Downtown Phoenix Eats

[JeMange]

A few of us are roadtripping from LA to Phoenix on 6/17 to see Tom Waits at the Orpheum - Yeah!. We'll be staying at a hotel in the area - probably downtown somewhere. Unfortunately, none of us knows a lick about Phoenix or what sort of food will be available to us when we get there.

Basically, we're looking for suggestions of a moderately priced place in/near downtown that's fun, laid back, serves beer/wine+ and is sort of a foodie destination. We're hoping to grab dinner Tuesday night before the music begins - anything from Asian Fusion to Pit Barbecue and everything in between.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

[ipsedixit]

Lots of good suggestions from silverbear already, so let me just add a few more.

Barrio Cafe -- updated, haute Mexican
Guanaquito -- hole-in-the-wall Salvadorian joint

Enjoy your stay.

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Barrio Cafe
2814 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85006

Guanaquito
1434 E McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85006

[Ewilensky]

JeMange,

Making the same trip to see Tom the following night.

Pizzeria Bianco is considered some of the best pizza in America and is conveniently closed the 17th-19th. Bummer.

I asked this same question and was directed here:

http://www.chowhound.com/topics/482968

Enjoy!

[silverbear]

Downtown, all within a mile of the Orpheum:

Cibo -- artisanal pizzas for one, salads, etc.
Thai Elephant -- name says it all; may not have a liquor license yet
Carly's Bistro -- not really a bistro; more a place for panini and salads, artsy atmosphere; open late
Fate -- Chinese / Asian fusion; artsy feel; open late
The Roosevelt -- pub with craft beer and wine by the glass; sandwiches and snacks
Pizzeria Bianco -- Phoenix's legendary pizza; long wait but definitely a foodie destination; not a place to go before an event, but maybe the day after
Los Dos Molinos -- fiery New Mexican food
The Breadfruit -- Jamaican food with a healthful twist; no liquor license yet

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Pizzeria Bianco
623 E Adams St, Phoenix, AZ 85004

Cibo
603 N. 5th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 850103

Roosevelt
816 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004

Fate
905 N 4th St, Phoenix, AZ 85004

Carly's Bistro
128 E Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ 85004

Los Dos Molinos
1010 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85034

The Breadfruit
108 E Pierce St, Phoenix, AZ 85004

Thai Elephant Downtown Phoenix
20 W Adams St, Phoenix, AZ

[1wino]

Definitely Roosevelt. The "bar food" here is amazing. Owners Matt and Erenia Pool get organic, high-quality ingredients for the munchies -- no fried cheese sticks or frozen taquitos here, folks. Love the "ham and eggs," his hot dogs and the chips with sweet onion and blue cheese dips.
I think he has about a dozen or so microbrews on tap and a small but really nice wine list. The guy has great taste. His breakfast/lunch joint, Matt's Big Breakfast, is downtown, too. Some on here say it's overrated, but I love it. Excellent burgers; reasonable prices at both joints.
Another pick in addition to Silverbear's: Cheuvront Wine & Cheese on Central. A little more pricey, but fun. It's a wine bar with a full menu and is super-chic but not pretentious. It has a lovely international wine and cheese selection as well as gourmet snacks and entrees.

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cheuvront wine and cheese
phoenix az, phoenix, az

[hohokam]

working place link for Cheuvront...

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Cheuvront Wine & Cheese Bar
1326 N. Central, Phoenix, AZ 85004