San Felipe's Cantina

20825 N Pima Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85255

W .. writes: Located in DC Ranch, San Felipe is a casual restaurant/bar for N. Scottsdale folks to hang out in.  
The place is decorated in a Rocky Point chic style...surf boards, marlins, nets etc. adorn the walls and the menu is filled with shrimp tacos, fish,…

Lisa G Cafe and Wine Bar

2337 N 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85006

Eric P. writes: I love minimalism.  If you can class up a place with a less-is-more approach, then you've exceeded the abilities of 95% of the American population.  Fortunately for the Cen Pholks Lisa G has this aptitude that transcends through her decor and into…

Modified Arts

407 E Roosevelt St
Phoenix, AZ 85004

Michael S. writes: So once I filled up my flask of goldschlager last night, I headed off to go see the Besnard Lakes at Modified. It was a typically vacant concert at Modified like most I have been to.

This is partially do to good reason as this place is a terrible…

Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa

7500 E Doubletree Ranch
Scottsdale, AZ 85250

ROSALIE B. writes: Great place! Stayed here on a whim of flying to
Phoenix ('coz the weather's good, compared to foggy
San Francisco) in the middle of moving into a new
house.

We were pleasantly surprised of the pool staying open
quite late. Also, they made killer mudslides…

L&L Hawaiian BBQ

2501 W Happy Valley Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85086

Sarabear B. writes: Whenever i get a craving for some distant memory of a food, and that craving won't go away.... i start whining.  So it was yesterday.  I had been sitting all day with my cravings for real Hawaiian food for what seemed like weeks. I decided to…

Library Bar & Grill

501 S Mill Ave Ste 101
Tempe, AZ 85281

Kristin S. writes: I'll be perfectly honest.  I probably never would have gone here if it had not been for my husband's coworkers.  College bars just aren't my scene, living in Boston will do that to you.  But given it was the summer and we were in a group of 50 I…

Saigon Pho

1381 N Alma School Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224

Peter H. writes: This place rocks, I have been there 10 times and have never been let down.  I always get  #17 with egg noodles (spicy beef noodles), and a #67 (Longyan and sugar cane) to drink.

Retro Redux

4303 N 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85013

Thomas S. writes: Like Gabi, I'm not really a retro, vintage kinda gal. Er, um guy. Yea guy! I like new things. Things that don't smell of mothballs. Or pee. I like Crate and Barrel, Eurway and Copenhagen. But not only is Retro Redux fun and filled with 1950s to 1970s…

Networks Bar & Grill

2nd St & Adams
Phoenix, AZ 85003

Calamari F. writes: The opera-goers and happy-hour-seeking financiers pretty much ignore the sports playing on the suspended televisions. Here's how you tell them apart. Any combination of sequins, rhinestones, or glitter = opera patron. The rest of these people are…

Ocotillo Golf Resort & Bernard's Fine Dining

3751 S Clubhouse Dr
Chandler, AZ 85248

S to the izzo F. writes: Water water everywhere, in the middle of the desert!   Very few holes on this 27 hole course don't have water involved with your shot!  You know that you're in a very Arid place and the contrast with all the water around is pretty cool.   It's target…

Tomaso's

3225 East Camelback Road
Phoenix, AZ 85018

Runt T. writes: i was having a thoroughly unimpressive trip to phoenix.  actually my 1st trip to phoenix ever and was starting to feel extremely disillusioned.  i had always heard great things about how fun phoenix was but i guess i must not have been listening very…

My Sister's Closet

2033 E Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85016

W .. writes: My Sister's Closet can best be described as a thrift boutique.  They are still technically a thrift store since they are selling used clothes, but on the other hand, they're all in fantastic shape and many are by great designers.  

If you're lucky,…

Pick Up Stix

10810 N Tatum Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85028

W .. writes: Great fast Chinese food.  But the last time I came, for some reason, it wasn't fast at all.  The manager came out to apologize, and brought us free cream cheese wontons or puffs? Not sure, but they were crispy and delicious, so that eased our…

Joe's Real BBQ

301 N Gilbert Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85233

J P. writes: I was looking for a place to find true BBQ in Phoenix and I sure as hell found it with Joe's.  I got the sampler platter which is a combination of the most popular meat they serve... ribs, chicken, and pulled pork.  Everything was phenomenal and a…

Got Sushi

6744 E McDowell Rd
Mesa, AZ 85215

pablo p. writes: Finally a sushi place just a couple of miles from home!      I've been here countless times, and always leave satisfied.

Sushi bar and Teppan tables, great food, decent prices, sometimes so busy that the service is on the slow side, but otherwise a…

McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park

7301 E Indian Bend Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85250

Sarah G. writes: I took my sister and 14 month old nephew here while they were visiting.

This is such a cute place. Lot's of grass and gazebos for picnics and parties. Cute gift shop, snack bar and playground areas.

Train rides for the whole family and a carousel too!…

Clarendon Hotel

401 W Clarendon Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85013

Aleksandra S. writes: I LOVED it! Phoenix was not too exciting, but this hotel was! The staff is friendly, very helpful, awesome and creative rooms for a very good rate (the rooms were almost apartment size) and to top it off you have a great pool and a whirlpool with…

Poncho's Mexican Food

7202 S Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85042

Cher T. writes: I call this... "Ode To The Only Resturant I Truely Love"

My parents went to school with the owner's kids. They remember when it was a walk-up window take out place. Infact, when my father picked my mother and I up from the hospital after I was born,…

Sophie's French Bistro

2320 E Osborn Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85016

Pierre Hussein Trudeau l. writes: As I sat here with my laptop trying to think of my absolute favorite restaurants in Phoenix to write a review about... I smacked my forehead for not remembering Sophie's until now.

First of all, I am a major francophile. I speak the language, have…

Mesa Amphitheatre

201 North Center
Mesa, AZ 85201

Max A. writes: While it's not my favorite place, I think this is a good venue. It's the spot of my very first big concert (New Order 1989). Since then, I've seen some fantastic shows here - Beastie Boys, Circle Jerks, Violent Femmes, REM, etc... I've even been back…

Jenny's

7th St. and Camelback
Phoenix, AZ 85016

John A. writes: Why does gay denny's get 5 stars? It isnt because of the food I assure you of that. No, its the service and the fact that I can go to there any time of day and sit and smoke and drink coffee/tea. And should I see some drag queens that isnt so bad…

Metropolis Vintage

5018 N 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85014

Calamari F. writes: **CLOSING ON JUNE 3, 2007**
*sigh* The proprietor promises to start a new venture in September or thereabouts but doesn't have specific plans yet.

****Original review***

It's peculiar that it's in Phoenix, not in San Francisco or Minneapolis, that I…

Desert Jade

3215 E Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018

Annmarie L. writes: This restaurant is by far, one of the best little tucked away Chinese establishments I have ever been too. The decor is adorable, the wait staff is very sweet and just right with attention/grace. My companion seems to really enjoy the Sizzling Rice…

Red Sea Hookah Lounge

827 S Rural Rd
Tempe, AZ 85281

Katie T. writes: The Rose is the best.
Lack of IDing, yet lack of under agers.
Shitty art and ripped up wavy velvet couches.
I like the architecture.

Robeks Smoothies

1640 E Camelback Road #150
Phoenix, AZ 85016

Gabi K. writes: I finally gave in and tried Robeks the other day... I was in the mood for a healthy snack to tie me over between lunch and dinner.  I drive by several Robek's locations all of the time, but I've never ventured in to give them a try.  I agree with…

Safeway

340 E McDowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85004

Pierre Hussein Trudeau l. writes: Joining its cousins Hot Chick Safeway and Ghetto Safeway, I proudly present to you... Striving Safeway!

This Safeway is like a perfect, symbolic microcosm of what's happening in downtown Phoenix. Until a year ago or so it was a major ghetto. Now it's…

Knxv-Tv ABC Channel 15

515 N 44th St
Phoenix, AZ 85008

Anandita N. writes: This evening, I watched the local news. Did I seriously hear a Channel 15 reporter refer to a guy who assaults women as the "bad guy?"

As in, "the next night, the BAD GUY struck again!..."

What is this, a presentation for 4-year-olds? A fairy-tale? The…

Oregano's Pizza Bistro

1130 S. Dobson Rd
Mesa, AZ 85202

Hilary P. writes: Oregano's has outstanding pizza.  Hands down.  Enough said.  

My absolute favorite is the Bistro Classic with added banana peppers, pepperoni, and sausage.  It has a very thin crust so two people can actually eat a large (oh my god I admitted…

Manuel's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina

5509 N. 7th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85014

Calamari F. writes: There are places where Manuel's would be the best Mexican restaurant in town -- say, most of North Carolina. The feel on the restaurant side is more coffeeshop than cantina, but the servers are affable, drink refills are frequent, and the chips…

Black Market Minerals

5000 S Arizona Mills Cir
Tempe, AZ 85282

Kristin C. writes: I could have done almost all of my Christmas shopping here.  Well - I did a good bit of it here as it was.  Mom got a real turquoise bracelet - about 2- to 2 1/2 inches wide and turquoise earrings.  (Bracelet 9.95, Earrings 3.95).  Brothers got hand…

BJ's Restaurant & Brewery

21001 North Tatum Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85050

David K. writes: BJ's is a very consistent restaurant. I have been them all over the West Coast and they all taste great. It is a great place for beer lover's because they brew their own brew, that's actually pretty good unlike some brewery's. For the underage or…

Unique Thrift

801 W Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85016

Calamari F. writes: It's the Fear Factor of thrift shopping -- the place looks dangerously grungy, but much of the dirt is for show. Your chances of finding a decent sort of classic blouse are about as good as they are anywhere, and you can pick up silk with low-end…

Urban Outfitters

545 S Mill Ave
Tempe, AZ 85281

Lauren V. writes: the clothes - i only really sort of like the styles here  nowadays. five or six years ago, when i was really into what they had here, i would treat myself to a shirt or cardigan that was just too damn cute not to have. then, after shelling out 65…

Retail Laboratory

2442 E Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85016

Stevey P. writes: Retail Laboratory huh?  Sounds kinda like a place where Scottsdale shoppers are conceived in a test tube.  

I'm a huge fan of this place, but like the other reviewers find the prices a bit prohibitive.  But make no mistake, if you're looking for…

Deseo

6902 East Greenway Parkway
Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Kendra H. writes: I can't believe no one has reviewed this restaurant.  We had dinner here last week while on vacation and the food is fantastic.  They really know how to cook.  The appetizer menu has an extensive list of innovative ceviches plus the kobe meatballs…