Route 56 Neighborhood pricing and a menu packed with some of your dairy, pasta, garden and meat favorites, Kitchen 56 at the corner of Indian School and 56th Street is a comfort zone. It did a quick stint as Vatra Grillhouse, and now those same people bring you this new name and very similar concept. Formerly a garage, this urban spot is all Arcadia. Fresh ingredients, modern takes on old faves and the wine list and beverage menu will please you night after night.
Kitchen 56 3433 N. 56th St., Phoenix 480-994-5656 kitchen56.com
HERB BOX 20707 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale & 480-289-6180
Haus Murphy’s
Claims to Fame
Food Network’s Guy Fieri catches up with Phoenix foodies, visiting many of our Valley favorites for his TV show “Diners, Drive-ins & Dives” and adding his imprimatur to the interior décor. When you visit, look for the familiar “Diners, Drive-ins & Dives” logo painted on a wall.
Chino Bandido First-timers get the “how to order” tour of the menu. 15414 N. 19th Ave., Phoenix 602-375-3639 1825 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler 480-889-5990 chinobandido.com
Giuseppe’s on 28th Sassy, cas and often crowded for buono Italian. 2824 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix 602-381-1237 giuseppeson28th.com
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Haus Murphy’s Bavaria’s home in Historic Downtown Glendale. 5739 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale 623-939-2480 hausmurphys.com
Joe’s Farm Grill A lot of fresh, organic and local in a picnic atmosphere. 3000 E. Ray Rd., Gilbert 480-563-4745 joesfarmgrill.com
La Piazza Al Forno It’s all about the brick oven. 5803 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale 623-847-3301 lapiazzaalforno.com
Three sisters keep their parents’ made-by-hand tradition. 4747 E. Elliot Rd., Phoenix 480-753-4370 ltgrill.com
Matt’s Big Breakfast Small space attracts big following for fresh take on old stand-bys. 801 N. 1st St., Phoenix 602-254-1074 mattsbigbreakfast.com
Over Easy Retro breakfast and a lot of it. 4730 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix 602-468-3447 eatatovereasy.com
Roberto’s Mexican Food Authentic Mexican includes breakfast all day. 675 W. Union Hills Dr., Phoenix 602-439-7279 robertosaz.com
Thee Pitt’s “Again” Made-from-scratch food from made-by-family recipes. 5558 W. Bell Rd., Glendale 602-996-7488 theepittsagain.com
990 E. Shea Blvd., 6 Scottsdale & 480-998-8355 herbboxcatering.com Farm-fresh salads and sandwiches.
House of Tricks 114 E. 7th St., Tempe & 480-968-1114 www.houseoftricks.com Award-winning American menu.
HULA’S MODERN TIKI 4700 N. Central Ave., Phoenix & 602-265-8454 hulasmoderntiki.com Island fusion dishes & drinks.
Islamorada Fish Company 1133 N. Dobson Rd., Mesa (adjacent to Bass Pro Shops) & 602-606-5500 www.fishcompany.com Calamari, shrimp…and buffalo burgers!
J. ALEXANDER’S 6186 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale & 480-991-2504 jalexanders.com Contemporary American cuisine
Joe’s Farm Grill 3000 E. Ray Rd., Gilbert & 480-563-4745 www.joesfarmgrill.com Classic American bites done right
Photos: Top — M.A. Wilkins Designs Bottom — Haus Murphy’s
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