Bill Johnson's Big Apple Restaurants

3757 E Van Buren St
Phoenix, AZ 85008

Jennifer W. writes: I used to love cooking, and when I cook, I'm actually semi-decent.  I taught myself through trial and error and a bunch of cooking shows a few years back.  And then I went to med school.  Now I rarely cook and we tend to eat out a lot.

I'm not really…

One Stop Nutrition

1126 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 9
Tempe, AZ 85281

Jake C. writes: This place is a nice little surprise next to the gym I recently started working out at. It's . . . quaint, but the people there are friendly enough and the drinks and smoothies are surprisingly tasty.

I am sipping back on a protein berry something or…

Downtown 109

109 W Boston St
Chandler, AZ 85225

Natalie W. writes: Wonderful little salon in Downtown Chandler. The owner is there much of the time which I like. You can spend the afternoon strolling and shopping, have tea in the lobby of the San Marcos Resort, and then wrap it up with a manicure or new haircut.…

Porch & Parlor Antiques

71 W Boston St
Chandler, AZ 85225

Natalie W. writes: Porch & Parlor is a cute little shop on historic Boston street. The are stocked nearly to the rafters with antiques and "curiosities," including dolls, china, glass, artwork, victorian clothes, shoes & hats, furniture, garden items, costume jewelry,…

Jason's Deli

10605 N. Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254

lindsay b. writes: I used to not like this place, but I read they changed everything. The Now use these amazing organic cibatta rolls and have removed the High Fructose corn syrup from everything!!! The also are the first restaurant to take it upon themselves to remove…

Paradise Bakery & Cafe

20199 N. 67th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308

Stevey P. writes: 4.5 STARS

This is one of my favorite lunch places.  I have never seen the Arrowhead Paradise Bakery when it's NOT a complete madhouse.  Perhaps it's because there really aren't that many good places to get a sandwich in this neck of the woods.  Who…

Greek Wraps

7369 W Bell Rd
Peoria, AZ 85382

Megan B. writes: I have nothing overly detailed to add that other people haven't already said, but this place is basically my neighbor and I have only been there twice.

Both times though I was really impressed with their quality, and got a lot of food for my money.…

Fajitas A Sizzlin Celebration

9841 N Black Canyon Hwy
Phoenix, AZ 85021

Happy J. writes: Food is really good. Service is terrific. The bartenders are fantastic. Try the shrimp fajitas. They offer other Mexican dishes in addition to fajitas. If you like frozen margaritas order them with Cuervo Gold...don't use the pre-mix frozen unless…

Software Management Consultants, Inc.

1702 E. Highland Avenue
Suite 207
Phoenix, AZ 85016

Kristin C. writes: Recruiting/placement for folks in technical fields.  They have done awesome long term follow up with me - remembering my skills a good 4-5 months after I originally talked with someone.  In a placement agency we KNOW how rare that can be!  

I've…

Arizona Mesquite Company

91 W. Boston Street
Chandler, AZ 85225

Natalie W. writes: The first thing you notice when you walk into Arizona Mesquite Company is that it smells fabulous. All of that freshly hewn and stained mesquite wood I figure. It really sets a lovely tone for a shopping (or in my case, browsing) experience.

Arizona…

Blue Peacock

51 E Boston St
Chandler, AZ 85225

Natalie W. writes: The Blue Peacock is a very nice little boutique. It has jewelry, art items, home accessories, gifts and pricey European antiques.

In fact, pretty much everything here was pricey, thus my lower star rating. I just really dig a place where you can feel…

Flavors of Nature

48 S San Marcos Pl
Chandler, AZ 85225

Natalie W. writes: Charming cafe featuring salads, veggie burgers, and a wide variety of pitas. A nice change of pace from the typical sandwiches. Flavors of Nature has lots of vegetarian and vegan menu choices, as well as "live food" options. They also serve fruit…

Silver Dragon Chinese Restaurant

8946 N 19th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021

Kerstin M. writes: *****THIS RESTAURANT IS NOW CLOSED***** (We were there on closing night, by chance, and heard it from the owners' daughter's mouth- it was time for them to retire).

It's hard to choose between Silver Dragon and Gourmet House of Hong Kong. Hubby and I…

T-Mobile

4550 E Cactus Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032

Kristin C. writes: Unless my plane has less than 6 seats in it, I'm pretty confident I'm going to have service with my phone.  The only exception to that  I've found in Arizona are the casinos.  They seem to have some serious cell service zapping technology to keep you…

Dagwood's

1501 W Fountainhead Pkwy
Tempe, AZ 85282

Kristin C. writes: I thought I had the address wrong the first time I went here.  This is a huge corporate complex - where the heck is the sandwich shop?  I decided to give it a shot and parked in the parking garage.  As I walked in I was REALLY taken with the amazing…

Coulter Cadillac Coulter Olsmobile

1188 E Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85014

Jake C. writes: If you would've walked these grounds almost exactly nine years ago, you would have found me dutifully attending to my first job.

At sixteen, I was the most utterly useless maintenance staff member around. I've never been much for handy-work, so I…

Chuhgajib Korean BBQ

4920 W Thunderbird Rd
#117
Glendale, AZ 85311

Mr K. writes: Lunch today found me in major exploratory mode. I decided for no reason in particular that I wanted Korean food. Now, working where I work, this took some sleuthing, but then I found a potential target, Chuhgajib, and decided to head out that way.

I…

Blue Agave Mexican Cantina

7000 E Mayo Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85054

Deborah R. writes: My husband and I dined here twice within one week to seek solace after spending a lot of time in the Expo store down the way, where we were setting the wheels in motion for a huge kitchen remodel. Happy to report that our enchiladas and tacos…

Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts

3115 E Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85016

w w. writes: This Jo-Ann's isn't your best bet, but if you're in a bind and desperately need some sequins, fabric or puffy paint, it'll do.

This Jo-Ann's is smaller than its heralded cousin at Desert Ridge and it's usually a little messier too.  Last time I went,…

Holiday Inn Express

3401 E University Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85034

eric f. writes: Yes, this is the hotel from those commercials where the guy does something like oh I don't know perform open heart surgery and when asked if he's a real surgeon, says,"no, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night."  Har har!  What…

Eb Games

4550 E Cactus Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032

Kristin C. writes: EB Games is a great place to buy the newest video game, or even video game system.  But the real advantage is buying used.  It may be hard to wait that long, and my brother often can't, but the games play just as well if you can just wait for a few…

Kinko's

13637 N Tatum Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85032

Kristin C. writes: The small business woman's best friend.  At least it was mine. Though my business was more micro than small, Kinko's helped me with everything from creating invoices to routine faxing.  The folks there have always been pretty helpful in giving ideas…

Sprouts Farmers Market

12415 N Tatum Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85032

Kristin C. writes: You have to love the convenience of a healthy food store right near the mall.  In the PV area, everyone goes to this mall and/or the many stores that satellite around it.  So it's always convenient to go.  And the idea of healthy convenient food -…

Pier 1 Imports

21001 N Tatum Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85050

Kristin C. writes: #1 place to buy a candle.  And on the top 10 list of places to buy a wedding/birthday/annivers ary gift for folks you don't know really well.  Candle holder?  Frame?  Beaded pillows?  Decorative vase?  Oh yea.

Now yea, yea, they have furniture too.…

Michael's at the Citadel

8700 E Pinnacle Peak Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Alina M. writes: My biggest complain is that the service was sooooo sloooow. Yes, it was a Saturday night in the beginning of March, but in any case it should not take so long to bring/cook food. Next time we go to this restaurant, we will try to reserve a table…

Paperjoy

4410 N 40th St
Phoenix, AZ 85018

raegen s. writes: If you are in the market for stationary or custom invitations this is the place... recently I had to get some invitations made for an engagement party I was hosting.  Being none artistic and a guy I was pretty intimidated... but Lydia was a great…

Voltaire Restaurant

8340 E McDonald Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85250

Alina M. writes: First of all, if you like classic French food, this place is for you. Prices are very reasonable and dishes are well-executed. If you're in your 20s-30s, it's not a place to impress your date or friends - it's not trendy or slick. Actually, to be…

Boston's the Gourmet Pizza

400 West University Dr
Tempe, AZ 85281

Kristin S. writes: I met a fellow Yelper here to watch the World Series and it was definitely a good place to catch a game.  I was kinda thrown by the name- Boston's Gourmet Pizza, being as pizza in Boston is pretty awful and definitely not gourmet but its really just…

Hogi Yogi

5128 S Rural Rd
Tempe, AZ 85282

Ann Marie K. writes: Hogi Yogi seemed so perfect to me in Theory...how disappointed I was in the end. So my boyfriend says he wants me to try this place because they have sandwiches, salads, teriyaki bowls, and best of all FROZEN YOGURT.  One of my favorite things in…

Leisure Leather

2815 S Alma School Rd
# 12
Chandler, AZ 85225

Natalie W. writes: My brother- and sister-in-law just had these guys build the seating for their Oh-My-Gosh gorgeous theater room! Leisure Leather designs and builds custom leather and wood pieces. They make sofas, love seats, and chairs. They also sell lighting and…

Las Tiendas Dental Group

2895 S Alma School Rd
#8
Chandler, AZ 85225

Natalie W. writes: Beautiful office in the new Las Tiendas Village shopping center. And talk about state-of-the-art technology! They have these cool little in-mouth cameras that let the dentist (and you) view your teeth on flat-screen monitors. You get to watch TV or a…

Javino Wine Bar

18555 N 59th Ave
Ste 124
Glendale, AZ 85308

Stevey P. writes: A really good wine bar with a lot of potential is impressive, but could be better staffed.  Nestled amid the Arrowhead strip malls of day spas and botox boutiques of this suburban burg is this swank wine bar formerly known as ( I am not making this…

Port of Subs and Smoothie King

3737 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Max A. writes: I used to live off this place. They cut their meats and cheeses fresh like a real deli, so already it kicks the shit out of Subway, Quiznos, and every other fast food deli chain that offers up pre-packaged meats. Their bread and cookies are fresh as…

Water N Ice

2824 E Indian School Road
Phoenix, AZ 85016

Mr K. writes: Now how do you rate a place that sells water? I'm not sure, but I'll give it a shot.

When I settled into my 'hood after moving here, I discovered that there were sea monkeys in my tap water (that's nasty-ass, Phoenix, you get docked one star for…

Gracie's Family Thrift Store-Tempe

1520 E Apache Blvd
Tempe, AZ 85281

Rhonda J. writes: I like this thrift store because it reminds me of the stores back east where I grew up.  Back east the thrift stores are not all clean and pretty like Savers or the giant Goodwills here in  AZ.  This place also doesn't have as high of prices as the…

Guadalupe Farmer's Market

9210 S Avenida del Yaqui
Guadalupe, AZ 85283

Rhonda J. writes: This place manages to stay pretty under the radar even though it wins awards left and right in local publications.  The reason I would guess is because it is situated right in downtown Guadalupe.  If you are not sure what Guadalupe is, it is a small…

Music Nails

4929 W. Chandler Blvd # 6
Chandler, AZ 85226

Alexandria I. writes: Thanks to one of my best girlfriends I have found the best place to get my nails/toes done.  It's small and quaint but very professional.  You don't feel like a number.  It's very personal.  Tony is great.  They get to you know you by name.  It's…

The Vale

1111W University Dr
Tempe, AZ 85281

Bernadette E. writes: imagine flying into sky harbor international airport and looking out the window to find an obnoxiously colored building... what the heck is that?!?!?!

oh yes folks, it's the vale lofts on w university!! they offer various types of living space:…

Desert Surf Co.

5041 N 44th St
Ste C6
Phoenix, AZ 85018

Stevey P. writes: I have a confession to make.  I worked in a mall when I was in high school, and at one of those chain surf shops - no less.  But don't hold that against me.  I actually learned a lot from the real surf shops who were our competitors and I wax (pun…

Lifetime Fitness

1616 W Ruby Dr
Tempe, AZ 85284

Andrea K. writes: Ok I am poor...and Lifetime is the reason for it.  But you know what...I don't care...I heart LIfetime Fitness.  It is the only gym that I actually feel comfortable working out in.  They never tried to upsell me on packages.  My sales manager (who…