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Foodie Phoenix
Spend the day munching at Phoenix’s tastiest restaurants (and checking out the city’s top theaters) with this dream day, created by award-winning chef and owner of Tarbell’s Restaurant, Mark Tarbell.
A friendly neighborhood atmosphere featuring locally grown and organic produce, a sweeping bird's-eye maple bar, and an exhibition kitchen. The menu is seasonal and includes fresh seafood and the finest meats. We also offer an award-winning wine list and an extensive wine-by-the-glass menu.
Winner of 31 "Best Of" Awards, including Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 1995 - 2008. Chef Mark Tarbell was a victorious competitor on Food Network's "Iron Chef America" in 2007.
All major credit cards are accepted. Reservations are suggested, but never required.
Eat Well and Often!
Located 20 minutes from downtown Phoenix, Camelback Mountain is a Phoenix icon visited by thousands every year. Trailheads are accessible from Tatum Blvd and McDonald on the north side, or 64th St and Cholla Ln on the east side of the mountain. Two Summit trails are very strenuous and steep, but easier hikes can be found around the base of the mountain.
After $14 million and an incredible amount of perseverance, the historic Orpheum Theatre has been renovated for "adaptive reuse," restoring as much of its visible splendor as possible, while retrofitting it as a modern theatre capable of handling anything Broadway sends its way. And its marquee at Second Avenue and Adams Street again announces the names of first class productions, drawing thousands of people to a vibrant downtown venue.
The menu at Quiessence changes daily to feature fresh, local, and seasonal food. Extraordinary ingredients simply prepared with extraordinary craft.
Located at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa on the Gila River Indian Reservation, Kai has become one of Phoenix’s most celebrated dining experiences. Executive Chef, Michael O’Dowd, incorporates the essence of the Pima and Maricopa tribes into the menu and restaurant décor. Kai, the Pima word for ‘seed’, will treat you with a contemporary approach to Native American cuisine in a rich yet relaxing atmosphere. James Beard Award-winning chef Janos Wilder is consulting chef and is renowned for creating unique menu experiences that utilize indigenous Native American ingredients. Kai’s menu features citrus from the Gila River Farms and items from Native Seed SEARCH, which is a foundation that preserves ancient Native American seed lines that would otherwise be extinct. 
