Buffalo Wild Wings

7000 E. Mayo Boulevard
Phoenix, AZ 85054

Mika G. writes: Wings + Beer + Football = LOVE

I am such a girly girl 99% of the time but come fall, I sort of turn into a dude.....

This is not my most favorite place to catch the game, but a good alternative when I want to mix it up or my team is on a bye week. Good…

Triangles

2013 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85257

w w. writes: If you're a stripper or need a sexy costume for Halloween or, well, something else, then you'll love Triangles.  It's located next to a strip club, so you can guess who their main clientele is. And if that doesn't give it away, maybe the tiny thongs…

Nello's Pizza

4710 E Warner Rd
Ste 10
Phoenix, AZ 85044

L'aura L. writes: Orginally well-known for their pizza, Nello's has grown to be quite the institution with fresh creative Italian inspired offerings. Their wide selection of salad offerings can be eaten as a 1-person meal or shared among a group of 4-5 people. Their…

Live And Let Live Cafe

4711 N 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85014

Mr K. writes: Yet another coffeehouse that I've only driven by countless times until  I finally decided, "Well, today's the day that I'm going to check out this here puppy stand."

And I'm sure glad I did.

Pretty cool inside, in that arty sorta way. They had some…

Hampton Inn & Suites

1429 N Scottsdale Rd
Tempe, AZ 85281

Mysterious Q. writes: Large rooms, comfortable beds and wireless internet access throughout the facility make this a good place to stay in Tempe.  It is only about a five minute drive from all the restaurants and shopping on Mill, so you can find something to keep…

Pei Wei Asian Diner

742 East Glendale
Madison VIllage
Phoenix, AZ 85016

Brad H. writes: I've never been a huge fan of Chinese food and I'm still not one who would really consider Chinese food or take-out, but despite this, Pei Wei has won me over.

Our typical order is kung pao chicken, mongolian beef, fried rice and pot stickers - all…

Zipps

3950 W Ray Rd
Chandler, AZ 85225

Steve S. writes: Nice, fun place - good food.  Waiters/bartenders are all friendly and attentive - really never had a bad experience in over a dozen visits.  Big, clean, fun.  Restrooms are big, clean.  Can be bit too loud at times (TV volume) but it's a really good…

Outback Steakhouse

108 N 54 St
Chandler, AZ 85224

Sarah M. writes: I've been to this particular Outback twice in the past week due to Scottish family in town who are OBSESSED with this place

They're Scottish, who knows....

Well, at first I was skeptical.  But I thought the food was suprisingly tasty!

The second time,…

Halo Boutique

699 South Mill Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85281

sarah k. writes: This is a really cute boutique.  I'm not in Tempe all that often and the selection isn't exactly geared to the tastes of a career gal, but definitely a fun place to pop in if you are walking around Tempe.   I'm sure I would be blowing my whole…

Carlos O'brien's Mexican Food Restaurant

1133 E Northern Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85020

Charles B. writes: This has got to be the best Mexican Restaurant in Phoenix that I've ever eaten at.

Then again, it's really the only Mexican Restaurant that I've ever eaten at in Phoenix in the last 20 years.

I'm from Sacramento, and it really beats any Mexican food…

Spirit's

Mesa, AZ 85208

Suzi A. writes: Great local hang out! Friendly staff. Quality drinks. Pool tables. Lots of TVs. DJ Thursday, Friday & Saturday. Thursday is Biker night & has good drink specials. Gets crowded on the weekend but still fun.

Desert Ridge Marketplace

21001 North Ridge Market Place
Phoenix, AZ 85073

Ann Marie K. writes: Desert Ridge, commonly referred to as D-Ridge by me and my friends, is huge! Honestly this place is so big There is a movie theater, grocery store, stage, Target Greatland, every shop you would find in a mall, about fifty restaurants and bars, and…

My Sister's Closet

6204 N Scottsdale Rd
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

Hilary P. writes: I love My Sister's Closet and was thrilled to discover it on a recent trip to Trader Joe's.  It is packed with amazing bargains on really cool clothes, bags, etc.  Most of the stuff I looked at was near brand new...cast off by a Scottsdale chickadee…

Windows on the Green

6000 E Camelback Rd
at the Phoenician
Scottsdale, AZ 85250

Sean M. writes: Went here for my birthday dinner.  The staff was very friendly and attentive, to the point that I never really mentioned that I was there for my birthday but they provided complimentary dessert and dessert wine  for the occasion.  

I usually don't…

Arizona State University

2049 E Asu Cir
Tempe, AZ 85281

w w. writes: I went to ASU for 3 years and left with a degree in English Literature.  And let me tell you, I can attest to the fact that the academics at ASU are up to par.  When you're taking 400 and 500 level Shakespeare classes from professors who continually…

Papa's Perks

6685 W Beardsley Rd
Suite 110
Glendale, AZ 85308

Louise O. writes: Comfortable couch. I'm on it write now sipping a "mocha papaccino."  Prices are the same as Starbucks. Free wi-fi and a decent selection of board games. Old Testament bible trivia anyone?

Fry's Electronics

3035 W Thunderbird Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85053

Dave B. writes: It's a Love/Hate thang.

This is  DIY geek heaven.  Fry's has everything you need to build your own PC.  

Their list prices are not the greatest BUT the advertised items are rarely beat by anyone (even on-line!).  They run ads in The Arizona Republic…

Mystery Castle

800 E Mineral Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85042

w w. writes: You've probably driven by it and wondered, 'what the hell is that??'

It's the Mystery Castle of Phoenix and Boyce Gulley began building it in 1930.  The curiously constructed house is a point of fascination for many Phoenix residents.  And lucky for…

Shimogamo

2051 W Warner Rd
Ste 14
Chandler, AZ 85224

Tom T. writes: Was introduced to Shimogamo a few years back by a friend, have been going ever since. I haven't been to all the sushi places in the valley but I've been to enough to say this is one of the better ones and definitely my favorite. The story I got was…

Sam's Liquors

1025 W Broadway Rd
Tempe, AZ 85282

Lauren V. writes: hee hee. this place happens to be right next door to Palo Verde, and was the closes liquor store to me for two years.

Sam is a pretty fun guy, and i'm pretty sure he only understood about half of what me and my drunken roommates were asking for when…

Greekfest Restaurant

1940 E Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85016

Charlie G. writes: Best Greek food in the whole Phoenix area!

I have friends from Greece who won't eat at any other Greek restaurant in town -- ONLY Greekfest!

When the natives tell me it's the absolute best, and my mouth agrees with them, who am I to argue - either with…

Bread Basket Inc

4436 N Miller Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Holly T. writes: This is bread heaven. This place rounds out my personal top 3 things in Scottsdale that I really miss where I live now. The Bread Basket makes fantastic fresh baked bread in all different kinds. What I loved about this place is that most of the time…

Salty Senorita

3636 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

jason c. writes: The only bar in Arizona to ever cut me off!  I appreciate that kind of responsibility in a bar.  At the rate we were ordering drinks it was not only the right call, but a ballsy call because the server stood to lose a tip on a hefty tab if he did it…

Hungry Howie's Pizza

1045 E Lemon St # B
Tempe, AZ 85281

Ann Marie K. writes: Hungry Howie's made my day today. Some friends and I were moving into our apartment, always so fun, and are friends who were so KINDLY helping us started to get hungry for lunch. You think it would be easy to find a pizza delivery place, but out…

NYPD Pizza

14884 N Pima Rd. #107
Scottsdale, AZ 85250

Kristin S. writes: Ok, first thing's first.  NYPD stands for New York Pizza Dept.  So this place calls itself New York Pizza Dept Pizza?  Isn't that kind of redundant?  

I figured I had to give it a try, see if it lived up to a native New Yorker's standards.  My…

Meatballz

14870 N Northsight Blvd
#103
Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Dan E. writes: Good Italian food run by (what looks like) the mob.  If it's not the mob, it's some good fellas, if you know what I mean.  

I can personally vouch for their Chicken Parmesan, and their Sausage rolls.  

Good service.  

And friendly if you don't rat them…

Lorenzo's Pizza Pasta & Cafe

106 E University Dr
Tempe, AZ 85281

Randy C. writes: Very good food and a fun atmosphere across the street from ASU and close to Downtown Tempe.

They have about 15 different types of pizza available by the slice all day, a full menu of pastas, calzones, and salads. They have a Baked Ziti Pizza that is…

Immaculate Tattoo

1454 W Main St Ste 1
Mesa, AZ 85201

tina n. writes: hands down the best shop in arizona... i'm probably biased, but the atmosphere of the store just does it for me. the guys are all professional and take their work very seriously, but they are the sweetest guys ever! their work is just…

Book Gallery

3643 E Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018

Alicia B. writes: Are you kidding me? Seriously... This is a total joke, right? I mean, I'm walking into a book store that is suppose to sell used and hard-to-find books, when I sadly realize the price isn't that much different than the original asking price.

I found…

Auto Care Air Conditioning & Brake Inc

3846 E Thunderbird Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032

Kelly B. writes: I took my car in and needed to get my front brakes and struts replaced... it cost me a helluva lot, but these guys tried to make it as painless as possible.

I've taken my car to them several times now.  I've been pleased with their work and their…

Siu Wok

3815 N Central Ave #A
Phoenix, AZ 85012

Thomas S. writes: Ok, Ok, I gave 'em another chance. Let's just say last fall I had a shrimp fried rice that disagreed more with me than Rosie ODonnell disagrees with Anne Coulter. After several hours bowing to the porcelin god, I vowed never to return. Well, everyone…