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Mai Island Grill

6:30 AM Fri, Mar 13, 2009 |
Nikki Buchanan, Restaurant Critic

705 S. Forest Avenue, Tempe
480-966-6533

Nobody has ever accused college students of having discerning palates, but over at ASU, they seem to be on to something. And that something is tiny Mai Island Grill, a quick-serve operation specializing in Hawaiian specialties. Decorated with Hawaiian travel posters and pix of ASU athletic teams, the place isn't much bigger than a dorm room, so it's not always easy to find a table right aw...



Amuse Bouche

5:39 AM Fri, Mar 06, 2009 |
Nikki Buchanan, Restaurant Critic

17058 W. Bell Road, Surprise
623-322-8881

"Amuse Bouche," which means "amuse the mouth" is the free pre-meal bite high-end restaurants offer to their customers. It's an apt name for this adorable cafe, accented in fire engine red and black, because the generously portioned but elegant food served here will definitely amuse your mouth. A black metal Eiffel Tower behind the cash register has an American flag poking through it, whic...