Andrew E.'s Profile

I went here with a buddy of mine on a workday lunch break. I must admit, my expectations were low, so I was overall happy with the experience. I had the spicy pork combo (sandwich and fries) and a Horchata to drink. A quick, fast foody type place, but much better than a burger king or carls for a lunch break. I'll be back, but I noticed the location closest to my house on 40th st has been closed.

This is one of the new stable of eateries on the 40th that is getting a lot of buzz. It's right next door to The Vig, and is always busy on weekends, which is the only time I can make it in. I really enjoyed the atmosphere of the joint, with Formica tables and a retro, midwestern feeling to it. The only drawback for me was that the tables may be a little too close to each other, and if you are not totally thrilled with being a part of everyone's conversation, it may not be the spot on a *hungover* weekend AM. I had the Wolfpack, which is a layering of hash browns and scrambled eggs, with bacon throughout. Pretty good, but I was thinking at the time I could use a bit of salsa, or at least a stripe of Sriracha. Price-wise, it was a bit more than a Waffle House, but less than a Rita's Kitchen. So, that would be - two dollar signs... I also tried the Over Easy location at the Ice Den up on Bell Rd. Much more quiet when I was in there, but that might not have been a good thing. This is the better of the two, IMO.

Awesome! I went here on a very sunny Saturday morning, around 10AM. Upon driving up to the absolutely gorgeous Camelback Inn (not on Camelback Rd), I valet'ed the ride and walked in, and was seated right away. Had a great table by the fountain, and was luckily shaded by the umbrella from the ever-increasing AZ sunshine. The menu is not expansive, but I was able to decide on something I was looking forward to; the club sandwich 1/2 with small Caesar and Tortilla Soup. I got a lemonade to drink, and the lemonade ranks second only to the fantastic lemonade at The Orange Table. I really liked the presentation of the meal, with the three items served on the same rectangular plate. The service was excellent, and I couldn't help but be in a great mood. Kind of like when you are in a shitty mood and "Brown-Eyed Girl" by Van Morrison comes on the radio. As I walked back to the car and admired the beautiful view and landscaping of the Camelback Inn, I noted to myself that this would be a great place to take my Mom the next time she is in town. I started this review giving it four stars, but after writing this, I'm changing it to a fiver.

In my search for THE BEST OF THE VALLEY, I came up on Lucky Boy. This place is shockingly small, but I didn't see many other customers, so it doesn't matter much. I got the standard cheeseburger with everything on it, a side of fries and a fountain drink. The menu is actually pretty vast, and you can order a burger, etc, no matter what your tastes are on a given day. I really liked the burger; all the ingredients were fresh and in the right proportions. I would come back if I was in the area and had a hankering for a burger, but would not travel much... Top 10 burger spot in the valley, but behind places like Lenny's and Chuckbox, and even Fudruckers.

The Orange Table is awesome! I loved the experience, from the location tucked away in the Scottsdale Mall, to the eclectic decor, to the cuisine and service. I walked up on a Saturday around 10AM, and was seated right away in a corner with drinks served promptly. The menu consists of Pancakes, Omelets, Hash brown-type entrees, and sandwiches. Everything was expertly cooked and I really enjoyed my Lemonade. Not too sugary, and not too Lemony. I'll definitely be back ASAP. This is my new pick for my favorite breakfast spot, and next trip will be to try to lunch menu.

I work fairly close to this location, and I'm happy I took a chance and drove past Subway. I stopped in and was greeted very pleasantly by the girl at the counter, and she helped me pick out the special of the day, the green chili tuna sandwich. It came with a pickle and chips/salsa. Everything was excellent and I really was impressed with the salsa. Also, I had my first FUZE drink with my meal, also recommended, and I loved it. I grabbed a to-go menu and will definetly try to make it back soon. Overall, it hit every item on what I judge a lunch spot by with flying colors. At first I thought the location was a bit out of the way, but I now view it as a destination, rather than a good meal while in the neighborhood.

Went here for lunch and opened the place up at 11AM. It is a very casual spot, with very decent prices. Started off with the traditional chips and salsa. Chips were ordinary and the salsa was a bit watery for my taste. I had the Gollo burro. Very good. I don't know of too many places that serve this style, but I'm into it. The restaurant is located in the corner of a strip mall next to a fry's supermarket and behind the Jack-in-the-box. Inside, it's actually surprisingly spacious, and we had plenty of room in the booths. I'd go back, but there are way too many spots I have ranked higher that it may be a while. Decent, but not outstanding. Maybe I'm picky...

I really liked checking a movie out here. It reminded me of younger, better days. We saw Inglorious Basterds here, and there was a movie showing at 11 on the same screen right after the completion, but I didn't plan to check it out also. Kinda tough to navigate through the chained together poles to make it to your destination, but once you do it is cozy. Dirt lot, so don't drive faster than 5 MPH or you'll kick up dust and disturb the neighbors. It's only six fifty per adult and you play the audio through your car radio. The downside to that is you have to keep your car running, or risk your battery dying. The best part of the experience is the privacy of being in your own car and doing private style things. I'm definitely going back. District 9 is next on the agenda.

Yay! I'm a fan. Four stars.

I don't think the location listed is actually the spot, it seems more to the north. I fell in love with Chick-Fil-A while going to ASU and living in the MU. My Maroon and Gold card got burnt up at the CFA there, and ever since I'll get in the mood for a run. This spot is off the 101 Loop, and when headed that way it makes it tough to pass by without swinging in the drive-thru. I just get the basic chicken sandwich. I don't care much for the extra stuff on the menu. This is kind of like the In-N-Out of chicken, for me....No Animal style, etc, that I am aware of though.

You got to like the Chicago way to enjoy this place. I'm talking about having your dog and "dragging it through the garden". The sliders are what you come here for, but I'm partial to the Brat, served on Saturdays. Pretty solid dog and burger spot right in my hood. It made me think that PHX does actually get a good mix of culture from across the country/world. My top spot in the valley for Hot dogs would still be Ted's, but this is my pick for Sliders.