San Felipe's Cantina

20825 N Pima Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85255

w 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

Thomas S. writes: Some of my favorite yelpers have been displeased with the antics of one Miss Lisa G. So needless to say I was a bit nervous when meeting Kristin S for lunch recently. Will one of their famous "balls" be hurled at my head if I use the wrong fork? If I…

Modified Arts

407 E Roosevelt St
Phoenix, AZ 85004

Jetta R. writes: I saw Oh No! Oh My! play here. And Band of Annuals. And Eternal 42.

Maybe Joy Electric. But I can't be so sure. Once I learned about the "red cup rule" (booze can be brought in as long as it's in a plastic red cup), all of my experiences at Modified…

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

Amanda B. writes: Located in a monstrosity of a shopping complex on Happy Valley, you have to drive around in circles a bit in order to find L&L if you're as dense as me when it comes to navigating these giant driving malls.  This may be due to my own incompetence and…

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

Jeff K. writes: Best Pho in Phoenix and the best price.  No place better and no place cheaper.  Me an My wife go back again and again. Very Very Very good.  12 - 14 dollars two people with water as drink. you can't beat that.

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

Joanne V. writes: Haven't had the chance to eat, but I've definitely had a chance to drink here!

They make this pomegranete mojito and martini, which is delicious!!!!  The bar gets really tight and noisy especially when there is  a convention going on, especially when…

Ocotillo Golf Resort & Bernard's Fine Dining

3751 S Clubhouse Dr
Chandler, AZ 85248

Mee-stique K. writes: This was such a beautiful course and you don't really think you are playing in the desert somewhere! There were definitely a lot of holes with water so make sure you bring a lot of balls!! Some were sooooo difficult like the gold course that had the…

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

Deb K. writes: Oh yeah, do I love My Sister's Closet!!! Some of my favorite duds were found here.

Now let's get this straight: like any consignment store, it's hit or miss--you may find a fabulous St. John's suit here one day and dreck the next. But for those who…

Pick Up Stix

10810 N Tatum Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85028

w 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

w w. writes: Have you ever been a vegetarian stuck with meat-eating relatives that don't care if you starve to death?  I have.

Those relatives forced me to eat at Joe's Real Barbecue after a long day of "sightseeing" in the East valley.  Does Tempe Town Lake…

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

Justin L. writes: Updates, February 9th, 2008--

1. A NEW POINT OF MENU

Say goodbye to the Far East, and welcome back to the Arizona deserts. Beginning last week, C4 was happy to welcome a new head chef at the helm - Daniel Roman, an up-and-coming whiz kid trained in the…

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 Trudeau I. 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 N Center St
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

Curtis H. writes: Metropolis Vintage is situated near the busy intersection of Camelback and 7th Street. Whenever I go by it, I always turn my head to see what's hanging out in the display window. One of these days I'm going to rear-end someone. I decided to stop by…

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…

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 Trudeau I. 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

Elle T. writes: "Sorry to our viewers but the Eurocup final will be rebroadcast later this morning at 2:30am."

Fuck you. Who the hell schedules "network maintenance" during the final game of the most-watched sport in the world?! Could you imagine this happening…

Oregano's Pizza Bistro

1130 S. Dobson Rd
Mesa, AZ 85202

Mike H. writes: The only reason that Oregano's did not get 5 stars from me is because they are pretty slow. I am not sure if it takes longer for them to make my pizza, but it usually take about 45 minutes for you food to come out. Also, they are generally pretty…

Manuel's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina

5509 N. 7th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85014

Christy L. writes: I was pleasantly surprised with how good the food is at Manuel's. The service on the other hand was abysmal.  There wasn't a server in sight for a solid 10 minutes upon my group being seated. The staff wasn't very friendly, just wanted to get us in…

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

blair b. writes: good finds
cheap prices
employees are the rudest people i have ever met.

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…