638265 Tue Jul 21 10:10:53 -0700 2009 29 6 Southwest 0 4877423 Saw this on the California board and thought I would post here to get people's thoughts on Phoenix. This is meant to be a collection of the best things to eat not necessarily the best restaurants in Phoenix (although they are frequently one and the same). Just to get things started: Wagyu pastrami: NOCA Caramel churros: Barrio Cafe Rosa Pizza: Pizzeria Bianco Chyna's Honey Hots: Lo Lo's Chicken and Waffles KC Strip: Mastro's City Hall Torta Mexicana: Los Reyes de la Torta Tue Jul 21 10:10:53 -0700 2009 17684 avandelay 1 4877759 Commuter w/ bacon and avocado: La Grande Orange Short ribs: Cyclo Salted Butter Caramel, Real Mint Chip, Basil Lime Sorbet: Sweet Republic Pistacchio, Mistico, Vesuvio...basically any flavor: Arlecchino Gelateria Waffle: Matt's Big Breakfast Chicken Kabob Wrap: The Greek Wraps Tue Jul 21 11:39:37 -0700 2009 4877423 108796 andyeats 2 4878732 Wow, Andy! You and I have very similar tastes when it comes to breakfast. I couldn't agree more on the two morning delights you threw out there. I also add the spicy mustard to the commuter though. Tue Jul 21 16:30:38 -0700 2009 4877759 205556 drobe30 1 4877785 Steak Frite - Zinc Bistro Tue Jul 21 11:48:27 -0700 2009 4877423 148886 duck833 2 4877807 agree! it's a fantastic value... Tue Jul 21 11:57:27 -0700 2009 4877785 108796 andyeats 1 4877791 Carne Adovada - Dick's Hideaway Tue Jul 21 11:51:44 -0700 2009 4877423 21290 Firenza00 1 4877935 Sauteed green beans - Cyclo Pink Champagne cupcakes - Barb's Bakery Falafel - Spices Cream of Mushroom soup - Durants Chopped Stetson - Cowboy Ciao Lamb Adobo - Los Sombreros Mexican Pot de Creme - Cowboy Ciao Tue Jul 21 12:28:45 -0700 2009 4877423 16406 ziggylu 2 4878447 Second the Stetson Chopped! (note my icon) Had it last night for the millionth time...still as good as ever. Also...Cuppa Red Hot Chocolate from Cowboy Ciao is droolworthy if you like chocolate and spicy. Tue Jul 21 14:49:20 -0700 2009 4877935 17961 Jess321 3 4878553 agreed on both accounts. Those were the first things to pop into my head when I read the thread, before I saw ziggylu had already covered them...great stuff. Tue Jul 21 15:23:55 -0700 2009 4878447 24418 crsin 1 4878395 Tomato, mozzarella, basil sandwich: Pane Bianco Delux Burger/sweet potato fries: Delux Tomato, queso oaxaca salad: Los Sombreros Stuffed pork chop: Cowboy Ciao Flat Iron steak: Rancho Pinot Street Tacos: Phoenix Ranch Market Tue Jul 21 14:32:27 -0700 2009 4877423 24418 crsin 2 4879164 Not Phoenix, but the tomato and oaxaca salad at Cafe Elote in Sedona is fantastic. It comes with a cider vinagrette rather than usual balsamic, which is so bright and fresh tasting. Tue Jul 21 19:22:27 -0700 2009 4878395 179970 meleyna 3 4879189 It's more than likely the same dish, since it's from the same chef and the ingredients sound identical. There's some overlap b/w the menus at LS and Cafe Elote. Tue Jul 21 19:28:21 -0700 2009 4879164 24418 crsin 4 4879240 My fault, thanks for pointing that out! I read it, but it obviously didn't click. :) Tue Jul 21 19:44:42 -0700 2009 4879189 179970 meleyna 1 4878507 Spiedini and the Sonny Boy from Pizzeria Bianco Pita Jungle's Hummus Machaca burrito from Carolina's Veggie tacos at Gallo Blanco Tue Jul 21 15:07:24 -0700 2009 4877423 10337 kjhart 2 4895946 Machaca Burrito from Carolina's is on my list too (although I would add, make it enchilada style). Mon Jul 27 21:06:43 -0700 2009 4878507 45848 Booger 2 5116397 Second the Spiedini! Bianco's Rosa is my all time favorite pizza. Platano Frito con Crema and Frijoles at Eliana's. Try the pupusas too. Mon Oct 19 23:53:19 -0700 2009 4878507 128716 AguasFrescas 1 4878627 lobster roll and duck fat fries - noca truffled mac n' cheese - lon's durants debris - durants bbq pork chop w/ broken rice - da vang's turkey sub - mcgurkee's pulled pork sandwich - cibo banana ooey gooey cupcake - tammie coe fruitti de mar salad - lisa g meatball - lisa g bean taco - frybread house foie gras appetizer - sophie's bistro cherries jubilee - voltaire breakfast torta - gallo blanco yankee flannel - orange table meatloaf - matt's big breakfast lunch special ceviche - phx ranch market hamachi kama - hana just off the top of my head ;) Tue Jul 21 15:46:11 -0700 2009 4877423 60025 winedubar 1 4879103 Have to respond again to add the beans at Joe's BBQ Tue Jul 21 18:57:42 -0700 2009 4877423 16406 ziggylu 1 4879346 Indian Fry Bread - Fry Bread House Extra Crispy Cheese Crisp - Manuel's (28th Street location) Chicken Romano - Red Devil (31st Street location) All Beef Jumbo Frank - Ted's Hot Dogs Eggs Benedict - Acacia Cafe Hush Puppies - Restaurant 28 Boiled Won Tons - China Chili Cheese Sliders - Windy City Sliders Onion Rings - Dillion's Eggs Maximillian - Harlow's Straw Sandwich - Miracle Mile Deli Garlic and Leek Bread - Durant's Tue Jul 21 20:21:42 -0700 2009 4877423 10633 Seth Chadwick 1 4879568 Love the Big Lists! Eggs Bene Jalepeno @ Rich's Dick's Testosterone Salad @ Cowboy Ciao Tortilla Soup @ Delux (or Houston's, chain or not) Grill charred wings @ JT's Free beef jerky @ Roaring Fork Scotch Beef @ Tarbell's Stuffed masshed potato steak @ Eddie's Chicken Fried Chicken @ Over Easy Arugula & Proscuitto Pizza @ Grazie Tue Jul 21 22:22:14 -0700 2009 4877423 100522 kmarg 2 4880787 Ahh yes, the Ball O'Steak--a long time Eddie Matney favorite. Wed Jul 22 09:34:22 -0700 2009 4879568 17684 avandelay 1 4882335 I am going to stick to inexpensive eateries since I cannot afford to eat at the high end places, and as such, have little experience with them. I also live in Tempe, work in Chandler, and have family in Mesa, so this is where I tend to eat: My favorite burger: Chuckbox or Giant Hamburgers in Mesa The Oggie: Cornish Pasty Company Hummus with chicken and pine nuts, Nachos, Chicken Shawarma pita: Pita Jungle Spicy Garlic Green Beans: Pho Chandler (I like these more than Cyclo - actually, I'm not a big fan of Cyclo in general) #22 (curry chicken rice noodle soup): Saigon Pho Pho in general: Pho 68 Foot long hot dog and onion rings: Ted's Hot Dogs Cheesecake: Giant Hamburgers in Mesa (they don't make it in house, but it is still to die for. I don't know what bakery they get it from.) Szechuan Pork: Nee House Baklava, tiramisu and Turkish coffee: Byblos Big, cheap, floppy, greasy NY-style slice of pizza: Venezia's Chocolate and chili gelato: Gelato 64 Liverwurst sandwich: Best European Meats and Deli Non-eatery food items: Pork Beer brats: Sunflower Market Squid Salad: Mekong Watermelon (most of the time better than what I've gotten at chain grocers): Superstition Ranch Market Romanian Mici/Mititei, handmade head cheese: Best European Meats and Deli Spices, Imported Roasted Red Pepper Spread, and Sour Cherry juice: Haji Baba Unusual things you can't get anywhere else: Lee Lee and Mekong Wed Jul 22 17:09:44 -0700 2009 4877423 173425 Jen76 1 4884756 My favorites at the informal-type places we go to most often: Clare burro, cheese chile relleno: Restaurant Mexico Caramel macaron: Essence Bakery Kaddo pumpkin: Kabab Palace Brick oven bread: Classic Italian Pizza Capacollo, salami, and provolone sub: DeFalco's More upscale, I loved the moules and frites at Trente-Cinq 35 before it closed, sigh. Thu Jul 23 13:03:33 -0700 2009 4877423 174150 bortukan 1 4890819 I had to get in on this one: Buttermilk pancakes at Oak's Diner in Cave Creek French fries at Cafe Bink in Carefree Cinnamon rolls and sticky buns at Big Buns in Carefree Old fashioned donut at Rainbow Donuts on Cave Creek Rd. in Phx. So now you see I am a sucker for sugar+butter and starchy stuff in general :) I am looking forward to trying some of the savory items listed here, if I can ever stop eating donuts and the like. Sat Jul 25 20:46:13 -0700 2009 4877423 123225 PopcornSally 1 4894582 There are a few things that I have to have when I come in from Chicago. Can't believe no one's mentioned Chino! Jade Red Chix -- Chino Bandino Carne Adovado -- Richardson's Tacos from Ranch Market Wine Burger from Tally's Griddled Corn Cakes at Phoenix City Grille Anything from Cyclo Croque Monsieur from LGO Sad that I won't be back in PHX until Christmas time. Mon Jul 27 12:39:49 -0700 2009 4877423 10556 geg5150 2 4896654 Good additions. Tuesday is taco Tuesday at Ranch Market with tacos priced at just a buck. Tue Jul 28 07:46:00 -0700 2009 4894582 46819 Poerz 1 4903934 Green Chili Cheeseburger- Richardson's/Dicks Hideaway Garlic Plate- Richardson's/Dick's Hideaway Pot Roast- Phoenix City Grill Nicole's Favorite Extra Crisp- Spinatos Red Curry Chicken, Thai Hot- Thai Lahna Ooey Gooey cupcakes- LGO/Tammi Coe English Muffins- LGO/MJ Bread Calamari Salad- The Cove Table Side Guacamole- Barrio Café Hamachi Collar – Kampai Thu Jul 30 12:19:17 -0700 2009 4877423 10679 Leanne 1 4955011 roast quail at pho dalat chorizo stuffed pork tenderloin at z'tejas meatloaf at fired up grill fresh pasta at vincitorio's carne adovada at richardson's (r.i.p.) tacos at taco nazo i know i'll think of more as soon as i post this Tue Aug 18 00:00:55 -0700 2009 4877423 184889 blair_houghton 1 5142340 Chicken Sultani Kabob lunch combo at the Persian Room. Comes with a white meat marinated chicken kabob and a Koobideh kabob. Way more than enough food for one person. Dinner is expensive and too much food for any normal eater. Also, the hummus with some raw onion and basil for the appetizer is a nice touch. Very creamy and smooth, though it was better before they changed the recipe. Fri Oct 30 05:36:10 -0700 2009 4877423 162217 cruisemo 1 5144819 Duck soup with fun noodles at Great Wall Daily special salads at Essence Fried chicken at LoLo's Sat Oct 31 07:12:16 -0700 2009 4877423 10380 kittyfood