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Who would have thought to find a hidden gem located in plain sight? Right on Scottsdale Road in the heart Old Town Scottsdale, the Second Story Liquor Bar is waiting to deliver another winning meal.

Crackers & Co. Café started out in 1984 in an industrial-looking area in Mesa and has since expanded into Tempe and a second Mesa location.

Here are "nein" -- get it?-- places around the Valley you can join in on the Bavarian celebration of Oktoberfest.

In honor of National Cheese Pizza Day (Sept. 5), I decided to visit one of Fired Pie’s 10 Valley locations. With all the mouthwatering topping choices, I had to get a little more adventurous than just plain cheese in this visit to Fired Pie. Custom pizza in minutes? Heck yea!  I am a big fan […]

Walking up to Cibo on a Saturday night, I wasn’t surprised by all the people waiting for tables. It was a gorgeous Arizona night, the smell of pizza lingered in the air and the glow of twinkle lights on the patio lured us in. The adorable refurbished 1913 bungalow gives off a comfortable and cozy […]

When the dog days of summer hit in Phoenix, it can be tough to think of places to grab a bite, especially if you're a fan of bringing your furry friend with you.

Fourth of July is a fun time for all, but it can be tricky to figure out where to eat.

Something about sushi makes me a happy camper.

I was headed to the Sunnyslope area for some goodies at Karl's Bakery when a friend of mine commented that Paquime, a newer Mexican street food restaurant, was in the same center as Karl's.

This Valley staple has long been the place to go when you were craving a martini.

Salut has a very good menu with lots of options for just about everyone.

Did you know that we celebrate both Memorial Day and National Burger Month during May?

Seafood in the desert is something that a few people just won't do, rationalizing that, since we are not near a coast, everything is frozen or just plain bad.

Mother's Day is Sunday, the perfect time to treat mom to a nice meal from one of these Valley spots.

Our slide show guide to the best places to celebrate Cinco de Mayo weekend in the Valley.