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Nikki's Restaurant Reviews BLOG |
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June 2009
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Nikki's Picks: November 2008 Archives2502 E. Camelback Road (Biltmore Fashion Park), Phoenix Chris Gross has always been one of the Valley's most talented chefs, but when he moved to a new location in the same mall -- now, he's just east of Macy's -- he essentially created a whole new restaurant with a whole new feeling. It was a much-needed change and the results, with regard to both setting and menu, are really pretty spectacular. The new streamlined ... The Farm at South Mountain Situated on a calming 12-acre oasis of shady lawn, flowers, pecan grove and organic farm, Quiessence is as bucolic as Valley restaurants ever get. The converted farmhouse still feels more like a home than a restaurant, boasting a long sun room, a back patio furnished with fire pits and a special al fresco chef's table in front of the outdoor hearth, where ... 10 W. Main Street, Mesa Oscar and Silda de la Cruz -- who made Mangos one of Mesa's most popular restaurants -- are the brains behind this Contemporary American restaurant and wine bar, situated catty-cornered from Mesa's Center for the Arts. In the East Valley, the de la Cruz name is synonymous with Mexican food, but the couple knew they'd have to do something a little different (and perhaps more upscale) if they ho... 118 N. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park This terrific-looking restaurant breaks the sushi bar mold in more ways than one. For starters, although Japanese design elements are put to good use, the space feels more cool and contemporary than your typical sushi bar, thanks to a rugged looking brick wall, a silver-topped community table and a semi-enclosed lounge area, furnished with sleek banquettes, pillows and retr... |
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