Smartscrubs

5000 S Arizona Mills Cir
Ste 486
Tempe, AZ 85282

Andi T. writes: I was realllly tempted to get a hot little nurse's uniform (for Halloween, of course!), but I resisted temptation.  Looks like they had a good selection, though.

MacMedia Inc

6928 E 5th Ave Ste 1
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Jack T. writes: MacMedia's an independent Apple reseller and service center. I haven't handed a machine over to them for service yet, but my studio has. Every time I've gone in to pick up special orders or ask questions they've been extremely helpful, honest and…

Phoenix Rock Gym

1353 E University Dr
Tempe, AZ 85281

Jack T. writes: This place is awesome. I guess I should mention that I'm not a serious climber, I just do it every so often for fun, so I'm not sure how this place compares on a more hardcore level. It can get a little pricey depending on how addicted you are to…

Fire Department

1825 N 107th Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323

pea p. writes: Here's to the Avondale Fire Department. I wonder if their love of Paintball has endured.

Whitman Elementary School

1829 N Grand St
Mesa, AZ 85201

pea p. writes: Lately I've been feeling nostalgic, or perhaps just in a documentary mode. I looked up all the places I have ever lived on Google Maps and saw them in a way that was at the same time alienating and comforting. Comforting because these *places* still…

Cafe Bistro

5101 N Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85250

Kristin S. writes: Another place we saw as we were driving by we decided to give them a try for dinner. We were greeted right away and led to our table.  We looked over the menu and decided on the same entree which is unusual for us. (Of note- on the menu there is a…

Dragonfly Cafe

10135 E Via Linda
Scottsdale, AZ 85250

Natalie W. writes: We discovered Dragonfly when it was voted Best New Restaurant in 2003. Since then, I haven't been back much, simply due to the fact that they are in way North Valley, and I'm in the waaay South Valley.

But, I still dream at times of their Butternut…

Pie in the Sky

7609 E Pinnacle Peak Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85250

Natalie W. writes: Pies -- what else -- by-the-slice or the whole pie.

Sweet pies include classics such as fresh seasonal berries, cream pies, and apple; as well as more unique offerings such as Italian Ricotta wth raisins, chocolate, citrus & nuts, or Pear and Pecan…

Moments

5025 N 44th St
Phoenix, AZ 85018

Allison M. writes: You may think I'm biased because she's my sister, but Jenny at Moments is excellent.  When she said she was going to cosmetology school at Carsten's, I was a little worried as to whether or not she'd be good.  This was, after all, the same child my…

Michael Todd's Estate Treasures

1001 E Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85014

Mark D. writes: Wow, what a cool place! Retro and vintage furniture mostly, but all sorts of other stuff as well, including some clothes, paintings and various knick-knacks and collectibles. Thanks Nadia, for your excellent first review, which I happened to catch…

Pottery Barn Kids

3111 W Chandler Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85226

Jasmine C. writes: Love the stuff- wish it wasn't so darn expensive.

They also have a storytime for the kids.  I think that is neat.

Bestfed

2025 S Alma School Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85209

Natalie W. writes: First of all, if you can't handle talking about a woman's breasts without giggling or making off-color jokes, you can just STOP reading right now.

Now that that's over with.

Bestfed is an amazing resource for breastfeeding mothers. They have a huge…

Nature's Health Shoppe

973 W Elliot Rd Ste 2
Chandler, AZ 85225

Jasmine C. writes: Great prices.  Great customer service.

Monkey Pants Bar & Grill

3223 S Mill Ave
Tempe, AZ 85281

Bonnie G. writes: Confession Number One: It is all Erica's fault. She invited me over here after work one day and I said, "You mean Time Out Lounge, right? Are you joking Monkey Pants? Normally that is said like a punch line...right?" She giggled. "They take cards-TOL…

Delhi Palace Cuisine of India

933 E University Dr Ste 103
Tempe, AZ 85281

David S. B. writes: When Indian food was less common in the United States, the best place to look for it was almost always near a college campus. Delhi Palace, located near the ASU Main Campus in Tempe, was not the first Indian restaurant to open in Phoenix.…

Urban Cookies

4711 N 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85014

Stevey P. writes: I freely admit that I am a cookie whore.  Imagine the Cookie Monster glammed up and walking Van Buren.  Yep, that would be me - doing anything for a cookie.  Or maybe that makes me a Cookie Hooker,  a tried-and-true Cook-ker perhaps?  

Anyhow, along…

Mi Cocina Mi Pais

4221 West Bell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85053

Nathan S. writes: Do not...I repeat DO NOT, go here expecting mexican food....This is not your run of the mills strip mall bertos as it may at first glance appear from the front.

I have been meaning to try this resturaunt for some time and finally made the leap; taking…

25th Street Automotive

4112 N 25th St
Phoenix, AZ 85016

Warren K. writes: Simply the best automotive repair place I've yet found in Phoenix. Honest, fair, and competent. I've taken three vehicles there for service over several years now and never been dissatisfied.

Chocolaterie Bernard Callebaut

15688 N Pima Road C-2
Senora Village
Scottsdale, AZ 85250

Natalie W. writes: With only four US locations, we should all feel pretty darn lucky we have a Bernard Callebaut in Arizona!

Bernard grew up in Belgium, apprenticed in Paris, and started his chocolate career in Canada. He's won all sorts of awards in the candy-making…

Steele Indian School Park Dog Park

300 E Indian School Rd.
NW corner
Phoenix, AZ 85073

Jason F. writes: I really like this park a lot.

I love the desert landscape in the off leash area.  When we are ready for new adventures, we walk on leash in the grassy part of the park.

The park is relatively clean.  There is usually a nice mix of people and dogs at…

Cosmo Dog Park

2502 E Ray Road
Gilbert, AZ 85233

cassandra r. writes: It's a fun park, but don't go on the weekends unless you want to lose your dog in the crowd. Too many pushy dogs for me. The lake is really awesome, but I hear it smells horrid in the summertime. The only thing I honestly didn't like was that there…

Bahama Breeze

7200 W Ray Rd
Chandler, AZ 85226

Natalie W. writes: Caribbean-themed restaurant with a laid-back atmosphere. We all -- Mom, Dad, big kids, little kids -- all really like this food!

Some suggestions: Coconut Shrimp, Jerk Chicken Pasta, Grilled Steak Kabobs, Ribs with Guava BBQ sauce, Calypso Shrimp…

Nando's Mexican Cafe

3519 E Baseline Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234

Sirena S. writes: This has to be my favorite place to eat! The pollo rico along with the rest of the food on the menu is excellent! The fresh salsa and chips is what keeps me coming back!

The different flavored margaritas are great too! Try the chocolate nacho's.  I…

Gecko Grill

835 N Gilbert Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85233

Candace R. writes: This is a great casual place to eat lunch with family and friends. Small and cozy and the owners and employees are always friendly!
I love the food and it's always fresh & hot!
Lunch time is always busy and you might have to wait a few minutes, but…

Curiouser and Curiouser

5517 N 7th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85013

Jennifer W. writes: I loved Black Hearts Bazaar Noir but they had a fire and have been closed for awhile.  Vyle, the owner, opened up this new shop farther up on 7th Ave.  It's just as awesome as Black Hearts thanks to Vyle's interest in the strange and unusual.

The…

AMF Christown Lanes

1919 W Bethany Home Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85015

Mark D. writes: Spent a few hours here Saturday afternoon bowling and playing video games with my little bro and I'm going to try to not let the fact that I bowled 5 strikes in my best game ever affect my review of the place. 5 strikes. Unbelievable. My little bro…

Ace Hardware

2060 E Baseline Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85042

Kristin C. writes: Before going into this Ace, I'd only been in 2 others, and for limited times.  Both times I left feeling either in the way, or that I didn't belong there because I didn't know everything about what I'd come to get.  

Leaving here for the first time, I…

Ensynch

2710 S Roosevelt St
Tempe, AZ 85282

Kristin C. writes: Ensynch (Say it just like the Boy Band) does full data center solutions, it infrastructure consulting and IT staffing for small but growing to large businesses.  I practically had to copy that from their web site because while that means something to…

Michael's at the Citadel

8700 E. Pinnacle Peak Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85250

Andrew K. writes: I was the host winery for the Scottsdale Culinary  festival. I was pretty psyched this was the restaurant they paired me with since this was the hightest rated on Zagat in Scottsdale. Also, I was told by one of the attendees that there are more 4 to…

AA Barber Shop

1730 E Elliot Rd
Tempe, AZ 85284

Yvette R. writes: My son has a cowlick that can stop any decent hairstylist on his/her tracks. Throughout his young 8 years, he has visited almost every hair stylist in every hair salon chain in the southeast Valley, with and without the video game equipment. While…

Marilyn's Fish & Chips

6505 N 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85073

Tiffany W. writes: If you like fish & chips and all the things that go with  'em, you will LOVE this place! The flavor of the seasoned breading on the Cod, Catfish, scallops or shrimp is like none I have tasted and I am a HUGE seafood lover. There are a variety of…

Matador Coffee

7302 E Helm Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Tiffany W. writes: This local roasting company is more than just coffee. The family run business has many types of  herbal teas, Chai, coffee and services to offer the Phoenix & Metropolitan areas, not to mention out of state delivery as well. You can visit many of the…

Encanto Park

1202 West Encanto Boulevard
Phoenix, AZ 85073

Terrence T. writes: If you have lived in the Valley and have never been to Encanto Park -

Go!  

This is a one of a kind study in cultural anthropology.  I challenge you to find a place where a diverse set of people coexist harmoniously.  On one end of the spectrum, you…

Cooper's BBQ Co

1605 S Gilbert Rd # 102
Gilbert, AZ 85295

Eric M. writes: Now THIS is BBQ!!

I have tried about 5 BBQ spots in AZ and this one is BY FAR the best.  The meats are so perfectly smoked you almost don't need BBQ sauce.... however, since their BBQ sauce is soooo good, you would be crazy not to!  Paradoxical, huh?…

A & J Chicago Style Bar-B-Q

6102 N 16th St
Phoenix, AZ 85016

Sean M. writes: Warning:  Do not wear a white shirt.

Continuing to scour the valley for Chicago food, I stumbled on A&J.  

*stares at sign*

"Chicago Style Bar B Q"  

hmmm.  I lived in Chicago almost my entire life, and I have no idea what this means.  I've heard of…

Linda's On Osborn

2333 E Osborn Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85016

Norma R. writes: This is a perfect little quiet lunch spot. Its interior is a bit tacky, but the food is darn delicious. The soups are hearty and obviously homemade. I had the Santa Fe Chicken. It wasn't awesome, but I think I ordered the wrong thing. The "avocado"…

Bonefish Grill

6538 E Superstition Springs Blvd
Mesa, AZ 85206

Barry S. writes: Saw this one open up down the street from our old neighborhood so we dropped in to give it a try. Wow! I may have a new favorite here! (My previous favorite seafood place was the Salt Cellar in Scottsdale)
The atmosphere, in my opinion, is perfect,…