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EXPLORE | | | | | | | 300 E Wigwam Blvd
Litchfield Park,
AZ
85340
623-935-3811 | | | | | Description: LITCHFIELD PARK. Serving exceptionally well-prepared Southwestern cuisine using fresh, local ingredients, this restaurant has a crisp, clean appearance with whitewashed stucco and ceiling beams. Red-brick floors and an adobe fireplace add warmth and inviting ambience. Menu fare includes mesquite-grilled pork tenderloin, braised Kobe short ribs, and seared diver scallops with poblano and white corn risotto. The little place is set away from the city, but rest assured, dining here is certainly worth the trip.
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| 3101 W Indian School Rd
Phoenix,
AZ
85017
602-277-6291 | | | | | Description: WEST PHOENIX. Put on your cowboy gear, and keep an eye out for a sign bearing the visage of an enormous longhorn. It sets the tone for the restaurant's Western decor and for the waitstaff, who speak the tongue of the old time wrangler. Steaks are juicy, service is friendly, and the atmosphere is exciting. Plus, the place has been making hungry locals happy since 1956! Beyond the 24-oz. porterhouse, the menu boasts pork ribs, barbecue, burgers, sandwiches, and even chicken fried steak.
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| 2401 E Camelback Rd
Phoenix,
AZ
85016
602-952-2424 | | | | | Description: PHOENIX. This airy French bistro sports wicker furniture, colorful local artwork, and hardwood floors. The lunchtime business crowd is attracted by fresh pâtés, entree salads, and gourmet sandwiches. Delectable main dishes include lobster and potato gnocchi, chicken fricassee, steak au poivre, and steamed halibut en papillote. Outdoor dining lets you enjoy the weather, and the large bar makes a great hang-out for after-hours drinks.
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| 3111 N Central Ave
Phoenix,
AZ
85012
602-234-3656 | | | | | Description: A local lunch fixture for decades, this upscale deli tempts folks with a wide assortment of gourmet soups, salads, and sandwiches. Hot and cold offerings come with a choice of bread and toppings; they feature albacore tuna, maple-glazed ham, smoked duck breast, and Italian salami. Add in a side of potato salad, cole slaw, or seafood salad for extra flavor. The Duck also offers beer and wine and sells specialty foods to enjoy at home. A shaded outdoor patio with a fountain is particularly appealing come midday.
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| 1 N 1st St
Phoenix,
AZ
85004
602-340-9089 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN PHOENIX. Realizing the importance of the first meal of the day, folks here put together homemade fare at outstanding prices. No matter what you have a taste for pancakes, omelets, fresh fruit, yogurt, or even a bagel you're sure to find it. Try one of the specialties, like the Bacado omelet (stuffed with avocado and bacon), or a delicious crepe concoction. After 11am, salads, sandwiches, and soups are available.
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| 5200 E Camelback Rd
Phoenix,
AZ
85018
602-808-0766 | | | | | Description: BILTMORE. T. Cook's rests within a 1920s-era mansion (now a luxury hotel) constructed by New York financier Delos Cooke. The property's elegant restaurant is considered one of the best in the state. The menu consists of Mediterranean-inspired dishes like sautéed Maine lobster with tortellini and asparagus, seared duck breast with butternut squash risotto, and spit-roasted chicken with toasted almond couscous, dates, and olives. The adjacent lounge is cigar-friendly and an ideal spot for a relaxing aperitif.
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