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Andrew’s BBQ in Tempe Andrew’s BBQ, referring to chef-owner Andrew Vander Stoep, focuses on catering, but this strip-mall space (map) has a large dining room that’s open for lunch on weekdays. Brisket, pork, and chicken are standards, with daily specials highlighting other
TQLA Southwestern Kitchen & Agave Bar: Given its name, this sleek Mesa bistro has the tequila selection you’d expect: 85-plus, including four on tap. The most expensive? Grand Patrón Burdeos at $85 a shot. La Ristra New Mexican Kitchen: This Gilbert
Floridino’s Pizza & Pasta: My favorite calzone in the entire Valley. Not only is it huge and delicious, the daily lunch special at this Chandler neighborhood fave is awesome: A two-item calzone and a drink for $5.99. Spinato’s Pizzeria: Can’t decide between
AZ Food Crafters: The menu changes seasonally, but Hot Brown, green chile pork, and blueberry-lemon are popular picks among the four breakfast, 10 savory, and five dessert options at this Chandler hand pie shop. Frozen hand pies also are available to
Piefection This northeast Mesa bakery’s 9-inch, made-from-scratch pies include Country Apple (with freshly ground nutmeg and cinnamon) and Caramel Apple (with tangy Granny Smiths), as well as French crumb (a buttery streusel crumb topping) and no-sugar-added variations. 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
House of Tricks Robert and Robin Trick opened one of Tempe’s first fine-dining restaurants in 1987 in a remodeled 1920s cottage, then bought the 1903 adobe structure next door for additional indoor seating. A gorgeous deck and patio bar connect
Romeo’s Euro Cafe When owner/chef Romeo Taus moved his successful European-inspired eatery from Mesa to a smaller space in downtown Gilbert in 2004, he had to substantially downsize the menu – which is hard to believe when you peruse the
SanTan Brewing Company Since opening in 2007, SanTan has been the epicenter for food, drink, and fun downtown. The hometown microbrewery offers a Southwest-inspired menu of delicious burgers, pizzas, and entrees that perfectly complement owner Anthony Canecchia’s award-winning beers. A table
