{"id":5518,"date":"2019-04-27T09:00:44","date_gmt":"2019-04-27T16:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/?p=5518"},"modified":"2019-04-25T13:48:04","modified_gmt":"2019-04-25T20:48:04","slug":"best-of-our-valley-2019-food-restaurants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/lifestyle\/best-of-our-valley-2019-food-restaurants","title":{"rendered":"Best of Our Valley 2019: Food &#038; Restaurants"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<h5 id=\"by-melissa-larsen\"><em>by Melissa Larsen<\/em><\/h5>\r\n<h4 id=\"best-asian-cuisine-best-health-food-or-vegetarian-food-and-best-restaurant-to-get-the-most-bang-for-your-buck-ycs-mongolian-grill\"><strong>Best Asian Cuisine, Best Health Food or Vegetarian Food and Best Restaurant to Get the Most Bang for Your Buck: YC\u2019s Mongolian Grill<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using fresh, quality ingredients, customers at YC\u2019s Mongolian Grill can craft create-your-own stirfry for a price that won\u2019t bust wallets. Plus, with five Valley locations, finding a healthful, family-friendly (and veggie-packed!) dining experience is never far away.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ycs-mongoliangrill.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ycs-mongoliangrill.com<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 id=\"afm-fave-best-asian-cuisine-clever-koi\"><strong>AFM Fave! Best Asian Cuisine: <\/strong><strong>Clever\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Koi<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At its locations in Central Phoenix and Downtown Gilbert, Clever Koi guests dig into an ever-changing menu of steamed buns, house-made dumplings, noodle dishes and small plates that reflect flavors and techniques from regions like Thailand, Korea, China, Vietnam, Japan and Indo-China. Clever Koi also houses one of the top cocktail menus in the Valley that features a mix of classic and creative sips.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecleverkoi.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">thecleverkoi.com<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_5520\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5520\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"size-large wp-image-5520 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081719\/Clever-Koi-80x53.jpg\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"501\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081719\/Clever-Koi-750x501.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081719\/Clever-Koi-750x501.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081719\/Clever-Koi-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081719\/Clever-Koi-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081719\/Clever-Koi-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081719\/Clever-Koi-380x254.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081719\/Clever-Koi-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081719\/Clever-Koi-1160x774.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081719\/Clever-Koi-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081719\/Clever-Koi-620x414.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081719\/Clever-Koi-850x567.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081719\/Clever-Koi.jpg 1500w\" ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5520\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Clever Koi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 id=\"best-baked-good-and-sweets-unbaked-edible-cookie-dough\"><strong>Best Baked Good and Sweets: <\/strong><strong>Unbaked Edible Cookie Dough<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Opened for less than a year in Old Town, Unbaked Edible Cookie Dough has already become a favorite of sweet teeth in the Valley thanks to its selection of safe-to-eat cookie dough (there are vegan and gluten-free options). In flavors like brownie batter, sugar cookie and chocolate chip, Unbaked dough is available by the cup, in a cone, with ice cream or baked as a traditional cookie. Of course, plenty of tasty toppings are available, too.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/getunbaked.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">getunbaked.com<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_5521\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5521\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"size-large wp-image-5521 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081728\/Unbaked-Scottsdale-HI-RES-158-of-252-80x53.jpg\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"500\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081728\/Unbaked-Scottsdale-HI-RES-158-of-252-750x500.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081728\/Unbaked-Scottsdale-HI-RES-158-of-252-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081728\/Unbaked-Scottsdale-HI-RES-158-of-252-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081728\/Unbaked-Scottsdale-HI-RES-158-of-252-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081728\/Unbaked-Scottsdale-HI-RES-158-of-252-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081728\/Unbaked-Scottsdale-HI-RES-158-of-252-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081728\/Unbaked-Scottsdale-HI-RES-158-of-252-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081728\/Unbaked-Scottsdale-HI-RES-158-of-252-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081728\/Unbaked-Scottsdale-HI-RES-158-of-252-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081728\/Unbaked-Scottsdale-HI-RES-158-of-252-620x413.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081728\/Unbaked-Scottsdale-HI-RES-158-of-252-850x567.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081728\/Unbaked-Scottsdale-HI-RES-158-of-252.jpg 1500w\" ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5521\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Unbaked Edible Cookie Dough<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 id=\"best-breakfast-eggstasy\"><strong>Best Breakfast: <\/strong><strong>Eggstasy<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cotton candy pork belly, chocolate-covered bacon and a lineup of more than 20 omelet options\u2014Eggstasy at Market Street on DC Ranch surely isn\u2019t your run-of-the-mill breakfast joint. Early eaters pop in for over-the-top a.m. specialties (the decadent pancakes and crepes are a must) but those who prefer a more traditional toast-and-eggs setup have plenty of options to choose from, too.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.eggstasyaz.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eggstasyaz.com<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 id=\"best-brunch-grubstak\"><strong>Best Brunch: <\/strong><strong>Grubstak<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Downtown Gilbert\u2019s Grubstak offers a unique way to brunch that the whole family can enjoy. Guests dig into dishes like the chock-full Brunch Bowl, a Belgian bubble waffle, a selection of breakfast burritos and sandwiches, a not-for-the-faint-of-heart chili cheese omelet and much more.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/grubstak.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">grubstak.com<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 id=\"afm-fave-best-brunch-ironwood-american-kitchen\"><strong>AFM Fave! Best Brunch: <\/strong><strong>Ironwood American Kitchen\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nothing says \u201cSunday Funday\u201d more than weekend brunch at Ironwood American Kitchen at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. The brunch buffet has decadent eats likes brulee\u2019d oatmeal and Arizona pecan sticky buns alongside healthful options like chia pudding and fresh juices. If ordering off of the breakfast menu, the Pink Lady apple toast will make your day before it even gets going with its cranberry walnut bread, hibiscus-poached apples, almond butter, dried figs and smoked almonds.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.scottsdaleprincess.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">scottsdaleprincess.com<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_5522\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5522\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"size-large wp-image-5522 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081736\/Ironwood-80x53.jpg\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"500\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081736\/Ironwood-750x500.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081736\/Ironwood-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081736\/Ironwood-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081736\/Ironwood-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081736\/Ironwood-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081736\/Ironwood-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081736\/Ironwood-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081736\/Ironwood-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081736\/Ironwood-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081736\/Ironwood-620x413.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081736\/Ironwood-850x567.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081736\/Ironwood.jpg 1500w\" ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5522\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ironwood American Kitchen at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<h4 id=\"best-burger-blu-burger-grille\"><strong>Best Burger: <\/strong><strong>Blu Burger Grille<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p>It is impossible to have a bad burger at Blu Burger Grille because it is largely a build-your-own concept, with 10 different meat options (plus vegan\/vegetarian offerings) and 20 toppings, in addition to sauces, cheeses and more. The restaurant\u2019s burgers are all a half pound and buns are delivered daily from a local bakery\u2014making it a burger lover\u2019s paradise. In addition, it offers a full bar, almost 20 beers and more than 60 wines. There is truly something for everyone at this North Scottsdale restaurant.<a href=\"https:\/\/bluburgergrille.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00a0bluburgergrille.com<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_5523\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5523\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"size-large wp-image-5523 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081745\/Blu-Burger-80x64.jpg\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"600\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081745\/Blu-Burger-750x600.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081745\/Blu-Burger-750x600.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081745\/Blu-Burger-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081745\/Blu-Burger-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081745\/Blu-Burger-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081745\/Blu-Burger-380x304.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081745\/Blu-Burger-800x640.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081745\/Blu-Burger-1160x928.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081745\/Blu-Burger-80x64.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081745\/Blu-Burger-620x496.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081745\/Blu-Burger-850x680.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081745\/Blu-Burger.jpg 1500w\" ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5523\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Blu Burger Grille<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<h4 id=\"best-comfort-food-and-best-place-to-watch-the-big-game-cold-beers-cheeseburgers\"><strong>Best Comfort Food and Best Place to Watch the Big Game: <\/strong><strong>Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p>With 10 locations across the Valley, a comforting meal at Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers is never far away. All burgers are hand-formed and cooked to order, and decadent dishes like buffalo chicken eggrolls, prime rib sliders, a Nashville hot chicken sandwich and much more are up for grabs while cheering on one\u2019s team on any number of the restaurant\u2019s flat-screen TV\u2019s.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.coldbeers.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">coldbeers.com.<\/a><\/p>\r\n<h4 id=\"best-country-club-chef-marcus-de-koning-phoenix-country-club\"><strong>Best Country Club Chef: <\/strong><strong>Marcus de Koning, Phoenix Country Club<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p>Executive Chef Marcus de Koning, who got his start in the culinary industry at the age of 12, brings a great deal of expertise to the dining venues of Phoenix Country Club. He has a passion for fine dining and prepares a variety of special dining events for members throughout the year, including holiday dinners and brunches, a summer lobster fest and much more.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.phoenixcountryclub.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">phoenixcountryclub.com<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<h4 id=\"best-culinary-event-dish-it-out\"><strong>Best Culinary Event: <\/strong><strong>Dish it Out<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p>Every fall, Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Phoenix (BGCMP) hosts its annual Dish it Out event at High Street in North Phoenix with eats, drinks, live music and more. All proceeds support BGCMP\u2019s 13 clubs around the Valley where 10,000-plus youth enjoy after- school and summer programs, academic support and more. Plus, each year, the clubs provide more than 339,000 healthy meals and 336,000 snacks to youth, making it one of the largest meal providers in the state.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dishitoutaz.org\">dishitoutaz.org<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_5524\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5524\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"size-large wp-image-5524 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081755\/Dish_It_Out_17_161-80x54.jpg\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"506\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081755\/Dish_It_Out_17_161-750x506.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081755\/Dish_It_Out_17_161-750x506.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081755\/Dish_It_Out_17_161-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081755\/Dish_It_Out_17_161-1024x691.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081755\/Dish_It_Out_17_161-768x518.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081755\/Dish_It_Out_17_161-380x256.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081755\/Dish_It_Out_17_161-800x540.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081755\/Dish_It_Out_17_161-1160x783.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081755\/Dish_It_Out_17_161-80x54.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081755\/Dish_It_Out_17_161-620x418.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081755\/Dish_It_Out_17_161-850x573.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081755\/Dish_It_Out_17_161.jpg 1500w\" ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5524\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dish it Out<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<h4 id=\"best-date-spot-best-dining-with-a-view-best-dining-with-live-music-best-outdoor-dining-and-old-favorite-geordies-restaurant-lounge-at-wrigley-mansion\"><strong>Best Date Spot, Best Dining with a View, Best Dining with Live Music, Best Outdoor Dining and Old Favorite: <\/strong><strong>Geordie\u2019s Restaurant & Lounge at Wrigley Mansion<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p>Geordie\u2019s Restaurant & Lounge at landmark Wrigley Mansion has long been a local favorite for luxury date nights, special occasions and entertaining out-of-town family and friends\u2014so it\u2019s no surprise that the restaurant received so much Best of Our Valley love. Diners can enjoy happy hour, lunch, dinner and decadent Sunday brunch with menus featuring grilled steaks, fresh seafood, house-made pastas and the season\u2019s best ingredients. For a little pre-dinner drink, the sleek, sexy Jamie\u2019s Wine Bar offers 25 premium wines by the glass and an extensive list by the bottle. Come September, Chef Christopher Gross is opening Christopher\u2019s at the Wrigley Mansion, a 26-seat tasting-menu restaurant. It will feature a hearth-driven tasting menu filled with elegant yet whimsical dishes in a setting that can be best described as a \u201cwork of art.\u201d\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wrigleymansion.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">wrigleymansion.com<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<p>Cheers! Wrigley Mansion was also named Best Mimosa while owner Jamie Hormel was designated as Most Influential Woman in the Valley.<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_5525\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5525\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"size-large wp-image-5525 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081803\/Geordies-at-Wrigley-Mansion1-80x53.jpg\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"500\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081803\/Geordies-at-Wrigley-Mansion1-750x500.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081803\/Geordies-at-Wrigley-Mansion1-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081803\/Geordies-at-Wrigley-Mansion1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081803\/Geordies-at-Wrigley-Mansion1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081803\/Geordies-at-Wrigley-Mansion1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081803\/Geordies-at-Wrigley-Mansion1-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081803\/Geordies-at-Wrigley-Mansion1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081803\/Geordies-at-Wrigley-Mansion1-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081803\/Geordies-at-Wrigley-Mansion1-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081803\/Geordies-at-Wrigley-Mansion1-620x413.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081803\/Geordies-at-Wrigley-Mansion1-850x567.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081803\/Geordies-at-Wrigley-Mansion1.jpg 1500w\" ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5525\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Geordie\u2019s Restaurant & Lounge at Wrigley Mansion<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<h4 id=\"best-food-photography-debby-wolvos\"><strong>Best Food Photography: <\/strong><strong>Debby Wolvos<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p>Debby Wolvos of DW Photography is one of the Valley\u2019s most in-demand commercial food and lifestyle photographers. She loves to capture chefs, food and cocktails throughout Arizona and beyond, and you\u2019ve likely spied her riveting images in high-end lifestyle pubs like Forbes and Travel + Leisure. This year, Wolvos has several cookbook projects in the works.<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dw-photography.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00a0dw-photography.net<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<h4 id=\"best-frozen-treat-gelato-dolce-vita\"><strong>Best Frozen Treat: <\/strong><strong>Gelato Dolce Vita<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p>Mesa\u2019s Gelato Dolce Vita prides itself on using only the highest quality ingredients, like almonds from Puglia, pistachios from Sicily and hazelnuts from Piedmont. Plus, the sweet shop uses local milk, cream and fruits when possible. The most popular flavor is Stupify, winner of the Scottsdale Gelato Festival 2017, while the Sogno Autunnale flavor was a finalist at the Los Angeles Gelato Word Tour 2017.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.gelatodolcevita.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">gelatodolcevita.com<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_5526\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5526\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"size-large wp-image-5526 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081811\/gelato-dolce-vita-80x45.jpg\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"422\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081811\/gelato-dolce-vita-750x422.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081811\/gelato-dolce-vita-750x422.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081811\/gelato-dolce-vita-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081811\/gelato-dolce-vita-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081811\/gelato-dolce-vita-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081811\/gelato-dolce-vita-380x214.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081811\/gelato-dolce-vita-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081811\/gelato-dolce-vita-1160x653.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081811\/gelato-dolce-vita-80x45.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081811\/gelato-dolce-vita-620x349.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081811\/gelato-dolce-vita-850x478.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081811\/gelato-dolce-vita-257x144.jpg 257w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081811\/gelato-dolce-vita.jpg 1500w\" ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5526\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gelato Dolce Vita<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<h4 id=\"best-gluten-free-menu-farm-craft\"><strong>Best Gluten-Free Menu: <\/strong><strong>Farm & Craft<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p>At its two Valley locations, Farm & Craft is focuses on healthy and sustainable food in a chic community-style atmosphere. Its seasonal Wellness Menu even includes a plethora of options for gluten-free dining (in fact, most of the menu can be altered to be gluten-free), making it a favorite spot for diners with special dietary needs.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ilovefarmandcraft.com\">ilovefarmandcraft.com<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_5527\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5527\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"size-large wp-image-5527 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081819\/Farm-and-Craft-Uptown3-80x53.jpg\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"500\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081819\/Farm-and-Craft-Uptown3-750x500.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081819\/Farm-and-Craft-Uptown3-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081819\/Farm-and-Craft-Uptown3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081819\/Farm-and-Craft-Uptown3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081819\/Farm-and-Craft-Uptown3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081819\/Farm-and-Craft-Uptown3-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081819\/Farm-and-Craft-Uptown3-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081819\/Farm-and-Craft-Uptown3-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081819\/Farm-and-Craft-Uptown3-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081819\/Farm-and-Craft-Uptown3-620x413.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081819\/Farm-and-Craft-Uptown3-850x567.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081819\/Farm-and-Craft-Uptown3.jpg 1500w\" ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5527\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Farm & Craft Uptown<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<h4 id=\"best-health-food-store-sprouts-farmers-market\"><strong>Best Health Food<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Store: <\/strong><strong>Sprouts Farmers Market<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p>Sprouts Farmers Market is about to welcome its 40th store in Arizona. (The store will open in Mesa this summer.) Sprouts prides itself on offering fresh, natural and organic products at prices that appeal to everyday grocery shoppers as the brand believes that healthy food should be affordable. Amen to that.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sprouts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sprouts.com<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<h4 id=\"best-italian-tie-guidos-chicago-meats-deli\"><strong>Best Italian: (tie) <\/strong><strong>Guido\u2019s Chicago Meats & Deli<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p>Guido\u2019s Italian deli\u00a0and market has been open in Scottsdale since 1983, making it a favorite among locals seeking authentic Italian groceries and a divine menu of pizza, calzones, pasta, hot and cold subs and much more.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.guidosofchicago.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">guidosofchicago.com<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<h4 id=\"best-italian-tie-and-best-slice-venezias-pizzeria\"><strong>Best Italian (tie) and Best Slice: V<\/strong><strong>enezia\u2019s Pizzeria<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p>One of Venezia\u2019s Pizzeria\u2019s claims to fame is its 16-slice party pizza, though its pasta dishes, calzones, wings and salads are just as delish. Keep an eye on Venezia\u2019s Pizzeria\u2019s Web site for its can\u2019t-miss lineup of daily deals (like free kid\u2019s meals on Mondays with minimum purchase).\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/venezias.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">venezias.com<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<h4 id=\"best-juice-bar-juice-core\"><strong>Best Juice Bar: <\/strong><strong>Juice Core\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p>Juice Core is a 100-percent organic cold-pressed juice bar and vegan cafe in Scottsdale. The women-owned and \u2013operated shop specializes in smoothies (the Easy Breezy tastes like a day on the beach), a\u00e7a\u00ed bowls, avocado toast and other vegan treats, in addition to its good-for-you juices.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/juicecore.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">juicecore.com<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_5528\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5528\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"size-large wp-image-5528 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081826\/Juice-Core-80x53.jpg\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"500\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081826\/Juice-Core-750x500.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081826\/Juice-Core-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081826\/Juice-Core-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081826\/Juice-Core-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081826\/Juice-Core-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081826\/Juice-Core-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081826\/Juice-Core-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081826\/Juice-Core-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081826\/Juice-Core-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081826\/Juice-Core-620x413.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081826\/Juice-Core-850x567.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081826\/Juice-Core.jpg 1500w\" ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5528\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Juice Core<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<h4 id=\"best-macaron-paris-rendez-vous\"><strong>Best Macaron: <\/strong><strong>Paris Rendez Vous<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p>Paris Rendez Vous debuted at Desert Ridge Marketplace in 2014, specializing in beautiful French macarons in flavors like Nutella, Earl Grey, PB & J, rose, pistachio and more. However, the shop also dishes up a delightful assortment of croissants (including almond and chocolate), fine chocolates, gelato and espresso.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.paris-rendezvous.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">paris-rendezvous.com.<\/a><\/p>\r\n<h4 id=\"best-mexican-food-ajo-als\"><strong>Best Mexican Food: <\/strong><strong>Ajo Al\u2019s<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p>Ajo\u2019s Al is a family- and veteran-owned and \u2013 operated business serving the Valley for more than three decades. The menu features from-scratch Sonoran-style Mexican food using locally sourced produce and meats, with signature items being smoked brisket tacos, Mexican pizzas and gluten-free mushroom and spinach enchiladas topped with jalapeno white sauce. This year, Ajo Al\u2019s is even rolling out fresh homemade tortillas in all of its Valleywide locations.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ajoals.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ajoals.com<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<h4 id=\"best-new-restaurant-most-amazing-restaurant-interior-and-most-fun-lunch-spot-rott-n-grapes-roro\"><strong>Best New Restaurant, Most Amazing Restaurant Interior and Most Fun Lunch Spot: <\/strong><strong>Rott n\u2019 Grapes RoRo<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p>It\u2019s safe to say that Rott n\u2019 Grapes\u00a0RoRo\u00a0became one of Phoenix\u2019s newest hot spots when it debuted on the RoRo block in the fall. The industrial-chic spot features a three-level bar and restaurant, including a cool speakeasy basement, and diners can\u2019t get enough of the brick walls, kitschy neon signs and glam lighting. In addition to full menus for lunch, dinner and brunch on the weekends, Rott n\u2019 Grapes RoRo features top-notch wine, beer and cocktail selections.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.rottngrapes.com\/\">rottngrapes.com<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_5529\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5529\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"size-large wp-image-5529 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081833\/Rott-n-Grapes-80x60.jpeg\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"563\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081833\/Rott-n-Grapes-750x563.jpeg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081833\/Rott-n-Grapes-750x563.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081833\/Rott-n-Grapes-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081833\/Rott-n-Grapes-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081833\/Rott-n-Grapes-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081833\/Rott-n-Grapes-200x150.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081833\/Rott-n-Grapes-260x195.jpeg 260w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081833\/Rott-n-Grapes-380x285.jpeg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081833\/Rott-n-Grapes-800x600.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081833\/Rott-n-Grapes-1160x870.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081833\/Rott-n-Grapes-80x60.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081833\/Rott-n-Grapes-620x465.jpeg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081833\/Rott-n-Grapes-83x63.jpeg 83w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081833\/Rott-n-Grapes-850x638.jpeg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081833\/Rott-n-Grapes.jpeg 1500w\" ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5529\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rott n\u2019 Grapes RoRo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<h4 id=\"afm-fave-most-amazing-restaurant-interior-jg-steakhouse\"><strong>AFM Fave! Most Amazing Restaurant Interior: <\/strong><strong>J&G Steakhouse<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p>Already one of the loveliest restaurants in the Valley, J&G Steakhouse at The Phoenician debuted an impeccably stylish refresh in the fall. Inspired by the dramatic desert landscape, the new interiors now have fresh sophisticated d\u00e9cor, all-new seating, an updated color palette with deep reds, neutral creams and grays, polished metal elements and much more gorgeousness at every turn.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jgsteakhousescottsdale.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">jgsteakhousescottsdale.com<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_5531\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5531\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"size-large wp-image-5531 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081844\/jg-80x53.jpg\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"500\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081844\/jg-750x500.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081844\/jg-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081844\/jg-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081844\/jg-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081844\/jg-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081844\/jg-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081844\/jg-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081844\/jg-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081844\/jg-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081844\/jg-620x413.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081844\/jg-850x567.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081844\/jg.jpg 1500w\" ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5531\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">J&G Steakhouse<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<h4 id=\"afm-fave-best-pet-friendly-restaurant-o-h-s-o-brewery-distillery\"><strong>AFM Fave! Best Pet-Friendly Restaurant: <\/strong><strong>O.H.S.O Brewery & Distillery<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p>With some of the most spacious and happening patios in town, O.H.S.O Brewery & Distillery is easily one of the most dog-friendly dining spots in the Valley. There are bustling locations in Gilbert, Arcadia, Paradise Valley and Scottsdale; you\u2019ll know you\u2019ve found O.H.S.O if you spot just as many paws as pints.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/ohsobrewery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ohsobrewery.com<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<h4 id=\"best-poke-bowl-koi-poke\"><strong>Best Poke Bowl: <\/strong><strong>Koi Poke<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p>With five Valley locations, and several more in the works, locals don\u2019t have an excuse not to have a healthful, filling lunch or dinner at Koi Poke. Each bowl starts with a base of white rice, brown rice or spring mix before being topped with a variety of you-choose proteins, veggies, garnishes, sauces and more. For dessert, Koi Poke offers a range of cooling mochi ice cream.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/koipoke.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">koipoke.com.<\/a><\/p>\r\n<h4 id=\"best-resort-restaurant-litchfields\"><strong>Best Resort Restaurant: <\/strong><strong>Litchfield\u2019s<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p>Litchfield\u2019s, The Wigwam\u2019s dinner-only signature restaurant, offers a casual atmosphere and impeccable farm-to-table fare. Diners can cozy up in the romantic, intimate dining room or enjoy some fresh air\u2014alongside the fresh eats\u2014on the patio. Kick things off with the chef\u2019s charcuterie board before ordering a main entree of European sea bass or Arizona filet mignon.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wigwamarizona.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">wigwamarizona.com<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_5532\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5532\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"size-large wp-image-5532 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081851\/Litchfield-Patio-80x53.jpg\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"500\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081851\/Litchfield-Patio-750x500.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081851\/Litchfield-Patio-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081851\/Litchfield-Patio-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081851\/Litchfield-Patio-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081851\/Litchfield-Patio-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081851\/Litchfield-Patio-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081851\/Litchfield-Patio-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081851\/Litchfield-Patio-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081851\/Litchfield-Patio-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081851\/Litchfield-Patio-620x413.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081851\/Litchfield-Patio-850x567.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081851\/Litchfield-Patio.jpg 1500w\" ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5532\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Litchfield\u2019s at The Wigwam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<h4 id=\"best-restaurant-group-riot-hospitality-group\"><strong>Best Restaurant Group: <\/strong><strong>Riot Hospitality Group<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p>Headquartered in Scottsdale and founded in 2010, Riot Hospitality Group is responsible for some of the most successful food and beverage concepts in the United States, including Best of Our Valley winners El Hefe and Farm & Craft, as well as Hand Cut Burgers & Chophouse, Dierks Bentley\u2019s Whiskey Row and the newly opened Riot House. The team behind Riot Hospitality Group aims to bring locals together via superior food and drink experiences.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.riothg.com\">riothg.com<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<h4 id=\"best-steakhouse-lincoln-a-jw-steakhouse\"><strong>Best Steakhouse: <\/strong>Lincoln, a JW Steakhouse<\/h4>\r\n<p>If you\u2019re craving decadence, Lincoln, a JW Steakhouse, at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/hotels\/travel\/phxcb-jw-marriott-scottsdale-camelback-inn-resort-and-spa\/\">JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa<\/a>\u00a0is the right call for dinner. The restaurant has perfected the art of steak using the area\u2019s only Josper Charcoal Oven to sear its menu of prime and Wagyu butcher\u2019s steaks. And a trip to Lincoln isn\u2019t complete without starting with popovers and a dessert of rich cheesecake. Coming up, the restaurant interior with be updated with new colors and artwork, and there\u2019s a new cocktail\/back bar program in the works at adjacent Bar 1936.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/camelbackinn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">camelbackinn.com<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_5533\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5533\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"size-large wp-image-5533 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081858\/Lincoln1-80x53.jpg\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"500\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081858\/Lincoln1-750x500.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081858\/Lincoln1-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081858\/Lincoln1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081858\/Lincoln1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081858\/Lincoln1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081858\/Lincoln1-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081858\/Lincoln1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081858\/Lincoln1-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081858\/Lincoln1-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081858\/Lincoln1-620x413.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081858\/Lincoln1-850x567.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081858\/Lincoln1.jpg 1500w\" ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5533\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lincoln, a JW Steakhouse<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<h4 id=\"afm-fave-best-steakhouse-bourbon-bones\"><strong>AFM Fave! Best Steakhouse: <\/strong><strong>Bourbon & Bones<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p>Old Town\u2019s Bourbon & Bones is a modern, upscale chophouse where diners come in for exceptional fine dining and an extensive high-end list of more than 120 bourbons and 320 whiskey offerings. The menu features top-quality dry- and wet-aged steaks including bone-in cuts and chops, fresh seafood and signature side dishes. To get a taste of what Bourbon & Bones has to offer, stop by for happy hour Monday through Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. for deals on drinks, appetizers and the signature Bourbon & Bones burger.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.BourbonandBonesAZ.com\">bourbonandbonesaz.com<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_5534\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5534\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"size-large wp-image-5534 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081905\/Bourbon-Bones-80x59.jpg\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"553\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081905\/Bourbon-Bones-750x553.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081905\/Bourbon-Bones-750x553.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081905\/Bourbon-Bones-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081905\/Bourbon-Bones-1024x755.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081905\/Bourbon-Bones-768x566.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081905\/Bourbon-Bones-380x280.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081905\/Bourbon-Bones-800x590.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081905\/Bourbon-Bones-1160x855.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081905\/Bourbon-Bones-80x59.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081905\/Bourbon-Bones-620x457.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081905\/Bourbon-Bones-850x627.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081905\/Bourbon-Bones.jpg 1500w\" ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5534\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bourbon & Bones<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<h4 id=\"best-sushi-sushi-roku\"><strong>Best Sushi: <\/strong><strong>Sushi Roku<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p>Don\u2019t expect a cream cheesy Vegas roll at W Scottsdale\u2019s Sushi Roku. The sexy sushi bar has transformed the traditional sushi experience into a hip, high-end dining affair. The restaurant features the freshest ingredients flown in from around the globe for creative and contemporary dishes. For a truly memorable experience, opt for the omakase, a multi-course meal of the chef\u2019s choosing.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sushiroku.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sushiroku.com<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_5535\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5535\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"size-large wp-image-5535 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081913\/SUSHI-ROKU-80x71.jpg\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"669\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081913\/SUSHI-ROKU-750x669.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081913\/SUSHI-ROKU-750x669.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081913\/SUSHI-ROKU-300x267.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081913\/SUSHI-ROKU-1024x913.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081913\/SUSHI-ROKU-768x685.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081913\/SUSHI-ROKU-380x339.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081913\/SUSHI-ROKU-800x713.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081913\/SUSHI-ROKU-1160x1034.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081913\/SUSHI-ROKU-80x71.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081913\/SUSHI-ROKU-620x553.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081913\/SUSHI-ROKU-850x758.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081913\/SUSHI-ROKU.jpg 1500w\" ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5535\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sushi Roku<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<h4 id=\"best-taco-crujiente-tacos\"><strong>Best Taco: <\/strong><strong>CRUjiente Tacos<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p>Phoenix\u2019s CRUjiente Tacos takes Taco Tuesday to a new level with options like Korean fried chicken, pork belly and kimchi, duck breast and garlic-roasted mushroom options. Defending champions CRUjiente\u00a0Tacos\u00a0earned the highest title Grand Champion again at the 2018\u00a0Arizona\u00a0Taco\u00a0Festival.\u00a0(The restaurant\u00a0also won first place the pork\u00a0taco, seafood\u00a0taco and salsa categories in 2018.)\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.crutacos.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">crutacos.com<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_5536\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5536\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"size-large wp-image-5536 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081920\/CRUjiente-80x53.jpg\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"500\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081920\/CRUjiente-750x500.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081920\/CRUjiente-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081920\/CRUjiente-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081920\/CRUjiente-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081920\/CRUjiente-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081920\/CRUjiente-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081920\/CRUjiente-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081920\/CRUjiente-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081920\/CRUjiente-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081920\/CRUjiente-620x413.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081920\/CRUjiente-850x567.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081920\/CRUjiente.jpg 1500w\" ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5536\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">CRUjiente Tacos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<h4 id=\"best-tea-spot-teaspressa\"><strong>Best Tea Spot: <\/strong><strong>Teaspressa\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p>It is safe to say that Arcadia\u2019s Teaspressa has turned every Phoenician into a tea drinker. The impossibly chic tea spot offers up hot and cold creative tea drinks and recently introduced house-made pastries and toasts. Teaspressa also just released a line of beauTEA shots, which are healthy boost shots like activated charcoal, beet and turmeric. (These Instagram-ready sips make your drink look like a rainbow while also adding in health benefits!) Up next: Teaspressa opens in Downtown Phoenix this spring.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/teaspressa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">teaspressa.com<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<p>Teaspressa now offers Afternoon Tea. Walk-in Tea for Twos are welcome, but if you call ahead at least 48 hours, the tea team can prepare a customized experience for you and your guests. Plus, you also get a Polaroid as a keepsake. $28 per person.<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_5537\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5537\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"size-large wp-image-5537 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081927\/teaspressa-80x53.jpg\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"500\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081927\/teaspressa-750x500.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081927\/teaspressa-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081927\/teaspressa-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081927\/teaspressa-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081927\/teaspressa-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081927\/teaspressa-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081927\/teaspressa-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081927\/teaspressa-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081927\/teaspressa-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081927\/teaspressa-620x413.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081927\/teaspressa-850x567.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081927\/teaspressa.jpg 1500w\" ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5537\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Teaspressa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<h4 id=\"favorite-local-food-blog-or-web-site-geeks-who-eat\"><strong>Favorite Local Food Blog or Web Site: <\/strong><strong>Geeks Who Eat<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p>Sarah Stubbs started blogging in 2009 about geek culture before founding Geeks Who Eat with her husband, Matthew Stubbs. On the site, the couple shares recipes, restaurant reviews, food news, interviews and much more in a fun, entertaining format.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/2geekswhoeat.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2geekswhoeat.com<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_5538\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5538\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"size-large wp-image-5538 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081934\/Geeks-Who-Eat1-80x53.jpg\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"499\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081934\/Geeks-Who-Eat1-750x499.jpg\"  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https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081934\/Geeks-Who-Eat1-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081934\/Geeks-Who-Eat1-620x413.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081934\/Geeks-Who-Eat1-850x566.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/25081934\/Geeks-Who-Eat1.jpg 1500w\" ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5538\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Geeks Who Eat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<h4 id=\"fast-faves\"><strong>Fast Faves<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p><strong>Best Acai Bowl:<\/strong>\u00a0Karma Apple,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.karmaappleaz.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">karmaappleaz.com<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Best Barbecue:<\/strong>\u00a0Bobby Q,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bobbyqbbq.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bobbyqbbq.com<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Best Business Lunch Spot and Best Seafood:<\/strong>\u00a0Buck & Rider,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/buckandrider.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">buckandrider.com<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Best Chicago Deep-Dish Pizza:<\/strong>\u00a0Lou Malnati\u2019s Pizzeria,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.loumalnatis.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">loumalnatis.com<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Best Cup of Coffee:<\/strong>\u00a0Press Coffee,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.presscoffee.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">presscoffee.com<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Best Cupcake:<\/strong>\u00a0Classic Cakes & Confections,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.classiccakesaz.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">classiccakesaz.com<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Best Doughnut:<\/strong>\u00a0Rainbow Donuts Caf\u00e9 & Deli,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/rainbowdonutsphx.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">rainbowdonutsphx.com<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Best Farmers\u2019 Market:<\/strong>\u00a0Gilbert Farmers\u2019 Market,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/gilbertmarket.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">gilbertmarket.com.<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Best Fondue:<\/strong>\u00a0The Melting Pot,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.meltingpot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">meltingpot.com<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Best Grocery Store: <\/strong>La Grande Orange Grocery,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lagrandeorangegrocery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">lagrandeorangegrocery.com<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Best Hot Dogs:<\/strong>\u00a0Mama\u2019s Dogs,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mamasdogs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">mamasdogs.com<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Best Locally Owned Drive-Thru:<\/strong>\u00a032 Shea,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/32shea.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">32shea.com<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Best Pet-Friendly Restaurant: <\/strong>Randy\u2019s Restaurant,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/randysrestaurantaz.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">randysrestaurantaz.com.<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Best Private Dining Room:<\/strong>\u00a0LON\u2019s at the Hermosa,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hermosainn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hermosainn.com<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Best Sandwich Shop:<\/strong>\u00a0Worth Takeaway,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.worthtakeaway.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">worthtakeaway.com<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Best Sky Harbor Airport Dining: <\/strong>La Grande Orange,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/lgohospitality.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">lgohospitality.com<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Best Spa Cuisine:<\/strong>\u00a0Sprouts, The Spa at JW Marriott Camelback Inn,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/camelbackinn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">camelbackinn.com<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Best Teppanyaki:<\/strong>\u00a0Ah-So Sushi & Steak,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahsoaz.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ahsoaz.com<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Best Valley Food Truck: <\/strong><em>tie<\/em> between\u00a0Island Loco,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.islandloco.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">islandloco.com<\/a>; Waffle Love,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.waffluv.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">waffluv.com<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Spiciest Dining:<\/strong>\u00a0Carolina\u2019s Mexican Food,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carolinasmexicanfood.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">carolinasmexicanfood.com<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"From edible cookie dough to epic outdoor patios, the Valley has a lot to say about their local favorites. Over 60 days, nearly 370k votes were cast in 450+ categories to determine the Best of Our Valley 2019 winners. 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