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Sips and Grub | Glazed Donut and Strawberry Smoothie at Rainbow Donuts
- 8/31/10A sugar coma? Yes… but a tasty sugar coma!
Sips and Grub | Hong Kong Soy Chicken at Sens
- 8/24/10If you’re lucky enough to stop in at Sens when this special is on the menu, make sure to order it. Maybe order two.
Sips and Grub | Urban Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich at Urban Cookies
- 8/17/10Gluttonous, cool and delectable: This is the premier Phoenix summertime treat.
Sips and Grub | Igby Hot Dog at Short Leash Hot Dogs
- 8/10/10Inspired toppings, creative presentation and that buttery, warm flatbread. This is a hot dog!
Sips and Grub | Margherita Pizza at Centurion
- 8/03/10It doesn’t look like a pizza hot spot, but tiny Centurion makes pies that are big on taste.
Sips and Grub | Tonkatsu Sandwich at Nobuo at Teeter House
- 7/27/10A first taste of this brand new menu reveals an instant favorite.
Sips and Grub | Black Cherry Waffle Cone at Pink Spot
- 7/20/10This ice cream shop is a saving grace to my oven-roasted spirits. I needed something cool.
Sips and Grub | Southern Fried Chicken at Mrs. White’s Golden Rule Café
- 7/13/10Food can take you back to a special time and place. This meal took my stomach on the fantastic voyage to my grandmother’s kitchen.
Sips and Grub | Mango Empanada at Royal at the Market
- 7/06/10Royal is always stocked with high-quality treats, so when a quest for one turned up empty, a better replacement was scarfed up.
Sips and Grub | Phillip’s Crab Cake Sliders at District American Kitchen
- 6/29/10Phoenix isn’t exactly a crab cake haven. The District is slowly changing that perception.
Sips and Grub | Iced Honey Vanilla Latte at Giant Coffee
- 6/15/10Need a sugar rush and a caffeine buzz? This drink provides both while cooling you off on those sweltering Phoenix summer days.
Sips and Grub | Chocolate Shake at MacAlpine’s Soda Fountain
- 6/08/10Need somethin’ to cool you down on these hot summer days? Look no further than the chocolate shake at MacAlpine’s.
Sips and Grub | Beef Brisket Sliders at The Duce
- 6/01/10Tender, saucy brisket sliders are just one of the many perks at The Duce.
Sips and Grub | Gyro Feta at Athenian Express
- 5/25/10A little Mediterranean spot in the heart of Phoenix — pita, please!
Sips and Grub | Cappuccino at Cartel Coffee Lab Downtown
- 5/18/10Certainly delicious, if you abide by the rules.
Sips and Grub | Green Chile Pork at Verde
- 5/11/10Pick any positively delicious adjective you can muster up. That’s how to describe Verde’s Green Chili Pork.
Sips and Grub | Mexican Coca-Cola BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich with Avocado at Welcome Diner (MFTasty)
- 5/04/10MFTasty’s pop-up food tour stopped at the Welcome Diner, offering an eclectic menu of deliciousness.
Sips and Grub | Beef Fried Rice at Hsin Café
- 4/27/10Come for the beef, stay for the hip-hop.
Sips and Grub | The Classic Burger at The Original Burger Works
- 4/13/10Want a belly full of beef? Try the Classic Burger.
Sips and Grub | Chicken in Phoenix Nest at China Chili
- 4/06/10If a Phoenix rose from the ashes to create this dish, I’m even more impressed.
Sips and Grub | Fruit Smoothie at Lincoln Family YMCA
- 3/30/10A dose of tart, icy goodness after a grueling session of pumping iron is perfectly welcomed.
Sips and Grub | Vegan Donut at Conspire
- 3/23/10Conspire slings some mean joe and is home to the legendary vegan donut. Make sure you are up early to get one — they go fast!
Sips and Grub | Nutella Crepe at Cibo
- 3/16/10Filled with a nutty chocolate that had to have rained down from heaven, this dessert laid a smack down on my hunger and my ability to move.
Sips and Grub | Pork Sandwich at Honey Bear’s BBQ
- 3/09/10Slightly spicy with just the right depth of flavor, this is some seriously good barbecue.
Artlink’s Art Detour 22
- 3/04/10This free, self-guided tour will jaunt through countless art galleries, venues and businesses that collectively make up our beloved Downtown creative community.
Sips and Grub | Patio Taco at Mi Patio
- 3/02/10Talk about a beast. When it arrived, I mistook it for a burrito. And, I am talking a Chipotle-eat-your-heart-out size burrito.
Sips and Grub | Velvet and Lemon Angel Food Cake with Blackberry Glaze at Lux
- 2/23/10On this trip, Lux outdid itself. The velvet is arguably my favorite mocha in town. And the angel food cake — by calling it “good” or even “great” would be a slap in its face.
Sips and Grub | Lo-Lo’s Chicken and Waffles
- 2/16/10Once I set foot inside of Lo-Lo’s, I was instantaneously back in the Deep South. The smell of grease clung to my lungs as I lofted my nose in the air to embrace the aroma.
Sips and Grub | Adovada Ribs at Los Dos Molinos
- 2/09/10These country-style pork ribs were some of the softest I have ever had. Literally, they cut like butter.
Sips and Grub | Feztini at FEZ
- 2/02/10I just quelled any anxiety about the Feztini by reminding myself that James Bond enjoyed several martinis in his day.
Sips and Grub | The Wild Thaiger at Wild Thaiger
- 1/26/10Considering that The Wild Thaiger seems to think highly enough of a drink to christen itself the same name, my palate felt certain to be riveted.
Sips and Grub | Mindy’s Mac ‘n Cheese and The Main Ale at The Main Ingredient Ale House
- 1/19/10I realize it sounds odd to order a seemingly childish dish, but after eating this melty, cheesy bowl of amazingness, this entrée should be at the top of your list every time you go.
Sips and Grub | Roasted Chicken Sandwich at Coronado Café
- 1/12/10Upon setting foot inside this quaint cottage, you can sense the vibe they are going for — a down-home, in-your-neighborhood feel with an expansive menu.
Sips and Grub | Carly Q at Carly’s
- 1/05/10Brace yourself, but I have been to Carly’s before. OK, I’ve been there a lot.
Sips and Grub | Harira Soup at Luci’s Healthy Marketplace
- 12/29/09A place like Luci’s is definitely in the far reaches of Uptown, but we can make an exception due to the delicious cuisine and friendly service.
Sips and Grub | White Chocolate Mocha and Cinnamon Coffee Cake at Lola Coffee (Roosevelt)
- 12/22/09I have occasionally had wild, vivid dreams about the baked goods at Lola Coffee. I have never tried a pastry that has not been like a party in my mouth.
Sips and Grub | Strawberry Italian Soda at Copper Star Coffee
- 12/15/09I’m always game for finding new places. When a buddy and I walked up to Copper Star, I could tell this was my kind of coffee shop.
Jimmy Eat World’s Not at All Secret Show
- 12/10/09For a “secret” show, it sure was let out of the bag. But, Jimmy Eat World brought us a memorable kiss-off to the current Modified Arts anyway.
Sips and Grub | $3 Burger Night at Maizie’s Café & Bistro
- 12/08/09Tucked away under Landmark Tower resides Maizie’s Café & Bistro, a unique bistro that knows how to attract the hungry — offer delicious burgers for $3 from 4-close on Mondays.
Sips and Grub | The Metro Burger at Portland’s
- 12/01/09Portland’s rests unassumingly on the corner of Portland Street and Central Avenue. You might drive right past it, but you would be missing out.
Sips and Grub | Tuna Salad Sandwich at Urban Grocery and Wine Bar
- 11/24/09I could make this sandwich, and a tuna salad sandwich can be found elsewhere, but the one at the Urban Grocery and Wine Bar has its own specialness about it.
Sips and Grub | The Buffalo ’66 at That’s a Wrap
- 11/17/09I’m a firm believer in the fact that every town needs a place that is cooler than most of its patrons. Phoenix can find that in That’s a Wrap.
Brewin’ for a Cause
- 11/16/09I noticed a buzz about Phoenix Brew Party and, after perusing its nifty website, the beer snob in me decided it was a noble venture.
Sips and Grub | The Chop & Chick at Matt’s Big Breakfast
- 11/10/09After waiting in a seemingly endless line at Matt’s Big Breakfast, I was quick to settle on the Chop & Chick, a succulent pork-and-egg combo plate.
Sips and Grub | Pitcher of PBR at the Bikini Lounge
- 11/03/09I order the first thing that comes to mind: a pitcher of Pabst Blue Ribbon. Sure, you may scoff at the notion, but in this blogger’s humble opinion, Pabst is the best beer for your buck.
Sips and Grub | The Camparita at PastaBAR
- 10/27/09The blend of citrus in the Camparita is heavenly and seems to project my imagination toward an island getaway.
Sips and Grub | Carne Asada Tacos at America’s Taco Shop
- 10/20/09America’s Taco Shop claims to have the best carne asada in the Valley. Those are some big words for a little cantina-looking place, but I felt it needed to be addressed via my palate.
Sips and Grub | The Fire Island at Local Breeze
- 10/13/09Perhaps what Phoenix needs is an epic menu item that could be talked about around campfires and whispered in school halls.
Sips and Grub | Postino’s Bruschetta
- 10/06/09I had heard tale that a fine little establishment existed just up the road from Central and Camelback, dishing out some famous bruschetta and pouring fine wine late into the evening.
Sips and Grub | The Lynwood Palmer at SideBar
- 9/29/09I had heard of a cool bar that is tucked away at 7th Avenue and McDowell. I suppose SideBar is my diamond in the rough, and that gives it a huge lead on every other place. Now I just have to find it again.
Sips and Grub | The House Beer at The Roosevelt Tavern
- 9/22/09I must preface this with the fact that I am a beer snob. I like my brew to be awesome. That is my only requirement.
Sips and Grub | The Sorrel at Breadfruit
- 9/15/09While perusing the Breadfruit menu, I felt the urge to enjoy something truly unique. Lucky for this old soul, the wait staff was more than kind to point my hankerin’ stomach towards the Sorrel.
Sips and Grub | Pepper-Crusted Flat Iron Steak at St. Francis
- 9/08/09It was suggested that this night of adventure needed to kick off right. Thus, the lavish, new St. Francis was selected for its holy name, apparently.
Sips and Grub | The Picoso at Gallo Blanco Café
- 9/01/09My quest this week was to find the holy grail of summer drinks, the Picoso, a muddled highball concoction of tequila, pineapple, fiery jalapeño and citrus.
Sips and Grub | Cup of Sweet Toast at Welcome Diner
- 8/25/09For this wondrous journey, I didn’t even need to leave my neighborhood. The Garfield District is blessed with one of those rare finds, the Welcome Diner.
Sips and Grub | Hanny’s Pimm’s Cup
- 8/18/09The aroma of ginger is strong as I take my first sip. So smooth. That sweet ginger mixed with apples, oranges and limes… oh my! I feel like I might be all right with this deliciousness.
