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"Warner Rd., Tempe, 480-629-4270, cottonandcopperaz.com It’s Arizona through and through – not surprising given the reference to two of our state’s historic “Five C’s.” The Tempe gastropub marries locally sourced meats and produce from chef Tamara Stanger (you must try her legendary tepary bean spread and rotating carpaccio plate) with owner Sean Traynor’s delightful craft cocktails (each named after iconic Valley bars)."

"Cotton & Copper is only just getting rolling, but it feels like Tamara Stanger has just been set loose. Having parted ways with Helio Basin Brewing Co., Stanger teamed up with Sean Traynor to open a neighborhood restaurant/watering hole in suddenly red-hot south Tempe. The joint is no-frills, casual and a little raucous with a young drinking crowd."

"On top of boxing some recent Cotton & Copper menu staples, chef Tamara Stanger is cooking an intensive large-format meal that changes nightly. Lately, that has meant duck paprikash, Sonoran-style enchiladas, and Korean fried chicken spatzle. Grab one of Sean Traynor’s cocktails to wash down Stanger’s ethereal pies."

"The Valley’s homegrown Mexican food staple is offering deep discounts on its best-loved menu items for takeout and delivery including the Original Chimichanga with shredded beef or chicken in a crispy flour tortilla and topped with relleno sauce, sour cream, cheese and pico de gallo. As an added benefit to the community, Macayo’s is selling hard to come by essentials like water and gatorade as well as doing food drop offs to local hospitals. Cost: $9.99, order by calling your nearest location or via DoorDash, Postmates, Grubhub"

"Staying power: Woody and Victoria Johnson started the Macayo's empire with a little restaurant called Woody’s El Nido. Today, the family-owned chain has 10 branches in Arizona and two in Las Vegas. The original Central Avenue location was the talk of town when President Obama and his family paid the restaurant a surprise visit in 2009."

"Macayo’s was around 20 years before that and as part of its 75 years of legacy in the Valley, has been serving up delicious Mexican food across the Valley. These two big game buffets are meant to feed nearly an entire football team!. The Wild Card Package (serves four to six) for $42.99, includes:"

"From 11 a.m.-close, a three-course traditional meal ($19.99, $9.99 for ages 12 and younger) will include soup or salad, an entrée of roasted turkey and classic holiday sides and dessert of pumpkin or pecan pie."

"The crepe is taken to new heights with the strawberry shortcake crepe cake ($5.29). Fresh strawberries sit atop 15 layers of sweet crepes and whipped cream."

"This Italian restaurant near Phoenix comes from a storied past and carries with it the countryside inspirations that came from the early lives of the owners in a small fishing village from the “heel” of Italy. Not to mention the fact that it rocks a mean pizza, to boot!"

"Visiting this park will allow you and your canine to honor a K-9 who gave his life in the line of duty in 2005."

"This farmhouse turned eatery, nestled in the historic Farm at South Mountain, is a love fest both in setting and cuisine. Its rural tranquility offers a lush backdrop for guests as well as chef Dustin Christofolo, whose daily menu of contemporary American farm cuisine includes ingredients harvested at next-door Soil & Seed Garden. Whether clinking glasses of vino at the exclusive Brick Oven Table on the patio or holding hands over a dish of dreamy homemade pasta in front of a crackling fire, Quiessence at The Farm has amore written all over it."

"No list of the most romantic restaurants in Phoenix would be complete without mentioning one of the absolute most amorous spots in the city, Quiessence at The Farm. Serving up a true love fest of flavours and ambiance, the tranquil setting lends itself to an idyllic romantic evening for two. Ingredients are harvested next door, ensuring food is fresh and fantastic."

"Quiessence restaurant is located in the back of The Farm at South Mountain, an oasis that takes you just slightly outside the typical desert landscape. You can dine either on the farmhouse patio or out on the lawn beneath the Valley sky. The menu is made up of local ingredients from the farm and other local businesses."

"Enjoy boat and bike rentals, two large corporate picnic areas, playgrounds, 15 ramadas, urban fishing and seasonal movies in the park."

"Trying to get back on my strict “Plant Base Diet” again; (Owner Operator was getting a little round) .Both were reall..."

"This place is tucked away in a strip mall, but don’t let that turn you away. Inside, the sweet, sweet smell of roasted beans fills the air as the baristas behind the counter are hard at work cranking out some killer coffee. The espresso bar uses LA-based Intelligentsia direct-trade coffee and Kilogram Tea (it's organic) to make all of the drinks."