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Settled in a quaint corner plaza in Uptown Phoenix is Linger Longer Lounge—a buzzy restaurant and lounge space characterized by cozy low lighting, ’70s-esque booth seating, an expansive pool and gaming area, and an unsuspecting charm that makes you feel less like you’re in Phoenix, and more like you’re immersed in a New York dive bar.
Founded in 2018 by former Diamondbacks pitcher, Todd Stottlemyre, Koibito Poke offers a DIY-style dining experience where guests can create their own Hawaiian-style poke bowls with freshly prepared ingredients and authentic coastal flavors.
Since opening its doors this past winter, ALMA has brought a taste of the Southwest and authentic Mexican cuisine to Scottsdale with its assortment of inspired dishes, from roasted duck carnitas to lobster quesadillas.
Once dubbed as the “coziest restaurant in Arizona” by Food & Wine, Mix Up Bar is a charming resort lounge that specializes in decadent cocktails, New American fare and seasonal menu adaptations that bring a unique flair to the Valley’s culinary scene.
Located on the second floor of the Kimpton Hotel Palomar, Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails brings its award-winning cocktail program, elevated New American eats and a chef-driven menu to the heart of Downtown Phoenix’s Cityscape.
One of Old Town Scottsdale’s hottest restaurants, Hand Cut Burgers & Chophouse—famous primarily for its savory burger and meat options—has introduced a revamped menu chock-full of pastas, salads and other flavorful dishes that rely on fresh ingredients to add a certain uniqueness to an already diverse menu.
Settled within the heart of Phoenix is 36 Below—a modern speakeasy that seamlessly blends the mysterious aesthetic of an underground martini bar with that of a more ethereal, above-ground space. Complete with mushroom cocktails, earthy decor tones and a hypnotizing checkered floor, the hangout feels less like a bar and more like a portal into the adult world of Alice in Wonderland.
Reinventing breakfast and lunch staples, Teaspoon is a chic eatery with a globally inspired menu in Tucson. The joint, owned by a sister duo, offers tastes inspired by their home kitchen and Tucson’s local flare.
Since opening its doors in 2013, EVO has brought the experiences and tastes of Italy to Old Town Scottsdale. With delicacies like the lobster gnocchi to casual bites like the EVO burger, EVO is the perfect place to meet with friends or enjoy a romantic evening for two.
Located at the new We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort in Fort McDowell, Ember is a destination dining experience with specialty prime meats and seafood sourced from around the world. Each dish is prepared over a wood-fired grill and is created by legendary chef De Cuisine Richard E. Pelz.