whole new level.

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Take a load off and savor the taste of these restaurants’ refreshing margaritas.

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Hungry travelers who would rather spend their time sightseeing than sitting will love these spots.

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The Melting Pot is an interactive fondue-style restaurant offering a wide selection of fondue cooking styles and unique entreés. The Melting Pot menu features award-winning cheese fondues, salads, choice meats and seafood, fine wines, handcrafted cocktails and decadent chocolate fondue.

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on appétit, let’s eat! With this new edition of Eat.Drink. (formerly known as Epicure) we dig in to the tasty dishes, mouthwatering drinks and delectable eats that make the Southwest such a desired dining destination.

First, we take a deeper look at what makes 2019 James Beard Foundation Award winner for Best Chef: Southwest, Charleen Badman, the “veggie whisperer” at her co-owned Scottsdale FnB Restaurant. After stopping at FnB, we head around the Valley to examine other former James Beard Award-winning and -nominated chefs’ complex entrees, including critically acclaimed pizza, Asian cuisine, French recipes and more.

If you have the entire family in tow, we have a handful of family-owned local eateries for the whole gang to indulge in. Want to relax and grab a drink instead? If you’re in the city, we’d recommend a margarita, and have a few places that stand out among the rest.

On the move? We’ve also highlighted a few spots that specialize in getting your food “to-go,” as well as the attractions nearby, since you have places to be and things to see. For an extensive list of dining establishments found in the Valley, turn to our Guide section. Enjoy your meal!

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at a popular restaurant in Tucson. The year after she graduated high school, she knew she wanted to be a chef.

After working alongside culinary greats at Café Terra Cotta and Rancho Pinot in Arizona, and Lobster Club and Inside in New York, Badman headed back to the Valley. In 2009, she opened FnB (www.fnbrestaurant.com) with Pavle Milic, the front-of-the-house manager and beverage director.

“If you’re going to work that hard, you should own it,” she says.

The accolades for FnB began pouring in immediately, from being named “Best New Restaurant” in a variety of publications to being highlighted in publications such as Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure Magazine and Forbes. Badman changes the menu at FnB seasonally, but also makes small changes week to week to

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accommodate the ingredients that are available from local farmers.

“That dictates the direction of the menu,” she says. Recent entrées have included Dave’s Roasted ½ Chicken with lentils, fennel-castelvetrano olive relish; Pasta with carrots, marjoram, goat cheese and crispy prosciutto; and Bluenose Bass, with heirloom cauliflower, snap peas, mustard, sunflower seeds and dill.

As for her big win, Badman feels “Elated! Excited! Thrilled to bring it back to Arizona.”

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hef Charleen Badman, co-owner of Scottsdale’s popular FnB restaurant, is also known by her nickname, the “veggie whisperer.”

Badman creates inventive, globally accented seasonal menus that showcase the best of local ingredients.

“It’s vegetable-focused, but there are plenty of meaty proteins available,” she says of the creations on her menu. “The biggest thing is that it showcases the farmers, ranchers and winemakers of Arizona.”

In May 2019, Badman took home the James Beard Foundation’s Award for Best Chef: Southwest. The awards are considered the “Oscars of the Food World,” as well as the most prestigious honor bestowed upon American chefs.

Badman completed a culinary program in high school and then worked

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also a Best Chef: Southwest winner, serves up his famous inventive omakase at Nobuo, as well as offerings such as the Warm Duck Salad, Saikyo Yaki and Chicken Nanban.

While pizza might not make a person think James Beard, the pizza at Pizzeria Bianco (www.pizzeriabian co.com) has been lauded as “arguably the best pizza in America” and

“perhaps the best pizza in America”

by Food & Wine and The New York Times, respectively. And Zagat named Chris Bianco, the chef and owner, as one of the six chefs who changed pizza. The James Beard Foundation awarded him Best Chef: Southwest.

Today, Bianco has five restaurants throughout the Valley—Bar Bianco, Pane Bianco, Tratto and two locations

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In addition to Badman, there are many other James Beard Award-winning chefs in the Valley, as well as numerous semifinalists and nominees from years past.

Chef Nobuo Fukuda owns Nobuo At Teeter House (www.nobuofukuda. com), an Asian-style teahouse by day and funky izakaya by night. Fukuda,

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of Pizzeria Bianco.

“Growing up in New York, pizza was omnipresent in my life. It wasn’t so much that I was inspired to do pizza, but wanted to search for a way to put something of worth into the world. Pizza seemed to check all of the boxes,” Bianco says. “I’m always humbled for any recognition that I’m fortunate enough to receive.

The Beard award was something I had never dreamed of receiving.

But being presented the award and recognized by your peers, by people that understand what it takes to make something special, meant and still means so much to me.”

Chef Christopher Gross, another Best Chef: Southwest winner, a 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award winner from the Scottsdale Culinary Hall of Fame, and one of America’s 10 Best New Chefs by Food & Wine, among other awards, closed his popular Christopher’s & Crush Lounge in 2018 and joined the historic Wrigley Mansion to lead Geordie’s at Wrigley Mansion (www.wrigley mansion. com). He brought with him many of his iconic creations, from his HouseSmoked Salmon and Red Bell Pepper Soup to his Chocolate Tower. He’s also opened Christopher’s at Sky Harbor Terminal 3.

Classically trained French chef Vincent Guerithault opened Vincent on Camelback (www.vincentsoncam elback.com) 33 years ago. Also a Best Chef: Southwest winner, he weaves his classic French recipes with Southwestern ingredients to create dishes such as Rack of Lamb with thyme, rosemary, garlic and spicy bell pepper jelly and Macadamia Crusted Sea Scallops with basil beurre blanc. In addition to being a James Beard winner, he’s received many other honors, including being the first chef to ever receive a Citation of Excellence from the International Food & Wine Society and was elevated to the prestigious rank of Officier in the National Order of Agricultural Merit—L’Ordre du Mérite Agricole on behalf of the Republic of France.

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“Like many other chefs, sometimes I think of myself as an artist with a kitchen for a canvas,” Guerithault says. “Although my background is as a classically trained chef, I’m also the son of an engineer who was raised and inspired to invent and create. My move to Phoenix allowed me, for the first time, to take local ingredients that I had never used or even heard of before—cilantro, jicama, jalapeño or masa, for example—and apply them to my classic background style of cooking. It allowed me to be artistic and create a sort of fusion cuisine that was new and different. These Southwestern ingredients, which are bold and sometimes spicy, blend beautifully with the buttery, rich and traditional French recipes I’m used to making, like hollandaise and duck confit. I’m proud to say that it worked.”

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While there have been many other chefs recognized by the organization over the years, in 2019, other semifinalists in the Valley included The Food Network’s “Chopped” contestant Samantha Sanz at Talavera at Four Seasons Scottsdale (Rising Star Chef of the Year); Cassie Shortino at Tratto (Rising Star Chef of the Year); Kevin

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Binkley at Binkley’s Restaurant (Best Chef: Southwest); Nadia Holguin at Roland’s Cafe Market Bar (Best Chef: Southwest); Silvana Salcido Esparza, Barrio Café Gran Reserva (Best Chef: Southwest); Chrysa Robertson at Rancho Pinot (Outstanding Chef); and Kai Restaurant Chandler (Outstanding Service). In Tucson, Don Guerra at Barrio Bread (Outstanding Baker) and El Charro Café were also named semifinalists.

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FOOD & FAMILY Family-owned restaurants we love in the Valley.

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These popular eateries are all family owned and time-tested, with multiple locations to cater to their fans.

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For 40 years, Serrano’s Mexican Restaurants (www.serranosaz.com) has been serving up Mexican fare.

The first location opened in Chandler in 1979, and it is the oldest continually owned and operated family business in that city. There are now five locations in the East Valley, and while it was originally begun

by Ernie and Eva Serrano, today the restaurants are owned by their eight children, and run by six of them—as well as several grandchildren. Their love for family is reflected through the extensive family-style options in their Family Style + Fiesta Menu.

THE MAGGIORE GROUP (Hash Kitchen, Tomaso’s, The Sicilian Butcher, The Sicilian Baker)

It’s a father-son venture for The Maggiore Group (www.maggiore group.com). Tomaso and Joey Maggiore own four restaurants in the Valley—Hash Kitchen, known for its brunch menu and extensive buildyour-own Bloody Mary bar, which

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has four locations; Tomaso’s, offering fine Italian food, steaks, seafood and wine, which has two locations; The Sicilian Butcher, a modern-casual restaurant with a choose-your-own meatball and pasta experience, with its three locations; and The Sicilian Baker, which brings a tavola calda bakery style to the Valley and has a build-your-own cannoli bar, with its three locations. Dad Tomaso has been in the restaurant business for more than 40 years, and Joey more than 20. Joey’s wife, Cristina, and his sister Melissa Maggiore-Mayer, also work at the restaurants.

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In 1961, Angelino and Doran Barro opened their first family restaurant, Barro’s Pizza, in Chicago. In 1980 they moved to Arizona, opening a location in Mesa. Today, their sons, Mike, Ken and Bruce, own Barro’s Pizza (www. barrospizza.com), which currently has 42 locations in Arizona. It is still family-run, with wives, children, siblings and in-laws all working together.

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U.S. Egg has been a breakfast and lunch destination in the Valley for more than 30 years. Best known for its protein pancakes, the restaurant, which is owned by the Gebran family, boasts healthy-minded options at its six locations. U.S. Egg (www. useggrestaurant.com) is co-owned

by Oscar, the father, and his sons, George, Mario, Mike and Gebran.

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At Gadzooks’ three Valley locations (www.gadzooksaz.com), diners enjoy a unique, infinitely customizable menu of build-your-own enchiladas, tacos, salads, soups and more. Brothers Aaron and Jared Pool co-own the restaurant, and their mom, Linda, also works with them—as well as bakes their famous pumpkin cookies.

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A frozen margarita paired with Mexican cuisine go together like peanut butter and jelly. It’s a refreshing drink—especially out in the desert—and can make any vacation that much sweeter or can help cap-off any long day after work. The Southwest is known for its tasty margaritas, concocted with a variety of fruity flavors, tequila and a rim of salt. Here are three of our favorite places to grab one in the Valley. TAYLOR CLAYTON

The name says it all and so does their menu, with a special section labeled “Modern Margaritas” featuring a wide variety of flavors served up in a normal glass or fish bowl. With happy hour specials happening all month long that include All Day Happy Hour, Margarita Mondays with margaritas for $3 each and Taco Tuesdays featuring $1 off tacos and $2 off all tequila, this establishment is not to be ignored when on the hunt for margaritas and is centrally located on High Street. Try their Sonoran Sunset with Maestro Dobel Diamante tequila, Cointreau liqueur, fresh lemon juice and prickly pear syrup.

5410 E. High St., 602.795.8111. www.modernmargarita.com

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The Duce has one margarita on its cocktail menu, but pair it with the food here that was featured on Guy Fieri’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” and it’s a match made in heaven. The Margarita 1941 consists of Tierra Organic Tequila, fresh lime juice, muddled organic limes, Fruit Lab Orange Liqueur and agave served in a mason jar. Enjoy it with the Duce Dips appetizers, sliders or any of their old school favorites and it combines for an unforgettable dining experience.

525 S. Central Ave., 602.866.3823. www.theducephx.com

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Grab a marg after some much needed retail therapy at the Biltmore Fashion Park or before your flight at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, as this Mexican eatery has two locations in Phoenix and one in Scottsdale. Their margarita options feature one simply named The Margarita with Jose Cuervo Especial combined with Patron Citronge, and a 25 ounce Ace’s & Eights with white tequila, Patron Citronge and red sangria float, to name but two. Their happy hour runs Monday through Friday 3 pm to 6 pm and includes tacos for $3.50 each and their Classic Margarita for $5. Multiple locations. www.blancotacostequila.com 2019-2020

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DIERKS BENTLEY’S WHISKEY ROW GILBERT Found in Gilbert’s Heritage District, this eatery features a variety of food to pair with whiskey drinks. Make sure to try one of their tasty sliders. www.dierkswhiskeyrow.com

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SCOTTSDALE: DOWNTOWN AZ/88 American. Art-world cognoscenti and martini connoisseurs have a way of finding this upscale city tavern. Inside a glass box on the perimeter of Scottsdale’s Civic Center, nicely appointed burgers, salads and sandwiches are dished up. 7353 Scottsdale Mall, 480.994.5576. www.az88.com BANDERA American. Team servers efficiently deliver homey foods like skillet cornbread and rotisserie chicken. Pedestrian tip: Approach the restaurant from First Street for a sensory preview of the house’s signature spit-roasted chicken. 3821 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.994.3524. www.banderarestaurants.com

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BOOTLEGGERS MODERN AMERICAN SMOKEHOUSE Barbecue. It’s not just beef, pork, ribs, turkey and hot links that are smoked, sauced and served here. Chicken wings, salmon, pork belly: smoked.

Corn on the cob: smoked and rubbed with Cholula-lime butter. Moonshine cocktails provide the perfect complement. 7217 E. First St. and other locations, 480.404.9984. www.bootleggersaz.com CAFE MONARCH American. Dine in the candlelit courtyard or one of two dining rooms at this café, and enjoy seasonal, fresh, local dishes with a weekly changing, fourcourse menu option. 6939 E. First Ave., 480.970.7682. www.cafemonarch.com

secret cavelike atmosphere at this restaurant. Menu items include soul-warming tortilla soup, icy margaritas, rich chili rellenos and the craveworthy Carl’s chicken sandwich. 3313 N. Hayden Road, 480.970.8164. www.carlsbadtavern.com CITIZEN PUBLIC HOUSE American. Discover an intelligent, hearty mix of ingredients resulting in entrées that combine well with cocktails. Standouts include coffee-rubbed short ribs with parsnip puree and dried-cherry barbecue sauce. 7111 E. Fifth Ave., 480.398.4208. www.citizenpublichouse.com CRAFT 64 Pizza. A delightful house retrofitted for a luxury linen boutique is now a bistro with pizzas, salads and tons of taps for Arizona-brewed beers. 6922 E. Main St., 480.946.0542. www.craft64.com DEFALCO’S ITALIAN EATERY, GROCERY & DELI Italian. Stock up on salami, cheese and imported olive oil to create your own Italian picnic, or order a fresh deli sandwich and big plate of housemade lasagna at this Italian one-stop shop. 2334 N. Scottsdale Road, Ste. 133A, 480.990.8660. www.defalcosdeli.com GEISHA A GO GO Japanese/Sushi. This trendy tavern combines sushi, rock ‘n’ roll and karaoke, creating an electric atmosphere. Private karaoke booths, perfect for parties, keep rowdiness contained.

7150 E. Sixth Ave., 480.699.0055. www.geishaagogo.com

CAPRIOTTI’S SANDWICH SHOP Café. Roasted turkey is the most-celebrated ingredient in this sandwich empire’s repertoire; have it on a sub roll with cranberry sauce and stuffing and in other signature creations. 4017 N. Scottsdale Road and other locations, 480.946.7827. www.capriottis.com

GRIMALDI’S COAL BRICKOVEN PIZZERIA Pizza. This institution serves up crispy whole pizzas and two-person-plus calzones from the coal-fired brick oven.

They also have classic NY desserts, a sociable wine bar and red-checkered cloths on every table indoors and out. 4000 N. Scottsdale Road and other locations, 480.994.1100. www.grimaldispizzeria.com

CARLSBAD TAVERN New Mexican. New Mexican cuisine is served in a unique,

THE HOUSE BRASSERIE American. This cozy spot, tucked away in a shaded

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corner of Old Town Scottsdale, serves modern American fare that combines cutting-edge world cuisine with familiar comfort foods. 6936 E. Main St., 480.634.1600. www.thehousebrasserie.com KYOTO Japanese/Sushi. A neighborhood fixture, filled with regulars—both rare on a city block that’s been largely reinvented in recent years. See chefs work teppanyaki grills or create sushi rolls in front of you. 7170 E. Stetson Drive, 480.990.9374. www.kyotoscottsdale.com LO-LO’S CHICKEN & WAFFLES Soul Food. Jam out to an eclectic soundtrack as you chow down on hot waffles, fried chicken, grits, rice and beans, and quench your thirst with some Kool-Aid. 3133 N. Scottsdale Road and other locations, 480.945.1920. www. loloschickenandwaffles.com MALEE’S THAI BISTRO Thai. Crispy fish, pad thai, curries and fiery soups—most available on a varying scale of spiciness. A favorite gathering place for the Scottsdale art crowd, yet friendly and approachable for first-time visitors and venturers into Thai cuisine. 7131 E. Main St., 480.947.6042. www.maleesonmain.com MARCELLINO RISTORANTE Italian. Marcellino and Sima Verzino have built an award-winning Italian restaurant. Chef Marcellino pours his heart into his food, resulting in one of the best Italian meals you’ll find in Arizona.

Live music Thursday and Saturday nights. The Shops at SouthBridge, 7114 E. Stetson Drive, 480.990.9500. www.marcellinoristorante.com THE MISSION Latin. Zesty small plates and grilled entrées are delivered in an eclectically elegant atmosphere with chandeliers and a wall of amber-colored bricks of salt inside of a mission church built in 1933. 3815 N. Brown Ave. and other locations,

480.636.5005. www.themissionaz.com OLD TOWN TORTILLA FACTORY Southwestern. Trees with lights and a fountain with fire set up the patio as a relaxing place to dine on a progression of tortilla soup, soft tacos and Southwestern-spiced surf and turf. Dinner only. 6910 E. Main St., 480.945.4567. www.old towntortillafactory.com OREGANO’S PIZZA BISTRO Pizza. Pizzas are available on thin crust or Chicago-stuffedstyle, traditionally topped or uncommonly accessorized.

3102 N. Scottsdale Road and other locations, 480.970.1860. www.oreganos.com PASTA BRIONI Italian. Mussels, stuffed eggplant, salads, pizzas and plenty of pastas are served by a beefcake waitstaff in a neighborhood hangout. 4416 N. Miller Road, 480.994.0028. www.pastabrioni.com PAUL MARTIN’S AMERICAN GRILL American. Seasonal, sustainable and free-range ingredients grace menu options, from cedar plank steelhead salmon to a hoisin-marinated pork chop. 6186 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.991.9342. www.paulmartin samericangrill.com SALT CELLAR Seafood. Feast on various fish or crustaceans—sauteed, blackened, broiled, stuffed, fried or baked—or just loiter in the lounge until reverse happy hour kicks in and staffers from other restaurants trickle in. 550 N. Hayden Road, 480.947.1963. www.saltcellarrestaurant.com SPHINX DATE CO. PALM & PANTRY Shakes. Independent market of Arizona-harvested dates and nuts, Arizona-made wines and beers, plus serving its famous date shakes. 3039 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.941.2261. www.sphinxdateranch.com THE SUGAR BOWL Frozen Treats. A pink-andwhite institution since 1958,

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with Tin Roof and Dusty Road sundaes and swirled-to-order shakes and malts. Cartoons posted near the door were sketched by late “Family Circus” creator Bil Keane. 4005 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.946.0051. www.sugarbowlscottsdale.com

of rice or salad, then scoops of options such as tuna, salmon, octopus, shrimp, yellowtail or scallops, a sauce, and then a selection of toppings. 2805 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480.219.9310. www.ahipokibowl.com

SUSHI ROKU Japanese/sushi. Handsome atmosphere and seriously sexy sushi, this spot has baked/ steamed seafood, grilled steaks and skewers, and pork braised for eight hours, too. 7277 E. Camelback Road, 480.970.2121. www.sushiroku.com

ALTO RISTORANTE E BAR Italian. Artisanal meats and cheeses straight from Italy, plus seasonally changing dinners, a long wine list, and post-dinner gondola cruises down a private waterway. Hyatt Regency Scottsdale, 7500 E. Doubletree Ranch Road, 480.444.1234. www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/ arizona/hyatt-regency-scotts dale-resort-and-spa/scott/ dining

SCOTTSDALE: BEYOND DOWNTOWN 21 CAKES Café. Fanciful baked goods on a daily basis available Tu-Sa while supplies last. 7001 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.699.6220. www.21cakes.com

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BLANCO TACOS + TEQUILA Mexican. A variety of cheese crisps and unusual margaritas (think jalapeño and pineapple) kickstart a meal here. Chili- and cheese-laced entrées, some of which arrive in cast-iron skillets, are creative and gen-

erously proportioned. 6166 N. Scottsdale Road, Ste. 601 and other locations, 480.305.6692. www.blancotacostequila.com BOURBON & BONES CHOPHOUSE AND BAR Steak. Aged steaks, fresh seafood, classic entrées and more than 440 bourbons, whiskeys and scotches offered in an contemporary setting in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale. 4200 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.629.4922. www.bourbonandbonesaz.com FAMOUS 48 American. Famous 48 provides Arizona sports fans the perfect place to enjoy a meal, a drink and watch the game, with a large number of TVs available for viewing. Enjoy signature burgers and their famous drumettes, to go along with a variety of other entrees that include tacos, chicken, shrimp, salmon, pizza and more, as well as an extensive drink list. The Shops at Gainey Village, 8989 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.758.4994. www.famous48.com

FLEMING’S PRIME STEAKHOUSE & WINE BAR Steak. At this upscale chain of steakhouses, find USDA prime beef (available both wet- and dry-aged), plus chicken, fish, pork and other entrées, super side dishes and an extensive list of boutique wines. 6333 N. Scottsdale Road and other locations, 480.596.8265. www.flemingssteakhouse.com HASH KITCHEN Brunch. Local and organic ingredients are incorporated into a breakfast, brunch and lunch menu with choices like specialty hashes, almond-encrusted French toast and gourmet burgers. The Shops at Gainey Village, 8777 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.947.3214. www.thehashkitchen.com J&G STEAKHOUSE Steak. A global steak house by Michelin-starred Chef JeanGeorges Vongerichten. Begin with the raw bar or heirloom tomato salad, segue to tuna tartare or black truffle cheese

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fritters, then select a juicy cut of beef, chicken or fish. The Phoenician, 6000 E. Camelback Road, 480.214.8000. www.jg steakhousescottsdale.com MOWRY & COTTON American. Seasonally inspired dishes ranging from flatbreads and fish to meat. You might catch options such as roasted squash flatbread and grilled pheasant. 6000 E. Camelback Road, 480.423.2530. www.thephoenician.com

Stick Way, 480.850.8606. www.talkingstickresort.com PORTILLO’S American. A Chicago tradition of hot dogs, chili cheese dogs, Polish sausages and Italian beef sandwiches. Perpetually busy atmosphere; forever-friendly service. 10574 N. 90th St. and other locations, 480.451.2888. www.portillos.com

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NEW YORK BAGELS & BIALYS Deli. Extensive menu of deli standards, plus sandwiches, burgers and cocktails; breakfast available all day. 10320 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.483.6922. www.nybagelsnbialys.com

ROKA AKOR Asian/Fusion. Artistic little tastes come from the robata (charcoal) grill or the sushi/ sashimi bar, and are delivered to dinner tables and low-slung lounge seats. Cocktails are concocted from the distilled Japanese spirit shochu. 7299 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.470.5926. www.rokaakor.com

ORANGE SKY American. À la carte fish, shellfish, steaks and chops, and more than a dozen sauces to accentuate them. Located on the 15th floor, with views of the McDowell Mountains. Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Talking

RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE Steaks. A steak lover’s paradise.

Red meat fans can choose from several hand-cut, carefully cooked USDA prime steaks.

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seven kinds of spuds. 7001 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.991.5988. www.ruthschris.com SOI 4 BANGKOK EATERY Thai. Ginger-marinated lamb and honey-roasted duck are among the more complex entrées presented on oversized white plates in this chic urban space. Yet the curries, stirfrys and skewers can hardly be called “simple.” 8787 N. Scottsdale Road, Ste. 104, 480.778.1999. www.soifour.com TAPHOUSE KITCHEN American. Seasonal menu offerings and mainstays such as the TapHouse sliders with Angus beef and shrimp mac-ncheese. All menu items listed recommended beer and wine pairings. 6137 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.656.0012. www.taphousekitchen.com TWISTED GROVE PARLOR & BAR Modern American. Stone-oven flatbreads and build-your-own bruschetta in an industrial setting with communal tables

and an expansive patio. 8220 N. Hayden Road and other locations, 480.699.0811. www.twistedgrove.com VENETO TRATTORIA ITALIANA Italian. Northern Italian fare, with such house highlights as calf ’s liver and homemade ravioli. 6137 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.948.9928. www.venetotrattoria.com VILLAGE TAVERN American. Head over for handcrafted cocktails, an intriguing wine list, comfort food with a few flavorful surprises and a relaxing environment. 8787 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.951.6445. www.villagetavern.com

SCOTTSDALE: NORTH ARENA SPORTS GRILL American. Casual family-friendly restaurant serving pizzas, wings, salads, burgers and pastas. High-definition TVs, off-track horse betting, pool table, darts and more.

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6245 E. Bell Road, 480.948.0008. www.arenasportsgrills.com BLU BURGER GRILLE Burgers . Hamburger-centric menu that’s sure to be a hit with control freaks: It’s all about “extra this” and “hold that.”

32409 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.575.8040. www.bluburger.com BLUE ADOBE SANTA FE GRILLE New Mexican. Santa Fe-style starters include green chile lobster dip and baseball-size crab cakes; tenderloin rellenos and steak with jalapeño hollandaise are main-plate attractions.

10885 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., 480.314.0550. www.blueadobegrille.com THE BREAKFAST JOYNT American. Eggs, pancakes, benedicts, sandwiches and burgers are offered at this diner, which serves breakfast and lunch daily. 6245 E. Bell Road and other locations, 480.664.9373. www.breakfastjoynt.com

COLD BEERS & CHEESEBURGERS American. See how many delicious companions can enhance the happy coupling of ground beef and cheese. Also available are salads, sliders with buffalo chicken or prime rib, grilled wings, mac and cheese and 110plus beers. 4222 N. Scottsdale Road and other locations, 480.941.2747. www.coldbeers.com EDDIE MERLOT’S Seafood & Steak. This upscale steak and seafood restaurant offers filet mignon and wagyu reserve cuts enhanced with sauces and supplemental lobster tails and shrimp. Sides include sautéed mushrooms and lobster macaroni and cheese.

Silverstone Marketplace, 23207 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.699.0480. www.eddiemerlots.com

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EDDIE V’S PRIME SEAFOOD Seafood & Steak. Expect exceedingly fresh fish and shellfish in an array of prepa-

rations, from raw to grilled, as well as premium hand-cut steaks. Dinner can be romantic, energizing or melodic—there’s live jazz in the lounge nightly.

15323 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.730.4800. www.eddiev.com IRONWOOD AMERICAN KITCHEN American. Classic American fare served for breakfast, lunch and dinner in a casual bistro environment. Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, 7575 E. Princess Drive, 480.585.4848. www.scottsdaleprincess.com JALAPEÑO INFERNO BISTRO MEXICANO Mexican. Sonoran Mexican cuisine meets a “treasures of the American Southwest” menu.

The Pinnacle of Scottsdale, 23587 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.585.6442. www.jalapenoinferno.com LA HACIENDA Mexican. Sit by the beehive fireplace, admire the Spanish architecture, sip on your tequila of choice, and indulge in fresh, mod-

ern Mexican cuisine. Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, 7575 E. Princess Drive, 480.585.4848. www.fairmont.com LA TORRETTA RISTORANTE Italian. Calamari and escargot, herb breaded Hawaiian sun fish, chicken and veal in a variety of ways, served in the dining room or on the patio. 16640 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.991.2000. www.latorrettaaz.com LOCAL BISTRO Italian. This bistro cooks up pastas, pizzas and protein/ starch/veggie entrées drawing from Italian, French and Spanish flavors. 20581 N. Hayden Road, 480.302.6050. www.localbistroaz.com MASTRO’S OCEAN CLUB FISH HOUSE Seafood. Coastal-inspired indoor-outdoor restaurant with enormous oak doors and wrought iron chandeliers, a sunken-level, high-reaching bar and flown-in, house-cut fish, including ahi tuna. Kierland

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Pool Tables. Off Track Wagering.

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Phoenix’s Favorite Wine Bar & Family Pizza Restaurant Wine. Sports. Food. Family. Fun! 20235 N. Cave Creek Road # 111, Phoenix, AZ 85024 602-923-2389 Sun – Thurs: 11am-11pm (Kitchen closes at 10pm) Fri & Sat: 11am-Midnight (Kitchen closes at 11pm) www.uppercrustwinebar.com

Commons, 15045 N. Kierland Blvd. and other locations, 480.443.8555. www.mastrosrestaurants.com PERSIAN ROOM Persian. Bi-level restaurant with two bars and a menu of grilled meat-and-veggie skewers. 17040 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.614.1414. www.persianroom.com PINNACLE GRILLE American. Popular beef, pork, chicken and seafood dishes along with build-your-own pasta and build-your-own burger options. 10428 E. Jomax Road, 480.515.3500. www.pinnaclegrille.com

RHYTHM + WINE Wine Café. Contemporary and stylish wine cafe. Sit indoors or on the outdoor patio and view rock ‘n’ roll-inspired artwork and one-of-a-kind photography while dining. 7605 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, 480.478.6999. www.rhythmandwine.com

TWISTED LIZARD TAVERN Italian. Sandwiches, lahvosh, chicken marsala and daily specials served in a modern casual environment nestled at the base of the McDowell Mountains.

10401 E. McDowell Mountain Ranch Road, 480.538.0211. www.twistedlizardtavern.com

TALAVERA Steak. Admire the high Sonoran Desert from the dining room or terrace, and the divine prime beef, seafood and wines that are delivered unto those tables. Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale, 10600 E. Crescent Moon Drive, 480.513.5085. www.talaverarestaurant.com

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TOMMY BAHAMA’S RESTAURANT & BAR Seafood. Crushed macadamias, coconut shavings, jerk seasonings, fruit chutneys and rich rums and brandies give lunch and dinner the taste of an exotic vacation. 15205 N. Kierland Blvd. and other locations, 480.505.3668. www.tommybahama.com

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PRESTON’S STEAKHOUSE Steakhouse. Steakhouse classics and innovative dishes are created with prime cuts and locally sourced ingredients.

Try the Tuscan steak, a bone-in rib-eye topped with arugula and a fried egg. The Citadel, 8700 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, 480.629.5087. www.prestonsscottsdale.com

BITTER & TWISTED COCKTAIL PARLOUR Eclectic. This stylish but unpretentious drinking den and eatery is located inside Phoenix’s historic Luhrs Building. An eclectic, evolving menu pairs dishes like smoked-brisket tacos and “Chish & Fips,” with inventive cocktails and fine spirits. One W. Jefferson St., 602.340.1924. www.bitterandtwistedaz.com BLUE HOUND KITCHEN & COCKTAILS American. Find seasonal American fare meant for sharing and pairing—with craft cocktails, wine or beer—just

beyond the hip Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix’s lobby. Two E. Jefferson St., 602.258.0231. www.bluehoundkitchen.com COMPASS ARIZONA GRILL American. Get oriented with the old and brand-new features of downtown Phoenix from this rotating restaurant on the 24th floor of the Hyatt Regency. 122 N. Second St., 602.440.3166. www.compassarizona.com DURANT’S Steak. The beloved restaurant has been serving steaks and martinis for more than 65 years.

Enter through the famous back kitchen door to enjoy classic steakhouse dining. 2611 N. Central Ave., 602.264.5967. www.durantsaz.com GADZOOKS ENCHILADAS & SOUP Mexican. At this quirkily named restaurant, choose from enchiladas, street tacos, salad, nachos, tortilla soup or spicy potato-corn chowder, then customize the fillings and toppings (we recommend the short

LA TORRETTA RISTORANTE ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE

Family owned and operated.

Authentic Italian Cuisine for over 18 years.

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GALLO BLANCO Southwestern. Innovative, regional flavors and locally farmed ingredients in breakfast entrées (available all day), carne asada, chilaquiles verdes, posole and tres leches cake. 928 E. Pierce St., 602.327.0880. www.galloblancocafe.com GEORGE & DRAGON British. Fish ‘n chips, Cornish pasties, steak and kidney pie, weekday lunch specials, traditional Sunday roasts, and a wide selection of imported beer and Scotch. 4240 N. Central Ave., 602.241.0018. www.georgeanddragonpub.net

LOVE ACAI BOWLS Health Food. Love Acai Bowls serves up bowls of South American ice treats, with frozen berry flavors blended with other fruits, including strawberries and bananas. 4700 N. 12th St., 305.308.7266. www.loveacaibowls.com MACAYO’S MEXICAN KITCHEN Mexican. For 70 years, Macayo has been dishing Sonoran Mexican dishes. The menu features creations from old family recipes as well as new, lighter fare. 7829 W. Thomas Road and other locations, 623.873.0313. www.macayo.com

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MATT’S BIG BREAKFAST Café. Hip, quaint and popular place for classic breakfasts and lunches. 825 N. First St., 602.254.1074. www.mattsbigbreakfast.com NOBUO AT TEETER HOUSE Asian. James Beard Awardwinning chef Nobuo Fukuda creates rustic Japanese dishes

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HULA’S MODERN TIKI Polynesian. Fish and fruit, sauces and slaws, and Asian, Jamaican and Cajun seasonings are blended into summer-inspired lunches and suppers.

Ahi eggs benedict and “hula’s hangover hash” are among highlights at brunch Sa-Su. 7213 E. First Ave. and other locations, 480.970.4852. www.hulasmoderntiki.com

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ribs and green sauce). 3313 N. Seventh St., 602.279.5080. www.gadzooksaz.com

with daring contemporary touches inside a house built in 1899. Heritage Square, 622 E. Adams St., 602.254.0600. www.nobuofukuda.com

es, salads of Greek, hummus and quinoa and baked falafel.

1641 E. Camelback Road and other locations, 602.263.0637. www.zoeskitchen.com

PIZZERIA BIANCO Pizza. The appeals are crafty wood-fired pizzas—the Rosa, for example, is topped with rosemary and pistachios— numerous Italian red wines and an industrial-chic ambiance. Heritage Square, 623 E. Adams St. and other locations, 602.258.8300. www.pizzeriabianco.com

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PROVINCE URBAN KITCHEN & BAR American. Ever-increasing seafood offerings—mahi mahi and diver scallops—and clever, contemporary dishes like bacon wrapped pork tenderloin.

Breakfast and lunch service too.

Westin Phoenix Downtown, 333 N. Central Ave., 602.429.3600. www.provincephx.com

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ZOE’S KITCHEN Cafes. This mod cafe slings pitas, stacked steak sandwich-

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ARTIZEN, CRAFTED AMERICAN KITCHEN & BAR American. Inventive cuisine created using local and regional ingredients served in sizes perfect for sharing. The Camby, 2401 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, 602.522.6655. www.artizenaz.com BLUEWATER GRILL Seafood. This Newport Beach, California, import offers sustainably caught seafood; fresh oyster and sushi bars; private and outdoor dining options; and a separate retail market selling fresh fish, sides and clam chowder. 1720 E. Camelback Road, 602.277.3474. www.bluewatergrill.com

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CHELSEA’S KITCHEN American. Hipster comfort food—Brussels sprouts salads, grilled swordfish tacos—is ushered from a peekaboo kitchen to tables of fashionable families via team-style serving.

5040 N. 40th St., 602.957.2555. www.chelseaskitchenaz.com EL CHORRO American. Paradise Valley’s historic El Chorro offers an authentic Arizona dining experience with stunning views of Camelback Mountain. Savor seasonal cuisine featuring sustainable, locally grown, all-natural ingredients. 5550 E. Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley, 480.948.5170. www.elchorro.com ELEMENTS Contemporary. At this restaurant, Food Network star chef Beau MacMillan has created a bold and whimsical menu of American cuisine with Asian elements, made using local and organic ingredients. Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort, 5700 E. McDonald Drive,

Paradise Valley, 480.607.2300. www.sanctuaryoncamelback. com/dining/elements FLOWER CHILD Global. This fast-casual, healthy-minded concept offers mix-and-match menu options for both vegetarian and carnivorous meals. The Mother Earth bowl, with ancient grains, sweet potatoes, portobello mushrooms, avocado and broccoli pesto, is a favorite. 5013 N. 44th St. and other locations, 602.429.6222. www.iamaflowerchild.com THE GLADLY American. Comfort food done in an upscale manner, with mischief. The drink menu also provides complex, cutting-edge cocktails, too. 2201 E. Camelback Road, 602.759.8132. www.thegladly.com THE HENRY American. The lengthy all-day menu includes chopped salads, burgers, steak and fish, plus there’s a remarkable tableside bloody mary cart during week-

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LA GRANDE ORANGE PIZZERIA Pizza. Roasted artichoke and goat cheese (and other) pizzas are served piping hot in this hipster Arcadia neighborhood.

4410 N. 40th St., 602.840.7777. www.lagrandeorangepizzeria. com LON’S AT THE HERMOSA American. This popular establishment uses fresh ingredients to prepare globally inspired Arizona cuisine through traditional cooking styles—roasting, smoking and wood grilling.

The must-try item is their Himalayan salt seared ahi tuna.

The Hermosa Inn, 5532 N. Palo Cristi Road, 602.955.7878. www.hermosainn.com

PHOENIX CITY GRILLE American. Up-to-date “city tavern” fare in a place loved by networking politicians, chatty neighbors and Phoenix history buffs. 5816 N. 16th St., 602.266.3001. www.phoenixcitygrille.com RUSTLER’S ROOSTE Western. Be greeted at the door by a live (if lazy) longhorn bull, and proceed to the dining room via a large tin slide (or wooden stairs). Chuckwagon steaks and ribs are served with corn on the cob and biscuits. Arizona Grand Resort, 8383 S. 48th St., 602.431.6474. www.rustlersrooste.com SIERRA BONITA GRILL Western. Hearty, ranch-inspired plates in genteel cowboy surroundings. Weekend

brunch, too. Also, an underground wine cellar available for large parties. 6933 N. Seventh St., 602.264.0700. www.sierrabonitagrill.com SOUTHERN RAIL Southern. Chef Justin Beckett blends Arizona produce with iconic recipes from the South.

Cajun-, Creole- and Texasbarbecue flavors dominate the menu and are complemented by a welcoming beverage program. 300 W. Camelback Road, 602.200.0085. www.southernrailaz.com T. COOK’S American . This luxurious, allday restaurant on a property dominated by mature palm trees highlights local farm yields as often as possible, while also incorporating flavor influences from the Mediterranean.

Royal Palms Resort & Spa, 5200 E. Camelback Road, 602.808.0766. www.tcooksphoenix.com

TACO GUILD Contemporary Mexican. Set in a historic church, Taco Guild offers Mexican fare in a gastropub-like setting. 546 E. Osborn Road, 602.264.4143. www.tacoguild.com TARBELL’S Contemporary. A cosmopolitan dining room and lounge showcase the talents of renegade chef Mark Tarbell. 3213 E. Camelback Road, 602.955.8100. www.tarbells.com THE STOCKYARDS Steak . The area’s cattle-ranching history is celebrated here tastily in classic steaks with updated treatments like whiskey-peppercorn sauce. 5009 E. Washington St., 602.273.7378. www.stockyardssteakhouse. com WALLY’S AMERICAN PUB ‘N GRILLE American. A classic American pub serving an eclectic mix of food and drink including housemade sangria and fish and chips, accompanied by a great

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O.H.S.O. American. The “Outrageous Homebrewer’s Social Outpost” brews several beers and distills spirits. They have regional, local and house beers on-tap,

beer brunch deals Sa-Su, and large, dog-friendly patios. Food is available in seared, grilled, charred and fried forms. 4900 E. Indian School Road and other locations, 602.955.0358. www.ohsobrewery.com

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selection of draft beer and top shelf liquor. 5029 N. 44th St., 602.954.2040. www.wallyspub.com

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Mexican. This restaurant, steeped in Arizona history, serves traditional favorites with tortillas, beans and cheese.

Don’t miss weekly specials like the complimentary chocolate fountain on weekends from 10 am-2 pm. 7330 N. Dreamy Draw Drive, 602.944.1286. www.auntchiladas.com BLUE MARTINI American. Specialty martinis anchor the selections at this upmarket bar and lounge. Sip one of the sweet concoctions before or after indulging in lollipop lamb chops and a slice of the “ultimate chocolate cake” for dessert. High Street, 5455 E. High St., Ste. 101, 480.638.2583. www.bluemartinilounge.com

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DIFFERENT POINTE OF VIEW Mediterranean. The kitchen at this mountaintop resort restaurant turns out dishes capable of competing with the breathtaking views from atop North Mountain. Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs, 11111 N. Seventh St., 602.866.6350. www.tap atiocliffshilton.com/dining/ different-pointe-of-view

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FIRST WATCH Café. These cafés are breakfast and lunch destinations beloved for their egg creations, ingredient-happy sandwiches, heaping salads and fast service.

The Promenade, 116455 N. Scottsdale Road, Ste. 107 and other locations, 480.248.9602. www.firstwatch.com HIGH & RYE Southern. This Southern kitchen and bar serves up specialities such as grits, biscuits and gravy and fried green tomatoes. 5310 E. High St., 480.634.4143. www.highandryeaz.com OCEAN PRIME Steak. Glamorous dinner club with live piano in the bar, portal windows between dining rooms and glass doors that retract for exposure to a plush, fire-

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enclosed patio. Steaks and seafood à la carte or chef-accessorized. 5455 E. High St., 480.347.1313. www.oceanprime.com THE OINK CAFE Café. Represented in eight varieties (e.g. hickory, apple cider, jalapeño), bacon is big here; try ’em all in a tasting “flight.”

Omelets, French toast, chicken-fried steak and hamburgers until 2 pm daily. 4326 E. Cactus Road, 602.404.6465. www.oinkcafe.com TRYST CAFE American. Based on simple ingredients, this menu provides such breakfast, lunch and dinner options as a portobello sandwich, pecan French toast, breakfast burritos and Cajuncrusted ahi salad. 21050 N. Tatum Blvd. and other locations, 480.585.7978. www.trystcafe.com

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AMERICA’S TACO SHOP Mexican. Quick-service shop featuring carne asada, chargrilled chicken and al pastor in tacos, burritos, bowls, salads, quesadillas and nachos. Pair with refreshing beverages like homemade agua fresca. 9261 E. Via de Ventura, Ste. 101 and other locations, 480.278.7085. www.americastacoshop.com BLUE WASABI Japanese/Sushi. Work-of-art sushi, blue-tinted wasabi (really), martini menu and flattering lighting. SanTan Village, 2080 Williams Field Road, Gilbert, 480.722.9250. www.bluewasabisushi.com CAFE LALIBELA Ethiopian. This family-owned Ethiopian restaurant in the heart of Tempe serves “injera” and “wat,” both vegetarian and meaty, for group sharing.

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24 CARROTS Vegetarian. In abundance here: butternut squash, carrot cabbage and hummus—and tons of seasonal fruits and vegetables, sliced, diced and juiced. 1701 E. Guadalupe Road, Tempe, 480.753.4411. www.24carrotsjuice.com

Individual platters and weekday lunch specials are also available. 849 W. University Drive, Tempe, 480.829.1939. www.cafelalibela.com CASEY MOORE’S OYSTER HOUSE Seafood. Find oysters Rockefeller and grilled salmon in the linen-tabled dining rooms and cold tappers in the bar and wraparound yard.

Occasional ghost sightings have been reported; the house dates back to 1910. 850 S. Ash Ave., Tempe, 480.968.9935. www.caseymoores.com THE DHABA Indian & Pakistani. Spices are blended in-house and local farms provide meats and produce to create an extensive Punjabi menu, with vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal options. Adjacent to India Plaza. 1872 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe, 480.557.8800. www.the-dhaba.com

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GEORGE LOPEZ’S CHINGON KITCHEN Mexican. The beloved comedian’s newest restaurant provides a variety of Mexican cuisine that includes tacos, tortas, burritos and cabo stuffed potato. 15091 South, Komatke Lane, Laveen Village, 800.946.4452. www.playatgila.com HOUSE OF TRICKS Contemporary. Dine in the tree-sheltered yard or inside the cottages on New American fare. 114 E. Seventh St., Tempe, 480.968.1114. www.houseoftricks.com JOE’S FARM GRILL Café. This eatery is one of the “agro-commercial” elements at Agritopia, an intentionally old-fashioned, farm-centered and master-planned residential enclave. It serves up familiar lunches made stellar with pedigreed local ingredients.

Agritopia, 3000 E. Ray Road, Gilbert, 480.563.4745. www.joesfarmgrill.com JOYRIDE TACO HOUSE Mexican. This high-energy establishment is perfect for tacos, guac, fresh air and loud alterna-

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YOU CAN’T FORGET S TA R T S W I T H A P L AT E Y O U C A N ’ T T O U C H .

Ruth had a certain way of doing things, like preparing the best prime steak of your life and serving it on a 500° sizzling plate.

Come in and experience Ruth’s timeless recipe for yourself.

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tive tunes. 302 N. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, and other locations, 480.632.8226. www.joyridetacohouse.com QUEEN CREEK OLIVE MILL American. This 30-acre olive grove in the Gila River floodplain south of Phoenix produces extra-virgin and specialty olive oils favored by many resort kitchens and retailed by specialty grocers. Half-hour, limited-capacity tours for a nominal charge. Breakfast, lunch, and lunch-with-a-tour packages available. 25062 S. Meridian Road, Queen Creek, 480.888.9290. www.queen creekolivemill.com SHULA’S STEAK HOUSE Steak. Menus are painted on footballs, and it’s 1972—when Don Shula led the Miami Dolphins to an undefeated season—all over again. Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino, 5040 W. Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler, 520.796.1972. www.donshula.com

ALL AMERICAN SPORTS GRILL American. At this grill/sports bar, expect upscale American cuisine, high-definition TVs to watch games on and live music on the weekends. Sit on the patio and enjoy menu favorites with a view of the Fountain Hills fountain. 16872 E. Ave. of the Fountains, Fountain Hills, 480.816.4625. www.allameri cansportsgrill-az.com THE BUFFALO CHIP SALOON American. Head to Buffalo Chip if you’re rooting for the Green Bay Packers; The authentic dance hall and saloon offers jumbo chicken wings, fresh breaded cod, a beef-brisket sandwich and steaks, plus campfire s’mores for dessert.

6823 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, 480.488.9118. www.buffalochipsaloon.com CARTWRIGHT’S SONORAN RANCH HOUSE American. Prime steaks, game and seafood, fusing top-quality

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meats with locally grown produce and foraged ingredients from Arizona’s backyard, are served in romantic “tamed West” environs. 6710 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, 480.488.8031. www.cartwrightssonoran ranchhouse.com

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HAROLD’S CAVE CREEK CORRAL Western. One of the most popular Steelers bars in the nation, this joint serves up fried chicken, hearty pastas and frosty beers. Transplants and visitors gather here for game broadcasts during football season. 6895 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, 480.488.1906. www.haroldscorral.com HEART & SOUL CAFE American. Complex and comforting flavors (and large portions) for breakfast and lunch; dinner service Tu-Sa. 4705 E. Carefree Highway, Cave Creek, 480.595.7300. www.heartandsoulcafeaz.com

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THE HORNY TOAD American. The oldest restaurant in Cave Creek (it’s served as the location for many “Old West” movies), this rustic spot is known for its famous fried chicken, homemade barbecue sauce and strawberry shortcake. 6738 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, 480.488.9542. www.thehornytoad.com

4700 N. 12th Street Ste. 122, Phoenix, AX 85014 305-308-7266 • www.loveacaibowls.com

UPPER CRUST PIZZA PATIO & WINE BAR Pizza, Wine Bar. Pizza, wings and salads, plus more than 90 specialty bottles of wine. Patio, lounge and bar areas are 21-plus only. 20235 N. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, 602.923.2389. www.uppercrustwinebar.com

GLENDALE & WEST VALLEY ABUELO’S Mexican. Consistent, abundant Mexican meals. Discover bacon-wrapped stuffed shrimp to fire-grilled fajitas. 16092 N. Arrowhead Fountains Center Drive, Peoria, 623.878.8282. www.abuelos.com AH-SO Japanese/Sushi. Knife-wielding chefs serve up shrimp, scallops,

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chicken and beef with the grace of ninjas. 16610 N. 75th Ave., Peoria, 623.487.8862. www.ahsoaz.com ARROWHEAD GRILL Steak. Delmonico steak from an 1864 recipe, fresh swordfish and roasted chicken carved tableside, plus starchy, sweet and salty sides. 8280 W. Union Hills Drive, Glendale, 623.566.2224. www.arrowheadgrill.com

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CORNER BAKERY CAFE Café. This chain of cafés offers all-day quick dining, with delicious fare ranging from light to hearty and sweet to savory. Expect a casual walk-up, sit-down, no-tipping format. 455 N. Third St., 602.252.1346. www.cornerbakerycafe.com DILLON’S RESTAURANT Barbecue. Friendly staffs present barbecued pork and beef ribs, beef brisket and prime rib. Forty TVs help make the sports bar a winner. 20585 N. 59th Ave., Glendale, and other locations, 623.566.8100. www.dillonsrestaurant.com HAUS MURPHY’S German. Fill up on brews, brats and schnitzel in the proper dining room or occasionally boisterous beer garden. The Haus Oompah band plays live music on Fridays and Saturdays. 5739 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale, 623.939.2480. www.hausmurphys.com

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HUMBLE PIE Pizza. Wood-fired pies and chopped salads get their kick from ingredients as Schreiner’s sausage, wild mushrooms and housemade mozzarella.

Signature cocktails, wine and microbrews can accompany.

3890 W. Happy Valley Road, Glendale, and other locations, 623.580.4300. www.humblepieusa.com

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BUCA DI BEPPO Italian. Old-World Italian favorites served family-style (as in “please pass the ...”) in generous portions. 16091 N. Arrowhead Fountains Center Drive, Peoria, and other locations, 623.412.9463. www.bucadibeppo.com

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JOYRIDE TACO HOUSE

Kick off your dining adventure with Joyride Taco House, where the entire business model is based on letting guests choose their dining experience.

Call ahead and have tacos delivered right to your car window, or enjoy one of their signature cocktails as you soak up some sun between sightseeing activities. After your meal, be sure to grab one of their delightful cereal-crusted churros on your way out the door.  Two Locations: 5202 N. Central Ave.,

Phoenix; 302 N. Gilbert Road, Gilbert  Attractions Nearby: Phoenix Art Museum, Encanto Park, Camelback Colonnade Shopping Center

SALAD AND GO HEALTHY DRIVE THRU

If your desire is to eat on the go without sacrificing your health, there’s a new entry in the “fast food” lineup that is based right here in Phoenix. Salad And Go offers patrons a smorgasbord of healthy salad options, as well as regional favorites like breakfast tacos and even seasonal dishes like chicken corn chowder. With

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more than a dozen locations scattered across Phoenix and the surrounding areas, you’ll have ample opportunities to explore while enjoying food that tastes good and is good for you.  Several Locations  Attractions Nearby: Phoenix Zoo,

Musical Instrument Museum, Phoenix Sonoran Preserve

LA SANTISIMA GOURMET TACO SHOP

Considered by many to be a far cry from “Americanized” Mexican food, La Santisima Gourmet Taco Shop is your oasis in the desert for traditional Mexican cuisine. Stop off for an Azteca Tinga Burro or a couple of Dogfish Shark Tacos on your way to the Arizona Science Center or hit up their Glendale location just a block away from the Brelby Theatre Company for lunch and a show.  Two Locations: 1919 N. 16th St., Phoenix; 5932 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale  Attractions Nearby: Arizona Science Center, Children’s Museum of Phoenix, Brelby Theatre Company, Heard Museum

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Everyone vacations differently. Some take it easy and choose to enjoy the destination at a leisurely pace.

Others prefer to maximize their time and cram in as many memories and experiences as possible. One way to accomplish this goal is to cut out a few of those sitdown meals and opt for a bite in the fast lane. In the Valley, you won’t find any shortage of on-the-go or expedited eats. Let’s take a look at some of the most delicious options for travelers to pick up on the way to their next attraction. TYLER STRONG

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