Red Robin America's Gourmet Burgers & Spirits

1636 S Stapley Drive
Mesa, AZ 85204

Heath O. writes: I love Red Robin.  I love the Whiskey River BBQ burger.

Quick story - in June, my wife and I were in Maui for a friend's wedding, and while we were at the condo we rented for the week, a little red bird flew down and landed on the patio railing.  He…

Luna Pizza

20020 N 59th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85311

Peg T. writes: This is the REAL NY deal - complete with people who take your order FAST and make it FAST.  You can call in AND place your order with the person that answered the phone -imagine that - no transferred calls or anything. The staff is freindly AND…

Blossom Salon & Botique

146 W Main Street
Mesa, AZ 85201

Kristin S. writes: Blossoms was a special surprise on my Mesa adventure.  After a disappointing experience at Closet a la Mode I decided to wander around and wandered into this salon and shop.  The whole front half is full of very cute and very cheap clothes.  ($20…

Remington's Restaurant

7200 N Scottsdale Road
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

nicole j. writes: I have only been here for lunch with a group, and it was delish. The bread they give tastes like pretzels, very yummy. I ordered the grilled salmon with vegetables and I cleaned my plate in a minute. It was the best salmon I can remember having.…

Saba's Mediterranean Cuisine

4747 E Bell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85032

w w. writes: I went to Saba's feeling a little scared.  Fast food Greek in a strip mall?  This could go one of two ways...surprisingly good or health code violation bad.  

I am very glad to say it didn't end being the latter.  In fact, the food here was pretty…

Fascinations

16428 N 32nd St
Ste 105-107
Phoenix, AZ 85032

w w. writes: Fascinations is, well...fascinating.  All kinds of people come here, from kids with fake ID's hoping to buy a dirty magazine to old men perusing the bondage aisle.  You never know who or what you'll find lurking at Fascinations, but it's entertaining…

Melt Gelato and Crepe Cafe

PV Mall
4550 E Cactus Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032

w w. writes: PV mall has really stepped it up a notch with the addition of Melt to their ever-expanding food court.  I don't know if you're a gelato fan, but in my opinion, it makes regular ice cream look like its trashy step-sister.  

Gelato is lighter, creamier…

Kohr Brothers Frozen Custard

4568 E Cactus Rd
Paradise Valley Mall
Phoenix, AZ 85032

w w. writes: This aint your grannie's custard.

Kohr Brothers Frozen Custard is just a lonely little stand located by that crazy kid playground and Old Navy in PV Mall.  I believe it is greatly under-appreciated.

First of all, frozen custard is just as good, if not…

Lemongrass Thai Cuisine

818 W Broadway Rd
Tempe, AZ 85282

Matthew K. writes: Wow, better than I expected.  Don't let the tacky fluorescent writing all over the front windows deter you, or the fact that it's in an aging strip mall.

Modestly decorated inside. Quick attentive staff.  I only had the green curry and it was a big…

Don Guido's Chicago Style Hot Dogs

8911 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85073

w w. writes: I was taken to Guido's the other day after a business meeting.  The people I went with knew I don't eat meat, but they just didn't care. Screw the vegetarian- she can just have french fries.  And french fries I had, along with a Dr. Pepper.  I felt…

Saketini Japanese Sushi Bar and Lounge

1120 S Dobson Rd
Mesa, AZ 85202

Dan L. writes: Tuesday night happy hour till 2am is what keeps bringing me back. $2 wells, small sakes, and draft and bottled beer (including Corona and Blue Moon).  The happy hour menu is pretty substantial, consisting of various sushi rolls, nigiri, and…

Icing

4550-302 E.CACTUS ROAD
Phoenix, AZ 85032

w w. writes: Icing isn't usually my kind of store.  It's filled with that cheap, plastic jewelry I used to love in high school, and you'll find tweens in there all the time trying to get their ears pierced without their parents permission.  

But as I was walking…

Wetzel's Pretzels

7014 E Camelback Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

w w. writes: There is nothing better than a salted pretzel, jalapeno cheese sauce and a Dr. Pepper.  Am I right people?

I love Wetzel's so much, it's almost weird.  It's gotten so bad that I really can't leave the mall without one.  And when I came to Fashion…

Opa! Souvlaki

4568 E Cactus Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85073

Gracie B. writes: By default, food in a mall food court is supposed to be greasy and leave you counting down to a heart attack.  

Opa is in a food court, but the food isn't like that.  I had the gyro wrap with a greek salad.  Both were delish.  Not greasy and full of…

Manhattan Pizzeria and Subshop

5224 N 7th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85014

Norma R. writes: This review was really tough for me because everything about this place sucks except for one sandwich.

And here's the thing about that.

THIS SANDWICH IS LIKE JESUS.

It could be the most amazing thing I've ever tasted. I crave it fortnightly, no joke.…

Sister's Homestyle Cafe Express

610 E Roosevelt
Phoenix, AZ 85004

Dave B. writes: this place is closed.

Dillard's

4610 E Cactus Road
Phoenix, AZ 85032

w w. writes: Dillards, you surprise me every time I step within your store.

I just never expect much out of this department store.  I usually have such high expectations of Macy's that I think Dillard's could never possibly come near it.  How wrong was I.

If you're…

Verde Maison

16459 N Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85254

w w. writes: If only I was rich.  I would shop at Verde Maison and my skin would never age.  NEVER!!  This store brings out the creepy, botox-ed old woman in me and I'm not afraid to admit it.  All the $50 anti-wrinkle potions, serums, lotions and extracts make…

Bell Drapery and Cleaners

2502 N 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85013

Thomas S. writes: Not the cheapest, but perhaps the best. By the time I was hooked on this place, I saw on the back of their business cards, something like "Jesus prefers lightly starched" or something religious. Which, for me, I have to say is a turn off. Just like…

White Eagle Deli & Restaurant

16846 W Bell Road
Suite 109
Surprise, AZ 85374

Melissa H. writes: The really do have some of the best peirogies in town. Their stuffed cabage is also wonderful with a tomato cream sauce on it. Comming from a Polish family I tend to be very picky about my Polish cuisine. this place deinfately did not disspoint!

Oggi's Pizza & Brewing Company - Glendale

6681 W Beardsley Road
Glendale, AZ 85308

Megan M. writes: Friday night dinner with friends. Nothing says relaxed and fun than pizza and beer. My husband and I had never been to Oggi's but our dinner companions had noted that this was one of their favorite places.

I'm always nervous with pizza because I…

Pratts Pets

5237 W Glendale Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301

Margaret L. writes: Actually, this place falls between a 3 and 4 depending on the visit.

Along with normal pet supplies, you can also adopt dogs, ducks, various caged birds, bunnies, chinchillas, pea fowl (yes, I did say it), turkeys, quail, roosters, pot bellied pigs,…

Mane Attraction Salon

3156 E Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85016

Joshua O. writes: Definitely pricey, but worth it for me.  Granted, for most of my life I have visited the local barber shop or the chains like supercuts or great clips, so my level of comparison is low.  I really like the people here, genuinely nice they remember my…

Juan Jaime's Tacos and Tequila

2510 W Chandler Blvd
Ste 1
Chandler, AZ 85224

Prissy C. writes: Ashley was a great server. She had a suggestion for everything on the menu. We were there for Happy Hour which is everyday from 4PM-7PM. When we ordered the fish tacos, she suggested adding a great verde sauce- which wasn't on the menu.

I ordered the…

Spoken Boutique

610 E Roosevelt St
Ste 148
Phoenix, AZ 85004

Kristin S. writes: While it is kind of hard to find, its definitely worth the trip, especially if you are looking for denim.  Jodi, the owner, is extremely knowledgeable about style, fit, and wash.  (Amber, the co-owner is also very nice and very personable) I am not a…

Four Peaks Brewing Company

15730 N Pima Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Dallas G. writes: Every Tuesday night after our late night hockey games, I join a rag tag collection of heroes, misfits and misanthropes at Four Peaks Brewery in North Scottsdale for some post game gab and nosh. I love these nights. We test our aging, yet surprisingly…

Costco

15255 N Hayden Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Ann Marie K. writes: Being a member of Costco does not only mean you will get a great deal on a jar of mayo equal to about ten it also means free samples. As in food samples! You come here on weeknight or better yet on a weekend and their will be carts everywhere with…

Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center

5600 W Union Hills Dr
Glendale, AZ 85308

Karin L. writes: The best gym I've ever belonged to. Great facilities, classes, employees... but swarming with kids. I kinda like it though. It reminds me of elementary school.

Greenway Village Cocktail Lounge

3143 E Greenway Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032

w w. writes: This lovely bar is in the same shopping plaza as the mini golf place I just reviewed.  My boyfriend and I decided to check it out after playing a rousing jungle-themed 18 holes.

Our perfectly timed arrival meant we were there for happy hour! Yes!  He…

Palazzo

710 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85004

Jerry T. writes: I have been to this club about 8 or 9 times, always on fridays for Transylvania.  The scene is goth and punk, although you won't feel too out of place if you don't fall into either of these categories (I don't).  Think "The Matrix" meets "Blade."

The…

Joann Craft Superstore

21001 N Tatum
Desert Ridge
Phoenix, AZ 85050

Thomas S. writes: Ok, so there's Joann Fabrics and then there's Joann Craft SUPERSTORE! It certainly dwarfs the skanky Joann's on Indian School. Rickie's a fashion designer and loves fabric shopping. Much like I love grocery shopping cuz I love to cook.

"Thomas, do you…

Korean Restaurant

1414 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85250

b w. writes: I have a keen respect for the honesty of this joint's name: It is in fact, a Korean Restaurant.

Regardless of point of origin, Arizona people aren't much for subterfuge.

Thus informed by the simple signage, I did not expect mariachi's, but rather Yuk…

Carmella's Italian Kitchen and Bar

3230 E Thunderbird Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032

Robert A. writes: I'm not thrilled with Italian food.  A lot of it is too thick and heavy for me to handle.  A lot of the flavors seem to run together, though this may be an indictment of specific restaurants.  Not to mention nearly every Italian restaurant thinks it…

Central Christian Supply

3525 N Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85012

Debbie P. writes: This is a great Christian bookstore where you can get new or used books.  I recently brought in a box filled with books and I was called a week later with a dollar amount that I would be credited.  So, today I went into the store and I left with…

THE FOODBAR

7114 E Stetson Dr
Ste 105
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Thomas S. writes: Perhaps it's just me. Perhaps I confuse easily. I mean, I could never even finish a TV Guide crossword. But the layout at Foodbar is a little freakish. ORDER HERE. PAY HERE. It's an upscale cafeteria style, that looks oh so cool and stylish but…

Glam

3174 E Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85016

Stevey P. writes: I love this place, so stay away.  It's probably Phoenix's best effort at a NY or LA hipster dance den.  It's in an abandoned strip mall, and is divey, dumpy, gross, but hip, cooler than thou, and sneeringly ironic in a way that befits its clientele.…

Lucky Brand Jeans

15044 N Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Ann Marie K. writes: I love Lucky Brand. They have this one type of jeans that make my butt look so good, but you won't find me at this store very often. Why? Because Lucky Brand is expensive! And this store is all about full price!

Your better off finding great deals on…

Juan's Authentic Mexican Food

1516 E Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85014

Pierre Trudeau I. writes: The line to get a table for lunch here even at 11:30 was almost out the door. Crammed into a tiny little space in midtown Phx, once you're lucky enough to sit down you'll be treated to delicious salsa which has a bit of a kick to it, and a great menu…