Two of the breweries that were repeatedly recommended by their competitors when we asked what other venues we should visit were Helton Brewing *1Īlthough the retired Air Force General had some strong beliefs on national defense that some thought too militant, he was admired for his integrity and service to his country.īut since this is a blog about bars, taverns, breweries and beer, let’s get back to the primary topic and leave comments about Arizona politics to the end of this narrative. In the first post, we talked about a nice family brewery named Goldwater – for the late conservative Republican Senator, Barry Goldwater. The breweries we visited and the hikes we took the first few days of the trip are described in the first post:Īrizona has some interesting politics. Unfortunately, this year, we weren’t able to make it during Spring Training – something even marginal baseball fans tend to love. We did escape a week of rain in the Northwest. If one can handle the traffic and the visual blight from the sprawl, there is some nice weather if one hits Phoenix at the right time. Arizona has stepped up its beer culture and the establishments were interesting, the people cordial and the beer very good although for the most part, the exteriors were largely a reflection of the strip-mall ambiance of this SW desert metropolis.
Along with hiking and relaxing, we hit eleven breweries during the trip. The initial post in this series, chronicled the first part of our week-long trip to Phoenix/Scottsdale in January. Henry Schulman is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer.The OHSO Brewery Taproom in North Scottsdale They have seven other locations in metro Phoenix. 5th Ave., 48, - Your place for salads, protein bowls, wraps and vegetarian entrees. Indian School Road, Phoenix, (602) 955-0358, - A unique pub with good food and an eclectic beer list that often includes craft beers from visiting brewers. Breakfast in Scottsdale is a polarizing issue. They don’t take reservations, so there is usually a wait, especially on weekends, but they move folks through efficiently. 48, - Nice breakfast and lunch spot close to Scottsdale Stadium. The Italian grocery portion is impressively stocked, too. Order ahead by phone and take the sandwich to the Giants game. A regular sandwich can satisfy two people. Scottsdale Road, 48, - Best Italian deli sandwiches this side of New York. Very tasty.ĭeFalco’s Italian Deli (2334 N. Goldwater Ave., 48, - Newish restaurant with a great wine list that strives to serve locally sourced ingredients. Walkable from Scottsdale Stadium.Įvo (4175 N. Brown Ave., 48, - A high-end Old Town staple, with a chef-driven menu featuring unique tastes of Latin America. If you can’t stomach super-spicy food, “Los Dos” is not for you. Alma School Road, Mesa, 48, - A family-run Mexican institution for three decades not far from HoHoKam Stadium, where the A’s play. Quiet atmosphere with a large outdoor patio and a bar that stays open late. Hayden Road, 48, - Outstanding New Mexican cuisine, which is not entirely the same as Mexican. It’s loud, draws a young crowd and you might have to sit at a communal table if you just walk in.Ĭarlsbad Tavern (3313 N. Farmer Ave, Tempe, 48, - Great and eclectic menu that belies the name. Scottsdale Road, 48, - Schulman does not each much seafood, but says those who do swear by this upscale, high-dollar restaurant in North Scottsdale.Ĭulinary Dropout (7135 E. But the food on their limited menu is really good.Įddie V’s Prime Seafood (15323 N.
They have a limited menu during their soft reopening, with their smoker not expected to churn out ribs before this spring season is over. You might want to bookmark Frasher’s for next spring training. Drinkwater Blvd., 48, - A new incarnation of a longtime Scottsdale favorite that closed four years ago, specializing in St. Great happy-hour deals for food, especially the burger.įrasher’s Tavern (4180 N.
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Try the green chili mac and cheese side, too. Scottsdale Road, 48, - Your new place for a meat fix, with wood-fired and rotisserie cooking.