At The White Chocolate Grill, serving nothing less than satiating food is a priority. The creative talents at work here offer gastronomic satisfaction of the best kind. If weather permits, dining on the wonderfully landscaped patio adds to the liveliness of the meal. The restaurant also boasts of an impressive wine list which has been specially designed to suit your palate. From the French White Chocolate pudding to Grilled Artichokes to Pumpkin Cheesecake, every item listed on the menu seeks to enthral your appetite.
The Vig has is a hip, casual eatery with a few other locations in the Phoenix Area. This one in the Arcadia district caters to those in search of a cold beer and comfort food dishes. To start, try the Artichoke, Kale and Roasted Jalapeño Dip, it is perfect for sharing. For an entree, the Chorizo Burger and Short Rib Tacos are for carnivores while the healthier Beet and Greek salads are better for the heart. Moreover, you cannot leave until you try one of the Mason Jar desserts; the Mud Pie, the Banana Cream and Strawberry Shortcake selections start with sponge cake as a base then built upon it with ingredients that include candied bacon, coffee grounds, cinnamon mascarpone and ice cream, to name a few.
This 'Bring Your Own Beer' restaurant located in South Scottsdale is an upscale establishment that serves New American cuisine. The restaurant only has about 10 tables, but the kitchen packs quite a punch. The menu has a medley of interesting dishes that are constantly changing, items like Melon Soup with Lardo, Wagyu Steak with Purple Peruvian Potatoes and Lobster Mushroom Ragout to name a few. Additionally, Atlas has an adjacent wine store next door which makes it the perfect stop before entering the restaurant.
With excellent seafood, gallons of craft brew on tap, and an occasional ghost story, this long-time Tempe establishment has entertained diners and drinkers for many years in an old house rumored to be haunted. Most come for their awesome happy-hour and oysters, though the menu is better-than-average. The bar is usually filled with locals and ASU students who congregate around the old house sipping on beer pints. It's located in the historic Mitchell Park neighborhood and oftentimes people say that they can still see a ghostly figure dancing on the attic floor.
Veneto serves authentic and flavorful Venetian-style cuisine. Owners Roberto and Susan pride themselves in making every guest feel welcome. Sun-washed golden walls and dark-wood furnishing give this restaurant a country Italian look and feel. Dishes include Risotto con Zucca e Funghi (Italian-style rice with pumpkin and wild mushrooms), Luganega con Verzette e Polenta (pork garlic sausages with grilled polenta and braised savoy cabbage), Costolette d'Agnello alla Menta (grilled lamb chops with fresh mint sauce). The extensive wine list offers something for everyone.