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August 2009
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Nikki's Picks: August 2009 Archives1916 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix Housed in the old Salon de Venus (a beauty parlor built in the 50s), The Parlor is still a parlor, only this time, for pizza. Clever huh? What's even cooler is the sleek but comfy environs, which combine shiny subway tile, gorgeous wood (salvaged from the beauty parlor), swiveling salon chairs and -- the piece de resistance -- a huge expanse of window fronted by patterned, see-through... Merchant Square Antique Marketplace Known to his friends as Pittsburgh Willy, Randy Walters operated a hot dog stand in Chandler for two years, just as his father had done in pre-WWII Pittsburgh. Now he's moved his business indoors, operating from a tiny kitchen and dining nook within an antique mall. Nearly every inch of wall space glorifies the Pittsburgh Steelers. Any room le... 7114 E. Stetson Drive, Suite 105, Scottsdale This cute Southbridge cafe -- which sports a long bar, community table and misted patio -- is the closest thing we have to a French brasserie. It's a comfortable, casual place to hang out over Champagne cocktails, a leisurely weekend brunch or romantic (but affordable) dinner for two. Chef Matt Taylor, who has worked under Daniel Boulud in NYC and Joh... |
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