Tag: Sips and Grub


Sips and Grub | The Metro Burger at Portland’s

December 1, 2009 | By

Portland’s rests unassumingly on the corner of Portland Street and Central Avenue. You might drive right past it, but you would be missing out.

Sips and Grub | Tuna Salad Sandwich at Urban Grocery and Wine Bar

November 24, 2009 | By

I could make this sandwich, and a tuna salad sandwich can be found elsewhere, but the one at the Urban Grocery and Wine Bar has its own specialness about it.

Sips and Grub | The Buffalo ’66 at That’s a Wrap

November 17, 2009 | By

I’m a firm believer in the fact that every town needs a place that is cooler than most of its patrons. Phoenix can find that in That’s a Wrap.

Sips and Grub | The Chop & Chick at Matt’s Big Breakfast

November 10, 2009 | By

After waiting in a seemingly endless line at Matt’s Big Breakfast, I was quick to settle on the Chop & Chick, a succulent pork-and-egg combo plate.

Sips and Grub | Pitcher of PBR at the Bikini Lounge

November 3, 2009 | By

I order the first thing that comes to mind: a pitcher of Pabst Blue Ribbon. Sure, you may scoff at the notion, but in this blogger’s humble opinion, Pabst is the best beer for your buck.

Sips and Grub | The Camparita at PastaBAR

October 27, 2009 | By

The blend of citrus in the Camparita is heavenly and seems to project my imagination toward an island getaway.

Sips and Grub | Carne Asada Tacos at America’s Taco Shop

October 20, 2009 | By

America’s Taco Shop claims to have the best carne asada in the Valley. Those are some big words for a little cantina-looking place, but I felt it needed to be addressed via my palate.

Sips and Grub | The Fire Island at Local Breeze

October 13, 2009 | By

Perhaps what Phoenix needs is an epic menu item that could be talked about around campfires and whispered in school halls.

Sips and Grub | Postino’s Bruschetta

October 6, 2009 | By

I had heard tale that a fine little establishment existed just up the road from Central and Camelback, dishing out some famous bruschetta and pouring fine wine late into the evening.

Sips and Grub | The Lynwood Palmer at SideBar

September 29, 2009 | By

I had heard of a cool bar that is tucked away at 7th Avenue and McDowell. I suppose SideBar is my diamond in the rough, and that gives it a huge lead on every other place. Now I just have to find it again.