La Casa Blanca

24605 S. McQueen Road
Chandler, AZ 85225

Natalie W. writes: La Casa Blanca is a desert isle -- a stand-alone adobe surrounded by dirt and fields and housing developments under construction. I'd love to give La Casa Blanca 5 starts -- really, I would -- for their effort and ambiance. But sadly, the food is…

K-Momo

3104 W Thomas Rd
Ste 1004
Phoenix, AZ 85017

w w. writes: If you're into hip hop clothing, this is the store for you.  They sell belts, belt buckles, jeans, shirts, shoes and accesories for the playa in you.

From Sean Jean to Fubu, you'll find it all here at K-Momo.  They have both guys and girls clothes,…

Kohl's Department Store

8680 E Raintree Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85260

lindsay b. writes: Holy crap! I have never felt like a criminal like I did in Kohl's for no reason!!!

I was in there buying alot of stuff for my house, some gifts and a few clothes for me and my girlfriend. We were in there about 2 hrs we were buying a lot of kitchen…

Big Fish Sports Pub

1954 E University Dr
Tempe, AZ 85281

Pam K. writes: Newly renovated Jazz club.  Used to be a heavy metal dive.  Now it is sublime.  Close to everything in Tempe.  Great food with visiting chefs.  Nightly entertainment, lots of fun.  The owners Joe and Joyti are a delight and are there every night.

Cold Stone Creamery

17015 N. 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85073

Kristin C. writes: This is the weirdest little place.  Yet if you ask me why - it's hard to put a finger on it.  

The ice cream is good, basic concept of put ice cream on marble, add toppings, mix and serve.  Nothing overly exceptional, but always good.  Bowls, cones,…

Duners Pizza

5130 W. Baseline Rd.
Suite 113
Laveen, AZ 85339

Cher T. writes: I have lived in Laveen my entire life and it still trips me out to know that there used to be a field where this place now stands! Duners Pizza was one of the things my family was excited to try. And when it finally opened, it was fantastic!!

I loved…

Buster's On the Lake Restaurant Bar & Grill

8320 N Hayden Rd Ste 100
Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Michael C. writes: Sunday Breakfast Here Rocks (the only day they do breakfast)

Awesome! Good food, nice dark atmosphere for nursing that hangover, and an awesome view of the lake.

Goldie's Neighborhood Sports Cafe

10135 E Via Linda
Scottsdale, AZ 85258

w w. writes: Until the non-smoking law goes into effect, Goldie's will remain chokingly smoke-filled.

I like Goldie's, minus the smoke, and it definitely lives up to its name.  It's a neighborhood bar to the T and it has two levels filled with TV's, games and of…

La Fonda Mexican Foods

1126 N Scottsdale Rd
Tempe, AZ 85281

Garrett L. writes: When i was in Arizona golfing we saw this Mexican restaurant and decided to hit it up and try it out. We were pretty impressed with the food. I thought it was pretty good, especially the salsa. If i were to go to Arizona again and was near, i would…

Jj's Sports Cantina

409 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85257

Bone D. writes: Nice kareoke spot. The female bartenders are cool and really crazy. There is a strange crowd, some older biker dudes mixed with college kids, and older ladiez. I jammed on some James Taylor, and people werent really digging it. The bikers looked…

Wyndham Phoenix

50 East Adams St
Phoenix, AZ 85004

Stevey P. writes: What a difference a renovation and eight months makes on a place.  I thought I had stepped into a W Hotel or something.

The Wyndham definitely got the boutique hotel decor memo from a few years back and responded.   I remember this place feeling…

Zipp's Sports Grill On Camelback

7551 E Camelback Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

sunny b. writes: I stopped in at Zipps after going to the dissapointing Wharehouse sale in Scottsdale this weekend. My experience here really rounded out the morning.

There was no place to sit except one tiny table in front of a big screen TV. I bellied up and tried…

Del Taco

1255 W Main St
Mesa, AZ 85201

w w. writes: If you're looking for fast taco, burrito, quesadilla or a burger (random, I know), then you'll want to hit up Del Taco late night, when all of your other, better options have closed up shop.

They're a fast food place, so right off the bat, you know to…

Phoenix Spectrum Mall

1703 W Bethany Home Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85015

Allison M. writes: 2.5 stars

Good news for the previous posters - the company that owns this mall is tacking the "Chris-Town"  back onto the mall's name.  Not that this will class the place up any, but it'll make things right again.  The name "Spectrum Mall" always…

St Vincent De Paul Society Thrift Stores

2945 E Bell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032

Kristin C. writes: I love thrift stores.  Always have.  But this one....

I know it will be hit or miss anytime you go here, but I think in all my years of shopping there, I've maybe bought one thing?  It always has looked a bit picked over.  Like this one wasn't getting…

Brooklyn NYC Pizza

144 E Washington St
Phoenix, AZ 85004

Pierre Trudeau I. writes: 4.5 stars.

I knew there was an old downtown spot I kept forgetting to review. Which is unfortunate, because the only other Yelper's two stars for this place just ain't right.

Unfortunately it's only open on game nights. But whenever I bring people…

The White Chocolate Grill

7000 E. Mayo Boulevard
Phoenix, AZ 85054

Gabi K. writes: Yes, it may be a chain (there are locations in Vegas and Chicago too), but WCG is a special restaurant... with top notch service, awesome food & drinks, fun atmosphere, and moderate prices, I have to give 5 stars.  I almost don't want to give 5…

Sun Asian Kitchen

2070 E Baseline Rd
Ste D112
Phoenix, AZ 85073

Cher T. writes: Okay okay... let me be real with ya'll. I DID read the SoMo review back in the day when it first came out. Now, I had my Bay Area hopes & dreams and yeah - was a little disappoitned. But for real. It's a nice place. I hate it when reviews hype a…

Independent Newspapers, Inc.

11000 N Scottsdale Rd
Suite 210
Scottsdale, AZ 85250

Kristin C. writes: I totally grew up loving the Paradise Valley Independent.  We didn't get the "real" newspaper when I was a kid, so unless we went out to breakfast and one was laying there, or my grandparents brought one over - this newspaper was as close as it got.…

New-Times

1201 E Jefferson St
Phoenix, AZ 85034

Kristin C. writes: Every time I want to complain about how many dang ads are in this paper I remind myself how much I paid.  Ah yes, free.  No ads, no free.  

The new times has some awesome front line reporting.  It's pretty sad to me how many issues don't make it on…

Kona Grill

3111 W Chandler Blvd Ste 2150
Chandler, AZ 85226

Jasmine C. writes: I love this restaurant.  I really enjoy the reverse happy hour from 10pm-12am after I see a movie.  The appetizers are 1/2 price and they have some really good drink specials- better if you are a lady.   l like sitting out of the patio and relaxing.…

Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery

7640 W Bell Rd
Glendale, AZ 85308

Megan B. writes: I am a fan. We've definitely gotten a few dishes we didn't care for (we being the man and I), but sometimes thats just how it goes. Overall, the good dishes have far outweighed the bad.

KILLER happy hour. They've changed it 3x in 2 years which can be…

Walgreens

1840 W Southern Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85041

Kristin C. writes: It's not a 24 hour center, but it has a drive through pharmacy, digital photo pick up if you order online, and you can get your ink cartridges refilled here.  This does not make it an amazing store.  So, why am I writing about it?  Because this place…

Holgas

821 N. 3rd St.
Phoenix, AZ 85073

Kristin C. writes: It's so hard to score this place.  I've gone a few times and seen some really amazing pieces.  But most of the time....it's not so great.

Super space for showing art. They've done great with a limited space.  But man... go there on a busy First Friday…

Red Spade Studio

323 E. McKinley
Phoenix, AZ 85004

Kristin C. writes: Ok, 3 1/2 stars, but not enough to push it up to 4.  Dann Dykas, the artist, had some great stuff showing, and I can see how this is an amazing working space for him.  Though my pic is weak, I tried to capture what I thought was the coolest part of…

Java Magazine

414 S Mill Ave Ste 201
Tempe, AZ 85281

Alicia B. writes: Art. Ideas. Taste. Phx Culture.

I first saw this rag at The Roosevelt and knew immediately I needed to take it home with me. Not only that, I couldn't discard it once I looked through the articles and ads. It's fodder for me, for I often use…

Pita Pit the

120 E University Dr
Tempe, AZ 85281

Melissa H. writes: Best.drunk.food.ever.

I fell in love with Pita Pit as a student at Ohio State (we had one near campus) and when we moved out here last year, I thought I was going to have to break up with Pita Pit. But luckily, I didn't have to because there is one…

Petsmart

Peoria & 31st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85034

Kristin C. writes: I'm a regular Petsmart shopper.  I have a picky cat.  As long as I bring home the Petsmart brand litter, it will all stay in the box if ya know what I mean.  If I bring home something else - NOTHING goes in the box if you get my drift.  I figure that…

Famous Sam's

7134 E Thomas Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Rhonda J. writes: I went here with friends who wanted to watch the Ultimate Fighting Championship that was on payperview.  It is what you might expect from a sports bar.  Tons of TVs, air hockey, shuffleboard, foos ball, touch screen video games at the bar, etc.

I was…

Super Burrito

2601 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85257

Jake C. writes: Other than those of the "-erto's" name, I haven't had much luck finding good late night burritos in Scottsdale.

Sure, during the day there is Chipotle, or even Taco del Mar is pretty good, but the missing ingredient to my recipe for constant access…

Bentley Projects

215 E Grant St
Phoenix, AZ 85004

Ayesha S. writes: This is an adorable little gallery located in the middle of nowhere, Downtown Phoenix.  My art teacher friend got fixated on bringing me here when she heard me complaining about Phoenix being chain hell (and thanks to her and Yelp, I don't believe…

Efes Turkish Cuisine

1701 E. Guadalupe Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283

Stef T. writes: The food I had tonight at Efe's was so good that, even though I'm nowhere near hungry, I can't stop eating my leftovers.

My dinner companion and I started with the appetizer sampler, which consisted of hummus, baba ganoush, stuffed grape leaves, some…

Papa John's Pizza

754 S. Val Vista Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85233

Natalie W. writes: Our foreign exchange student, Zeno, was duly impressed with the fact that he could get TWO large pizzaa for UNDER $20. He was not so impressed however with the idea of spinach on his pie...

What else can I say-- it's close, cheap, consistant, and…

Pinon Grill

7401 N Scottsdale Rd
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

kikiree K. writes: Good ambiance, good dinner 3/5

Berk, Dorfy and I were at the Pinon Grill restaurant on Saturday night for our long-needed girl night out! Berk and I stayed at the Millennium Resort at Scottsdale, where the Pinon Grill is located that weekend.

We…

Burger King

11307 E Via Linda
Scottsdale, AZ 85259

w w. writes: I hadn't been to a Burger King is sooooooo long until I went with my friend the other day.  He talked me into it.  I shouldn't have let him.

I got the "veggie" burger and it was gross.  They slathered it in some sort of mayo-ish concoction and it…

Victoria's Secret

4550 E Cactus Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032

w w. writes: This Victoria's Secret just isn't as good as the Scottsdale Fashion Square version.  They NEVER have your size.  EVER.  Every time I go, it seems as if they have every other size than mine.  Weird.  But I know it's not just me because it happens to a…

Frederick's of Hollywood

Paradise Valley Mall
Phoenix, AZ 85003

w w. writes: Frederick's is the slutty bastard child of Victoria's Secret.  The only time I go here is when I'm shopping for my Halloween costume because they have good thigh highs and fishnets, but other than that, they're a tad raunchy for me.  If you want to…

Claire's

21001 N Tatum Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85050

w w. writes: Eh.

If you're looking for cheap jewelry (both price and quality), Claire's is the place for you.  You can find kind of cute things here and they usually try to follow the latest trends, but just know that if you buy anything, it's not going to last…