Yucatecan Imports

414 S Mill Ave
Ste 108
Tempe, AZ 85281

Stevey P. writes: I first happened upon this store when I complimented this guy's shirt a while back at Shady's.  It was a SWEET white Guatemalan tunic with turquoise accents.   The guy looked at me funny,  told me he got it at Yucatecan Imports.  Knowing that he got…

Arizona Health Foods

3152 E Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85016

w w. writes: There are tons of Arizona Health Foods locations, and this one is my second favorite.  The one I like the most is on 32nd street and it has a juice bar.  This one is great too though, and they have tons of healthy items at great prices.

They sell…

Cafe Sahara

3641 E Baseline Road
Gilbert, AZ 85234

w w. writes: Cafe Sahara has a ton of meat-free options for vegetarians and the food is usually tasty.  I say usually only because I've come to think it's hit or miss with this place.  Sometimes the food is delish, other times it's not so much.  

They have dishes…

Chapman BMW on Camelback Road

1144 E Camelback Road
Phoenix, AZ 85014

Larry C. writes: I used to go here.  Typical everytime the light comes on you owe them a grand type of shop.  They are stereotypically OK.

But I realized SOMETHING NEW when I was driving home buzzed and looking at my odometer... it read 204,200:  ** I want Buster to…

92nd Street Cafe

9160 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260

w w. writes: Cute little neighborhood restaurant.  The food is pretty traditional, with items like steak, sandwiches and pasta on the menu.  The prices are very reasonable too, which makes this restaurant a good choice for those nights when you want a homecooked…

Silver Spoon Cafe

202 N Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85004

Christine O. writes: This is a cute little cafe in Phoenix's oldest hotel that serves relatively affordable and tasty lunch fare in a comfortable and friendly environment that looks out onto the streets of downtown. It still amazes me that spots this cozy and cheap can…

Thao's Sandwiches

6025 N 27th Ave
Ste 24
Phoenix, AZ 85073

Alexander C. writes: I get in these moods where I just crave certain styles of food.. lately Ive been on this Vietnamese kick that has lasted for the past 3 weeks.. I think maybe in a past life I was a beautiful Asian woman!! In any case I took my co-worker Ruben to a…

Mountain View Coffee & Bakery

9393 N 90th Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85258

w w. writes: This is a great neighborhood coffee and bakery shop, and it's located right off the 101 and 90th Street. The owner is really young too, around 23 I think, and he already has two other coffee shops.  Pretty impressive.

This spot has quite a few choices…

Apollo Animal Hospital

10707 N 51st Ave
Glendale, AZ 85304

Korina A. writes: I took my cat to Apollo, on the recommendation of a co-worker, who boards her dogs there. Plus, they are very close to my home.

What I found, was a rather large, very clean facility. The front desk staff was quite friendly, and my wait was short.

When…

Arrowhead Country Club

19888 N 73rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308

Stevey P. writes: What better way to follow up a review of the dumpy Metrocenter than with the classy Arrowhead Country Club.

I just went here for lunch the other day with a friend whose husband is the chef here.  So needless to say, this review is of the clubhouse…

Eagle

3114 E Cactus Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032

w w. writes: Okay. So Eagle is a gay bar.  I did not know this when I went the other night.  And while I enjoy gay bars like BS and Amsterdam, I am not sure I'd go again to this one. I went just looking for a new bar to have a few drinks at, and what I found was…

Fresh Salad Company

15090 N Northsight Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260

w w. writes: Fresh Salad Company is like a higher class version of Souper Salad, and a much better tasting version of Sweet Tomatoes.  The difference is that here, not only do you still get a "make your own salad" option, but you can always choose one of their…

The Original Wineburger

6027 N 19th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85015

Korina A. writes: I just got done eating dinner there, and I had to hurry to my computer and write a review. What a cool neighborhood bar kinda place -- with pool -- and food! Good food, at that. Well, I can only vouch for the burgers and fries.

There is LOTS of wood…

Tempe Historical Museum

809 E Southern Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282

Geoff O. writes: I didn't think the Tempe Historical Museum would be that interesting. After all, let's face it, Tempe isn't that interesting. Yet, through dioramas, photographs, and filmed recreations, the museum does an excellent job of relating the story of Tempe…

Paradise Bakery & Cafe

8777 N Scottsdale Rd
Ste 302
Scottsdale, AZ 85253

Than R. writes: There is this unique stretch of scottsdale road that runs form Indian Bend (just north of fashion square) all the way to shea blvd. and there isn't a single spot to stop and get a quick bite to eat. thats about 5 miles. and in phoenix that is…

Pho Avina

4920 W Thunderbird Rd
Ste 110
Glendale, AZ 85306

Brian S. writes: I made the trek to the North West Valley today to check out Pho Avina.  It is right across the street from ASU West in a non-descript strip mall.  The place itself is kind of small, probably about 10 tables or so.

The food is quite good, very…

Monique Mason

8110 W Union Hills Dr
Glendale, AZ 85382

Stevey P. writes: A trendy boutique in Glendale?  I know.  I've been laughed at already.  

Is that an oxymoron?  
Oh, do you mean Dillards?
Next to the trailer park?
I've heard it all before folks.

Monique Mason is among the newest clothing boutiques to hit the Westside…

YMCA

6869 E Shea Boulevard
Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Ann Marie K. writes: I'm pretty sure this YMCA was around when the song came about. I joined this YMCA when I was in High School and I got a pretty good deal on a student membership. Only twenty dollars a month! BUT this gym is old school. Recently they did some…

Seoul Garden

1324 S Rural Rd
Tempe, AZ 85281

Helen Y. writes: So tasty it's worth the charred meat smell that lingers for days (despite multiple ablution)

When I get that craving for spicy, piquant, charred protein...nothing will satisfy till I can chow down a huge platter of galbi...gnawing away at the yummy…

Caruso's Italian Ristorante

4341 E Baseline Road
Gilbert, AZ 85234

Monique D. writes: HUGE portions, epic list of daily specials any one of which is sure to please (though I'm partial to the veal tortellini) and solid 4 star Italian family fare like rigatoni bolognese and linguine with clams.

It's a medium-sized, family-owned place…

Boba Tea House

2055 N Dobson Road
Chandler, AZ 85224

Sarabear B. writes: After reading the wonderful reviews of this place, I decided to stop in to get my fix instead of the little Vietnamese place in the corner of Lee Lees.  I tossed my grocery bags in the car,  Grabbed my $4 and hiked across the parking lot to Boba Tea…

Coffee Shop

3000 E Ray Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296

Andrew P. writes: The Coffee Shop is my favorite coffee shop in the valley, though I more often go to Coffee Rush.  There's now a plant nursery happening on the outdoor patio, which has been modestly expanded to include more seats among the plants in partial shade.…

Az Crash Course In Traffic Safety

955 W Chandler Boulevard
Phoenix, AZ 85003

Prissy C. writes: Whoo hoo. I guess you can guess how I spent my Saturday. In Chandler you don't really have an option of taking DD online. You have to actually appear before the judge and plea your case.

As far as DD goes, this one wasn't that bad, for what it was.…

Robeks Juice

9301 E Shea Boulevard
Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Ann Marie K. writes: This place is pretty on par with Jamba. I used to come here a lot for a snack when I was working at Shea Medical Plaza. There would always be a ton of doctors and nurses in there with me which made me feel super healthy. For some reason they usually…

Bellas Artes De Mexico

2137 E Indian School Road
Phoenix, AZ 85016

w w. writes: This is a really cool furniture store.  If you're looking for one-of-a-kind pieces for your home, you should definitely check this place out.  The store is pretty big, and you'll find everything from couches to elaborate doors within its walls.…

Gloria Jean's Coffees

4550 E Cactus Road
Suite 320
Phoenix, AZ 85032

Ann Marie K. writes: A friend of mine introduced me to Gloria Jean's in High School. One day during finals season we stopped by and grabbed a coffee before a cram session. She was obsessed with their blended coffee with oreos which is like a frap. I tried one and it was…

Taylor's Cafe

5053 N 44th St
Phoenix, AZ 85018

w w. writes: If you're tired of greasy, artery clogging food, come to Taylor's Cafe.  They have great menu items filled with vegetables that won't weigh you down.  I love coming here when I want a light lunch that's actually good for me, and the staff is always…

Fast Eddie's Diner

3422 W Glendale Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051

Julie P. writes: Fast Eddie's is one of those places that you forget how good it is until you go back. The prices are dirt cheap and the food is consistent. Three of us can gorge ourselves at breakfast and walk away with a $20 check. The waitresses are all friendly…

Zorba's

1964 N Alma School Road
Chandler, AZ 85224

w w. writes: Zorba's?  Isn't that the name of a sex shop?  Not like I would know or anything, but I do believe I've seen it somewhere on Scottsdale road.  Perhaps I've even parked in their parking lot, but I swear it was only to dump my car off somewhere so I…

Steel Reign BBQ Company

11801 N 19th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85029

Alexander C. writes: Close to work.. fast friendly service.. tasty food.. what's not to like about Steel Reign?!  

Had the tender pulled pork sandwich(5.75) with sweet potato fries.. then topped off with one of the best peach cobbler(2.00) Ive had in ages.. reminded me of…

ZAX Cafe on Northern

2308 W Northern Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85073

w w. writes: I used to live at 27th Avenue and Northern- pretty close to Prickly Pear- and while it's not the finest area one can live in, it still contains some great places to eat.

Prickly Pear is a New York style deli, and they serve these huge delicious…

Cafe Nordstrom

Nordstrom
7055 E Camelback Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85250

w w. writes: If you've been in Nordstrom's, you've probably seen this little cafe tucked away in the back.  It took me awhile to finally decide to eat there after seeing it dozens of times.  

The cafe is a little more upscale than what you'll find down in the food…

Scottsdale Waterfront

7150 E Camelback Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Thomas S. writes: Did you know my home state of Minnesota has more miles of shoreline, due to the over 15,000 lakes, than any other state? Including coastal states. And did you know that Arizona has more boat owners per ca pita than any other state? Red or blue. So…

Osha Thai Cafe

10953 N Frank Lloyd Wright B
Scottsdale, AZ 85259

w w. writes: Osha Thai Cafe is one of those 'blink and you'll miss it' places.  It's located in a strip mall on Frank Lloyd Wright and Shea and it's not highly visible from the road.  The strip mall is a relatively quiet place that just doesn't see much action-…

Bahama Buck's of Tempe

1006 E Warner Rd
Tempe, AZ 85284

w w. writes: Helloooo Bahama Buck's.  When I'm in the east valley, I like to stop by a Bahama Buck's whenever I see one.  Especially when it's this freaking hot out.  They sell those giant shaved ice things, and they have somewhere around 80-90 different flavors…

Calico Cow Cafe

8525 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85073

w w. writes: Cute, family owned restaurant in Phoenix.  I took my grandma here last time she came for a visit and she loved it.  They have a lot of comfort foods on the menu, including meat loaf and mashed potatoes.  Of course, that's what's my grannie got and…

Y C's Mongolian Bbq

9620 N Metro Pkwy W
Phoenix, AZ 85051

Jake D. writes: YC's is a do-it-yourself Mongolian BBQ.  You just grab a bowl and start throwing the mixin's.  There is a wide variety of meats and veggies, noodles, etc.  You even mix your own sauce.  

I had only been here once before (at the Scottsdale location)…

Roy's Restaurant

5350 E Marriott Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85054

Stevey P. writes: Word to the wise.  Don't bring your Meg Ryan-like friend (who's allergic to seafood and nuts) to Roy's.  That small detail didn't occur to me at the time, until perusing the menu and realizing that almost everything includes seafood or is cooked in…

Dino's Greek and Italian Restaurant

Goodyear, AZ 85338

Katie P. writes: Ok! Enough People, first things first! It's a FAMILY owned restaurant HELLO people if your looking for a chain go down the way to applebee's or something. I absolutely love this place I try to go at least once a week. Ya the service can be kinda slow…