The Ritz-Carlton Phoenix

2401 E Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85016

Gabi K. writes: I've been fortunate enough to stay at several Ritz-Carlton hotels around the US... San Francisco, Amelia Island, Atlanta, Buckhead, and Lake Oconee are the ones that stand out.  I've also been to events at many of these locations and more and I've…

B-51 Chevron

5107 W Buckeye Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85043

JVR T. writes: if you happen to be in west phoenix and need a burrito, go here. they have a lady in the back who makes the mackinest burritos all day, from the 5am huevos con hamon to the lunchtime MVP, steak ranchero. kinda pricey ($3.75 for the lunchtime burros)…

Asadero Norte De Sonora

122 N 16th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034

JVR T. writes: all you chumps who rave about the "authentic" mexican "fare" at carolina's need to calm down and head over to this joint on 16th street. their parilladas (grill platters) come with your choice of grilled meat(s) on a hot bed of coals, with guac,…

Avanti Restaurant of Distinction

2728 E Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85016

Morgan D. writes: Hands down, my favorite restaurant of all time.  My grandparents have been going to Avanti since the 70's!  It does have a mobster vibe and I think I have actually seen mob activity there before, but that is what makes it unique. The service is…

Quiktrip

321 W Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85013

Amy D. writes: I go here every morning on my way to work.
Everyone knows my name.  I am like "Norm" on Cheers.  
Coffee is always fresh and there are a TON of different drinks to choose from.
It's super-clean, too!
Staff is ultra-friendly.
I love Quik Trip!
Cheaper gas…

Giuseppe's

2824 E Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85016

Matthew K. writes: I suck. I've been going to this strip mall for many, many years and always thought "I need to check that place out".   I finally went and it was so simple and good I be a regular form now on I promise.

Had the brochettes, all were very good. Not "oh…

Waterfalls Spa

6939 E Main St
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Suzanne S. writes: Waterfalls Spa in Scottsdale was such a treat!  The place is formerly the location of the swanky Glass Door restaraunt.  The interior is impeccible.  The locker rooms are gorgeous, and the sauna and jacuzzi were a wonderful diversion from the lovely…

Dr. Judith Engelman

4545 East Shea Blvd.
Phoenix, AZ 85073

Suzanne S. writes: The best psychiatrist around, she is kind, empathetic and nonjudgemental.  She knows her stuff!

Queen of Clean

Phoenix, AZ 85073

Jane Y. writes: queen of clean, linda cobb RULES! i have some of her handy dandy book that provides tips and products that can help you get that gum out of your hair, grease out of your clothes, and keeping that castle of yours clean!

know how we get those stubborn…

Speedway Raceway

2425 S 21st St
Phoenix, AZ 85034

Jason A. writes: I still feel a little bit more dumb after the indoor cart racing experience here.  Take the constant smell of exhaust fumes, this place was really fun.  We went here for a business team event and the 10 of us went at it.  Of course I placed 1st in…

Rainbow Donut

5045 West Thomas Road
Phoenix, AZ 85031

Heather H. writes: My second favorite donuts in the world.  I'm all about the chocolate longjohns.

World Gym

2950 N Hayden Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

sarah k. writes: This is a no frills kind of gym.  If you are mostly into weight training and running on the treadmill this is your place.  There is so much equipment and tons of free weights.  No annoying time limits on the cardio machines.  Never too busy.  The…

Nello's Pizza

8658 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260

sarah k. writes: Get the Garden Salad with grilled chicken and the Nello's house dressing.  So simple and good.  It's nothing fancy, I promise.  There is just something about the crunch of the iceberg lettuce, the grated fresh mozzarella, the subtle spice of the…

Charlotte Russe

4550 E Cactus Rd Ste 44
Phoenix, AZ 85032

Kristin C. writes: When I worked in the mall Charlotte Russe was my best freaking friend.  While I was at work, my friends would make plans.  Often involving my car.  So I'd get a "Hey, after work pick me up and we're going to go pick up X and Y and then we're going to…

Elephant Bar Restaurant

7000 E Mayo Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85054

Bil Z. writes: Not a bad place to stop for a drink.  Haven't eaten there.  There is a jungle motif.  It's a little out of the way, but if you're up in that area, not a bad place to stop off...

Mancuso's Northern Italian Continental Cuisine

6166 N Scottsdale Rd
Ste 500
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

Bil Z. writes: Excellent food.  Very good service.  Indoor and patio seating, but it can get chilly at night.  Very nice place for an upscale dinner, either with a group or on a date.  They have an excellent selection, and a very good wine list.

Casino Arizona At Salt River

524 N 92nd St
Scottsdale, AZ 85256

Vanessa M. writes: I sat at a blackjack table for 3 hours playing with the same $100 I started with. (It's a really long story.)  I walked away with $55.  Yay me!

Maggiemoos Icecream and Treatery

1385 E Warner Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296

w w. writes: This is the perfect time of year for ice cream reviews! Nothing's better on a hot day than a bowl with two scoops of MaggieMoo's ice cream in it.  That's right, two scoops!  You're probably jugding me right now, but I don't care.  I love me some ice…

Copper Kettle-Salads Balti & Taandoori Grill

1941 W Guadalupe Rd Ste 102
Mesa, AZ 85202

Mr K. writes: I've been here for dinner and the food was pretty tasty. The mixed grill platter is a definite recommendation, and the chicken biryani was full of flavor. The only downside was that the naan was just ok. Not straight out of a tandoor like naans…

Quiktrip

4011 E Greenway Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032

Kelly B. writes: This is the best gas station + convenience mart around.  The fuel prices are competative, there is a good selection of snacks and drinks, the restrooms are clean, plus FREE air for your tires.

Weather & Coffee

3607 East Bell Road, Ste.
#1
Phoenix, AZ 85032

Kelly B. writes: Dear Weather & Coffee,

I'm really sorry you had to close.  We had a lot of good times together.  Every time I came in, you always seemed really happy to see me... even though you knew me by the wrong name.  

I may be Kelly to everyone else, but I'll…

Padre's Modern Mexican

1044 E Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85073

Jane R. writes: The reason I love Padre's is it's the perfect combo of casual, relaxed and DELICIOUS.   Great prices, cold beer, great selection of margaritas and other drinkie-poos, and yummy food to go with the drinking.   I think the servers and bartenders here…

Bada Boom Pasta Room

4151 N Marshall Way
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Forest W. writes: Wow, I am surprised at the last review.  I have found the food at Bada Boom Pasta Room to be excellent every time I have been there.  I am in love with Mr. Pink's Pasta. It has a delightful vodka sauce, and you can also add proscuitto wrapped shrimp…

Garduno's Margarita Factory & Blue Agave

8787 N Scottsdale Rd
Ste 102
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

Kevin S. writes: 111 degrees.  It's One Hundred and Eleven Effing Degrees, and you're in Scottsdale, Arizona, for a meeting.  

It's 111 freaking degrees and you want a little heat in your food but also something refreshing and tasty and a little southwesty.

You are…

Thai Pan Fresh Exotic Cuisine

7605 E Pinnacle Peak Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Brian S. writes: Evil Jungle Princess....
No, this is not the title of a Santana tribute band, it's one of the curry dishes at Thai Pan.  Really, really flavorful, plenty of lemongrass, lotsa chicken and 3 types of mushrooms.  With a name like Evil Jungle Princess, I…

Phoenix Cactus Comicon

201 N Center St
Mesa, AZ 85201

Kelly B. writes: I've attended the Cactus Comicon for the past few years and it's a good time if you like to geek-out over comics and pop culture.  This will be the first year at it's new venue in Mesa (it was formerly held at the Glendale Civic Center) but it should…

Wright's

2400 E Missouri Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85016

Thomas S. writes: They knew. They knew we were a rowdy, tipsy, cuss strewn restaurant gang. And they put us in back. Didn't matter. The entire room was magnificent. Carved concrete block. Mission style furniture blended with contemporary. Three ambiguously sexual…

Devil's Martini

4175 N Goldwater Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Julia T. writes: Honestly, before tonight, the last time I went to this place was like 2 or 3 years ago. At this point in my life I don't chill at a whole lot of the Scottsdale clubs. I feel like I might be a little long in the tooth for that. Nobody wants to be the…

Desert Ridge

4722 E Bell Rd Apt 3067
Phoenix, AZ 85032

Jake D. writes: No kids under 16 allowed (without parent) after 6 PM on Fridays and Saturdays.  I give 5 stars just for that.  

Other than that Desert Ridge is a cool outdoor mall.  There is a wide variety of places to eat, and a good chunk of departments stores to…

Outer Image Salon

9393 N 90th St Ste 112
Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Jane H. writes: I've been getting my hair cut here for a long time. The stylists are really great. Closed Mondays. They do nails here as well. There are always a few kids around, and the stylists get to know their customers as close friends.

Ulta 3 Cosmetics

9019 E Indian Bend Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85250

Jackie S. writes: The store had a clearance sign in the window and that drew me into the store. Umm.. there was nothing in the store that was on sale except for a couple of box sets of bath items and a sparse amount of Christmas items. Shame on Ulta. I was expecting…

Dellios Peter M DDS

16425 E Palisades Blvd Ste 106
Fountain Hls, AZ 85268

Jane H. writes: He's a great dentist, located right next to Starbucks and Blockbuster in Fountain Hills. Always good about explaining what he's doing. Definitely worth the drive if you live closer to Phoenix.

Copperwynd Resort & Club

13225 N Eagle Ridge Dr
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268

Jane H. writes: Gorgeous facilities, and the spa is apparently one of the best in the USA (according to the magazines). Lots of rooms, a restaurant, golfing, and pools, all right there. Definitely worth a trip.

Mountain View Coffee Co

12645 N Saguaro Blvd
Fountain Hills, AZ 85269

Youri L. writes: Was visiting the fountain with some out of town friends and came across this coffee shop. Great location and staff and great selection of drinks as well as free wi-fi. The shop is long and narrow but seating is comfortable and modern. I would…

Sam's Cafe

2566 E Camelback Rd
Ste 201
Phoenix, AZ 85016

Jeffrey L. writes: I'm a fan of a few specific things here:

-The pork carnitas - fantastic!!!
-Their signature chips and salsa - great
-The chocolate they give you with the check - nice touch

IFFY
-Garden side salad - terrible (tasted like bagged lettuce - yuck)
-Service -…

Hermosa Inn

5532 N Palo Cristi Rd
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

sarah k. writes: Small boutique hotel.   Get a taste of the real west.  The rooms have a rustic feel.  Rates are more reasonable then the spa/resorts nearby.

El Torito Mexican Restaurant & Cantina

6200 N Scottsdale Rd
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

Kristin S. writes: My husband I were starving and needed to eat asap so we pulled into El Torito since it looked as if it was going to be the only place in Scottsdale on a Friday where we didn't need reservations.   Its more traditional than what you find in Boston but…