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Humble Pie - Scottsdale
It's been open for a couple of weeks at this point. I really like the location, it has a very nice vibe inside, but parking may be an issue.
Mesa Art Center and Food?
I went to Blue Adobe just last week and was overall pretty pleased. I had a great blue crab enchilada (for a restaurant in AZ that's supposed to be based on New Mexican food, I thought it was odd that they had a lot of seafood on the menu, but my order was good) and I think it's a very solid choice for a MAC dinner.
Coffee houses in PHX
Weather and Coffee is easily better. Anna Bean's still needs a new beans supplier/roaster, but I would consider it better than Starbucks.
Best Phoenix Area Take-Out?
Not too far out of your way is perennial fave Chino Bandido - Chinese food served in Mexican food. Sounds crazy but you said you were adventurous. Actually, the most adventurous part of getting food from this place is the restaurant itself: not particularly clean. The food's good though, certainly worth a trip if you're interested.
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Chino Bandido
15414 N 19th Ave Ste K, Phoenix, AZ 85023
LA Chowhounder Visiting PHX for Long Weekend
A must-hit for lunch is the Fry Bread House - great food. This is about 20-25 minutes northwest of the airport.
A bar I think you guys might really enjoy is the independent brewery Four Peaks - good food makes it a viable dinner option, great beer both brewed on site and a good selection, college-centric atmosphere but still a lot of fun. This is in Tempe, about 20 mins east of the airport. Avoid on Thursday and Friday nights - the college crowd really loves this place.
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Four Peaks Brewing Co
1340 E 8th St, Tempe, AZ 85281
Fry Bread House
4140 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013
(PHX) Mesa Arts Center dinner
Looking for pretty much any restaurants worth trying out before going to a play at Mesa Arts Center (I still haven't been there yet). Any suggestions? We're pretty flexible on price and food type, just looking for quality and some measure of convenience to MAC so we don't miss our play.
Best happy hour food in Phoenix area?
Kincaid's downtown has a pretty great happy hour. 1/2 off appetizers till 6. Nothing too great but still worth hitting up, just (apparently) not on game nights.
Coffee houses in PHX
I don't know if these places have gotten mention yet but I frequent Weather and Coffee on Bell and the 51 and Anna Bean's Coffee and Gelato on Union Hills and 32nd St. in NE Phoenix. Neither place has great coffee, but at least it's not Starbucks...
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Weather & Coffee
3607 E Bell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85032
PHX: Downtown suggestions please (no car!)
I wanted to chime in on Kincaid's. I visited their happy hour (half off appetizers) during the AZ Auto Show and thought it was really good value, particularly the Classic Sampler (Teriyaki Tenderloin was amazing) and the Meatloaf Sliders were good as well. I had the wings, which I really enjoyed.
Pizzeria Bianco, Sea Saw & Cowboy Ciao...are they as good as I've been told?
PB is quite simply an amazing culinary experience. I understand if you don't have time to wait more than once a month or so, but for incredible food like Chris dishes up, in the atmosphere of Bianco's, makes it very worthwhile. Plus, this time of year, the wait is far from onerous.
When I was there last week, Jerry Colangelo showed up for a beer and a chat with Chris.
Lunch Ideas neer Deer Valley Airport - Phx
Tried Shane's finally - I got the same sandwich. A bit dry, but good flavor. The mac & cheese was standout, though.
I just realized which Mexican place you guys have been talking about. We go to Roberto's a couple times a month - great food, never disappoints (I've never been in there, as a caveat)
Finally tried L&L's seafood combo - really good.
PHX: Downtown suggestions please (no car!)
If you're thinking of going as far as Roosevelt:
Did anyone else mention Carly's Bistro yet? Very affordable, trendy atmosphere, and good beer list/cocktails. Food is sandwiches and pita-wrap things that are good, not great. Hours: all day, IIRC. I've gone for lunch and I know they're open for dinner on First Fridays...
Also in the area is a bar that has gotten some pretty good reviews although I haven't made it there myself: The Roosevelt Tavern. Some food (not typical bar fare - owner is Matt Pool of Matt's Big Breakfast - great breakfast) and apparently pretty long beer list. Open from 5 until 12 on weeknights, not typical for downtown...
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Roosevelt
816 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Carly's Bistro
128 E Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Pizzeria Bianco on Saturday -- how early to get there
I went on a Tuesday night in June, missed first seating and had to wait, but hurried (a crime, I know) and was back in N. Phoenix by 7:15 if I remember correctly. Point is, you can get through PB pretty quickly, once you're seated in the magical building. (and if you've no objection to rushing an epiphany of a meal)
Too bad they're closed for another 11 days...
Restaurants between Tucson & Phoenix
Do you have lots of money/time? Kai is close to an hour and a half north of Tucson, so it may not be a good choice for your friends, but it'll make you drive as well, so you shouldn't feel too guilty.
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Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort and Spa
N Iron Horse Way, Phoenix, AZ 85086
Favorite Coffee Shop in PHX?
I go to this place on occasion as well. Has a drive through, which is helpful.
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Weather & Coffee
3607 E Bell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85032
Lunch Ideas neer Deer Valley Airport - Phx
L&L's is actually quite good. How's Shane's Rib Shack?
I just started working in this area and we definitely need more lunch options.
Sun Devil Stadium- Any New Sports Bars in walking distance?
Julio's Too! The Devil's Annex is gone, but there is/will be soon something else in it's place, not sure what.
New Restaurant Openings.....Phx Metro
Seftel noted that there are a few restaurants opening at Westgate. Among them, the excellent coffee bar Mokarabia, which also has a location out at Verrado, on Main Street. Great coffee.
Review: Circa 1900 (at Heritage Square) - Phoenix (w/ photos!)
Great to hear! I'd love to get down there again, when I went to Pizzeria Bianco in June the place was literally deserted. Granted, it was early on a Tuesday night in June downtown. Do you still recommend a reservation for more normal hours?
PHX - White Chocolate Grill
Went to WCG Tuesday night. WCG is located at Mayo Blvd. near Scottsdale Rd, towards the eastern end of the strip mall on the north side of Mayo. It was almost empty early on (we got there at 5:30) but filled up pretty fast. Atmosphere was nice, a little dark, and a bit loud as we finished our meal, but overall pretty impressive decor.
Food: I ordered the Cajun Chicken Sandwich, with the carrots as a side. The sandwich was really flavorful, and plenty moist. The were really generous with the chicken and with the pepperjack cheese, which made the meal feel like a good value (at 10.50). The carrots - I would avoid. Too sweet - really kind of monolithic flavor. I would have liked to have tried the Couscous. Other entrees at my table were the Basalmic Ribeye, Parmesan Crusted Filet, and crab cakes. I sampled the crab cakes, very nice, and then my table shared three desserts.
I think my favorite was the bread pudding, but the Hot Chocolate Souffle was also very good, and the White Chocolate Banana Cream Pie was also good.
central phx - good sandwhich options
I've enjoyed Carly's Bistro, at Roosevelt and about 2nd St. http://carlysbistro.com/
Lunch Near Phoenix Art Museum
The "wine and espresso place" looked pretty interesting, at least the architect's renders looked nice. Can't wait.
Personally, a friend and I went to Fez on a Tuesday evening recently, and both of us were satisfied.
