New Whiskey-Centric Cocktail Menu Arrives at The Gladly

Recently we attended the preview for The Gladly‘s new cocktail menu and the launch of Homeboy’s Verde Hot Sauce (which was so good that the only photo we took of the bottle was on our phone but have plans to Read More …

Sushi Roku: Scottsdale’s Happy Hour Gem

We really enjoy hitting various happy hours around town. Not only is it a great way to get a great deal on drinks but it offers an opportunity to try the menu at a restaurant that you may either find Read More …

Make the Burger of Your Dreams at Burger Theory

Phoenix is full of burger joints, most have fantastic burgers of their own creation but lack in the build-your-own-burger area. Burger Theory does not fall into that category! Their b.y.o.b. menu is fantastic and full of great options to make Read More …

Beat the Heat and Enjoy the Lighter Side of Z’Tejas

Temperatures in the Valley sky rocketed this past weekend which begged the question, “where can we eat that isn’t too heavy but still satisfies?”. The answer to that, believe it or not, is Z’Tejas! When you normally think of Z’Tejas, Read More …

Taco Guild Offers Up Great Tacos with a Bit of Geek Cred

Typically when one dines in a restaurant, they don’t expect it to have a geeky reputation. Lucky for you, the reader, we do. We first heard about Taco Guild through murmurs within the Phoenix Comicon scene a few years back. Read More …

The Baked Bear Arrives in Scottsdale

This past weekend, San Diego based The Baked Bear opened its doors at its first Arizona location in Scottsdale. Looking to grow, co-owner Rob Clark (who has been in the baking industry for over 30 years) chose the valley because “People Read More …

Brunch with a View at the Desert Botanical Garden’s Gertrude’s

Brunch is always better with a nice view. The Desert Botanical Garden’s restaurant Gertrude’s is proof positive of this idea. Named for the founder of the Desert Botanical Garden, Mrs. Gertrude Divine Webster, Gertrude’s offers an array of food with Read More …

Burgers Dominate at Thirsty Lion Gastropub and Grill

As National Burger Month comes to a close, we reflect on our burger options. We live so close to some very good burger-centric restaurants like OHSO and Four Peaks, that we tend to forget that other places have some pretty Read More …

Turn Up the Heat with the Sassi Summer Cooking Series

There is a saying, “if you can’t take the heat, get out of the kitchen.” Well summer has arrived in Phoenix and temperatures are rising. Sassi invites you to get out of your kitchen and step into theirs with their Read More …

Stingray Sushi Invites Diners to Defy Convention

Happy National Spicy Tuna Day! Here at Geeks Who Eat, we adore sushi! We love finding new sushi places to try and have even learned how to roll it ourselves! While we love traditional sushi and its western counterparts (ie: Read More …