Downtown Dining

Mornin' Moonshine is a rejuvenating, intimate space. While it's laid-back, that vibe might be threatened if it grows in popularity -- a Catch-22 for loving any low-key coffee shop.

This downtown diner thought that Milk Bar's "beets exploded with flavor" and made him "feel feelings towards beets (he) wasn’t aware (he) could muster." And though Milk Bar isn't quite hip, it's leading a new trend of restaurants that doesn't necessarily have to be — weird is cool too.

The Dressing Room is set to open in mid-April on Roosevelt Row. The restaurant will serve burgers, fish tacos and salads at affordable prices.

Now-closed Mary Coyle Ol’ Fashioned Ice Cream looked to start again as a food truck. Although the crowdfunding campaign was unsuccessful, the shop garnered enough attention to receive offers for a new physical location.

New Italian pizzeria Forno 301 on Roosevelt Street and Third Avenue brings European flair and authenticity to in downtown's late-night dining scene.

Bakers and attendees sampled about 30 different kinds of cupcakes -- including bacon and corn dog cupcakes -- at the third CupcakeCamp event Sunday at CO+HOOTS.

The new restaurant, located at the Clarendon Hotel and Spa, is a welcome addition to Phoenix's Mexican-food canon, with authentic options found throughout the menu.

The new Tommy Pastrami New York Delicatessen in downtown Phoenix brings just about everything a classic New York deli should have, though the sandwich crafting could use more attention.

The Wild Thaiger, located on Thomas Road and Central Avenue, will be featured in an upcoming episode of "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" after a visit from Guy Fieri last Friday.

Culinary and visual artists gathered at the Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel’s fifth-floor balcony Thursday as part of the Palette to Palate event. Pairs of artists showcased their work as they blended together.