THE GUIDE
SWEET REPUBLIC— Frozen Treats. Ice cream and
sorbet, from pumpkin spice to Fleur de Sel Caramel and Black Licorice, with a variety of other flavors that are constantly changing but always delicious. 9160 E. Shea Blvd., 480.248.6979. Valley Map L19; 6054 N. 16th St., 602.535.5990. www.sweetrepublic.com Valley Map N15 THE BREAKFAST JOYNT—American. Eggs, pan-
cakes, benedicts, sandwiches and burgers are offered at this diner, which serves breakfast and lunch daily. Locations include: 6245 E. Bell Road, Scottsdale, 480.664.9373. www.breakfastjoynt.com Valley Map I18 THE GREENE HOUSE— American. The name
pays homage to a pair of early-20th-century architects. The kitchen blossoms by showcasing seasonal fare. Kierland Commons, 15205 N. Kierland Blvd., 480.889.9494. www.foxrc.com Valley Map I18
Phoenix: Downtown COMPASS ARIZONA GRILL— American. Get
orientedwith the old and brand-new features of downtownPhoenix from this rotating restaurant on the 24thfloor of the Hyatt Regency. 122 N. 2nd St., 602.440.3166. www.phoenix.hyatt.com Phoenix Map I5 DURANT’S— Steak. Durant’s founder’s motto was
“Good friends, great steaks and the best booze are the necessities of life.” Today, the beloved restaurant has been serving steaks and martinis for more than 65 years. Enter through the famous back kitchen door to enjoy classic steakhouse dining. 2611 N. Central Ave., 602.264.5967. www.durantsaz.com Valley Map P15 MACAYO’S MEXICAN KITCHEN— Mexican.
For 70 years, Macayo has been dishing Sonoran Mexican dishes. The menu features creations from old family recipes as well as new, lighter fare. Locations include: 7829 W. Thomas Road, 623.873.0313. Valley Map P11; 1920 S. Dobson Road, Mesa, 480.820.0237. Valley Map U19; 12637 S. 48th St., 480.598.5101. Valley Map W17; 6012 W. Bell Road, Glendale, 602.298.8080. Valley Map I12; 15565 W. Bell Road, Surprise, 623.214.5950. www.macayo.com Valley Map I9 MOIRA SUSHI BAR & KITCHEN—Sushi.
Traditional and innovative sushi. 215 E. McKinley, 602.254.5085. www.moirasushi.com Phoenix Map D5 NOBUO AT TEETER HOUSE— Asian. James
Beard Award-winning Chef Nobuo Fukuda creates rustic Japanese dishes with daring contemporary touches inside a house built in 1899. Heritage Square, 622 E. Adams St., 602.254.0600. www.nobuofukuda.com Phoenix Map H8 PIZZERIA BIANCO— Pizza. Due to perennial
popularity (and thus, long wait times for dinner), James Beard Award-winning proprietor Chris Bianco added lunch service and a secondary location. The appeals are crafty wood-fired pizzas—the Rosa, for example, is topped with rosemary and pistachios—numerous Italian red wines, and an industrial-chic ambiance. Heritage Square, 623 E. Adams St., 602.258.8300. Phoenix Map I8; Town & Country, 4743 N. 20th St., 602.368.3273. www.pizzeriabianco.com Valley Map O15
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