Greenbacks

5235 W Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85031

w w. writes: Holla for a dolla!

Holy mackarel- this store has everything you want and really, really don't want for 99 cents.  That's right, for under a dollar, you can leave with dented cans of green beans, bamboo plants, toys, underwear, incredibly strange…

Chop and Wok Gourmet of Scottsdale

7136 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Jane A. writes: The food here is pretty good.  I had the general's chicken which had great spices, but too much batter.  I may have given this place four stars except for the lack of concern for the environment.  We ate at the restaurant (which is super cute by the…

Massage Envy

7000 E Mayo Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85250

Gabi K. writes: I've been to several Massage Envy locations around town, and I've had pretty good luck with this one compared to the rest... The staff at this location are friendly and professional.  They call to confirm your appointment the day before and they are…

Maloney's on Shea

8608 E. Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Erika C. writes: What always throws me off at Maloney's (any of them) is the fact the bar has been sank, so the counter top only goes as high as about mid-thigh.  I'm already fairly tall, and this makes me feel like even more of a giant.  And I don't like looking…

Feeney's Restaurant and Bar

6314 N 12th St
Phoenix, AZ 85014

Julie P. writes: I like Feeney's. I must because I have been eating there for over 10 years. I like the owner of Feeney's (partially because his name is so much fun to say - Elias Pantazopoulos - but he will answer to Louie). Over the years, there have been very few…

Souper Salad

8940 E Indian Bend Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85250

w w. writes: I am a Souper Salad fan.

If I'm going to go, I try to make it right when they open, that way I'll be one of the first to get my food.  I have a grubby hands complex about buffets and I figure, if I get there first, I won't have to worry about that,…

The Dirty Drummer

2730 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85257

Chad K. writes: I moved to Phoenix a month or two ago and this was the closest sports bar that a) had delicious wings and b) was willing to let me watch hockey on the big HD screen.

They have daily food and drink specials and some especially great $5 deals on the…

Katydid Insect Museum

5060 W Bethany Home Rd Ste 4
Glendale, AZ 85301

Natalie W. writes: Katydid's insect museum is a great place for bug-loving kids and the adults who tolerate their obsession. The museum houses thousands of insect specimins, mounted in display cases and labeled, as well as lizards, spiders, and snakes. The more…

Jilly's American Grill

825 N 54th St
Chandler, AZ 85226

Krista D. writes: For someone like myself who hasn't plugged in her TV for six months, Jilly's is a great place to go for a little television fix. Although one time there wasn't sound, the televisions are great for dinner discussions or for instant distractions when…

AMC Ahwatukee 24

4915 East Ray Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85073

E D. writes: I admit I haven't been to this theater in a long time, I usually go to Harkins @ the Chandler Mall, but I was over in the tukee and decided to catch a movie there.  

I'll definitely see some more movies there!  I guess once the mall theater opened a…

Regal Beagle

6045 W Chandler Blvd
Ste A7
Chandler, AZ 85226

Kristin C. writes: How could you not go in with that name?  

My friend said that it had expanded since she was here last.  It's a nice neighborhood bar.  We sat at some tables on a raised platform at the back, but there was good seating all over the bar.  Off to the…

Dirty Drummer the

2303 N 44th St Ste 8
Phoenix, AZ 85008

Kristin C. writes: This was totally our after work hang out.  On a rough day, it might be the "lunch" for some.  As long as you could walk over and walk back, which we did, you were good.  

I was surprised by their food.  They aren't going to win any gourmet awards or…

Big Lots

3212 E Cactus Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032

Kristin C. writes: This was my neighborhood Big Lots.  I bought stuff for my apartment here.  I bought gifts here.  I spend way too much time here wandering up each and every aisle waiting for the perfect thing to jump out at me.  

If you've never been to a big lots,…

Scottsdale Public Library - Civic Center

3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85250

jason c. writes: Not a lot separates the Civic Center library from the tiny library we had in Fincastle.  Books still smell musty, computers are still 5 generations old, librarians are still caricatures...  

They didn't have The Sun Also Rises when I went the other…

American Teleservices Association - Arizona Chapter

Phoenix, AZ 85073

Kristin C. writes: Everyone complains about not being able to reach a live person when they call in for customer service.  People love the human touch of having their favorite businesses call them to let them know when something is on sale.  Funny how when they're…

Bashas Art Gallery

22402 S. Basha Rd
Chandler, AZ 85225

Natalie W. writes: The Zelma Basha Salmera Art Gallery is a small but growing exhibit showcasing Contemporary Western and Native American Art. Dedicated to Grocery store magnate Eddie Bashas beloved Aunt Zelma, the gallery holds over 600 oil paintings, watercolors,…

World of Rugs

8989 E Indian Bend Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85250

Kristin C. writes: I'd been in World of Rugs a few times, and I always though they had some beautiful, but expensive things.  Then, after a layoff when I needed a quick pay the bills job - they hired me.  It was then that I grew to have a respect for them for the first…

Comedor Guadalajara

1830 S Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85004

JeannieRafael S. writes: Comedor Guadalajara is probably one of, if not, our favorite Mexican traditional Mexican places.  We don't usually order the regular Mexican food you can get at any place, we tend to order their specials.  Those dishes might be a little more exotic…

Einstein Bros Bagels

122 N Second St
Phoenix, AZ 85004

Jennifer L. writes: I've grabbed coffee and a bagel here before, but never tried their sandwiches.  Well holy good for me (I hope) sandwichness!  I had the roasted veggie on wheat, and yeah, it's got veggie schmear, and something that looked like cheese, but everything…

Wholesale Furniture

2737 E Bell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032

Kristin C. writes: Isn't this the worst name ever for a furniture store?  When people ask me where I got my great sectional and I say the Furniture Warehouse on Bell, they say - which one?  Anyhow, this little gem is located right next to J & K Furniture to the west in…

The Pitts Again

5558 W Bell Rd
Glendale, AZ 85308

Margaret L. writes: I spied with my little eye:
*piggy on a bike
*piggy with girlfriend piggy
*flying piggy
*clock piggy with wagging tongue as pendulum
*chef piggy (there's something wrong about a chef piggy holding pork ribs...)
*beautiful tin ceiling.  No piggies in it,…

Mythos Greek Restaurant

2515 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85257

Yosie G. writes: I really liked this place. First off, it was open at 12:00midnight in the middle of Scottsdale (Phoenix was a bust; the only thing open was fast food joints w/24hr drive-thru). Second, there was a live band playing classic rock. Third, the food was…

Old Town Scottsdale

Main St and Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85250

Arissa C. writes: Old Western meets art galleries, Native American arts and crafts, fine dining and hot club night spots...Get your souvenirs and turquoise jewelry then grab lunch and mingle with the locals- use the trolley on those hot summer days- and dont forget to…

This Little Piggy Wears Cotton

6166 N Scottsdale Rd
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

Kristin C. writes: While I haven't been to this new location - I was a pretty regular long time customer when this was at the Biltmore.  It's move seemed to happen at about the same time that my friends either stopped having kids, or they were old enough that mom…

US Airways

111 W. Rio Salado Parkway
Tempe, AZ 85281

Mercy B. writes: Like Jeff T., this is my first experience in flying with US Airways.

I loved being able to print out my boarding pass and select my seat on line. When returning home, the kiosk I was using at the terminal to check in my bag was malfunctioning. A US…

Caramba Fresh Mexican Food

5421 W Glendale Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301

Korina A. writes: My go-to for affordable, solid Mexican food. Whenever I've had a crap day and just want something hearty, and a little greasy, I stop by on the way home and pick up dinner for the whole fam, and an horchata for me.

Everything I've gotten has been…

Mountain View Family Physicians

4250 E Camelback Rd
Suite K100
Phoenix, AZ 85018

KYLE B. writes: I have to say that even though trying to get in for an appointment was difficult, I couldn't have asked for better care in my life. I recently moved to Portland from Phoenix this year. Although I am excited to establish with my new PCP, I can't get…

WestWorld of Scottsdale

16601 N Pima Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Amy B. writes: Wow, I love this place!  Westworld is amazing.  It's an outdoor horse arena, with about 10 show rings for horses.  They host mostly horse events, but there are occasional dog shows, the barrett jackson car auction, and a few other random shows as…

Rawhide at Wild Horse Pass

5700 W North Loop Rd
Chandler, AZ 85226

Margaret L. writes: I went once when it was up in Scottsdale and I probably wouldn't have gone again (Old Tucson is a lot better), but there was a huge group going and I was invited to do the Sundown Cookout.  I'd never gone before, so I thought I'd give it a little…

Paradise Picture Framing

4710 E Thunderbird Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032

Kristin C. writes: Think of this as an outlet store for Hall of Frames.  This especially works when you know it's owned by the same family that has owned Hall of frames since they created it the 70's in Phoenix.  Though the location doesn't look like much, the back of…

Turf Paradise Race Course

At 19th Ave & Bell R
Phoenix, AZ 85034

Nadia C. writes: Hot-Diggity-Dog!  This place is hilarious!

It's horse betting and drinking and eating and gambling and drinking-- how could it not be a good time?

I don't even have the slightest clue how to bet on horses but let me tell ya, ask the ol' guy in the…

Sam's Club

1525 W. Bell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85073

w w. writes: There's a new Sam's Club in town and it's right by Turf Paradise.  I was there during their grand opening weekend and it was a little frightening.  There were more sample people than I've ever seen before and tons of tons of people trying to get to…

India Palace

3202 E Greenway Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032

Sofia L. writes: Zest of India (formerly India Palace) is a decent Indian option in North Phoenix. I got takeout on a weeknight, and I was the only patron in the restaurant. The staff was very friendly and helpful. They talked to me and made me feel at home as I…

Los Compadres Mexican Food

2350 W Northern Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021

Alexander C. writes: Me and my tummy have a very close relationship. The 2 of us are always in adventure mode, especially around my work zone. My friend Brian also has a very close relationship with his tummy as well though isn't adventurous at all.  So when he suggests…

Az Bread Co

7755 E Gray Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260

w w. writes: Fresh bread, gourmet sandwiches, tasty cookies and great salads...What more can you ask for in a lunch spot? AZ Bread Co. is a really good place to grab a quick lunch that actually tastes good and isn't horrible for you.

I've had the veggie sandwich…

Kelly's Cajun Grill

5000 S. Arizona Mills Cir
Tempe, AZ 85282

w w. writes: I rarely, if ever, have Cajun food, so when I go to Kelly's, it makes it even that more fun.  They have traditional Cajun/Creole food here, but they have some great vegetarian options too. They also have a ton of seafood and it's delicious!

They have…

Vine Tavern & Eatery

801 E Apache Blvd
Tempe, AZ 85281

CJ B. writes: I am writing this review with the perspective of going to school in Iowa where the original Vine is.  Its similar to the one off Gilbert and Prentiss in Iowa City and the food is the same.  I went there last weekend with my brother who also went to…

South Mountain District News

PO Box 90850
Phoenix, AZ 85066

Kristin C. writes: Ah, the neighborhood newspaper.  What an institution!  Moving into an area where I'd never even driven through many nearby major streets before signing on the dotted line, it was like manna from heaven to find this out on my porch one day.  Heaven I…

The Write Up

5010 N 95th Ave
PMB #439
Glendale, AZ 85305

Kristin C. writes: In full disclosure, my friend is the editor of this newspaper.  But she's always trusted my honest opinion, and she knows I'd give one here.  When the paper first started out it was a solid 2 stars.  In the last few years it's definitely worked it's…