Downtown Dining: El Norteno

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El Norteno’s cash-only policy was an unpleasant surprise, but the food left me satisfied and with leftovers. Read story

Downtown Dining: The Prime

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The Chinese New Year is a time to celebrate. People wish for health, prosperity or happiness for friends and family, but for me I wanted the new year to bring hopes of some edible Chinese food. After eating at The Prime Chinese Restaurant, I believe I have found my long-awaited Chinese food staple. Read story

Downtown Dining: Centurion

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Centurion, a small restaurant on Roosevelt, offers quality food and a cozy atmosphere complete with a Roman statue. Read story

Food truck run by husband and wife educates customers about Filipino cuisine

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Hey Joe! Filipino Street Food began as a love story and turned into a business venture. Read story

Downtown Dining: The Breakfast Club

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The Breakfast Club, a new breakfast and lunch restaurant in downtown Phoenix’s CityScape, will satisfy some customers but certainly doesn’t live up to its namesake ’80s movie. Read story

Downtown Dining: The Strand

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The Strand, an “urban Italian” restaurant in downtown Phoenix’s CityScape, has fine food but falls far short of nearby competition. Read story

Downtown Dining: Cocina 10

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Cocina 10, the newest creation by local restaurateur Chris Bianco, brings quality food to one of Phoenix’s new music venues. Read story

Downtown Dining: Pane Bianco

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Pane Bianco is the sibling to downtown’s famed Pizzeria Bianco; the newer restaurant serves flatbread-style sandwiches with simple ingredients. Read story

One Coffee Co. offers downtown Phoenix a great cup of coffee

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One Coffee Co., located in downtown Phoenix on Central Avenue, offers more than just a great cup of coffee. Owner Damian Serafine focuses his presence not only on the business side of his shop but also on his customers’ comfort and sense of community. Read story

Downtown Dining: Bowl of Greens

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The newest restaurant on the ground floor of the Walter Cronkite School may resemble nearby Devil’s Greens, but exceeds expectations. Read story