Faded Blue

6107 N Scottsdale Rd # C108
Hilton Village Shopping Plaza
Scottsdale, AZ 85250

sarah k. writes: Cute store.  Clothing for girl on the go... to the gym, or spa, or anyplace else where denim, terry, and flip flops are "the uniform."  Lots of cute tops, shorts, dresses and perfect for lounging.  Cute belts.  And of course, lots of jeans.

Temari Fine Japanese Cuisine

919 N Val Vista Dr Ste 101
Gilbert, AZ 85234

Christine M. writes: My husband and children love Temari. Danny & Saki (Sushi chefs) really make you feel welcome. It's family owned and full of regulars. The portions are very generous and the prices are great! We have been going for 4 years and tried other places and…

Scottsdale Culinary Festival

Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza
Scottsdale, AZ 85250

Cathy J. writes: The Culinary Fest is one of the reasons why I miss Scottsdale so much! While the food offerings are hit-and-miss, the festival attendees' antics -- from drunks crawling on pavement to oblivious lovers rolling in the field -- are enough to spice up…

Samurai Sam's Teriyaki Grill

6339 E Greenway Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Bil Z. writes: A fast food place, but of all the fast Japanese food places I've been to [and I've tried most of them], I would rate this one highest.  3 stars is the highest I'd rate a fast food joint.  If you get the chicken, I would recommend getting the all…

Shepherds

5410 E Tierra Buena Ln
Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Bil Z. writes: Nice dive bar.  Live music on some nights.  Drinks are not expensive, and the ambience is definitely that of a local dive.

Pf Changs China Bistro

7132 E Greenway Pkwy
Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Bil Z. writes: Decent Asian fusion food.  The open air configuration of the restaurant can tend to make the place noisy, so not the spot for a romantic interlude.  The service was above average.

House of Yang

13802 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Happy J. writes: I had dinner there only one time and it was really good. The person working was very friendly. They didn't rush me and a friend who sat there for a couple hours socialize over dinner. Price is good - competitive. I agree with Bill Z - egg drop soup…

Jasmine Palace

13610 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Bil Z. writes: Average Chinese food.  There are better places in the vicinity, so I would not recommend it.

Islands Fine Burgers & Drinks Restaurant

12811 N Tatum Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85032

w w. writes: Eh.
Islands is another Chile's or Applebees to me.
The food is okay but nothing to write home about and the prices a tad high for a so so meal in my opinion.
The portions are big though and side dishes like fries or a dinner salad need to be ordered…

Chart House

7255 E McCormick Pkwy
Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Natalie G. writes: This place is pretty much an easy three stars across the board. I came here on a business trip where the menu is pre-fixed and you just pick a main course and drinks, etc.

The view of the pond, yes pond not lake, was nice but the highlight was the…

Imperial Garden Chinese Buffett

1575 E Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85014

Kristin C. writes: I used to drive past here and say, huh, I should go there one day.  It became a joke.  The girlfriend and I would drive past and before I could say anything she's say, "Yea, yea, we're going to go there one day."

So we went there.  And....  we most…

Nordstrom

2620 W Chandler Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85224

Patrick R. writes: It doesn't have the restaurant like at Scottsdale, AZ so it looses a star. But don't let that detour you. If you are looking for a men's fragrance or even women's, ask for Bridget. She is nice, friendly, warm... seriously she is like Mrs. Cleaver.

Foxtree Apartments

2100 N Scottsdale Rd Ofc
Tempe, AZ 85281

w w. writes: Lived here for a bit in college.  And while it's no slum, it's not the finest apartment you could choose.  But if you're looking for cheap and decent, this is a good choice.

However, it's easy to confuse ghetto with old, and a lot of my neighbors were…

Towne Place Suites Phoenix

9425 N Black Canyon Hwy
Phoenix, AZ 85021

JayChan H. writes: OK the toilet was hooked up to a hot water supply line! Flush before you sit and get a nice ass(face)ial!  OMG! Well that gives a whole new meaning to STEAMING pile of.............nevermind.

For under 100 bucks per night I got a nice room with a…

Amore Pizza & Wings

10411 E McDowell Mtn Rnch Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Shawn G. writes: This pizza is great for kids, and parties. I have never had the wings.

Teakwoods Tavern & Grill

5965 West Ray Road
Suite 20
Chandler, AZ 85226

Eric P. writes: I used to go here to play No Limit Hold 'Em.  When that was eventually ousted from their roster, I never really found a reason to go back.  Its a prototypical generic bar filled with generic people eating generic protein legumes ... but the fact that…

The Old Town Border

3815 N Brown Ave
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Brian A. writes: From the first time we met, The Old Time Border seemed to have most everything a restaurant on the rise should have. Great atmosphere, good food, an acceptable staff and terrific downtown Scottsdale locale. But in the end it seems they were missing…

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers

16233 N 83rd Ave
Peoria, AZ 85382

Siriusly M. writes: I only ding it a star for the singing.  As with all of this style restaurant they do the obnoxiously loud birthday singing that makes you have to pause your conversation and wait, and wait...and...they seem to average 3-5 birthdays per meal that I…

Hooters Mesa

6730 E Superstitn Spgs Blvd
Mesa, AZ 85206

Rinne R. writes: It's always been a tradition to eat @ a Hooters when we visit in AZ.  I give this location a 3.5.  The hostess couldn't seat our party of 7 and 2 kids properly, but we made good use of the tall table with stools and low table with chairs that she…

Frankie's New York Pizza Restaurant

1420 N Scottsdale Rd
Tempe, AZ 85281

athena W. writes: i used to work at this place when it was owned by Ryan and the food was awesome i don't know the people he sold it to but the calzone i got was ok it defiently wasn't as good as the old crew used to make :( having all the video games and such makes…

Outback Steakhouse

9801 N Black Canyon Hwy
Phoenix, AZ 85021

JayChan H. writes: Only because it was next door to my hotel, and never, never again!

Call me bloomin' Idiot!

Axis-Radius

7340 E. Indian Plaza
Scottsdale, AZ 85257

w w. writes: A few years ago, Axis was THE place to be on Thursday-Saturday nights. Everyone went and they really didn't have much surrounding competition from any other clubs except Sanctuary (now Myst).
But then Suede popped up. And Pussycat and the decline of…

Best Western Grace Inn @ Ahwatukee

10831 S. 51st Street
Phoenix, AZ 85044

Temujin B. writes: I spent a weekend here back in the Fall of '04.

The conference center of the Grace Inn was sufficiently large and it had a decent sized pool with plenty of shaded outdoor bars.

The rooms were rather untidy, the air conditioning did not seem to work…

Tom's Restaurant & Tavern

2 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85004

Charlie G. writes: THE place for lunch downtown!  Just gimme a bowl o' 'red', some crackers and a glass of icy-cold milk, and nobody gets hurt!

Tom's has been that way since before you were born, and it still is!

Oh yeah, they do have other things on the menu.  But, for…

Macayo's Mexican Kitchen

4001 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012

w w. writes: If you're hungry for tradition, I wouldn't go here.
While this location was the first one in Phoenix, I think the food has gone downhill. I'd rather go to Carlos any day than have dinner at Macayo's.
The food is just okay. The chips are just okay.…

Hidden House Cocktail Lounge

607 W Osborn Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85013

Charlie G. writes: Loser O., you lose!  The statewide smoking ban is in effect, and nobody smokes in HH.

I'm surprised that, with all the chatter here about the cheap beer, nobody's yet mentioned that Wed. is $6 steak night (steak & baked potato).  Before anybody jumps…

Pussycat Lounge

4426 N Saddlebag Trail
Scottsdale, AZ 85250

Laura R. writes: So my new boss and friend invited me out here for an event. I missed the limo ride unfortunately boo, so no red carpet for me. He did a "Garden of Eden" photo shoot here and I basically just observed the whole process. It was so SIIIIK they even…

Raul & Theresa's Restaurant

519 W Main St
Avondale, AZ 85323

Pierre Trudeau I. writes: If you eat here and don't like it, please leave the state immediately because you have no future here.

The place was packed with old-time Avondalers on a Friday night. White and Hispanic alike. It's so far off the beaten path from where out of state…

Fate

905 N 4th St
Phoenix, AZ 85004

sarah k. writes: Picture a first date.  You meet this guy.  Good-looking, seems nice (maybe a little "too cool for school"), but you are intrigued. You start chatting and collectively decide to grab a cup of coffee.  And after an enjoyable interlude, you get up, give…

Albertsons-Osco

21001 N Tatum Blvd
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

deb n. writes: A huge Albertson's.  A bakery, deli, prepared foods, Starbuck's and floral.  It is gigantic inside.

Hospitality Suite Resort

409 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85257

deb n. writes: Got a great priceline price of $55 with a free breakfast (hot entree with oj and coffee)  and free shuttle from the airport til 10pm and a free happy hour with light snacks.
Now the downside:
The place is old and run down, outside looks great with the…

Food City #41

1845 N Scottsdale Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85257

deb n. writes: Large, clean supermarket.  Seems to cater to the latin crowd.  I think prices a little less then supermarket chains.

Navajo

5402 East Lincoln Drive
Camelback Inn, A JW Marriott Resort & Spa
Phoenix, AZ 85033

Kristin S. writes: The view is very nice.  We were there at sunset and we got to watch the sun cast amazing colors against the mountain.  Really made me want to buy a million dollar home in Paradise Valley!  Anyways, on to the restaurant.  The food was good, nothing…

Hoppin' Jack's

5402 East Lincoln Drive
Camelback Inn, A JW Marriott Resort & Spa
Phoenix, AZ 85034

deb n. writes: Located near the Jack Rabbit pool, the largest of three pools on the Camelback Inn property.
Entrees $5-11, http://www.camelbackin... Order inside and eat outside.  Mostly hamburgers, salads and sandwiches.  Lots of smoothies and alcoholic fruity…

3 Margaritas

5171 W Bell Rd
Glendale, AZ 85308

Morgan D. writes: 3 Margaritas is an old stand-by for me.  The food is pretty good and their salsa is full of chunky good stuff (I like chucks of tomato and onion in my salsa).  What I really like is their mariachi guy, he is very talented with a clear strong voice.  …

Subway

3413 N 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85013

Aaron A. writes: Am I a bad person? A gross person? I really do love Subway.. time for honesty, I eat here at least 3 times a week.  It's only a block from my work and maybe that contributes to my Subway habit, or maybe it's the fact that the lunch crew knows my…

Chase's Diner

2040 N Alma School Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224

Prissy C. writes: This hit the spot for a little hang over cure. It's a lot like 5&Diner.  The wait staff is your typical teenybopper crew. I vote for the home fries over the hashbrowns.

I found this coupon after we got back, not a bad deal:

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Pure Fitness

3029 N Alma School Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224

Andrew P. writes: Good hours, open 24 hours during the week and generous hours on the weekends.  High pressure sales on the training.  Knowledgable and helpful staff.  Good deals available for membership.

Heart Attack Grill

440 W. Warner Rd
Temple, AZ 85284

Andrew P. writes: Heart attack grill offers a simple menu of burgers ranging from the Single Bypass Burger through the wheelchair-to-car-include d Triple Bypass Burger and the unlisted Quadruple Bypass Burger.  In theory you could get your leftovers to go (and you…

Arby's Roast Beef

2110 N Arizona Ave
Chandler, AZ 85225

Andrew P. writes: It's an Arby's.  When I was there, the staff were pleasant enough and the restaurant was clean.