Premier Lighting

405 N 75th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85043

Casey C. writes: Large variety of lights on their website. If you want something that the big box places don't have this is the place to go.

Barro's Pizza

83rd Avenue & Cactus
Peoria, AZ 85345

Margaret L. writes: Probably one of my favorite pizza places because of the crust.  Nothing says yummy for da tummy like crusty crust that's nice and chewy in the center.  It's thick enough that it doesn't get sopping wet from sauce and juice, yet not so thick you think…

Barro's Pizza

18425 N 51st Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85308

Luke S. writes: This place kicks a$$ for lunch. 2 slices and a drink for $4 (approx). The slices have always been good and hot, and i have never had an old cold slice! Plenty of indoor seating..

Safeway

440 N Estrella Pkwy
Goodyear, AZ 85338

John G. writes: As a current, hoping to remain anonymous, employee, I'd still rate Safeway as a great store overall.

While not personally much of a cook, there are many professional chefs who say we've the best produce in the area. Our meat department has some great…

Name Brand Exchange

1116 S Dobson Rd
# 101
Mesa, AZ 85202

Kelly W. writes: This is one of my favorite stores to hit when I have money burning a hole in my wallet. You'll find brand name items -- many that haven't even been worn and still have the tags -- at this new and used clothing store. I've found some of my best finds…

Last Exit Bar & Grill

1425 W Southern Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282

Kelly W. writes: Last Exit is a great place to see some of Arizona's finest local talent perform. You'll find bands like Violet Wild, Let Go, Source Victoria, Authority Zero and Ghetto Cowgirl rocking out at this super intimate live music venue, which features a…

Splash CD, Inc.

550 W Baseline Rd
Ste 102-361
Mesa, AZ 85210

Brett B. writes: Splash CD facilitates bulk CD-ROM and DVD-ROM replication, along with mini disc and business card discs.  Always a fair price, and shipping/delivery is included.

Splash CD also provides web development and programming services, along with small scale…

My Wine Cellar

5030 E Warner Rd Ste 2
Phoenix, AZ 85044

Amy B. writes: I found this place and its tucked away in a little strip mall.  It's intimate, personable, and has a "cheers" atmosphere to it.  They sell wine by the glass and by the bottle, and the prices vary from reasonable to expensive. They also have a small…

B & B Pools

1813 E Baseline Road
Tempe, AZ 85283

Tom T. writes: I used to be a Leslie's customer but recently became disenchanted with a less than educated staff (getting conflicting instructions from two different Leslie's stores when they tested the same exact water), and their sale of ineffective overpriced…

Alliance Pest Management

6931 E Thomas Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Hilary P. writes: We recently bought a new house and, as you do, had to begin the process of finding a pool guy, a bug guy, a security system guy, etc.  

Some friends recommended Alliance Pest Management.  They and a family member used them and I had just seen a roach…

Desert Gator Pool Service

Division of Echolake Inc.
PO Box 1865
Higley, AZ 85236

Hilary P. writes: I called several pool service companies before choosing Desert Gator Pool Service.  

When we bought our house I insisted to my husband that we could take care of the pool...all we needed was someone to come check the chemicals once a month.  Oh sure.…

Choppers

7189 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Jenna M. writes: Want a nice glass of wine while a talented stylist makes you look oh-so glamorous?

What I love about Choppers is that even though it is located in N. Scottsdale, the atmosphere reminds me of a chill, urban salon you might find in CenPho. If you are…

Dr. Stephen Fry

15720 N Greenway Hayden Lp
Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Thomas S. writes: Well, isn't this awkward? Long story short. At least I'll try. I paid $100 (that's a 10% discount) for office visits and was regularly provided with free sample prescriptions as I was in between insurance. Nice Dr. Fry. I always paid right after the…

Simoniz Car Wash & Quik Lube

4119 E Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018

Will G. writes: Decent wash, generally pretty quick. Used to be Octopus Car Wash. Has lube and detail center, although I have never used that service.

One of the better wash places- way better than Danny's for sure..

Souvia Tea

4320 N. Miller Rd
Ste 107
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Emma W. writes: I have had incredibly mixed experiences at this place!  

The first time I came in I was looking for christmas presents for some friends, and the lady who helped me was incredibly helpful.  I smelled like half the teas in the store and took forever,…

The Cigar Cafe

1090 S. Gilbert Rd
Ste 107
Gilbert, AZ 85296

Imran M. writes: Conveniently located in Gilbert Town Square across from the New Brunswick bowling alley. Its about time Gilbert had a place like this. A place to go, sit back, chill and smoke on your favorite stoggie. The cigar selection is immense and if cigars are…

United Airlines / TED

Terminal 2
Sky Harbor International Airport
Phoenix, AZ 85073

Kelly B. writes: I took one TED flight to Portland, OR and a United flight to return.  

They make flying as painless as possible.  The staff is friendly.  They are prompt with snacks and drinks.  There is a wide selection of radio stations to listen to.  For flights…

Dirty Dogg Saloon

10409 N Scottsdale Rd
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

Hilary P. writes: The Dirty Dogg is a hoot!  First, check out the website to get a sense of what it's all about: http://www.dirtydoggsa....  You need to see if it's the place for you.

Basically, you have a bunch of barely clothed bartender gals serving up drinks and…

Bernal's Painting

Phoenix, AZ 85069

Melissa H. writes: This company did a great job with our house and drywall repairs at a very competitive price.  We were selling our house and we had multiple rooms with very dark paint.  These rooms were restored to off-white with no evidence of the previous color - I…

Fujiya Market

1335 W University Dr
Ste 5
Tempe, AZ 85281

Natalie D. writes: Green tea ice cream.  Pints and pints of green tea ice cream.  That's enough to get me coming back.

If you're into sushi (I'm not), they have bento boxes during the lunch hour.  If you're into sake (who's not?), they have at least twenty different…

Yucca Tap Room

29 W Southern Ave
Tempe, AZ 85281

Melissa H. writes: I have mixed feelings about Yucca Tap Room. I want to love it, but right now we are in a love/hate relationship.

The interior of Yucca is dark and wood; it reminds me of some dirty fraternity house basements that I went to parties at back in my…

Arizona State University

425 E University Dr
Tempe, AZ 85287

Karson D. writes: Too many lecture hall classes with hundreds of kids, horrible parking, horrible administration and student services. Too many policies, rules, and procedures. The students are never helped when help is needed by administration. It's hot as F*&K for…

Market Bistro

777 E Thunderbird Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85022

Alexander C. writes: I love this place and let me tell you why. Pure and simple I'm a control freak.. I like to control all aspects in my life and when I cant have my way I get a little wigged but quickly get over it. I mean we really all like to have control of our…

Melrose Pharmacy

704 W Montecito Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85013

Ashley M. writes: The pharmacists and people who work behind the counter (because really, I'm not sure when I was talking to a pharmacist and when I was talking to a "person who works behind the counter" -- I just asked them all my questions indiscriminately) -- at…

BevMo!

7230 W Ray Rd
Ste 4
Chandler, AZ 85226

MaryLou D. writes: Because I was used to shopping at the BevMo in La Mesa, when I found myself suddenly in Arizona, I located this store in the Yellow Pages and made the trek out there on a run to the Michael's and Joann's in the same area (about a 15-20 minute drive…

Oh Formaggio

15560 W Roosevelt St
Goodyear, AZ 85338

Luke S. writes: Also known as OH! A straight-forward pizza and wings type place (although i dont know if they have wings). They do have pizza though and damn good calzones! The place is clean, in an island strip mall by wal-mart on Estrella & I-10. Have plenty of…

Armitage

20751 N Pima Rd
Ste 120
Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Thomas S. writes: Tuesday. Half off wines. Not too crowded. Not too many botoxy, steroidy, siliconey people.
Weekends. Full priced wines. Crowded. Wall to wall to botoxy, steroidy, siliconey people.

Go on Tuesday. Oh, and have the cheese plate. Get cozy on a sofa. Or…

Big Sticks Fine Cigars

1017 N Dobson Rd
Ste 106
Mesa, AZ 85201

Sarah G. writes: Another Great Find! Very Friendly and helpful staff, Fabulous Recommendations.

This shop has it all, walk in humidor, checkers, chess, dominoes and billiards, the entire shop is a dedicated smoking lounge with pub tables and chairs , leather couches…

Star Spangled Tavern

20751 N Pima Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Hilary P. writes: A restaurant in DC Ranch that serves Schlitz in a can?  I've gotta try this place, I thought.  And so we did.

Star Spangled Tavern is great if you are seeking comfort food in an upscale setting.  That kind of makes it less comfortable to stuff your…

JohnJay and Rich at FM104.7

Phoenix, AZ 85073

Jack C. writes: I am constantly on business travels so I get to listen to morning radio shows in many cities/states, which makes me realize how dull  the morning radio shows my home state have.  One local radio show used to be pretty entertaining but then it became…

Giant Hamburgers

2753 E Broadway Road
Mesa, AZ 85204

Doug W. writes: I'm gonna go against the grain here and recommend something on their menu no one seems to say anything about. The hot dogs.

What's that you say? Why eat the hot dogs at a place called Giant Hamburger? Because they use the best all beef dogs around. I…

Padre Murphy's

4338 W Bell Road
Glendale, AZ 85308

Luke S. writes: Your typical kick a$$ irish sports bar. This place is great. Its good size, with flat panel tv's everywhere!  Solid Irish/American menu with affordable drinks all the time. They also have outside seating and off-track betting! So grab some…

Tina's Ethiopian Cafe

479 N Arizona Avenue
Chandler, AZ 85225

Lindsay L. writes: I'll give 5 stars for the overall experience.
Walking into Tina's Ethiopian Cafe is like walking into someones living room. And you might actually be. The setting is conducive to conversation- within your own group or with everyone else in the…

BevMo!

6712 W Bell Rd
Glendale, AZ 85308

Korina A. writes: Stopped in to check out the new West side location. LOVE IT. Love it.

It's like a warehouse of alcohol! They have everything. There were about 3 aisles each of wine and beer alone. Plus, every kind of liquor you could possibly need -- even those…

Souvia Tea

15414 N 7th St
Ste 8
Phoenix, AZ 85022

William W. writes: Souvia is a contemporary tea store carrying over 100 loose leaf teas, tisanes, and herbals.

We offer all of our teas packaged to take home, prepared by the pot to enjoy in the store or to take away.

Souvia also offers classes and tea tasting to…

Dish

8977 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85253

Jason W. writes: Dish is.... closed!

I was about to whip up a written tour of this gigantic and ambitious space, but it's too late.

Looks like Dish had a severe case of bad timing: http://www.azcentral.c...

Too bad, after the enormous investment and effort!

Jerry's Audio-Video

600 E Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85012

Hilary P. writes: My husband and I went to Jerry's this weekend to look for new home theater equipment.  Well, he went to look and I just went to follow him around with a blank stare on my face.  1080p?  Oh yeah gotta have it...what the hell is it anyway?  Whatever...…