< PreviousHarvest Compassion Center Since 2011, Harvest Compassion Centers have fed over 150,000 individuals. HCC’s ‘Food Banking Reimagined’ concept ensures that our one- stop shopping centers are different from other food and clothing assistance programs. Each location is a fun mini-mart and clothing boutique, with a play corner just for kids. In 2021, our 3 HCC location served over 45,000 individuals experiencing hunger in Phoenix. HCC depends on the local community to host individual food and hygiene drives to keep our shelves well stocked, volunteer their time to assist our clients in the shopping experience and donate gently used clothing, shoes, food and more! Reach out today to see how you can get involved at Harvest Compassion Center! Our Locations: North Phoenix | P: 602-788-2444 Maryvale | P: 623-247-0039 West Phoenix | P: 602-841-7110 www.harvestcompassioncenter.org Who We Are Get Involved Become A FEED1 Partner Harvest Compassion Center is entirely donation based. Without you, our efforts will be stalled! Visit our website at www.harvestcompassioncenter.org to sign up today for a monthly donation of $28.00 which will fill one large recyclable grocery bag with food and hygiene items to FEED 1 Family a month! By being a FEED 1 Partner, you are committing to serving and feeding your neighbors!BEST ASIAN CUISINE, BEST BUSINESS LUNCH SPOT, BEST HEALTH FOOD OR VEGETARIAN FOOD, BEST POKE BOWL, BEST RESTAURANT TO GET THE MOST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK & BEST SEAFOOD KOIBITO POKÉ @azfoothills #azfoothills 31 “KOIBITO” MEANS “LOVE” in Japanese, and Koibito Poké wants you to love your body by fueling it with only the best clean and whole ingredients. In addition to a classic poké bowl—typically diced raw fish over a bed of rice with veggies—Koibito Poké also offers vegetar- ian, vegan, Keto and gluten-free options of their fresh build-your-own poké bowls that are available at all four Koibito Poké locations in Scottsdale, Arcadia and Chandler. koibitopoke.com BES T OF OUR V ALLEY 2 0 2 2 FOOD & RESTAURANTSBEST BAKED GOODS OR SWEETS SUGAR AND CHIP AZ 32 AZFOOTHILLS.COM BES T OF OUR V ALLEY 2 0 2 2 FOOD & REST A U RANTS Shannon Melde has mastered the art of the chocolate chip cookie: soft, fluffy and fresh out of the oven. An Arizona native and baker for more than 25 years, Melde turned her love for baking into a sweet home business with Sugar and Chip AZ, specializing in gourmet homemade choc- olate chip cookies. Whether it's classic chocolate chip (including a gluten-free option) or milk chocolate with toasted wal- nuts or triple chocolate, Melde uses only premium ingredients that are intentionally not bought in bulk to maintain the highest quality and freshness of each made-to- order cookie batch. sugarandchipaz.com t GOURMET COOKIES FROM SUGAR AND CHIP AZBEST ACAI BOWL Nekter Juice Bar nekterjuicebar.com BEST BARBECUE Bobby Q bobbyqbbq.com BEST BREAKFAST Eggstasy A breakfast staple with five locations across the Valley, Eggstasy inspires Phoenicians to start their day with creative dishes, such as chocolate-cov- ered bacon, ricotta brioche toast and Nutella red velvet pan- cakes, alongside breakfast classics, including French toast, Belgian waffles and 20 types of omelettes, all made with seasonally fresh and fair trade ingredients. Top it all off with fresh-squeezed juices, a boozie salted caramel iced coffee or a strawberry OJ mimosa, and you’ll be more than ready to take on the day. eggstasyaz.com BEST BRUNCH Soul Café soulscottsdale.com BEST BURGER Blu Burger Grille bluburgergrille.com BEST CATERING Emily’s Events emilyseventsaz.com BEST CHICAGO DEEP DISH PIZZA Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria loumalnatis.com/ arizona-phoenix BEST COMFORT FOOD Dilla Libre Gourmet Quesadillas & Cantina dillalibre.com BEST COUNTRY CLUB CHEF Marcus De Koning— Executive Chef at Phoenix Country Club phoenixcountryclub.com BEST CULINARY EVENT Notre Dame Preparatory Culinary Fest ndpsaints.org BEST CUP OF COFFEE Sweetz Cold Brew Coffee Co. sweetzbrew.com BEST CUPCAKE Marla’s Cupcakes marlascupcakes.com BEST DATE SPOT, BEST ITALIAN & BEST OUTDOOR DINING Vic & Ola’s It's amore when food meets romance. Inspired as a tribute to the love story of her grandpar- ents, Vic and Ola, Executive Chef Sheila Bryson’s curated menu of Southern Italian cuisine showcases bold flavors of tomato, fine olive oil, fresh seafood, homemade pastas and the fragrance of herbs and spices that are best savored beneath the twinkling lights on the outdoor patio or indoors by the glow of the large stained glass window. vicandolas.com BEST DINING WITH LIVE MUSIC The Montauk East coast meets West coast with The Montauk’s eclectic menu and décor, blending American classics and local favorites. With a buzzing brunch scene, daily live music and late- night DJs, The Montauk is an ideal spot for all occasions with a cozy lounge and an indoor- outdoor atmosphere. themontaukaz.com FAST FAVES * 2021 Winner * * * * * * BEST DINING WITH A VIEW elements at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Whether indoors or outdoors, take a front-row seat to stunning views of Camelback Mountain at elements. Paired with impeccable service and a menu of farm-fresh American cuisine with Asian accents overseen by the new Chef de Cuisine Samantha Sanz, elements is a venue to soak in and savor what is arguably one of the most elevated views to be had in the Valley. gurneysresorts.com/scottsdale @azfoothills #azfoothills 33 BES T OF OUR V ALLEY 2 0 2 2 FOOD & REST A U RANTS THE DINING ROOM AT ELEMENTS AT SANCTUARY CAMEL BACK MOUNTAIN, A GURNEY'S RESORT & SPABEST DOUGHNUT The Local Donut thelocaldonutshop.com BEST FARMERS MARKET Scottsdale Old Town Farmers’ Market arizonacommunityfarmersmar kets.com/old-town-scottsdale BEST FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY Debby Wolvos dw-photography.net BEST FROZEN TREAT Soda Jerk Co. & Milkshake Bar at High Street sodajerkco.com BEST GLUTENFREE MENU & OLD FAVORITE Pita Jungle pitajungle.com BEST GROCERY STORE & BEST HEALTH FOOD STORE Sprouts sprouts.com BEST HEALTHY MEAL PREPS Mad Fresh Kitchen madfreshkitchen.com BEST HOT DOGS Mama’s Dogs Mama's Dogs is a one-of-a-kind boutique mobile hot dog cart and catering company. It's not just about the weenie at Mama's Dogs. Enjoy delicious Vienna Beef hot dogs and Polish hot dogs served with an assortment of fresh condiments and other options, such as loaded nachos, sloppy tacos, homemade cookies, gourmet cocoa with edible toppings and fresh- squeezed lemonade. mamasdogs.com BEST JUICE BAR Juice Core juicecore.com BEST MACARON Decadent Macaron decadentmacaron.com BEST MEXICAN FOOD, BEST NEW RESTAURANT, BEST RESTAURANT TO SEE AND BE SEEN, BEST TACO & SPICIEST DINING Alma Scottsdale almascottsdale.com BEST PETFRIENDLY RESTAURANT O.H.S.O. Eatery + nanoBrewery ohsobrewery.com BEST PIZZA Grimaldi’s Pizzeria Built on more than 100 years of pizza-making traditions, Grimaldi’s Pizzeria is famous for pizzas baked perfectly in its signature coal-brick oven. Only the freshest ingredients are used. Grimaldi’s serves traditional pizza in an upscale yet casual, family-friendly environment. grimaldispizzeria.com FAST FAVES BEST LOCALLY OWNED DRIVETHRU Eat Up Drive In Cooked slow and served fast, Eat Up Drive In wants you to eat food that feels like home sweet home. The locally owned eatery serves meals, including kids and gluten-free options, that are individualized and family-sized, such as delicious prime dip sandwiches, braised BBQ short ribs, mac and cheese, crispy chicken sandwiches and even six different types of baked potatoes. eatupdrivein.com * 2021 Winner * * * * * * * * * * 34 AZFOOTHILLS.COM BES T OF OUR V ALLEY 2 0 2 2 FOOD & REST A U RANTSBEST PLACE TO WATCH THE BIG GAME K O’Donnell’s Sports Bar & Grill You don’t have to choose between a great neighborhood restaurant and the Best Place to Watch The Game at locally- owned sports bar K O’Donnell’s. With more than 70 TVs to watch, you’ll always have a great view of the action no matter where you sit, including a dog-friendly patio. K O’Donnell’s prides itself on serving up delicious food that’s made fresh daily with quality ingredients, along with daily specials, happy hour Monday through Friday and Sunday and a reverse happy hour all week long from 9 p.m. to close. kodonnells.com BEST PRIVATE DINING ROOM & BEST STEAKHOUSE Dominick’s Steakhouse dominickssteakhouse.com BEST RESORT RESTAURANT SWB, Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch hyattregencyscottsdale.com BEST RESTAURANT GROUP Soul Concepts— Alma Scottsdale, Vic & Ola, Soul Café BEST SANDWICH SHOP Jersey Mike’s Subs jerseymikes.com BEST SPA CUISINE tie between * Joya Terrace, Joya Spa at Omni Scottsdale Montelucia (@omnimontelucia) and The Spa at JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn (@camelbackinn) BEST SUSHI Pure Sushi puresushibar.com BEST TEA SPOT Drink Me! Tea Room drinkmetearoom.com BEST VALLEY FOOD TRUCK Mediterranean Majik medmajikfoodtruck.com FAVORITE LOCAL FOOD BLOG OR WEBSITE Write on Rubee For a decade plus, blogger Christina Barrueta has covered local food and beverage with the intention to spread the word about the amazing talent, passion and heart of the Arizona culinary community. “All our chefs, farmers, foragers, winemakers, distillers, brewers and other artisan producers contribute so much to make our industry special, and I love sharing their stories,” says Barrueta. writeonrubee.com MOST FUN LUNCH SPOT The Main Ingredient Ale House and Café tmialehouse.com RESTAURANT INTERIOR AZ88 az88.com * 2021 Winner * * * * t @azfoothills #azfoothills 35 BES T OF OUR V ALLEY 2 0 2 2 FOOD & REST A U RANTS WATCH THE BIG GAME ON THE PATIO AT K O’DONNELL’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL t CARISSA GOULD OF MAMA’S DOGS THE MAIN INGREDIENT CHRISTINA BARRUETAALMA SCOTTSDALE BEST CRAFT COCKTAILS @azfoothills #azfoothills 37 BES T OF OUR V ALLEY 2 0 2 2 NIGHTLIFE & COCKTAILS PICK YOUR POISON from the impressive craft cocktail menu, created by Beverage Director Dani Toulouse, where tequila and mezcal are the stars in cocktails that are almost too pretty to drink. Enjoy your beverage and the beauty of the Arizona desert at the indoor-outdoor bar or on the expansive patio where the windows and doors stay open year round. almascottsdale.com SPICY CHINGONA MZ. MEZCAL FLACA OAXACA SMOKE SHOW & KILLER BUZZBEST ARIZONA BREWERY That Brewery thatbrewery.com BEST BAR FOR FUN & GAMES & BEST DAY DRINKING SPOT The Hot Chick thehotchickaz.com BEST BLOODY MARY Soul Café Word about town is the famous jalapeño bacon bloody mary at Soul Café is not to be missed. While the pepper adds a punch, expect all the usual garnishes—a hearty celery stalk, pepperoncini, cheese- stuffed olives and wedges of lemon and lime—that serve to accompany the perfect brunch. soulscottsdale.com BEST COMEDY CLUB Tempe Improv tempeimprov.com BEST COUGAR BAR Mastro's City Hall mastrosrestaurants.com BEST COUNTRY MUSIC BAR Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row dierkswhiskeyrow.com BEST CRAFT BEER BAR Pedal Haus Brewery pedalhausbrewery.com BEST DANCE FLOOR, BEST NIGHTCLUB & BEST PLACE TO SPEND A 21ST BIRTHDAY Riot House riothousescottsdale.com BEST DIVE BAR Monkey Pants monkeypantsbar.com FAST FAVES BES T OF OUR V ALLEY 2 0 2 2 NIG HTLIFE & C OCKT AILS Ph oto by W Scot tsdale 38 AZFOOTHILLS.COM COTTONTAIL LOUNGEBEST DRAG SHOW The Foursome Revue, Kobalt Bar @4some_revue BEST GAY BAR Kobalt kobaltbarphoenix.com BEST HAPPY HOUR K O’Donnell’s Sports Bar & Grill kodonnells.com BEST HIPSTER BAR Linger Longer Lounge lingerlongerlounge.com BEST KARAOKE NIGHT Grapevine grapevineaz.com BEST LOCAL DJ DJ Jon Amaral @djjon_amaral BEST MARGARITA Diego Pops This popular taco spot in Old Town Scottsdale takes a modern and playful twist on authentic Mexican favorites with dishes made from scratch with only the freshest ingredients. Sip on the award-winning “Diego Marga- rita” made with 1800 Blanco Tequila at happy hour daily from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. diegopops.com BEST MIMOSA Caffe Boa caffeboa.com BEST NIGHTLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER Nick Elwell nickelwell.com BEST PLACE TO BUY ALCOHOL Hidden Track Bottle Shop hiddentrackbottleshop.com BEST ROOFTOP BAR Cottontail Lounge cottontaillounge.com BEST SALOON Handlebar J handlebarj.com BEST WINE BAR Postino Winecafe Postino is known for its decked- out menu of bruschettas and sharables designed to instigate last-bite fights, paired with a wide variety of craft brews and an ever-changing selection of boutique wines, including more than 30 wines by the glass and wine-based cocktails. Plus, Postino features a daily happy hour staple: $6 until 5 p.m. (all wines by the glass and pitchers of beer for $6 from opening until 5 p.m.) and $25 for a bottle of wine and a board of bruschetta after 8 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays. postinowinecafe.com STRONGEST DRINK Long Island Ice Tea, Cue Club millcueclub.com BEST LOUNGE Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour Housed inside the former Arizona Prohibition Headquarters at the historic Luhrs Building in downtown Phoenix, Bitter & Twisted is both a stylish eatery and hip drinking space, with innovative bar bites and a world-class, award-winning, and globally recognized cocktail program. bitterandtwistedaz.com * 2021 Winner * * * * @azfoothills #azfoothills 39 BES T OF OUR V ALLEY 2 0 2 2 NIG HTLIFE & C OCKT AILSNext >