Downtown Dining

Sweet Jonez, which joined the Phoenix Street Food Coalition a few weeks ago, offers more than 100 different kinds of cupcakes, each of which is named after a musician or song. As patrons enjoy their food, the truck plays the songs the cupcakes are named after.

Marc Shelton owns and operates Shinobu Diego, a food truck that combines tacos with Shelton's expertise in Japanese cuisine.

Focaccia Fiorentina, an Italian lunch spot on Central Avenue between Monroe and Adams streets, has a wide array of pastas and sandwiches at a reasonable price. Despite the restaurant's short hours, the food will keep patrons coming back.

Tom’s Tavern, a longtime gathering place for Arizona politicians, has a history as interesting as its food. The history is proudly displayed on its walls, but as with many successful restaurants, the food is disappointing.

Burgermania, run by Greg Colella, is gourmet-burger food truck that makes an appearance at downtown events including First Fridays and Food Truck Fridays. It offers more 10 kinds of burgers, and customers can even make their own.

A sales-manager-turned-chef is "Buzz" and his wife, Beatrice, is "Bee" – together they own and run the food truck Buzznbeez. The on-the-go eatery serves up soul food and international cuisine and does business by the golden rule that head chef "Buzz" picked up from his grandmother, the owner of a prominent Phoenix diner.

Gallo Blanco, located inside the Clarendon Hotel, is a hip, modern restaurant with interesting takes on traditional Mexican cuisine.

Sticklers, located in one of downtown Phoenix's most bustling areas, serves sandwiches on soft but crunchy French bread along with delicious shakes.

Mojo Bowl offers all-natural options for customers looking for a healthy place to eat. The food truck makes an appearance at Saturday farmers markets at the Phoenix Public Market.

Fried catfish and peach cobbler are advertised as the best sellers at Karim’s Cobbler Shop and Deli. This little hole-in-the-wall located on Jefferson Street between Chase Field and US Airways Arena serves guests an array of Southern-style dishes.