Stalling
Yes, it’s the food that makes a restaurant. However, an eatery will rack up some serious style points if it also has fabulous restrooms. Here are a few of the coolest local lavatories:
Geisha A Go Go Patrons not only visit this Old Town outpost for one-of-a-kind cocktails and private karaoke rooms; they go to experience Geisha’s high-tech loos—complete with computerized control panels. 480.699.0055, www.geishaagogo.com.
Christopher’s Restaurant & Crush Lounge Guests get a kick out of the communal, out-in-the-open waterfall sink at this Biltmore Fashion Park favorite. 602.522.2344, www.christophersaz.com.
Joe’s Farm Grill and Liberty Market This duo of Gilbert eateries, both from restaurateur Joe Johnston, is home to quirky restrooms—from the stall
walls plastered with recipes to a television playing obscure cartoons. www.joesfarmgrill.com; www.libertymarket.com.

Spill the Beans
Next time you need to refuel from a day of retail therapy at CityCenter of CityNorth, hit up Press. The coffee shop (which moonlights as a wine bar) serves up everything from a delish cup of joe to a triple-decker peanut butter and jelly sandwich. 480.419.6221, www.presscfw.com.

Rock the Kasbah
If hunger pangs strike you poolside at InterContinental Montelucia Resort & Spa, sample Kasbah Pool Bar & Grill’s worldly French fries. There are a dozen rotating flavors (two selections are served daily)—including Japanese fries with teriyaki-wasabi sauce and Moroccan fries with cilantro baba ganoush. www.icmontelucia.com.

Chocolate’s Leading Ladies
It’s no secret that gals are fond of chocolate, but these two local women have made it their life’s work. Lisa Reinhardt, C.E.O. and founder of Phoenix’s Wei of Chocolate, and Scottsdale-based Julia Baker, C.E.O., founder and head chef of three-year-old Julia Baker Confections, dish up decidedly different but equally delicious treats to the Valley and beyond. Wei of Chocolate, founded more than 10 years ago, specializes in vegan, organic and Fair Trade chocolate infused with herbs, spices and Lotus Wei flower essences, while Julia Baker’s signature confections include her decadent French caramel truffles and chocolate mousse. www.weiofchocolate.com; www.juliabakerconfections.com.