Boathouse

5394 S Lakeshore Drive
Tempe, AZ 85283

joe i. writes: This restaurant/bar has changed hands recently. It's only open for Lunch/Dinner (breakfasts on Saturday and Sunday.)

The view is spectacular, the bar never too crowded and the food is about average. It is one of Tempe's best hidden bars!

Celebrity Tanning

3243 E Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018

Mary d. writes: Katie, employee from heaven, is wonderful and will take care of you. About to begin my Mystic Tan experience with her. I'll keep you posted ;)

Heidi's Brooklyn Deli

8360 W Thunderbird Rd
Peoria, AZ 85381

Stevey P. writes: A tree grows in Peoria, uh I mean Brooklyn.  A Brooklyn deli settled in Peoria of all places?  WTF is that all about?  

It's savvy business sense is what it is.  This corner of the Valley is starved for a New York / Italian deli - and from the throng…

Filiberto's Mexican Food

1832 W Thunderbird Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85023

adam m. writes: Perhaps the best Filiberto's in town certainly superior to the any rivals around it. It may seem silly to rate a fast food joint that is part of a franchise but unlike Macdonald's, Wendy's, In and Out, etc. Filibertos are not all equal and it is…

Armando's Mexican Food

3955 E Thomas Road
Phoenix, AZ 85018

mullacc .. writes: An excellent knock-off of the ___berto's taquerias. Or is it the other way around? In any case, this location is the best of the bunch, including any Filiberto's (though for the best Filiberto's-proper, go to the location at 19th Ave & Thunderbird).…

Nest Interiors

7000 E Indian School Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Julie D. writes: This store is very interesting and a great place to go to pick up unique pieces for your home.  The store is large and jam-packed full of everything from modern to contemporary to classic.  You can find something here to compliment most any design…

Mackie's Parlour

6137 N Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85250

Gabi K. writes: When I mentioned to some friends that I was in search of some local pet boutiques, my friend Allyson B. gave me a list of some of the ones that she knew of... Mackie's Parlour was at the top of the list.  I looked it up on Yelp and saw there was only…

Candle Maker

13610 N Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85254

w w. writes: If you have to get a gift for someone- especially a female- come to the Candle Maker and you won't leave empty handed.  They have hand-crafted candles that smell amazing and burn for longer than normal candles.

They also have gift baskets filled with…

Kiss Me Kate

5039 N 44th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85018

w w. writes: Super cute little clothing store in Camelback Village shopping center.  The clothes and accessories are trendy, but you can find some good deals if you take the time to look.

They have a great selection of belts, and I got the cutest tank top here…

Taggy Wail

16071 N 76th St
Ste 101
Scottsdale, AZ 85260

w w. writes: Taggywail is an upscale home furnishing store that has something for every room of your house.  Their prices are pretty high, but their furniture is very high quality, so you know it will last for a long time.

A lot of the furniture is made out of…

Sweet Tomatoes

21001 N Tatum Blvd
Ste 93
Phoenix, AZ 85050

Megan M. writes: In the buffet world, Sweet Tomatoes is a 5 star. In the world of restuarants in general, it's probably only a 2 star but this place goes above and beyond.

My sister, the starving college student, was in town and we decided to come here for lunch. We…

Two Plates Full

6166 N Scottsdale Road
Suite 402
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

w w. writes: The thing I like most about Two Plates Full is how original they are.  You won't buy an item from them only to find your neighbor has the same thing a day later.  This store is full of eclectic, sometimes gaudy, sometimes cute items that are totally…

Delia's Cleaners

11445 E Via Linda
Scottsdale, AZ 85259

w w. writes: Taking anything to the dry cleaner can be scary.  You never really know what's going to happen.  Will your pants come back three inches shorter?  Will your comforter come back with mystery streaks on it?  And that's why I was so glad when I found a…

Nationwide Vision

3202 E Greenway
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

w w. writes: I really hate going to the eye doctor, but out of all the places I've been, Nationwide is the best.  The staff is much nicer than some of the other places I've been (ahem EyeMasters) and they're usually able to get you same-day appointments.

They're…

Wild Card

801 N Arizona Ave
Chandler, AZ 85224

w w. writes: Wild Card is the only alternative bar I know of in Chandler.  We have pucker promos here quite often (for my job) so I'll go supervise, grab a drink and dinner while I'm there.

It used to be called Heather's Wild Card I believe.  Or Heather's Wild…

Tortas El Guero

2518 N 16th St
Phoenix, AZ 85006

Alexander C. writes: Okay so theres a time in a persons life where they like to have choices.. lots and lots of choices.. well living in the southwest choice is abundant, so much so that the lists can be pages long when it comes to food and drink. Its really…

Holy Adriana MD

4638 E Shea Boulevard
Phoenix, AZ 85028

Ann Marie K. writes: Great no maintenance skin is unfortunately just not it my genes. I have to work at keeping my complexion oh so lovely, and the dermatologists at this office have been helping me do just that for about five years.

I love dermatologists. In fact I…

Neapolis Pizza & Pasta

1950 N Arizona Avenue
Chandler, AZ 85225

Prissy C. writes: "I appreciate you coming to visit us tonight, I hope you enjoyed you dinner and we would like to see you back," my waiter looked looked me in the eye at the end of dinner and said those sincere words. It was really nice to hear that.

I don't know the…

S'Bistro

124 W Main St
Mesa, AZ 85201

Bonnie G. writes: After checking out WindUp Gallery's opening reception, we hung outside, only for my ears to perk-up...is that a lyric stating pimps want pre-nups? Wait...is this softly lit, classy looking restaurant front pumping out Notorious B.I.G.? Out comes the…

Santiago Rose Jewelry Boutique Fashion Ac

16459 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254

w w. writes: Cute upscale boutique, but a pricey one at that.  You definitely need to be making some bucks to shop here, but you can find some good deals every now and then.

Santiago Rose does have some cute tops, but I really like the jewelry.  Some of it is a…

Zipps 2

6501 E Greenway Parkway
Suite 102
Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Ann Marie K. writes: In at least one point in every ones life you will have the need to eat or want to have dinner at a ridiculously late time. I am in one of those phases. After late shifts of cocktail waitressing  I need dinner. Naturally I don't usually want to muster…

Jewish Community Center

Scottsdale, AZ 85250

Ann Marie K. writes: OK I have a confession to make....I'm not Jewish! But that does not stop me from loving the JCC!

So I was introduced to the JCC by a Jewish friend of mine who is a member there. Once she asked me if I wanted to come work out with her there, and I…

Gelato Dolce Vita

5251 E Brown Rd
Ste 104
Mesa, AZ 85205

Youri L. writes: After reading a review in one of the local papers I decided to check out this gelatoria. Located at the corner of Brown and Highley next to the Broadway Palm Dinner Theater. The owners are husband and wife (he's 100% Italian and she's American). They…

9 To 9 Hair Designs

1628 E Southern Avenue
Suite 4
Tempe, AZ 85282

Kerstin M. writes: You know how it is, ladies. All of a sudden you get to the point where you just might pull a Britney and do away with it all if you don't get it cut TODAY. This was my day. As 9 to 9 Hair Designs is in the shopping plaza where I spend a lot of time…

Cactus Flower Florists

7077 E Bell Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Andrew H. writes: It was two nights before Valentine's day and I decided I should send some flowers to my wife at work. The site made it very easy for me to pick out the perfect flowers. The process was quick and easy and her flowers arrived at 9am on Valentine's day.…

Trader Joe's

7555 E Frank Lloyd Wright B
Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Brian S. writes: Open 13 hours 7 days a week, great price for 1lb of frozen strawberries and turkey breast cuts as well as a tasting section offering up pretty good items to nosh on.

This place gets very busy during the day, so I tend to go at the opening or towards…

Saguaro Family Practice

18404 N Tatum Boulevard
Suite 101
Phoenix, AZ 85032

Ann Marie K. writes: So far I have had only good experiences with this practice and the doctors. The office is brand new and very clean, modern, and big. The staff including the doctors has always been very accomadating and friendly. One thing I really like about this…

Frontier Automotive

16223 N Cave Creek Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032

alicia y. writes: I will only let Gilbert work on my car.  He is honest and trustworthy and will tell you only the truth.  He will never fix something that isn't broken.  We've been going to Frontier Automotive for 5 years and will go to them till they are no longer…

Steve's Greenhouse Grill

139 E Adams St
Phoenix, AZ 85004

w w. writes: Great place to grab a burger (or a veggie burger) and a beer downtown.  They have the best spicy onion rings, and a great veggie burger.  Of course they have like ten other burgers on the menu, as well as lots of chicken dishes, sandwiches, pasta and…

Del Taco

4252 S 48th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85040

w w. writes: Before all of you band together to burn me at the stake, let me explain.  I have a reason for wanting to review a chain such as Del Taco!

I went here the other day and was shocked.  The staff is nice.  And I'm not just talking fake friendly.  They…

Lacoste Boutique Scottsdale

7014 E Camelback Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Thomas S. writes: Muffy, Buffy, Taffy and Kippy and I were recently at the mall. Suddenly the heavens sang and the Lacoste Boutique appeared. Wow. A whole store devoted to the gator. What could be better? Well....first of all...how about a selection with more than…

Alexi's Grill

3550 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012

Thomas S. writes: Old school Italian restaurant located on the first floor of a Central Ave. high rise, Alexi's delivers great food with great service. The room is nicely appointed (nicely appointed?...who says things like that?), comfortable and really reminds me of…

Gourmet Caffe

11615 N 136th St
Ste 115
Scottsdale, AZ 85259

Kristin S. writes: The Gourmet Caf is right around the corner from our place so it's a great place to run into if you want a quick breakfast or lunch.  My husband keeps getting their iced coffee since our coffee maker is still en route to us!  They have free wifi and…

Pinnacle At Union Hills

4750 E Union Hills Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85050

w w. writes: Great place to live if you want to be close to the freeways.  This complex is very close to both the 51 and the 101, making it very easy to get around no matter where you want to go.

Plus, you're super close to Desert Ridge- which means you're only a…

Camden Legacy Apartments

15757 N 90th Pl Ofc
Scottsdale, AZ 85260

w w. writes: Another great complex to live in.  I lived in Camden for a year, and I really enjoyed living there.  My only complaint is that the rent is pretty high if you want a one bedroom.  

The interior of the apartments are really cute, and they have nice big…

Yunan Wok

2948 E Bell Road
Suite 103
Phoenix, AZ 85032

w w. writes: Pretty decent Chinese food- and they deliver! Perfect for those nights when only an egg roll will do, but you refuse to leave your house to get it!

I find them to be a tad overpriced though. I mean, this aint no fancy Chinese joint, yet they charge up…

Lighting Unlimited

525 E Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85012

Thomas S. writes: I know I'm gonna love a place when I hear upon entering, "Hello there honey, how ya'll doin?" LOVE YOU LADY BEHIND COUNTER. LOVE YOU! I mean how fun can it be to work at a light bulb store. Apparently big fun, cuz everyone there is very friendly and…

Madison Avenue Int'l Salon & Day Spa

4302 E Ray Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85044

Kristin S. writes: I went to Madison Avenue on the recommendation of the Phantom Horse Spa at the Pointe South Mountain.  They were completely booked for mani/pedis that day.  It wasn't that far from the resort so I gave it a try.

I arrived and was promptly whisked away…