Rusconi’s American Kitchen
Latest visit on 31 May 2018. I last posted a review of what has become one of my favorites 4 years ago when I first discovered it through restaurant week. … Continue reading
All Pierogi Kitchen
Visited 25 Feb. 2018. It was linner time (late lunch + early dinner) and grocery shopping to follow, so we decided to go for something in the range of the trip. … Continue reading
Social Hall
Visited 17 Jan. 2018. It was a warm sunny afternoon, so we chose to sit in the courtyard (as it is unpaved, I do not call it a patio). There … Continue reading
The Attic Ale House
Visited 25 Feb. 2018 We were drawn in by the description of mountain views, craft brews, and great burger (claim #5 in the world). This is a small gastropub on … Continue reading
Tempe Public Market Cafe
Visited 13 Jan. 2018. Revisit 23 Feb. 2018 This cafe opened yesterday but we decided to brave opening jitters and give it a go for brunch hoping for less crowded … Continue reading
Sonata
Several visits: 28 Dec, 2016; 16 Jan, 2017; 22 Jan, 2017; 28 Jan, 2017. Perhaps the number of visits in such a short time is a giveaway. We enjoy this … Continue reading
Mora Italian
Visited 12 Feb., 2017 We had a late (21:45) reservation at this newly opened Italian restaurant in Phoenix owned by Chef Scott Conant. Having arrived about 10 minutes early, we … Continue reading
SumoMaya
Visited 17 Sept., 2016 We arrived at 6:00 pm and found a rather lively atmosphere but not deafening. The plastic chairs are tacky looking and decidedly uncomfortable, otherwise the decor … Continue reading
5th and Wine
Visited 16 Sept., 2016 Our opening venture for fall restaurant week was quite pleasant. We chose to go a bit early and have it be our Friday happy hour … Continue reading
Feeney’s Restaurant & Bar
Visited 10 June, 2016. Described as a neighborhood gem and Cretan dakos on the menu made me give this one a try. It is a dimly lit old world style … Continue reading
The Breadfruit & Rum Bar
Visited 11 June, 2016. This is a very cozy restaurant tucked away on a quiet street in downtown Phoenix. Things did not start out well, we arrived about 2 or 3 … Continue reading
Vovomeena
Visited 30 June, 2016. A small hidden restaurant serving breakfast and lunch was a bit hard to get to and once parking was found it was still difficult to find out … Continue reading
Pitta Souvli
Visited 28 June, 2016. This is a tiny little place tucked away in the corner of a strip mall; a bit hard to find the entrance but persevere. We ordered … Continue reading
Southern Rail
Visited 18, June 2016. This menu looked good for a Saturday brunch so we went downtown. The mimosas were pretty good and definitely more bubbly than orange. The $5 price … Continue reading
