El Mesquite Restaurant

26 E Baseline Rd
#120
Phoenix, AZ 85042

Cher T. writes: This place is the real deal.

I know it's a horrible cliche` but when you enter an ethnic cuisine resturant and hear the customers AND the wait staff speaking the language of the cuisine ... you KNOW it's gonna be good!!

I've been going to El Mesquite…

Great Skate

10054 N 43rd Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85302

Alicia B. writes: Spit your gum out before you enter. Be prepared to get frisked. Bring .50$ for the locker. And forgo all fear and enjoy yourself.

Yes, it's swarming with young 'uns on Saturday night, but don't let them whizzing by you, showing you up, discourage you…

Games Plus

1216 W University Dr
Mesa, AZ 85209

Geoff O. writes: Alright, I admit it, I have a love for vintage video games. I grew up on the  Atari 2600, and miss those days of no-win shooters with barely discernible graphics. So, finding Games Plus was something of a revelation for me. Not only did they have the…

Richard Hijazi, Chiropractor

15182 N. 75th Ave., Suite 160
Peoria, AZ 85381

Richard H. writes: I get remarkable results every day!  My secret is; YOUR BODY IS AMAZING AT HEALING ITSELF!  

I use triggerpoint work, massage and ultra-sound to speed healing and teach stretching and rehab exercses so the changes will last.  In my nine years of…

Jb's Family Restaurants

1818 W Montebello Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85015

w w. writes: Whenever I offer to take my mom out to lunch somewhere, she usually says, "Let's just go to JB's."  I really don't really get why she likes this place.  It's just another Denny's to me, perhaps slightly better, with a more sober clientele.  But the…

Westgate City Center

9401 W Glendale Ave
Glendale, AZ 85305

Stevey P. writes: This place has been getting so much play lately I'm starting to get a little jealous.  With the professional volleyball tour now located there and Jordin Sparks shows there every other day - it's really turning into a hub for the Westside.

I went…

Extreme Pita Asu

777 S College Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85281

Geoff O. writes: For some reason Extreme Pita isn't able to top the food at nearby Pita Pit. It's not that their isn't a good amount of pita selection ranging from those with beef to all veggie, or that they don't stuff those pitas full with lots of vegetables like…

Garduno's Restaurant

Chandler Fashion Mal
Chandler, AZ 85224

Jim W. writes: I went here for the 1st time for Happy Hour with some friends from work.  $4 house margaritas are pretty good.  Happy Hour included a Mexican buffet.  Enchiladas, rice, beans, nachos, salsa.  Pretty much dinner...all very good, particularly for a…

Coco's Bakery

4700 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Aimee M. writes: Coco's is a great little diner/cafe/restaurant around to corner from Grams place and I will tell you, I was definitely the youngest gal in the join, staff not included.

The food is okay, they let me order off the seniors menu, since they didn't have…

AMC Theatres

565 N 3rd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004

Aaron A. writes: I'm about to blow my secret.. I know I may be making a huge mistake but here it is..

THIS THEATER IS NEVER CROWDED!!

I know that posting this info is totally going to screw this dynamic, but I figured I'd let you in on this little secret.

I've seen so…

Kobe Japanese Steak House

1125 W Elliot RD
Tempe, AZ 85284

Kim G. writes: Kobe just barely deserves three stars, and here's why.  The food is a wild mix of "I've had much better at Shogun Express", to "Wow!  This is really tasty."  The service was another mixed bag.  Our server wasn't on the ball, but some of the others…

The Recovery Room

2027 W Bethany Home Road
Phoenix, AZ 85015

w w. writes: The Recovery Room is right across the street from a hospital.  Clever or Trashy? You decide.

As for me, I'm not sure I think the name is all that cute and the bar is pretty darn dive-y, but you can get some killer drink specials there, allowing you…

Anthropologie

7014 E Camelback Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Anita H. writes: I love this store.  I love everything in it, from the clothes, to the jewelry, to the house items.  At the risk of sounding like a complete lunatic, I even love the smell of Anthropologie.  It must be their candles or lotion or something.  This store…

Indian Delhi Palace

5104 E McDowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85008

Thomas S. writes: First off, I must say, friendly smiles upon entering an establishment goes a looooong way for me. Family owned and nurtured with love comes through at Indian Delhi Palace. I've eaten in a few times and mostly had take out. Service was always right…

Wingstop

5905 W Chandler Boulevard
Chandler, AZ 85226

Jim W. writes: Does this shirt make me look fat?

It must because the folks at this place wanted to make sure I got my walking in today.  I brought some employees over here for lunch and every time one of our food items came out they would set it on the counter and…

Bashas'

1050 E Pecos Road
Chandler, AZ 85225

David G. writes: I like to call this "My Basha's".    On the positive side, the selection of wine and beers is pretty extensive, the produce is fresh with quite a few organic choices.  The natural foods section has a number of pleasant surprises and they've added…

La Piazza

11865 N Saguaro Boulevard
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268

Jenny G. writes: Chalk another "FTR" for me, woo hoo! Went to La Piazza this past weekend while visiting Fountain Hills. It's an unassuming place in a little strip mall by the fountain. We decided to sit outside and enjoy the warm weather while we could. There was a…

Naples Ristorante

888 W Warner Rd
Chandler, AZ 85225

Prissy C. writes: There were a lot of stretch limos, Expeditions and H2s in the parking lot. When we walked in, it didn't take too long to realize that it was PROM NIGHT- WHOO HOO.

Despite that, the restaurant is pretty, the wait staff was very friendly and the food…

Mills End Cafe

310 S Mill Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85281

Jeannie G. writes: I do enjoy stopping by Mill's End on a Sunday afternoon--parking is free and so you don't have to worry about the evil meter people...  Any other time, just walk--street parking's a b*tch...  

Geoff's review made me chuckle--Mill's End has a great…

Fair Trade Cafe

1020 N 1st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85003

Max P. writes: This place makes me feel like I'm back in the Bay Area, among the hundreds of yuppie coffee joints that advertise Fair Trade coffee and free wireless connections.  It's not Peet's, but at least it ain't another Starbucks (not that I hate Starbucks; I…

Dollar Tree

16835 E Shea Blvd
Fountain Hills, AZ 85269

w w. writes: Not the finest dollar store I've ever been to.  In fact, this one has to be one of the worst. Or maybe I'm being harsh because I was sad they don't carry bamboo. Seriously, I went to this dollar store on the west side that sold the curly bamboo…

Casey At the Bat

3947 E Union Hills Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85050

w w. writes: If you're in a ball-hitting mood, come to Casey at the Bat. You can hit all the balls you could possibly dream of and you can choose the speed that they're thrown at even.

If you're a hockey fan, you can play roller hockey in their rink and they have…

Tea Light Cafe

7000 E Mayo Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85054

Brian S. writes: This place has been open for 5 years and I just heard about it yesterday.  Go figure.  

So, I decided to check it out today for an early lunch and I was pleasantly surprised.  It's a small, "fast food" type of place with a limited and "Westernized"…

Harmony House

15229 N Cave Creek Road
Phoenix, AZ 85032

w w. writes: Harmony House is a cool concept, but somehow it just doesn't work.  It's a music store/antique store.  Which could be fun, but maybe they should cut out one half and just focus on expanding the antiques or the music portion, but not both.

About their…

Paradise Valley Park Golf Course

3505 E Union Hills Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85050

w w. writes: Like golf? Like it cheap?  Then Paradise Valley Park Golf Course is for you!  I give this place three stars because it's very inexpensive and allows people that just want to play a casual game of golf to do so without breaking the bank.

But keep in…

Keva Juice

21001 N Tatum Boulevard
Suite 1630
Phoenix, AZ 85050

Ann Marie K. writes: Smoothies smoothies smoothies how I love you. Although I tend to make smoothies at home I will buy them from time to time. Keva Juice is in The District of Desert Ridge right next to AMC offering a wide variety of tasty smoothies. Now one problem I…

Nine West Outlet

4250 W Honda Bow Road
Phoenix, AZ 85003

Nikki c. writes: This outlet mall is located just off the freeway.  The staff was VERY invovled in their conversation and did not even say hello.  The aisles are wide enough to get past others quickly  when spot the perfect pair of shoes.

Rack Room Shoes

4250 W Anthem Way Ofc
Anthem, AZ 85086

Nikki c. writes: It's a big store, and they have some great deals.  Ohhhh, a cute pair of summer sandals with a little heel, only $10!!!!

Wait.....there are only 3 pairs...2 sixes and a six and a half.....ok......

Repeat that numerous times.

They did have a fair number…

Factory Brand Shoes

4250 W Anthem Way
Anthem, AZ 85086

Nikki c. writes: They had a lot of athletic shoes.  Don't make a special trip, but if you need a break from the Arizona heat, they have air conditioning.

Outlets At Anthem

4250 W Anthem Way Ofc
Anthem, AZ 85086

Nikki c. writes: This is a manageable size for an outlet mall.  They also have food, which is a nice touch.  I often need to refuel while shopping.  I don't understand why someone thought it would be a good idea to make it an outdoor mall.  It is hotter than haddes…

Brunchies

17 E Boston Street
Chandler, AZ 85225

Prissy C. writes: When you place your order and your waiter gives you a strange OMG look, you know something's got to be going on.

I ordered biscuits and gravy, 2 biscuits and gravy. The waiter gave me the look, "Are you sure?"

"Umm, why is something wrong?"

"Have you…

Sprint

12837 N Tatum Boulevard
Phoenix, AZ 85032

Ann Marie K. writes: To those of you who are contracted to sprint such as I, you have my condolences. Today I had the "pleasure" of going in and getting my phone serviced at this store which is my usual location. I'm happy to say they redid the look of the store, and it…

Wienerschnitzel Restaurant

6030 W Thunderbird Rd
Glendale, AZ 85306

Stevey P. writes: Mmm, wieners.  Ok, ok, get your mind out of the gutter.  I had one of those moments today where all taste, class and health concerns go out the window.   I have to satiate my primal desire sometimes, and I'm not afraid to admit it.   Can't be classy…

Pizza City

4447 N 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85013

w w. writes: Meh.  Pizza City is just okay in my book.  It's not amazing, but it's not exactly bad either. And it's pretty cheap.  The reason I like it is because it's fast, and if you're out shopping on 7th Avenue and just want a quick lunch, Pizza City works…

Village Inn

6940 E Indian School Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Thomas S. writes: Just as I nestled my tired butt into our booth, two cute elderly ladies were getting up from their table right next to us. As one helped the other into her walker, well, how do I put this delicately? Hmmm....as one helped the other into her walker,…