Portillo’s Hot Dogs – Tempe, Arizona
Portillo’s story is the story of the American dream, a rags to riches saga that began with a single hot…
Butters Pancakes & Cafe – Scottsdale, Arizona
“Spread your tiny wings and fly away And take the snow back with you Where it came from on that…
The Turquoise Room – Winslow, Arizona
The concept of “fast food” had a far different connotation during the Southwest’s Frontier days than it does today. This…
El Guero Canelo – Tucson, Arizona
If asked to participate in a word association exercise, any well-traveled foodie undergoing psychoanalysis would find it easy to name…
In-N-Out Burger – Chandler, Arizona
During a 2011 episode of Break the Chain, the enlightening and entertaining food-centric radio program hosted by the brilliant Ryan…
Mint Thai – Gilbert, Arizona (CLOSED)
You might assume that because of my unabashed online promotion of culinary adventures, I would be the classic prostheletizer seeking…
Roadkill Cafe – Seligman, Arizona
I had my dinner yesterday In a place they call the Roadkill Cafe They serve their dishes full of tricks…
Malee’s Thai Bistro – Scottsdale, Arizona
Many a time have I luxuriated in the pleasures of a memorable repast at a restaurant outside of New Mexico…
Cafe Cornucopia – Bisbee, Arizona
The Hollywood stereotype of restaurant critics paints them rather unflatteringly as condescending misanthropes to be feared. Those stereotypes would have…
Cafe Poca Cosa – Tucson, Arizona
Stereotypes would have you believe English food and Mexican food are at the opposite end of the spectrum from one…
BK Carne Asada & Hot Dogs – Tucson, Arizona
Every region across the fruited plain seems to have its iconic foods–incomparable dishes that define the area because they’re prepared…
Delux Burger – Phoenix, Arizona (CLOSED)
“I ordered a cheeseburger at lunch the other day. I had never eaten at this particular restaurant before, and whenever…
Orange Table – Scottsdale, Arizona (CLOSED)
There are several scenes in the delightfully heartwarming animated Disney movie Ratatouille that resonate with all gastronomes who delight in…
Los Dos Molinos – Springerville, Arizona (CLOSED)
Just how hot is the chile at Los Dos Molinos? The New York Times suggests you “travel with a fire…
Chino Bandido – Chandler, Arizona (CLOSED)
Gustavo Arellano has the right idea. The brilliant and hilarious author of Ask A Mexican, a widely syndicated alternative newspaper…
The Original Wineburger – Phoenix, Arizona (CLOSED)
Every year, children of all ages fall in love all over again with the heart-warming 1947 Christmas movie, Miracle on…
Patsy Grimaldi’s Pizzeria – Scottsdale, Arizona
America’s most storied non-franchised pizzeria is Patsy Grimaldi’s in Brooklyn, New York. Grimaldi’s can trace its pizza lineage to the…