Comedor Guadalajara

This immense, unpretentious, family-style eatery serves some of the best Mexican comestibles in south Phoenix, and that’s saying something. CG does traditional breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a huge selection of mariscos. And the flan is so good, you might overdose on a caramel high.

Connolly’s Sports Grill

Like North Phoenix itself, Connolly’s Sports Grill might leave you with the subconscious urge to stretch out a little. It’s not that it’s big, just more open than you might be used to – an airy outparcel made artificially sports-bar-dark with blackout curtains. Well-spaced tables are all that stand between the entrance on one side […]

Continental Golf Course

Thanks to the Arizona Department of Transportation, it’s only a short hop these days from downtown Phoenix to this nice little executive course, perfect for a late game even in 110-degree heat. The short (3,766 yards for the entire 18, or almost half as long as a regular-size links) par 60 doesn’t lend itself to […]

Cool Gelato Italiano

Owners Alberto Della Casa and Letizia de Lucia were trained by Italy’s champion gelato artisan, so it’s no wonder the sweet stuff at Cool Gelato Italiano’s Old Town gelateria is some of the best in the Valley. They make 20 varieties fresh daily, each with an outstanding flavor profile.

Copper Blues

The beer gods have given downtown Phoenix a gift, and they also happen to be live music fans. CityScape’s Copper Blues boasts a 60-tap draught beer menu packed with everything from standard domestics to handcrafted artisanal beers and even their own in-house brew. A whole lot of top-shelf liquor gets the vibe going at this […]