Cypress Pita Grill

4747 N. 20th St
Phoenix, AZ 85016

Diana F. writes: Cypress Pita Grill is great little restaurant to grab a quick snack, an afternoon beer, or a light dinner. The restaurant is located in the Town & Country plaza, next to Trader Joe's. It's a pleasant enough atmosphere, with a small dining room and…

Cholla Branch Library

10050 N Metro Parkway E
Phoenix, AZ 85051

Erin G. writes: holy futuristic library batman! i think because my mom is a librarian i have a homing device for any and every library in every city i travel to. i just stumble upon them.

i came upon this branch as i wandered aimlessly through the metro center mall…

Venezia's New York Style Pizzeria

33 E Southern Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282

Kelly G. writes: OH MY GAWD - THE WINGS ARE AMAZING. I ordered the medium boneless ones, since they have a special for that on Mondays - and they were SO, SO good! Plus, they come with ranch and celery (which is actually fresh) unlike other places which charge you…

Monterey 1.99 Cleaners

1965 S Alma School Rd
Ste 1
Chandler, AZ 85248

John S. writes: I have had hit and miss luck with dry cleaners in the past and have finally found one that does a great job at cleaning and is affordable.  They charge $1.99 per item - period.  If you get it in before 9 am you can pick it up after 4 pm.  It appears…

amp.az

Phoenix, AZ 85030

Kristin C. writes: Picture MySpace - but only for AZ.  Imagine it was SO new, you could meet everyone on there.  Then stop imagining and go to amp.az.  I know, it's a web site, but it's TOTALLY just for AZ.  

All the basic stuff - blogs, notes, photos - but there are…

Los Favoritos

1900 W Chandler Blvd Ste 18
Chandler, AZ 85224

Alissandra L. writes: I am ashamed...ashamed to say I had the best carne asada fries last weekend, and it was NOT in San Diego.

There are a lot of taco shops in Chandler. Apparently, word is they are not very good, except for Los Favoritos. I scoffed. My…

Old Navy Clothing

1949 E Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85016

Lisa C. writes: I've had a love/hate relationship with Old Navy. About 7 years ago I loved it. Then I hated it. But recently the selection of clothes has really improved and I can't help but love it again.

They have some really cute stuff now, and everything is…

Streets of New York

3120 E Cactus Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032

Kristin C. writes: I swear this has to be their smallest location.  Not that the size of the place ever stopped us from eating there.  But it was close to the bar where we used to Karaoke and it made it a one stop parking for the whole night to grab dinner here, then…

Guedo's Taco Shop

747 N Val Vista Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85234

Natalie W. writes: BTW, for the non-initiated, it's Hweed-ohs, not Gweed-ohs. Guedo's is a standing favorite of Gilbert area residents and folks who work nearby. When I was a young adult (as opposed to now that I'm a "older" adult, boohoo, but I digress), I went here…

Ramiro's Taco Shop

9666 E Riggs Rd
Sun Lakes, AZ 85248

cassandra r. writes: Ramiros used to be open 24 hours, so you know this was my spot when it was 2:45AM and me and my friends are hammered and we all decided that we are hungry, and everyone knows mexican food is the best drunk munchies. Sadly, they changed their hours...…

Espinoza's Mexican Restaurant

3863 W Chandler Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85226

Natalie W. writes: Upscale, authentic Sonoran-style Mexican cuisine. When you're looking for something classier (and thus, pricier) than the taco shops and cantinas. They also have an awesome adjoining Mexican food store, so if you're feeling adventurous you can buy…

Flavio's

820 S Mill Ave
Tempe, AZ 85281

Natalie W. writes: Hole-in-the-wall taco shop, just off of ASU campus. Don't be put off by the exterior. These guys know how to make tacos! My hubby especially likes the green chili and I, the carnitas. The guacomole and salsas are fab-O, but watch out, they pack a…

Apollo's Lounge

5749 N 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85014

Thomas S. writes: Lounge? Squeeze me. Let's just call it what it is here homos. A bar. Apollo's Bar. And that's not a bad thing (said in true Seinfeldian manner). In fact it's a good thing (he says with a Martha Stewart smirk). Sometimes a place like Apollo's is just…

Los Favoritos

727 W Ray Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85233

Kiarash Z. writes: After promising me In-N-Out, my cousin surprised me with a walk to Los Favoritos. He's a regular there and called in our order while we strolled to the restaurant.

The staff totally treated my cousin like a pal, joking with him and teaching us a bit…

Wagon Yard

2625 E Bell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032

Kristin C. writes: I grew up not far from here at all - and I never went there.  I passed it.  I made fun of the signs.  I never went there.  Then one day - I got a coupon.  Buy one entree, get one free.  And we were going to be in the area.  So, we stopped.  The…

Pot World

17404 N Cave Creek Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032

Kristin C. writes: The sign for this place cracks me up.  The jokes go, "Hey, it's Pot World.  Wanna get some pot?" And then my friends would giggle like they actually had been ingesting some of that particular substance.  Ok, when I was younger I giggled too.  Ok,…

Sbarro

1445 W Southern
#2101
Mesa, AZ 85210

Kristin C. writes: Their spinach and broccoli stuffed pizza drew me in and made me order it.  I haven't had that in so long and it sounded so much better than the lame (healthy) Subway sandwich I'd planned.  It may be $3.99 a slice, but it's so huge and yummy - it's a…

Torrid

9617 Metro Pkwy West
#2010, Metro Center Mall
Phoenix, AZ 85051

Cher T. writes: In all honesty, I don't really own very many items from this store!

But I love to go!! I dig going and checking out all the clothes! some of their stuff is WAY to cutting edge for me!! I'm a nice girl! :P ha ha ha!! but for eal, I'm not that edgy or…

Eclectica Home

2817 E Bell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032

Kristin C. writes: Eclectic doesn't begin to describe....

While this can be a fun store to look in, I very rarely see anything that I'd actually put in my house.  If it's cool enough that I might even think about it - then it is far too expensive.  Other things are a…

Batteries Plus

2404 E Bell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032

Kristin C. writes: This isn't a place that you go a whole lot - but BOY are they helpful when you need them!

I brought in my cordless phone that has some special battery internally that was slowly dying to the point that I could only talk on the phone for about 10…

Streamers Ice Cream Parlor and Grill

1166 S Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296

Shawn D. writes: I really loved Farrell's back in Mira Mesa, CA.  I used to love it in Escondido, too.  But that was 15 years ago!  Streamers doesn't quite fill that void, but it's the closest I've seen.

The food was pretty good.  My hamburger didn't have enough salt,…

Picnic Co. Gourmet Cafe

142 W Main Street
Mesa, AZ 85209

Natalie W. writes: Fresh, yummy sandwiches with quality ingredients, some locally-grown. Will deliver for a fee.

Several bread choices -- nine grain, sourdough, marble rye, roll & crossant.

Eat outside in on their downtown Mesa patio and say "hello" to everybody's…

Mu Chang Kuk Sool Martial Arts

717 E Dunlap Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85020

Ian S. writes: Master Mu Chang is one of the most interesting teachers of martial arts in my traveled and inconsistent career.

The quality of instruction here is very deep and very old school.  Mu Chang is from Korea and his training was the old way of stomping…

Manuel's Fine Mexican Food

1123 W Broadway Rd
Tempe, AZ 85282

David C. writes: I happened to visit Manuel's yesterday for some lunch with some friends. I had never gone before, but thought I would give it a try.  Here's a very quick assessment of the place:

atmosphere: very 70s/80s - clearly the place has been here a while.…

Carl's Jr.

2750 W Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85017

Kristin C. writes: Where have I been?  When did Carl's Jr go upscale?  Maybe I should have seen it with their $6000 combo (The commercial that says it's served only at the Palms - and staring the Maloof Brothers?) or maybe their $6.00 burger.  

In running some errands…

International House of Pancakes

4501 E Cactus Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032

Gabi K. writes: IHOP - this chain restaurant brings back memories of meals with grandparents and post SAT brunch with friends... or was it OHOP?  I can't remember, but either way, you can't go wrong at IHOP if you're in the mood for breakfast.

I happened to pop into…

munchalunch

1403 W 10th Pl
Tempe, AZ 85281

Jeff G. writes: I thought the place was okay, but nothing tremendously special. The crew at Modavox swears by this place for delivery (well some of them anyway). I needed to get out of the office on a recent visit so I decided to drive over to them in Tempe.

I had a…

Grooming Humans II the Salon

709 S Forest Ave
Tempe, AZ 85281

Amanda H. writes: I've been to Erica a bunch of times in the last 2 years. Her layers/texture are great and she's super nice and laid back. I had her dye my bleached/fried hair to my natural color and she matched it perfectly- amazing!

She does the long scalp massage…

Domino's Pizza

324 E Southern Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85040

Christine O. writes: I have to agree with Kristin on this one - she pretty much said it all. This Domino's is fast, employs really friendly delivery men, and always delivers the food hot. Plus, they have online delivery, which is super easy and convenient - when you…

The Spot

3110 N 16th St
Phoenix, AZ 85016

Amy S. writes: I had my first haircut at The Spot a few weeks ago, and I was very happy. I have curly hair which is hard to cut and reliably I am dissatisfied with the cut. However, the stylist (whose name I can't remember, it was like Alise) did an awesome job and…

Johnny Rockets

5000 S Arizona Mills Cir
Ste 235
Tempe, AZ 85282

Kristin C. writes: Johnny Rocket's is a mix between a 5&Diner and an In and Out Burger with a dash of Ed Debevic's (May it rest in peace).  

Great burgers with good looking fresh ingredients.  Shakes that are out of this world.  But I've never seen one that wasn't in…

Waffle House Restaurant

2516 W Bell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85023

Kristin C. writes: This was my default Waffle House.  If I think really hard I can still imagine the grease in my pores.  Mmmmmm....  Grease.....

I took my grease in the form of butter.  I like their breakfasts quite a bit.  And at the time of night/early morning we…

Carl's Jr 829

1519 W Baseline Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283

Maria M. writes: I was dying to try a Carl's Jr., 'cause I had heard so much on the "Chains you wish were in NY" thread a while back.  I needed to go print something at the ASU library, and my friend (!) found the nearest Carl's for me in the meantime (love to you…

Homme

138 W Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85013

Jetta R. writes: I come here a lot, even for a tranny.

My best friend is one of the bouncers here, and when he's not being punched in the face or trying to deflect awkward sexual advances from the patrons, he likes to have someone to talk with him as he paces the…

Gymboree Store

3111 W Chandler Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85226

Natalie W. writes: All Gymboree stores look relatively alike and carry the same merchandise, but I like that. I know what I will find here and where I will find it.

Gymboree, although it has become somewhat of a pop culture "joke," still has some of the best baby and…

Godiva Chocolates

3111 W. Chandler Blvd
Chandler Fashion Square
Chandler, AZ 85225

Natalie W. writes: They call their chocolate the "Food of the Gods." Personally, I'd rather have cheesecake. But, if it's chocolate you crave, Godiva offers cocoa at the absolute top of it's game.

This is one of only three Godiva outlets in the Phoenix area. The store…

Vans Pro Shop

1075 W. Queen Creek Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85225

Natalie W. writes: Classy boutique style golf shop. Very clean and neatly organized.

The salesman was very helpful, knowledgeable and polite, but didn't follow us around annoyingly like they often do at pro shops.

A bit overpriced -- but hey, this is golf. It's all…

Ann Taylor Loft

3499 W Chandler Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85226

Natalie W. writes: One of my tiny sister's favotite stores. I've been a few times for a slurge, and loved it. They carry casual and career clothing, and have a good selection of petite sizes.

This isn't Target, folks, so don't go expecting to get a drop-dead gorgeous…

Banana Republic

3111 W Chandler Blvd
Chandler Fashion Center
Chandler, AZ 85225

Sophie M. writes: I don't shop at Banana Republic. I never have, and I probably never will. HOWEVER, I did decide to purchase my bridesmaids gowns from Banana Republic and I have to say I have never experienced better retail customer service.

To make a very, very long…

Nordstrom

3199 W Chandler Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85226

Andrea K. writes: Strange that I am writing a review on Nordstrom.  My mother and my sister both work at a Nordstrom (Mom is pacesetter at the one in Troy, MI and my sister is the manager of men's sportswear at the Novi, MI location) so I am extremely familiar with…