Restaurant Reviews in Phoenix

Phoenix is one of Arizona's best cities and it certainly has some of the best food.  You will find anything here from a solid steakhouse to great Southwestern fusion or even New York-style Italian food.  You really can't go wrong with any of the restaurants below and this is just a simple sample.  There are plenty of other great kinds of food to try.  Check out Central Avenue if you just want to wander and menu browse until you find just what you want.

Fuego Bistro -

If you go to Fountain Court Plaza you can spend an evening at Fuego Bistro.  As the name suggests, it is a Southwestern fusion kind of restaurant.  The restaurant itself is decorated beautifully and gives off good vibes.  Not only can you get amazing, innovative food but there is also an amazing wine list and bar!  You can't miss out on this centrally located dinner spot.

T. Cooks -

T. Cooks is one of the classiest places you could spend a night out in Phoenix.  Noted for both its high quality food and the Spanish Mediterranean ambience, it is perfect for a special night with a special someone.  You can get all kinds of unique dishes from rabbit to Lobster Carpaccio.

Aiello's -

Located in Phoenix's restaurant district (Central Avenue), this spot has been open for 5 years.  They relocated from Manhattan and have brought their trade with them.  They also brought their great attitudes.  If you are looking for some traditional Italian cuisine with amazing service, there is no better place for you.  They have great pastas as well as traditional entrees.

The Capital Grille -

This is an amazing, classy steak house.  They have a great atmosphere that fully matches the food.  We recommend the steak and seafood, to be enjoyed either indoors, or on the beautiful patio.  Along with their famous sirloin, you could get a delectable citrus glazed salmon.  They are not only known for their great entrees, but also the side dishes that accompany them.


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Hospitals in Phoenix

 The Phoenix area boasts some amazing care facilities.  First off, there is a branch of the highly esteemed Mayo Clinic.  While it is a bit smaller, there are also plenty of great options for larger hospitals that have been around for quite awhile and earned a good name.  Many of these hospitals have everything from cancer care to emergency rooms.  You can also check out some of the smaller clinics in the city.  We hope you don't use this post, but if you have to you'll be well cared for.

Phoenix Baptist Hospital -

This is one of the best teaching hospitals in the Phoenix area.  It is also part of one of the biggest hospital systems in the state, Abrazo Health Care.  Phoenix Baptist has been open since 1963.  They do a great job with women's health, radiology, heart care and robotic surgery.  They even have a 24hr Emergency Room.

St. Joseph's Hospital -

At St. Joseph's you get a non-profit hospital that works for all patients equally.  They belong to Catholic Healthcare West, a large healthcare system, so there are resources even outside of the hospital.  The Barrow Neurological Institute, a top-of-the-line research group.  They also have institutes for heart and lung as well.  There is also a Level I Trauma Center.  The Center for Women's Health also has some great maternity care.  This hospital has stood the test of time, opening in 1892.

Mayo Clinic -

Phoenix is truly lucky to have this hospital.  The world renowned Mayo Clinic has a branch here.  While not as big as the Rochester, Minnesota main campus, the Phoenix Mayo Clinic demands the same kinds of quality.  It is known as one of the best places to work, as well as one of the best places to be cared for.  It is also an extremely important research institution.  The nearly 5000 employees have earned the kind of reputation this institution has.  

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Night Out in Phoenix

Phoenix has a great nightlife to get you out of your home for a fun night out on the town. This city has everything from classy lounges to grooving dance clubs. No matter what you enjoy on your night out, Phoenix has everything to make it an unforgettable night. Here is a select listing of nightlife scenes in Phoenix:

Icon Lounge-
This classy lounge located in downtown Phoenix attracts businesspeople and out-of-towners, alike. It serves creative signature drinks to keep your conversations interesting throughout the night. The menu features contemporary American cuisine coupled with Asian and Italian influences.

Blue Martini Lounge-
Looking for a fun martini bar in Phoenix? Then look no further than Blue Martini Lounge. This lounge is famous for its happy hour and live entertainment every night of the week. The owners of the bar came to Phoenix after creating hot spots in Las Vegas and Florida.

Bar Smith-
Located on Washington Street, this night club will have you dancing all through the night. It is a hot spot for dance fanatics, college students, and hipsters. The entire place is decorated in red and white and comes complete with a bar patio on the second floor. This is one of the biggest dance parties in town!

Tim Finnegan’s Irish Pub-
This great Irish pub is something right out of Ireland. Enjoy authentic Irish food such as shepherd’s pie and corned beef and cabbage. This is also a great place to watch the big game of the night on their big screens. On top of all of this, the pub also boasts great live music every night.

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Upcoming Shows in Phoenix

The Phoenix area has a great offering of shows, both lesser-known locals and the top names in the country.  There is no better way to beat the Arizona winter than taking in some live music.  Below is just a sampling of what is available, there are plenty, so keep your eyes and ears open.

The Crescent Ballroom -
Tues. 12/6/11 - Devon Williams
Sat. 12/10/11 - Trampled By Turtles
Tues. 12/13/11 - Bears of Manitou
Fri. 12/16/11 - Shawn Colvin
Thurs. 12/22/11 - President Gator

Orpheum Theatre -
Tues. 12/6/11 - Joe Bonamassa
Sat. 12/17/11 - Adam Carolla

The Compound Grill -
Tues. 12/6/11 - Mickey Hart
Wed. 12/7/11 - Lee "Scratch" Perry

910 Live -
Thurs. 12/8/11 - Mushroomhead

Comerica Theatre -
Fri. 12/9/11 - 311
Sat. 12/17/11 - Alice Cooper's Christmas Pudding
Tues. 12/27/11 - Guns N' Roses

Wild Horse Pass Casino -
Fri. 12/9/11 - The Kooks

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts -
Sat. 12/10/11 - The Blind Boys of Alabama
Wed. 12/21/11 - Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

The Marquee -
Sat. 12/10/11 - Cake
Tues. 12/13/11 - Brian Setzer's Rockabilly Riot!
Fri. 12/30/11 - Soulfly

Mesa Arts Center -
Tues. 12/13/11 - Chris Cornell

US Airways Center -
Fri. 12/23/11 - Bob Seger
Fri. 12/30/11 - Cirque Du Soleil - "Michael Jackson: The Immortal"

Jobing.com Arena -
12/30/11 - Trans-Siberian Orchestra

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Upcoming Concerts in Phoenix

If you are staying in Phoenix there are a lot of wonderful concerts to see.  You can catch anything from rap to country to rock.  There are plenty of halls to check out too.  You could head for a more Western experience at the State Fairgrounds, an arena show, or an intimate bar setting.  The options are varied across the board, so you are bound to find something for you.  That means there is no excuse to not go have a great night out!

Arizona State Fairgrounds -
10/20/11 - Snoop Dogg
10/26/11 - 3 Doors Down
10/27/11 - Darius Rucker
11/5/11 - Big Time Rush

US Airways Center -
10/16/11 - Foo Fighters + Cage the Elephant

Jobing.com Arena -
10/21/11 - 10/22/11 - Taylor Swift

Mesa Convention Center -
10/21/11 - The Avett Brothers

Marquee Theatre -
10/17/11 - Colbie Caillat
10/18/11 - Chromeo
11/6/11 - Alesana

Comerica Theatre -
10/27/11 - Wiz Khalifa + Far East Movement

Grand Canyon University -
10/21/11 - Switchfoot and Anberlin Tour

Ashley Furniture HomeStore Pavillion -
11/4/11 - Chris Brown + Bow Wow

The Crescent Ballroom -
11/7/11 - M83

The Rhythm Room -
10/18/11 - Leon Russell

Wild Horse Pass -
11/11/11 - Melissa Etheridge

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Fitness Centers in Phoenix

During your stay in Phoenix you might want to beat the heat and but get some exercise.  There are some very good gyms to be found, some of the best in Arizona.  You will find everything from no-frills to state-of-the-art.   If you prefer a full heath/athletic club there are also plenty of options to help you work on everything, not just your physique.  Take some time to explore as many offer free trials, so shop around and find the right place with the right plan for you.  Below are a few options to get you started!

Central Park Square Athletic Club -
In the center of Phoenix, you can find your executive health club.  They have extremely friendly staff, and work especially well with busy executives and other residents.  They have been in operation for over 25 years.  They have various amenities to help facilitate busy clients' time and schedules, both during the week and on the weekend.  They not only provide lockers and towels, as well as all of the classes, spa services, and more you could want, they even have laundry service so you can get back to work and not have to worry. 

Fitness Works -
For almost 20 years Fitness Works has been giving Arizona a high-tech place to workout.  Each cardio machine has its own TV, and they use sound and light to enhance the workout experience.  Your first time you get evaluated and monthly after to help ensure you are doing the best things to keep progressing.  They have 4 locations to choose from for all your fitness needs.

Sports Club at City Square -
Sports Club at City Square will give you a free try in their gym before you join, so you can check it out for yourself.  You can see if it is your kind of place, with their stretching room, free weights, cardio room, yoga, group classes, basketball, racquetball and other courts and facilities.  There is even a pool and a steam room.  You'll love their helpful trainers and employees as well, and be sure to ask about the free parking!

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Health Food in Phoenix

During your time in Phoenix, you may want to seek out a local grocery store to do your shopping.  Check out some of the healthier, more Eco-conscious options below as alternatives to your normal chain.  If you have special dietary concerns these stores are also a great option as it is easier to tell exactly what is in your food.

Hi-Health -

For almost 40 years Hi-Health has been helping improve the Phoenix area's supply of wonderful, healthy foods and supplements.  Their helpful employees will guide you through the process of figuring out exactly what you, personally, need.  They work hard to assure their customers that if they sell it, it is top quality.  In your regimen of exercise and nutrition, they'll take care of the second part for you at Hi-Health!

Laughing Giraffe Organics -

Laughing Giraffe occupies and interesting niche in that they specialize in organic, healthy snack foods.  Whether you want to try their Cranberry, Orange Granola w/ Cacao, Cinnamon & Raisins, or the Vanilla Almond Snakaroons, they have many delicious options that will fill you up and are actually good for you!  Don't miss out on the opportunity to try some of their handmade, vegan, gluten free snacks!

Fresh & Easy -

This regional chain is a great option for affordable, quality food.  They use their own store brand as a method of lowering the cost to the customer for natural products.  They also offer healthy, pre-made meals!  Along with their own brand, they also carry nationally recognized brands.  Their stores themselves use less energy, so they can save money and pass that saving on to you.  They are a still growing company and look to have a promising future.  Be sure to take a look!

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Live Music Venues in Phoneix

If you are looking to escape the heat in Phoenix, spend some time at a show, or when it cools down in the evening head over to the Ashley Furniture HomeStore Pavilion.  There are some great options.  Smaller bars are also available to catch a local band, some Mexican music, or just about anything else you want.

 Comerica Theatre -

The Comerica Theatre in Phoenix is a medium sized venue, at 5,000 seats.  Not only does it bring in great shows, but also boxing matches, comedians and other events.  They have great acts of every different kind, so it is a wonderful option if you are in town for awhile - you will find something you like.  Just to give you an idea in the span of two weeks they will have Bon Iver w/ Fleet Foxes, Ke$ha, and ZZ Top.

Ashley Furniture HomeStore Pavilion -

The Ashley Furniture HomeStore Pavilion is a great outdoor venue.  This popular amphitheater has a combination of seats and lawn.  In total it can hold about 20,000 people.  Sadly is is only open from April to October, but while it is open it draws amazing performers (the first was Billy Joel).  Coming up soon they have Lil Wayne and Santana!

US Airways Center -

Primarily the home of the Phoenix Suns, the US Airways Center also holds some great concerts.  They have had some of the concert traffic that used to come here moved to Jobbing.com Arena (in Glendale) so you may want to look there too.  US Airways Center still has great music, however, including SADE and John Legend as well as Foo Fighters.

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Phoenix Attractions

Phoneix has some great things to see.  Check out one of the local museums or take in some natural beauty.  Whether in the zoo or the desert landscape there is also some great wildlife to see.  Nearby there is a lot of Native American culture and even ruins to learn about.

Heard Museum -

The Heard Museum of Native Cultures and Art is a must-see.  If you are in the Southwest you really should learn some about the native art and people.  There are some great artifacts and amazing art.  They have an amazing Hopi kachina collection, photographs, and memorabilia.  It is a Smithsonian Affiliate museum.

Desert Botanical Garden -

The 140 acre park is the home of 21,000 plants, many endangered.  They focus on various exhibits including Baja, Australia, and South American.  One of their specialties is the cacti collection.  It is a very different kind of botanical garden and is worth your time to check out.

Phoenix Zoo -

This nearly 50 year old zoo is the largest non-profit zoo in the country.  They have great walking trails as well as over 1000 animals to see.  The park is divided by theme, usually geographic.  They also have a sanctuary for endangered animals as part of their conservation project.  The Maytag family funds the zoo.

Apache Trail -

If you are up for a slightly different kind of adventure, you can take a drive on Apache Trail.  It is in the Superstition Mountains.  There are some beautiful landscape views, including lakes, cliffs, canyons, and much more.  The drive is amazing, but very difficult so be aware while a portion is paved, the most beautiful part is not, so to get the best views you have to be a confident driver.

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Professional Sports in Phoenix

Phoenix is a great sports town with many successful teams.  Be sure to check who is playing, be it basketball, baseball, or football season, and take in a game.  There is always something to watch!

Phoenix Suns – US Airways Center

The Suns play in the NBA’s Western Conference.  They are the only non-California team in the Pacific Division.  This team, which calls the “Purple Palace”, has become one of the more successful teams in the league, and in fact – with their great in-season record, nine Conference Finals and two Finals appearances – are the winningest team to have never won the Championship.  Take a trip down and watch Vince Carter and former MVP Steve Nash!

Phoenix Mercury – US Airways Center

This WNBA team plays in the same arena as their NBA counterparts, the Sun.  Since their 1997 debut as one of the original WNBA teams, they have had some ups and downs but recently have been very successful.  They have won three Conference Titles, and in 2007 and 2009, took the Championship trophy.

Arizona Diamondbacks – Chase Field

The Arizona Diamondbacks are in the National League of MLB.  They won a World Series Championship in 2001, just four years after their inception – a record!  They just retired the number 20 of Luis Gonzalez who holds nearly all of the team’s records for hitting.  Go check out their rebuilt team in their recently changed uniforms and colors!  Many teams also hold their Spring Training in the area.

Arizona Cardinals – University of Phoenix Stadium

If football is your game, you’ll have to take a short trip to Glendale to catch the Arizona Cardinals.  Having been founded in 1898, they hold the record for oldest continuously playing football team in America, although they have played in three different cities – Chicago, St. Louis and Phoenix.  The have won two pre-merger Championships in Chicago, and have been to the Super Bowl once since coming to Arizona.  Check out the exciting Larry Fitzgerald!  The only player from the Arizona years to have his number retired was Pat Tillman who left the team to go to Afghanistan and was tragically killed.

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Phoenix Farmers' Markets

As summer approaches take some time to explore these and other local, Phoenix farmers' markets!  Check out the fresh produce and crafts the local vendors have to offer and get ready for a summer barbecue or just a nice salad.

Roadrunner Park Farmers’ Market –

Local farm produce including fresh vegetables & fruit, baked goods, honey, jams and jellies, nursery stock, natural pork, beef and fish, hand crafted items. Roadrunner Park includes a large children's playground with play equipment, a fishing pond, ducks and geese on premises, a Junior Motocross track, swimming pool, soccer fields, and all kinds of special events such as dog shows. Open Saturdays 7am-11am @ 3502 E Cactus Rd, Phoenix AZ 85032

Ahwatukee Farmers’ Market –

May include fresh, local, and seasonal produce, herbs, flowers, locally made jams, jellies, salsas, fresh baked breads, natural pork, beef and fish and a selection of local arts and crafts.  Open Sundays 8am-12noon @ 4700 East Warner Road, Phoenix, Az 85044.

 



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