Lom Wong

Regional Thai restaurant Lom Wong, set in a black bungalow at Second and Portland streets in downtown Phoenix, packs a piquant punch. Owners Yotaka and Alex Martin have firsthand experience with the robust flavors. Yotaka grew up in San Maket, Chiang Rai, a village in northern Thailand. She spent her childhood cooking traditional dishes alongside […]

Lon’s at the Hermosa

There aren’t many white-tablecloth Southwestern restaurants quite like Lon’s, a Paradise Valley haven that delivers the total package: ruddy mountain views, a stellar bar, a broad patio sweeping out from a small brown inn accented with turquoise and, most of all, thoughtful food with deep roots in the Valley and its greater region. The menus […]

LON’s Last Drop

If you live in Phoenix, it’s imperative that you take advantage of the desert climate, which often means finding an ideal outdoor happy hour spot to soak in the gentle sunshine. Many bars can serviceably accommodate this desire, but none beats LON’s Last Drop. Even the drive there is scenic, as it’s located on the […]

Los Burritos

Los Burritos is located in an unassuming shopping mall, and at night you might not even be sure the restaurant is still open. In fact, once inside we still weren’t sure. Los Burritos has partnered with Grub Hub, and their delivery and pick-up options are well used. The menu includes the favorites like burritos and […]

Los Compadres

Blink and you’ll miss this place. But follow the wafting smells of deep-fried tortillas, and your nose will lead you to Los Compadres. This family-owned Mexican joint deep fries its tortillas to order, so the standard Sonoran fare is always hot and fresh. And everything from the beans and rice to the mouthwatering green chile […]