Pizzeria Bianco $$ 623 E Adams St (west of N 7th St) Phoenix • (602) 258-8300 James Beard Award Winner Best Chef: Southwest – Chris Bianco Named the BEST PIZZA IN AMERICA – Rachael Ray Magazine (March 2010) “Brooklyn native Chris Bianco makes pizza with a passion in this small establishment on Heritage Square. His wood-fired creations incorporate [...]
Viet Kitchen $$ 114 W. Adams St Phoenix • (602) 262-5535 Viet Kitchen is famous for its lively, fresh flavors with artfully composed meals, Viet Kitchen can offer a true ‘light cuisine’ of Asia. Using an abundant of fresh herbs and greens, delicate soups and stir-fries, and [...]
The Breadfruit $ 108 E Pierce St Phoenix • (602) 267-1266 Good food that’s good to eat! Come experience a new trend of authenticity in a fresh atmosphere. We can’t take you to our island, so we’re bringing the spirit and its essence to you through good food and a little music for your soul. Our philosophy [...]
The Turf Restaurant & Pub $$ 705 N. 1st St (between Filmore and Roosevelt) Phoenix • (602) 296-5043 From the owners of Seamus McCaffrey’s, The Turf Restaurants & Pub offers a full menu of Irish and American dishes, from roasted garlic tilapis with Spanish rice and sauteed vegetables, to classic pub fare like fish and chips, shepherd’s pie, [...]
District American Kitchen $$ & Wine Bar 340 N 3rd St (at Van Buren) Phoenix • (602) 817-5400 “District American Kitchen and Wine Bar is designed to meld into the fabric of the downtown Phoenix core, embracing its inherent energy with open-air patio seating, live entertainment, local artwork and “First Friday” presence. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, [...]
Sens Asian Tapas $$ and Sake Bar 705 N. 1st St (between McKinley & Pierce) Phoenix • (602) 340-9777 Family recipes with a modern edge. The dishes at Sens are served in small portions to allow you to sample the many different and exotic foods that are offered on our menu. If you really wan to experience Asian [...]
Carly’s Bistro $ 128 E Roosevelt St (west of N 1st St) Phoenix • (602) 262-2759 “Pleasant, artsy eatery that serves mostly Italian, French, and Mediterranean-influenced soups, sandwiches, and salads. Try the Europa (with marinated artichoke hearts) or the Italian (with salami, ham and pesto), and you can’t go wrong. And the duo of hummus dip and olive [...]
Matt’s Big Breakfast $ 801 N 1st St (at E McKinley St) Phoenix • (602) 254-1074 “This small, crowded breakfast nook has a big, hungry following. Owner Matt Pool’s usually there, slinging a pitcher of orange juice and greeting people who come through the door. The day’s specials are scribbled on a chalkboard behind the counter, where people [...]
Moira Sushi $$ 215 E McKinley (at N 3rd St) Phoenix • (602) 254-5085 “Unforgettable unagi, a hip staff and stylish surroundings mark the first serious sushi spot in Downtown Phoenix. Finally, a swanky sushi spot in the heart of the city. “Moira is home to the best unagi ever. Moira is definitely worth a visit, particularly during [...]
Sing High $ Chop Suey House 27 W Madison St (at S 1st Ave) Phoenix • (602) 253-7848 “Sing High sits in the heart of what used to be the city’s Chinatown in the early part of the 20th Century. Try the popular Wor Mein soup, a chicken-based soup served with thick noodles, pork, shrimp and cabbage. Also [...]