Pita Jungle

1949 W Ray Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224

Mark J. writes: Pita Jungle used to be the spot, it was fresh on the scene and a great change of pace.  Something completely different and possibly good for you. It was always the place you could bring a date to or even for a business lunch.  It said "Hey only…

Grilled Expedition On Mill Cafe

740 S Mill Ave
Tempe, AZ 85281

Nick K. writes: I have to admit, I was kind of skeptical about this place, but it turned out pretty damn good. It was a Saturday night and the place was completely empty for most of our meal, which usually is a sign that you should run out the door as quickly as you…

McDonald's Restaurants

1900 W Warner Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224

Andrew P. writes: This McDonald's is offset from the road a bit. Parking for dine-in or carry-out is quite convenient, but navigating into the drive through lane is a little tricky.  Watch out for people driving out as you try to enter.  Otherwise, it's a regular old…

Carsten Salons

4415 E Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018

John A. writes: When I do get a haircut (which isn't too often so I want the best) I like to go to carsten's. Its pricey and the staff can be irritating at times, but I'm a sucker for awesome interiors. I always have gotten a decent cut there too.

Champion's Sports Bar & Night Club

330 S Gilbert Rd Ste 2
Mesa, AZ 85204

Suzi A. writes: This place has been around forever! Check out the bar, it's covered in pennies, sealed into actually. Definately a local watering hole...

Hobby Lobby

10045 West McDowell Rd.
Avondale, AZ 85323

Roxanna K. writes: What comes to mind when you think about scrapbooking?  Aunt Bea, right?  Well, honey, I had no idea.  My little sister is a scrapbooking maven and I couldn't believe how cool a project of hers that she presented to my mom on Christmas day was.  It…

Target Stores

740 W Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85013

Thomas S. writes: Out with the old. In with the new. FINALLY, the Target (read Tarjhay, in case ur not in the know, and if ur not, what cave have u been living in?)...on Camelback and 7th Ave. is going Super Store at  nearby location. Happy about the remodel and…

Sheraton Crescent

2620 W Dunlap Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021

Nathan S. writes: I have never stayed here. The pool however is quite nice and they even do swim in movies in the summer. my parents use this as their mini-vacation place for the pools and great room rates.

It is a little older and a little run down but still a very…

Doubletree Hotel

320 N 44th St
Phoenix, AZ 85008

Fly I. writes: Doubletree Guest Suites Phoenix Gateway Center is a great choice for the middle to upper-middle tier of hotels in the Phoenix area. The front desk service is quick and good, as is the staff at the complimentary breakfast dining room.

Here's what you…

Belvedere American Bar & Grill

320 N 44th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008

Mysterious Q. writes: Located inside the DoubleTree, this restaurant serves up your typical breakfast buffet, which is nothing to write home about, but dinner is pretty good.  They offer a decent selection of wines, their salads are fresh and well-dressed + their entrees…

Pei Wei Asian Diner

20022 N 67th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308

Louise O. writes: My friends just love this place and I find it ok. The dishes are rather formulaic and we can whip up the same things at home. When I the group is set on going here I order the pork honey-seared "kid's wei." It comes with training chopsticks which are…

Ra Sushi Bar Restaurant

411 S Mill Ave
Ste 103
Tempe, AZ 85281

Christine O. writes: After stopping in at La Bocca and Z Tejas for a drink and appetizer, my husband, sister (who was in town for the weekend), and I decided to stop at Ra for a few sushi dishes and drinks. We sat at a high table in the bar area. Our server was friendly…

Matador Mexican Food Restaurant

125 E Adams St
Phoenix, AZ 85004

Cher T. writes: My family have been going to Matador since before my parents were born! LOL! it's the truth! It used be the smallest little hole in the wall and is now a great place to eat when downtown.

It can be a bee-yotch in a half to find a parking space on the…

Tuesday Morning Inc

3611 E Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018

w w. writes: If you like searching for buried treasure, Tuesday Morning is your place. While some people may not have the patience for it, those who do can definitely find hidden gems amongst the rubble.  I wouldn't exactly call this place organized, but it's not…

Monti's La Casa Vieja

1 W Rio Salado Pkwy
Tempe, AZ 85281

Prissy C. writes: I punished myself by getting dessert! The fact that I licked my plate clean, drank gallons upon gallons of iced tea wasn't enough. NO! I had to, had to get the peach cobbler and peach cobbler can not, can not be served without ice cream.

What makes…

Thai Hut

1245 W Baseline Rd # 101
Mesa, AZ 85202

Jonathon J. writes: I happened to find this restaurant while driving by and deciding that I was in the mood for Thai.  The owners are very nice and the food was very tasty and well prepared.  I ordered Larb-chicken and Lad Nar-Chicken.  In both cases, the food was…

International House of Pancakes

2100 S. Power Road
Mesa, AZ 85201

Cara C. writes: Best IHOP I have been to in years.  I mean, they had CLOWNS making BALLOON ANIMALS - not your average IHOP.  Good service, too.  Lots of people were waiting for tables when we got there, but the wait was still very short.  And, I had a very yummy…

E Lounge

4343 N 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85073

Nicole C. writes: E Lounge is really the place to be for a good old girl friendly time.  As a straight chick I never felt anything other than comfortable at E.  And I've never danced so hard in my life.  Its pretty much a dive bar, no frills and the bathroom can get…

My living room

Gilbert, AZ 85234

Kelly B. writes: I like my living room.  The walls are painted purple, red and decorated with original art.  The floor is laminated wood and the furniture is cheap but comfortable.  We have a fine collection of movies and videogames for your entertainment, and there…

Slices Pizza

11 E 6th St
Tempe, AZ 85281

Mark D. writes: 4 stars for what it is - cheap pizza. And cheap pizza is good pizza. And this is some of the best cheap pizza I've had around the university area. I'm down here a few times a month, whenever I don't have a full hour for lunch. The line moves pretty…

Le Peep Restaurant On Central

3838 N Central Ave Ste P6
Phoenix, AZ 85012

Nadia C. writes: Um Hello!  there is a CHICKEN on the corner of the street "advertising" Le Peep-- this is Awesome.  Awesome, I tell ya.  The poor guy in the summer must hate his life but right now, it can't be bad.

i really enjoy this place, the golf decor is odd,…

Denny's Restaurant

1994 W Baseline Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283

Joan P. writes: Ah, Denny's. The only time you visit is after spending an evening drinking since there is nothing else open... or if you want to eat Breakfast but the only thing close to your hotel is Denny's.

My fam and I came here the day of my graduation for a…

Valle Luna

3336 W Bell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85073

Mr K. writes: Met some colleagues in a different office for lunch here today - had never even heard of it before. This Valle Luna location is in a strip mall which has definitely seen better days (as goes for much of its immediate surroundings). However, inside…

Scottsdale Kebab & Persian Cuisine

4233 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Jake C. writes: We were confronted yesterday with a very typical circumstance: on one side of the road was My Big Fat Greek Restaurant, and on the other, a small, independent Kebab shop. We rolled the dice and went with the previously unknown and unrecommended Kebab…

China Lite

6941 N Hayden Rd Ste B2
Scottsdale, AZ 85250

Dan R. writes: This place looks like a dive from outside as it's tucked away as a tertiary business in a large super market plaza. Even if you shopped the super market every week, you'd likely never go inside China Lite for a quick bite. I was desperate, I needed…

Larry Miller Toyota

8425 W Bell Rd
Peoria, AZ 85382

Anh N. writes: I help my little sister purchased a used car from this place. The saleman was not pushy and answered the myriad questions we had. The transaction went smoothly and they inspected & cleaned the car thoroughly.

When my sister was signing paperwork with…

Park Central Deli

3110 N Central Ave
Ste #175
Phoenix, AZ 85012

Erin S. writes: If you are in the downtown area and need a quick lunch or a good sandwich this would be the place to go.. Walking in it kind of has a half cafeteria half restaurant feel. Inside it is huge, allowing it to handle big crowds and when you order you make…

Mixture

5029 N 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85013

Curtis H. writes: Mixture is a fairly small antique/thrift shop with no real theme. Most antique shops are a pastiche of yard sale/fine antiques/garbage dump. This shop leans heavily toward the yard sale end of things. Some very random items and not many of them very…

Kabob Palace

7816 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85073

Mr K. writes: My goal to find decent lunchplaces (near the lowest pit of hell I call the environs of the MetroCenter/my office) landed me here this past Thursday afternoon. I once ended up driving by this place months back simply because I was lost looking for…

Little India

1813 E Baseline Rd
Tempe, AZ 85281

Rima R. writes: Take it from a real live Indian who used to live in New Delhi: this is the best, most authentic, just like mom makes it food in phoenix. And the groceries are good too - this is one of the few places in the Valley I can get a Thums Up (if you don't…

Francesca's Tearoom

4628 N 7th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85014

Gayle G. writes: Francesca's is a little tearoom connected to Raimondo's, an Italian restaurant and bar on 7th Street just south of Highland.  It's not open all of the time to the public, basically, you have to call them to book a reservation for tea.

I hosted a baby…

Taco Bell

4854 E Bell Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Jake D. writes: Taco Bell and I go way back.  It is not the greatest food by far, but at 2:00 in the morning after a hard night out, there are times I would kill for some nachos.  

This location in particular stays open until 3, so I have a good hour after last call…

Spy Headquarters

1235 E Northern Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85020

w w. writes: Okay, here's the thing. Spy Headquarters is cool.  They have realistic looking police badges, uniforms, belts, sirens, flashing lights and everything else you need to A). make a great Halloween costume or B). MURDER SOMEONE. Seriously, I can't figure…

La Fitness Sports Clubs

1900 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85257

Max A. writes: This is my gym because I have an LA Fitness membership and it's the nearest location to my house. I'm locked into a deal where I pay only 99 bucks a year for life, so I can't really ditch it since most people pay much more than this. I don't really…