Rita’s Mexican Food

Choosing what to order is the most difficult part of dining at Rita’s. From ocean-fresh seafood cocktails and mole to fish tacos and traditional burros, every dish is a winner. Rita has been wowing us with her family’s recipes for more than 15 years and recently expanded in order to serve more of her hungry […]

Rito’s Mexican Food

Around since 1977 — the original location is on 14th Street in the Garfield District— this to-go-only eatery is rightly celebrated for its famous green chile burro. On busy days, there’s still a line out the door at the Garfield location, though the wait has been slightly alleviated thanks to new locations in Uptown and […]

Rito’s Mexican Food

Around since 1977 – the original location is on 14th Street in the Garfield District – this to-go-only eatery is rightly celebrated for its famous green chile burro. On busy days, there’s still a line out the door at the Garfield location, though the wait has been slightly alleviated thanks to new locations in Uptown […]

The Ritz-Carlton, Phoenix

Nestled along the Camelback Corridor is The Ritz-Carlton. More of a small town in itself than a mere resort, it contains a 281-room hotel, Dove Mountain Golf Club, a fitness center, a heated outdoor pool, a sundeck, and three dining options: a bistro, a lounge, and a bar. The main restaurant, bistro 24, has earned […]

RnR

RnR is the latest joint from Valley nightlife impresarios Les and Diane Corieri, the couple behind clubs like Axis/Radius and Suede. The Corieri’s newest spot is unlike any of the other establishments in their empire, serving as a laidback restaurant and drinkery with a relaxed atmosphere. It boasts funky décor that’s imbued with mid-century modern […]

Roadrunner Lounge

This south Scottsdale establishment feels worlds away from Old Town and ticks all the cozy neighborhood tavern boxes. Photos of current and previous patrons on the walls, check. Crock-Pot on the potluck table, check. Full crowd participation in Johnny Horton singalongs, check. Previously Bucky’s and Castaways, the Roadrunner Lounge was run by mother and daughter […]

Roaring Fork

Tenderloin glazed with whiskey, fondue with lamb chops, Big Ass burgers that are, well, big-assed: These are but a few of our faves at this American bistro and saloon. The green chile pork stew is served in a cast-iron pot, and the place serves up a pork porterhouse that could even choke Cedric the Entertainer! […]

Roastery Of Cave Creek

One of the Valley’s best-kept secrets, the Roastery of Cave Creek was started by Dave Anderson as a small operation that roasted estate-grown organic coffee for some of the best local restaurants. Chances are you’ve sipped this expertly roasted coffee once or twice without even knowing it. If you have had a cup of joe […]

The Rock Springs Cafe & Saloon

If you’ve ever made the drive up north on the I-17 to Sedona, Flagstaff, or the Grand Canyon, you’ll remember Rock Springs Café from its giant sign advertising pie on the freeway. Maybe you’ve even been so enticed that you stopped to check out the Arizona landmark, which has a history dating back to 1918, […]