{"id":994,"date":"2014-03-26T21:22:45","date_gmt":"2014-03-27T04:22:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/?p=994"},"modified":"2014-04-01T21:15:27","modified_gmt":"2014-04-02T04:15:27","slug":"best-valley-2014-feature-food-restaurants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/food\/best-valley-2014-feature-food-restaurants","title":{"rendered":"Best Of Our Valley 2014 \u2013 Best Food &#038; Restaurants in Phoenix"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>You\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/features\/features\/6043-best-of-our-valley-2014-winners-the-list.html\">voted for more than 4,000 nominees in nearly 400 categories<\/a>\u00a0(equaling 1.5 million-plus views at AZFoothills.com). Now, it is time to get to know your Best of Our Valley 2014 winners. From your favorite restaurants and resorts to your choice schools and shops, Arizona Foothills Magazine presents Best of Our Valley 2014.<\/em><\/p>\n<div title=\"Page 80\">\n<p>Whether you\u2019re looking for fine dining or food truck fare, the Valley is brimming with deliciousness. Here are 40-plus picks to take a bite out of.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/food\/best-valley-2014-feature-food-restaurants\/attachment\/food-1\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-995\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-995 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  alt=\"food-1\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/25051958\/food-1-80x55.jpg\"  width=\"600\"  height=\"414\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/25051958\/food-1.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/25051958\/food-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/25051958\/food-1-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/25051958\/food-1-380x262.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/25051958\/food-1-80x55.jpg 80w\" ><\/a><\/p>\n<div title=\"Page 80\">\n<p><strong>BEST GLUTEN-FREE MENU AND MOST AMAZING RESTAURANT INTERIOR &#8211;\u00a0SUSHI ROKU\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<div title=\"Page 80\">\n<p>Last summer, Sushi Roku at W Scottsdale unveiled an inventive gluten-free menu that allowed those with dietary restrictions to eat ever-present Japanese ingredients like soy and ponzu sauces (which usually contain gluten) without worry. The new gluten-free ingredients can be found in such tasty dishes as the filet mignon-wrapped asparagus with soy mirin sauce and the baked lobster roll with creamy miso sauce. Plus, Sushi Roku offers quite the eye candy with its beautiful dining space which focuses on natural influences and materials, like a tree-root-and-concrete bar. (The original Most Amazing Restaurant Interior winner, Searsucker, closed late last year.) www.sushiroku.com.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/food\/best-valley-2014-feature-food-restaurants\/attachment\/food-2-2\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1001\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1001 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  alt=\"food-2\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/25052028\/food-2-80x55.jpg\"  width=\"600\"  height=\"414\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/25052028\/food-2.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/25052028\/food-2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/25052028\/food-2-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/25052028\/food-2-380x262.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/25052028\/food-2-80x55.jpg 80w\" ><\/a><\/p>\n<div title=\"Page 81\">\n<p><strong>BEST STEAKHOUSE &#8211;\u00a0THE CAPITAL GRILLE\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<div title=\"Page 81\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>With locations in both Scottsdale and Phoenix, a juicy steak at The Capital Grille is never too far away. For a real stick-to-your-ribs repast\u2014in The Capital Grille\u2019s beautiful, upscale dining room that is suitable for a date night or a business lunch\u2014try the dry-aged porterhouse or double-cut lamb rib chops (get the au gratin potatoes or parmesan truffle fries on the side). www.thecapitalgrille.com.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div title=\"Page 81\">\n<div>\n<p><strong>BEST BURGER &#8211; REHAB BURGER THERAPY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">Apart from being delicious (of course), the best thing about the burgers at Scottsdale\u2019s Rehab Burger Therapy is that they are customizable. Top your five- or 10-ounce grilled-to-order patty with your choice of bun (the pretzel bun is a fave) and side, like skin-on fries or sweet potato tots. And forget the ubiquitous cheeseburger; Rehab\u2019s selections include the PBJ &amp; Bacon Burger and the double-decker Mac Gnarly Burger. www.facebook.com\/rehabburgertherapy.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>BEST BARBECUE &#8211; HAMMERED HOG BBQ HALL &amp; SALOON<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">Ribs, pulled pork, chopped brisket, hot links. Whatever your favorite barbecue dish, Phoenix\u2019s Hammered Hog\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">BBQ Hall &amp; Saloon dishes it up on its chock-full menu of classic dishes. Order up a side of mac and cheese or cowboy beans and end your feast with a warm cobbler for a hearty barbecue repast. www.hammeredhog.com.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>BEST BAKED GOODS OR SWEETS &#8211; CLASSIC CAKES AND CONFECTIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Since Classic Cakes &amp; Confections\u2019 last Best of Our Valley win in 2012, the bakery has opened a successful new shop in Old Town. Still the same since the bakery\u2019s most recent win? Eleonora Levinson\u2019s finger-licking-good selection of special- occasion, holiday and after-dinner cakes in flavors like coconut or lemon dream, amaretto and chocolate-Grand Marnier. www.classiccakesandconfections.com.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/food\/best-valley-2014-feature-food-restaurants\/attachment\/food-3\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-996\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-996 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  alt=\"food-3\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/25052002\/food-3-80x55.jpg\"  width=\"600\"  height=\"414\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/25052002\/food-3.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/25052002\/food-3.jpg 600w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/25052002\/food-3-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/25052002\/food-3-380x262.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/25052002\/food-3-80x55.jpg 80w\" ><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div title=\"Page 82\">\n<div>\n<p><strong>BEST SUSHI &#8211;\u00a0<span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">BLUE WASABI SUSHI &amp; MARTINI BAR\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div title=\"Page 82\">\n<p>Even those who don&#8217;t consider themselves sushi fans can\u2019t deny the deliciousness of Blue Wasabi Sushi &amp; Martini Bar\u2019s non-traditional rolls, including the Wango Mango, with spicy shrimp and mango, and the spicy Red Hot Chili Pepper. Located at Gilbert\u2019s SanTan Village, Blue Wasabi also hosts an impressive martini menu and sushi-making classes. www.bluewasabisushi.com.<\/p>\n<div title=\"Page 82\">\n<div>\n<p><strong>BEST COMFORT FOOD &#8211; BECKETT&#8217;S TABLE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">At Beckett\u2019s Table, comfort food is kicked up quite a few notches from mac and cheese or mashed potatoes. While the bill of fare features eats that Grandma would have made (think chicken and dumplings and deviled eggs, though Beckett\u2019s Table\u2019s version is deep fried), the Phoenix restaurant serves up the likes of pork osso buco confit, wood-oven-roasted shrimp and\u00a0<\/span>andouille sausage grits and bacon-biscuit stuffing. www.beckettstable.com.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>BEST CULINARY EVENT: FALL &#8211; ARIZONA HONEY FESTIVAL<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">Honey-centric eats and drinks (think honey fry bread and honey cocktails), as well as cooking-with-honey demos and live entertainment, are all draws at the family-friendly Arizona Honey Festival at el Pedregal in Cave Creek. www.elpedregal.com.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div title=\"Page 82\">\n<p><strong>BEST CULINARY EVENT: SPRING &#8211; SCOTTSDALE CULINARY FESTIVAL<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Next month, April 8 to 13, the Valley welcomes the 36th annual Scottsdale Culinary Festival, one of the nation\u2019s foremost culinary events. In addition to the usual faves, like the Great Arizona Picnic and the popular Burger Battle, this year\u2019s feasting fest ushers in the new Opening Night Affair at Casablanca Lounge. www.scottsdalefest.org.<\/p>\n<p><strong>BEST CUP OF COFFEE &#8211; LUX COFFEEBAR<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">Phoenix\u2019s popular Lux Coffeebar hand- roasts a selection of beans from Nicaragua, Ethiopia, El Salvador, Sumatra, Brazil and Panama. In addition to a variety of espressos, lattes and more, Lux dishes up tasty breakfast, lunch and dinner delicacies, as well as several baked goods to satisfy a sweet tooth, from bear claws to seasonal pies. www.luxcoffee.com.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BEST CUP OF COFFEE: LARGE CHAIN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>TIE: Dunkin\u2019 Donuts and Starbucks Those hitting the drive-thru before work for their morning buzz have two national chains that they favor: Dunkin\u2019 Donuts and Starbucks. Dunkin\u2019 serves up \u201cAmerica\u2019s Favorite Coffee\u201d in iced coffees, lattes, frozen drinks and more while Starbucks is known for its made-to-order drinks (think half-caf, soy milk and triple shots) and super-popular seasonal favorites, like pumpkin spice lattes and peppermint mochas. www.dunkindonuts.com; www.starbucks.com.<\/p>\n<p><strong>BEST DATE SPOT &#8211; THE HOUSE AT SECRET GARDEN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">Snuggle up with your sweetie beside a twinkle-light-covered carob tree by the outdoor fireplace at Phoenix\u2019s The House at Secret Garden for a romantic repast you won\u2019t soon forget. Share some handmade pasta and an artisan and farmstead cheese board before digging into a budino for dessert. And don\u2019t forget the wine; The House has an extensive list of whites and reds by the glass and bottle at a range of prices. www.houseatsecretgarden.com.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/food\/best-valley-2014-feature-food-restaurants\/attachment\/food-4\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-997\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-997 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  alt=\"food-4\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/25052007\/food-4-80x55.jpg\"  width=\"600\"  height=\"414\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/25052007\/food-4.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/25052007\/food-4.jpg 600w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/25052007\/food-4-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/25052007\/food-4-380x262.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/25052007\/food-4-80x55.jpg 80w\" ><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div title=\"Page 83\">\n<p><strong>BEST ASIAN CUISINE &amp; COCKTAILS &#8211;\u00a0NOBUO AT TEETER HOUSE\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div title=\"Page 83\">\n<p>A James Beard Award winner, Chef Nobuo Fukuda crafts some of the Valley\u2019s most scrumptious and inventive Japanese cuisine. To truly get a taste of all that Nobuo at Teeter House has to offer, reserve a spot for an omakase tasting menu which may include the likes of five-spice-braised oxtail, miso-marinated foie gras and a selec- tion of fresh sashimi. www.nobuofukuda.com.<\/p>\n<div title=\"Page 83\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>BEST BUSINESS LUNCH SPOT &#8211; BISTRO 24, THE RITZ-CARLTON PHOENIX<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The signature restaurant of The Ritz- Carlton, Phoenix, bistro 24 dishes up the freshest seasonal ingredients in farm-to-table cuisine accompanied by an award-winning wine list. Its casual, yet sophisticated setting and unparal- leled Ritz-Carlton service make bistro 24 the perfect place to talk business over the delectable bistro-inspired fare. www.ritzcarlton.com\/phoenix.<\/p>\n<p><strong>BEST FARMERS\u2019 MARKET \u00a0&#8211; SUPERSTITION FARM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This indoor farmers\u2019 market at Superstition Farm in Mesa sells local fruits and vegetables, grass-fed beef, chicken, fresh-baked breads, eggs, desserts and more Thursday evenings, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. While at SuperFarm Market, order dinner from on-site food trucks, check out the petting zoo or hitch a hayride. www.superstitionfarm.com.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>BEST HEALTH FOOD\/ SPECIALTY STORE AND BEST HEALTHY\/VEGETARIAN FOOD &#8211; \u00a0LUCI&#8217;S HEALTHY MARKETPLACE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Do your grocery shopping and enjoy a casual sit-down lunch in one spot: Luci\u2019s Healthy Marketplace in Phoenix. Luci\u2019s whips up a selection of vegetarian and health-minded breakfast and lunch options, including the Hot Juan Black Bean Burger and the Humm-Dinger Vegan Wrap, that\u2019ll not only please your taste buds but also abide by any diet restrictions. Plus, the mar- ketplace carries quality organic and\u00a0natural products that you can feel good about feeding to your family, from meats and seafood to cheese and snacks. (You can pick up eco-friendly cleaning supplies, pet products and cosmetics while you\u2019re\u00a0at Luci\u2019s, to boot.) www.lucishealthymarketplace.com.<\/p>\n<p><strong>BEST HOT DOG AND BEST SUNDAY BRUNCH &#8211; THE MISSION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">The Mission in Old Town might dish up some of the town\u2019s best Latin-inspired cuisine and top cocktails but it also has another claim to fame: its hot dog. The scrumptious Kobe dog is crowned with bacon, green chiles, pintos, cotija and grilled onions and served in a brioche bun. On the weekends, brunch is served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and the menu has a selection of sweet and savory eats. Grab a seat on the cozy patio, and try the corn- and-crab pancakes and the pollo a la brasa and waffles. www.themissionaz.com.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BEST ITALIAN &#8211; TUTTI SANTI<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">Tutti Santi has been a local favorite for authentic Italian fare by Chef Nina Vincent for more than 15 years. At each of the five Valley locations, diners savor the popular caprese salad with freshly sliced homemade mozzarella with tomato, basil and extra- virgin olive oil, mouthwatering pasta plates and a variety of meat and seafood dishes. www.tuttisantiristorante.com.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>BEST DEPARTMENT STORE DINING &#8211; NORDSTROM MARKETPLACE CAFE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This contemporary food marketplace at Scottsdale Fashion Square dishes up soups, made-to-order salads, sandwiches, pasta, pizza, daily specials and delish desserts to satisfy hunger pangs from an all-day shop-a-thon. 480.429.1610.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>BEST GROCERY STORE &#8211;\u00a0AJ\u2019s FINE FOODS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Since 1985, AJ\u2019s Fine Foods has provided the Valley with a unique upscale grocery shopping experience. AJ\u2019s is known for its vast wine selection, fresh seafood options, baked goods at the can\u2019t-miss boulangerie and the domestic and imported cheeses at the fromagerie. Also, pop in an AJ\u2019s bistro\u00a0at lunchtime for a quick visit to the tasty salad bar or to grab a made-to-order sandwich. www.ajsfinefoods.com.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/food\/best-valley-2014-feature-food-restaurants\/attachment\/food-5\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-999\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-999 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  alt=\"food-5\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/25052017\/food-5-80x50.jpg\"  width=\"600\"  height=\"378\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/25052017\/food-5.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/25052017\/food-5.jpg 600w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/25052017\/food-5-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/25052017\/food-5-380x239.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/25052017\/food-5-80x50.jpg 80w\" ><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div title=\"Page 84\">\n<div>\n<p><strong>BEST FUN LUNCH SPOT &#8211;\u00a0THE FARM AT SOUTH MOUNTAIN<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>For an enjoyable afternoon out with friends or a casual outing with the family, The Farm Kitchen at The Farm at South Mountain gives diners the chance to savor lunch in the great outdoors. Enjoy a sandwich, fresh soup, a seasonal salad and a from-scratch baked good on one of The Farm\u2019s picnic tables before strolling through the tree-lined farm (be sure to take a peek at the chicken coop). www.thefarmatsouthmountain.com.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div title=\"Page 84\">\n<div>\n<p><strong>BEST NEW RESTAURANT &#8211; BEN &amp; JACK&#8217;S STEAKHOUSE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">Opened in late 2012, Ben &amp; Jack\u2019s Steakhouse brings dry-aged U.S.D.A. prime steaks, fresh seafood and\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">savory side dishes (like the can\u2019t-miss German potato for two) to Downtown Scottsdale. The Ben &amp; Jack\u2019s concept was born in New York City; the Scottsdale location is its first outpost outside of New York. www.benandjackssteakhouse.com.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BEST OUTDOOR DINING &#8211; QUIESSENCE AT THE FARM AT SOUTH MOUNTAIN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">Towering trees, twinkle lights, firepits and a private brick-oven table. Quiessence at Phoenix\u2019s The Farm at South Mountain has all the makings of a perfect outdoor dining setting. Best of all? Quiessence\u2019s food matches its beauty thanks to an ever-changing farm-to-table menu crafted from fresh ingredients from its own edible gardens. www.qatthefarm.com.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>BEST PLACE TO WATCH THE BIG GAME &#8211; HALF MOON SPORTS GRILL<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">Get a load of your sport of choice on Half Moon Sports Grill\u2019s array of high-definition TV\u2019s\u2014all the while munching on burgers, sandwiches, salads and more (definitely tastier than the queso dip you stick in the microwave on game day). www.halfmoonsportsgrill.com.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BEST PRIVATE DINING ROOM &#8211;\u00a0XII, SANCTUARY CAMELBACK MOUNTAIN RESORT &amp; SPA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For an extra special way to dine, reserve your spot at XII at Sanctuary Camelback. As its name suggests,\u00a0<span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">XII can host 12 diners who will enjoy a multi-course menu, a great view of the show kitchen and a chef \u2019s greeting. Before digging into dinner, guests<\/span><br \/>\nget to savor a display table of hors d\u2019oeuvres before chatting with the\u00a0<span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">chef at mealtime. www.sanctuaryoncamelback.com.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div title=\"Page 84\">\n<p><strong>BEST RESORT RESTAURANT &#8211; DESEO, THE WESTIN KIERLAND RESORT &amp; SPA<\/strong><\/p>\n<div title=\"Page 84\">\n<p>The Westin Kierland Resort and Spa\u2019s deseo restaurant combines Latin American ingredients and contemporary culinary style to create an amazing menu of Nuevo Latino cuisine. To start things off, enjoy one of deseo\u2019s divine ceviches and follow it up with a fish, shellfish or meat dish prepared with South American-inspired marinades, sauces and sides. www.kierlandresort.com.<\/p>\n<p><strong>BEST SEAFOOD &#8211; BLUEWATER GRILL<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">From lobster bisque and ginger-lime prawns to Maine lobster and barramundi, Bluewater Grill is the Valley\u2019s favorite stop for underwater eats. Bluewater Grill also offers catering as well as a tempting happy hour menu, showcasing its fresh fish in small plates like the Mahi slider for $6 and fish tacos for $5. Diners will also find a wide selection of sushi at this Phoenix seafood spot. www.bluewatergrill.com.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BEST SPA CUISINE &#8211; WALDORF ASTORIA SPA CAFE, THE BOULDERS RESORT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">The next best feeling to getting a massage or facial? Digging into a healthy and delicious meal after a stress-melting spa treatment. The Waldorf Astoria Spa Caf\u00e9 at The Boulders Resort offers guests a selection of nutritional eats, whether you\u2019re craving something light (try any of the cafe\u2019s fresh fruit smoothies) or something with a bit more staying power (think pan-seared scallops in a carrot-coconut- curry emulsion or pecan-crusted Scottish salmon). www.theboulders.com.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BEST MEXICAN FOOD &#8211; TWO HIPPIES BEACH HOUSE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This no-frills eatery in Phoenix dishes up a non-traditional but scrumptious selection of tacos, burritos and Mexican-inspired sides. 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Sink your teeth into a brizza\u00a0<span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">(a breakfast pizza) for a unique a.m. eat. The Toluca is a fiery fave featuring chorizo, bell peppers, Monterey Jack cheese and jalape\u00f1o cream cheese.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">Or go the more traditional route with tasty pancakes, omelets, biscuits\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">and gravy and more. www.azscramble.com.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div title=\"Page 85\">\n<p><strong>BEST TEA SPOT &#8211; THE RITZ &#8211; CARLTON PHOENIX<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">The Afternoon Tea service at The Ritz- Carlton, Phoenix offers guests an opportunity to stop and enjoy the niceties of the world around us. Served Wednesdays through Saturdays, well-known tea sommelier Jeffrey Hattrick creates a customized tea experience with bite-size tea-infused treats, seasonal blends, live musical entertainment and, of course, fit-for-a-queen Ritz-Carlton service. Try a twist on the tea experience with the tea-infused vodka cocktails and Tea-tinis. www.ritzcarlton.com\/phoenix.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div title=\"Page 85\">\n<div>\n<p><strong>BEST VALLEY FOOD TRUCK 2013 &#8211; SUPERFARM SUPER TRUCK<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>A presence at many Valley festivals and gatherings, the SuperFarm SuperTruck serves up hearty eats that\u2019ll please just about every taste, like burgers and hot dogs. Catch it Thursday evenings at the SuperFarm Market; Friday evenings at the Gilbert mobile food court; and Saturdays in Old Town Scottsdale at the Food Truck Caravan (locations rotate). www.superstitionfarm.com.<\/p>\n<div title=\"Page 85\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>BEST SLICE &#8211;\u00a0VENEZIA&#8217;S PIZZERIA<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Have a hankering for some New York-style pizza? Look no further than any of the four Valley Venezia\u2019s Pizzeria locations. 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