We went to a wine tasting $45 per person on a Sunday. Very deceptive event regarding food…read more Advertised as 20 wines, food and live music. To our disappointment and surprise, the food was for purchase only. The value just wasn't there for the price. None of the wines were impressive. Overall with the small bites only available for purchase and the marginal wines we were disappointed.

We had 30 for Happy Hour. The food and wine were superb, the staff fantastic. We definitely will…read morebe back.

This review is from early 2025, so things might be slightly different today vs then. BUT, still…read moreabsolutely worth the review!! At that time, maybe things are better now, the wait was super long and there was no where really to wait... We just sat on a bench by the ice cream shop... I'm not taking off any stars because it was such a nice dining experience and everyone has kinks to work out!! The ambiance is higher class, with what I'd say a smaller seating area, which felt more intimate. Our conversations were not interrupted by anyone sitting near by. Our seats were comfortable and the little table lamp really added to the experience. We started with wines, which were crisp and delicious!! We shared a salad and each of us ordered a pasta dish. The pastas tasted freshly made with the perfect sauce!!! So yummy!! Totally recommend this spot!!

First time last night. I think I've been to every Italian place in the Valley. Overall, I wasn't…read morethrilled. I didn't care for the sauce; it wasn't sweet like my mother and grandmother made. Presentation was nice so that was good. My daughter and wife liked their meal. Negatives: 1. Canned soda and tea 2. Paper napkins 3. Tables are similar to a cafeteria, even though the restaurant was very nice and cordial 4. Bread comes out with the meal and it's nothing special Would I go again? Probably not. Too many other choices. Not trying to be mean, just constructive

Had an amazing lunch! The server was friendly and patient with us…read more Wine was as great as always. It was bust, but not near as noisy as normal which was nice.

I came in for a scheduled 1pm interview, arriving 15 minutes early because I wanted to make a good…read morefirst impression -- I was genuinely excited about the opportunity to work here, and honestly hoped to become a regular guest too, since I love supporting wineries with a strong dine-in experience. Instead, I was left waiting alone in a room past my scheduled time with no update, no check-in, nothing. No one came to let me know if the interviewer was running behind or if there was any change of plans. I ended up having to leave and follow up myself. What stood out most was how invisible I felt the entire time I was there. I noticed I only got acknowledged when I spoke up first -- otherwise, staff walked past without a word. As a Black woman, I can't help but notice these things, because they add up over time. I'm not saying this was intentional, but it left me with a strong impression about the level of care and attention given to guests (or candidates) who aren't proactively advocating for themselves. I really wanted this to go differently. Cooper's Hawk has a great reputation, and I was rooting for a good experience -- both as a potential employee and future customer. Hopefully this feedback helps them look at how guests and candidates are treated when they're not in the room to see it.

I dare to describe the joy among the plates of gnocchi I have resigned to share here…read more Always rewarded with excellent service is the impeccable dishes and atmosphere. One could say that I moved to enjoy fine dinning, al fresco lunch, and my art among their arrangments in Ahwatukee. Working women have their favorite haunts to surpass yesterday's grocery list.

I've been wanting to try Va Bene for a while, so we stopped in for happy hour. The restaurant has a…read moredark, romantic ambiance that makes it a great spot for a date night or a relaxing evening out. Our server was friendly, attentive, and offered helpful recommendations. We ordered the Greek salad, calamari, and toasted ravioli. The Greek salad was fresh and flavorful--definitely our favorite of the three dishes. The calamari and toasted ravioli were good but didn't quite stand out. I also had an espresso martini, which was delicious and a perfect happy hour choice. Overall, it was a nice experience, and I'll definitely be back to explore more of the menu.

Every time I come to Postino's, I thoroughly enjoy myself. I recommend coming on a Monday or…read moreTuesday night for bread and board. The lights are low which give a somber ambiance. Every server I've encountered has been pleasant, patient, and knowledgeable about the menu itself. I have tried menu items here that I would never think sounds good but ends up tasting amazing. Highly recommend this for a nice girls get together, a cute date, or even a nice time out with the family!

I hadn't been to Postino in a few years, and unfortunately, I don't see myself rushing back anytime…read moresoon. The spacing between the tables was almost comical. We were literally inches from the parties on both sides, to the point where you could barely have a conversation without also hearing everyone else's. Between the noise level and trying not to accidentally eavesdrop on conversations that were basically happening at our table, it wasn't exactly relaxing. The bruschetta was also a disappointment. I used to love it, but the bread was extremely dry and nothing like the fluffy bread I remembered. The shrimp scampi appetizer was also lacking in shrimp, which is a little awkward when shrimp is supposed to be the main attraction. Overall, the food and atmosphere just weren't what I remembered, and the experience wasn't particularly enjoyable. After a few years away, I was hoping for a better reunion.

Had dinner with friends here for the first time and heard they are under new management as of early…read moreMay(?). Allison and Les (apologies for any misspelling) took great care of us and checked in often. Menus were also recently updated with the change. Ordered the Gold Rush cocktail and the Miso Ocean Trout for dinner. The cocktail was done very well with a good balance between the alcohol and flavoring. The trout was probably one of the best fish dishes I've ever had. The miso paired so well with the dynamic sauce and the fish along with the sticky coconut rice and greens. I also took a bite of my friend's The Boar sandwich and it was delicious - fries were amazing. Will definitely be back!! Also, parking's a little tough since Postino's in the same plaza, but they do offer a discount if you ride share!

So happy I found this hidden gem. I was starving after helping with childcare for three services at…read moremy church. I couldn't wait to come here for lunch. I made a reservation and had planned to meet my sister and friend here. Though I had made at 1:30pm, I didn't realize the restaurant closes at 2pm on Sunday's. I called to confirm the time speaking with both Allison and the GM who were very kind in answeriing my questions. I usually don't dine at restaurants first thing when they open or right before closing, but we made it before 1:30pm and it was great. There were a handful of people dining in so I was relieved that we weren't the only ones there at that time. Allison was our server and she was really great! Very friendly and excellent customer service. The bartender was awesome as well. He had greeted us upon entering and brought waters to the table. They were only offering brunch which worked out because the jerk chicken sandwich I wanted to try was on that menu. OMG this sandwich was delicious although I couldn't taste any jerk seasoning on the chicken maybe due to the amount of mango slaw. I ordered the truffle fries which were excellent. The food was served hot, fresh, and beautifully presented. Next visit will be for happy hour food and drinks :)

Kayla is the highlight!! Charlies is a vibe. Great friendly crowd, the bands are always fabulous…read moreand it gets packed. You may have a little bit of a wait for food and drinks but Kayla is great, works hard and will take care of you!

This place was a surprisingly great find. From the outside it looks like a super casual…read moreneighborhood bar, but... * Food: the food is actually excellent, far better than I expected. Big portions, a huge menu (see pics), and genuinely good value across the board. Mmmm, that burger was good, juicy, thick, smokey, rich, and flavorful with warm, gooey cheese, fresh toppings and thick, warm, home-cut fries-o-plenty, excellent! If you're looking for a spot where the food punches way above expectations, this is it. *Atmosphere: depending on when you come, inside can get packed and feel a bit small when the crowd fills in. The vibe is extremely casual and laid back, the kind of place you could easily make your own and become a regular without even trying. The live music in the evening was great, but definitely loud, both the band and the crowd. If you're coming for quiet conversation on live music nights, this isn't the place. However, the crowd, noise level, and how packed it gets really depends on when you come in. Weekday lunch is significantly quieter, but evenings after work and weekends, especially when there's a band, get loud and busy fast. They have a large outdoor patio, which is a nice plus, but it was pretty smoky when we were there. Nice energy, just not the best for non-smokers. *Service: there were a lot of servers working, and ours was very sweet, friendly, attentive, and genuinely kind. Exactly what you hope for in a bar like this. I felt "taken care of" and you can't put a price on that. *Overall: casual, lively, loud, and far better food than you'd ever expect. If you want a laid-back local spot with great food, live music, and a neighborhood feel, this is a solid pick and one you could easily end up visiting regularly. I added a few burger and menu photos to help you get a feel. Highly recommend!

Oh my gosh...it seems we are becoming regulars at this great little spot! The patio is dog…read morefriendly and once the heat cools down, we'll bring our babies when we come! Came with some friends for dinner, one of them hadn't been before so we were glad to introduce her to this gem. This night we started with an order of the mozzarella sticks, which was a first and so glad we tried them because I want them every time we come now! Four sticks to an order along with a small bowl of their wonderful marinara sauce. They were lightly breaded and fried to perfection and when you bit into one, you got that mozzarella pull! We decided to try the pizza salad this time around and so glad we did because it was truly delicious. Comes with an oregano vinaigrette and of course I also asked for a side of ranch (theirs is really good) and I love the combo of dressings! Again, another favorite discovered! This time we decided on the Meat-Za flat bread and it was amazing! It is made with red sauce, pepperoni, sausage, salami, Italian seasoning all on top of their most wonderful flat bread pizza crust. Really, really good! Friends got the BBQ Chicken flat bread as well as a half Elote and half Meat-Za and she loved it. The BBQ chicken was good as well so will get that one next time! The Elote we experienced previously and it is so good!!! It was busy this evening we were there but food took no time to get to us and service was what you expect! You order at the counter, are given a number and food is delivered to you at your table. This is truly one of our favorites in the rotation now...

Local taproom vibes in Tempe. Freely Taproom & Kitchen is a relaxed Arizona spot with beer on tap,…read morewine, cocktails, and a menu full of easy favorites like salads, pizza, pretzels, and more. They have indoor and outdoor seating, but we sat at the bar with two regulars, so you already know it had that neighborhood favorite feel. The staff was super friendly, attentive, and made the experience even better. I tried the lunch special on the wall: green chili pork soup and the MEAT-ZA flatbread with red sauce, pepperoni, sausage, salami, and Italian seasoning. So good and perfect for a casual lunch. Great drinks, good food, and friendly service. Definitely a solid Tempe hangout.

Really good ! Fresh food ! Clean place…read moreClean bathroom Nice service food was really fresh

Ever walked around Whole Foods and thought to yourself, "Heyyy... I want to eat that. RIGHT NOW."…read more Me neither but I wanted to take advantage of those Amazon Prime Friday deals so I was going to have a cold beer and some oysters and a slice of pizza. Go to the designated counters, place your orders, order a drink at The Watering Hole bar, and have a seat. After a few sips, go around and gather your orders, and either dine in or take out. I ended up ordering a Mother Earth Cali Creamin', a tasty vanilla cream ale, at The Watering Hole as my beverage. I also ordered a dozen farm-raised Cotuit Atlantic Oysters with a pepperoni pizza. I had intended to dine in but realized I required way too much to enjoy my oysters there. Where's the lemon? Where's the Tabasco? Ah yes, home sweet home. Whole Foods Market's motto is "Whole Foods, Whole People, Whole Planet." Word.

The date is 4/20/2026--a frigid, dark, and stormy night at the intersection of McClintock and…read moreSouthern. A weary traveler arrives and sits down at his favorite bar--Bottleshop48, located at 3318 S McClintock Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282, in the Aldi shopping center. He orders a crisp glass of Bottleshop Water, known to the regulars simply as "water," and rests for a moment as a film begins to play on the main TV. Brad and Angelina appear. It is Mr. and Mrs. Smith, the acclaimed 2005 action/comedy. A small tear rolls down his face; finally, he will be able to enjoy Mr. and Mrs. Smith from start to finish. Finally, his life will have meaning beyond the crude dionysian pursuit of wine, women, and song. Today, he thinks: "my suffering will end: I am free from the banality of the world outside, with a full 2 hours of action/comedy to enjoy, cold drink in hand, hale companions to my left and to my right." But this man was mistaken. Instead a challenger appears--a man from the wrong side of the tracks, a man bent on ruining our hero's uninterrupted viewing of Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Shockingly this newcomer requests the TV remote. He brazenly downloads the Sling Freestream app on the TV. He scrolls through the Sling Freestream app's numerous free ad-supported options and chooses--impossibly--Monty Python and the Holy Grail, the 1975 comedic send-up of the grim circumstances of the Middle Ages as told through the story of King Arthur and framed by a modern-day murder investigation. Our hero protests meekly, in earnest: "but I was watching Mr. and Mrs. Smith." "Oh sorry," the upstart pretender responds, surprised that someone would be so interested in seeing the end of Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Does our hero challenge this cruel usurper to fisticuffs for the TV remote? No. Does he chuck a beer at this sadistic lover of classic British humor? No. Does he strip naked and dance atop the bar in a lewd manner to assert his dominance over the TV? He does not. A man of peace--a true lover not a fighter and a known Ryan Gosling look-alike--our hero grits his teeth and accepts the excruciating truth that he will see no more of Brad and Angelina on this night. He simply pays his tab and exits into the freezing late April air, never to know true happiness. Never to experience complete extasy. Never to see the end of Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Drinks 5/5 Ambience 5/5 Value 5/5

WIDE variety of BEER and a UNIQUE selection of WINES from all around the WORLD! Soon to be one of…read moreyour FAVORITE tempe watering holes. COOL events and friendly STAFF. Ambiance is CHILL and relaxed.