http://www.talkingdish.com The real dish on local Arizona restaurants Wed, 02 Sep 2009 03:39:56 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en [gallery] Last Friday night we went to Javinos Wine Bar and Restaurant (which is in Scottsdale near the airpark). They had a $19 special for two lobster tails, asparagus and freshly cut grilled red potatoes - which was enough to get me to go there. My fiance had a personal pizza ... http://www.talkingdish.com/javinos-wine-bar-scottsdale Four words can sum up Cowboy Ciao, wine, wine and great food. Notice I used the word wine twice that's because the restaurant boasts an impressive 10,000 bottle wine list!!! It's simply massive, but can be overwhelming to the average wine drinker. Don't hesitate to ask the staff for recommendations ... http://www.talkingdish.com/scottsdale-restaurants-cowboy-ciao Happy New Year from all of us at TalkingDish.com! We look forward to continuing to provide you with honest and accurate reviews of Phoenix-area restaurants. The plan for 2009 is at least one review per week. Let us know if there are places you'd like to see and will get ... http://www.talkingdish.com/new-year-new-reviews                   For all you Phoenix foodies, here is a great opportunity to sample some of Phoenix's top restaurants. It's called Arizona Restaurant Week and, like most things in Phoenix, mirrors the same concept from San Diego and New York. Tons of restaurants all over the Valley are offering three course menus-appetizer, ... http://www.talkingdish.com/arizona-restaurant-week-is-here Barrio Cafe is in a bit of a rough neighborhood in central Phoenix, hence the name "barrio". But don't let the neighborhood fool you, this is part of the charm of the restaurant. Once you've parked next to the "barred-up" windows and have found your way into the restaurant, it's ... http://www.talkingdish.com/barrio-cafe-phoenix-arizona Anyone who is familiar with the area knows that Oregano's is a valley-wide treasure.  If you can handle the wait which greatly varies given the day, time and specific location, you'll definitely love the food. The atmosphere is one of a small, casual, intimate diner set in the 40s and 50s.  ... http://www.talkingdish.com/oreganos-pizza-bistro-tempe-arizona Crab legs, stuffed mushrooms, chicken marsala and more round out one of the best salad bars in the valley, and that is just the beginning. Like a meat lovers hallucination, smiling waiters roam the floor of this Brazilian steakhouse, each carrying an enormous cut of meat on a skewer. Simply ... http://www.talkingdish.com/fogo-e-brasa-chandler-arizona Appearances aren't everything! Classic Italian Pizza is tucked away in a not-so-appealing strip mall located on Basline and Rural roads in Tempe.  While the outside may make you want to turn and run, the inside will blow you away. Inside it is warm and quaint with a small bar and a ... http://www.talkingdish.com/classic-italian-pizza-tempe-arizona Stax burger bistro is an awesome little place. It used to be Ibiza cafe back in the day, and is located on Scottsdale road in Old Town Scottsdale, Arizona. This place is pretty chic and has a cool environment, but isn't stuffy. The service was ok, nothing stellar, but they ... http://www.talkingdish.com/stax-burger-bistro-scottsdale-arizona Awesome food/drinks and unmatched service make Bandera one of our favorite restaurants in the Valley, let alone the country. They are known for their rotisserie chicken, but everything on the menu is worthy of praise. This is a great place to take the family, visitors or business associates when they ... http://www.talkingdish.com/bandera-scottsdale-arizona