1. La Grande Orange. Spicy Pimento Dip? Say no more! But I will. The Margherita Pizza is our personal favorite. We've tried them all and there's not one we don't like. And if you're into salad the kale is king. Read our original LGO post HERE.
2. Bobby Q's. Cornbread? Check. Delicious pulled pork? Check. Fabulous mac n' cheese? Check. Mini doughnuts? Double check. This place gets it done deliciously well. I'm usually not a big BBQ fan, but Bobby Q's is definitely is deserving of a top spot. Mmmm hmmm.
3. Pino's Al Centro. Pino's really does have a Mom and Pop feel to it. It's not the fanciest place, but it's small, quaint, and serves some delicious grub. Make sure you listen to the specials, it's usually worth getting.
4. The Henry. Fox Restaurant Concepts has some awesome spots in the valley like Sauce and The Arrogant Butcher, but The Henry takes the cake for us (or the Warm Croissant Bread Pudding in this case -- delicious). The decor is amazing and the food is even better. Best to make a reservation!
5. Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co. Named by RateBeer.com as the NUMBER ONE best new brewery in the WORLD. That's saying something. But can I tell you the food is damn delicious? You must try the artichoke dip. Oh, and the tagline? "Handcrafted Beers, Facecrafted Beards." Gold.
6. The Breadfruit. It's Jamaican, mon! This quaint little place serves up big flavor, especially if you're a seafood fan. Enjoy a cocktail and/or cigar at the Rum Bar. This is a slightly hidden downtown gem. Again, make a reservation.
7. Lo-Lo's Chicken and Waffles. Soul food at its best. And I've got good news for you, if you fly through Phoenix Sky Harbor you can try this place at the airport (Terminal 4, Passenger Lobby Level 3). My favorite? The chicken and waffles, duh.
8. The Main Ingredient. Central Phoenix has a few old homes that have been converted into restaurants but this is our favorite. A unique menu in an idyllic setting where the outside seating is perfect with twinkling lights and inside it's nice a cozy.
9. Cornish Pasty. It's like you just landed in Portland, Oregon. But you didn't. The Cornish Pasty got it's start in Southwest England and is a British style empanada filled with warm, hearty goodness. I like the Bangers & Mash but there are a plethora to choose from.
10. d'Lish. A great health food location for breakfast and lunch! Get the California Club and the hummus plate. I'm getting a d'Lish craving just thinking about it. Read our original post about d'Lish HERE.
Disclaimer ... OK, so a few of these don't technically have Phoenix addresses but they're in the valley so I'm counting them in. Neener neener.
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