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Prescott Good
Eats goes to Phoenix, AZ
Restaurants
& Other Good Stuff
Yes, I really do get out of Prescott on occasion. The following are
some of the good things in Phoenix,
AZ -the Valley of the Sun.
Restaurants
Gordon
Biersch Brewery & Restaurant - there are several
locations in Phoenix and the surrounding area - we tried the
18545 N. Allied Way location in Scottsdale (480-342-9860).
I like this place for a variety of reasons. The food is consistently
good, the menu is extensive sporting everthing from Kobe Beef Sliders
to Pizza, ribs and seafood ( GB makes an excellent burger!). They brew
their own beer - always a plus in my book and, perhaps most important
to
many families, Gordon Biersch is kid friendly. They treat
kids, even little kids, like honored guests - not annoying distractions.
Gordon Biersch is not a fancy place - kind of industrial chic, but it
is comfortable. The service is friendly and efficient, prices are
reasonable and you can get anything on the menu to go.
Hours:
Monday – Wednesday 11am – 11pm
Thursday 11am – 12am
Friday and Saturday 11am – 1am
Sunday 11am – 10pm
Roy's - Hawiian Fusion Cuisine -
We tried the Desert Ridge 5350 East Marriot Drive location
(480-419-7697) - but there are 2 more locations in the Phoenix area.
My
family has been going to Roy's for years. The food is consistently
good, the atmosphere is upscale and very nice and the wine list is
excellent.
One suggestion- While there are steaks and pork on
the menu the dishes that really shine are seafood. The Blackened
Island Ahi, one of Roy's original classics, is always outstanding and
my wife's favorite.
Don't miss the appetizers - Lobster pot stickers, satay, Teppanyaki Shrimp and numerous others - good stuff!
Desserts are teriffic at Roy's too - particulary the Melting Hot Chocolate Souffle - amazing.
The
service is always professional at Roy's and they are more than capable
of helping with a selection from the excellent wine list.
Prices
are suprisingly reasonable ( remember everything is relative!) with
entrees' in the $21 to $40 range. Appetizers run from $7 to $26.50 for
the signature "Canoe" for 2.
Hours:
Everyday - 5:30pm -10:00pm
The Ranch House Grille - 5618 East Thomas Road (480-946-1290).
My Son and Daughter iin Law suggested that we alll try this place - and man! I am glad we did.
The
Chicken fried steak with Chili Verde Sauce is great. I don't know how
you make a chicken fried steak crispy under a sauce but The Ranch House
does it - absolutely delicious.
We also had the Juevos Rancerhos - again very good and the breakfast Buritto - good but not as good as the others.
Service is friendly and efficient, the decor gave us a kind of a small town diner feel - comfortable.
Price are very reasonable and the portions are BIG.
Breakfast and Lunch
Hours: 6am -3pm everyday
Neopolitian Wood Fired Italian - Sw corner of Loop 101 and 27th Ave in the Deer Valley Towne Center next to AMC 30 Theatres (623-879-6500).
Friendly
accomodating service and the best sandwiches around - try the
Prosciutto sandwich($8.50) or the Steak & Mushroom ($8.50) - both
on Neopolitian style wood fired bread and both amazing!
My son tells me the pizza is great too! $9-$10 for a 10" individual size.
Lots of salads, pasta and appetizers and there is a kids menu as well.
Hours:
Monday through Saturday 11am - 9pm. Sunday 12noon to 9pm.
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