Arizona Restaurants - Mike's Road Trip

Citizen Public House: Where comfort meets class

Mike Shubic June 10th, 2014 1 Comment

Scottsdale, Arizona has long been a hotbed for innovative culinary cuisine and trendy nightclubs, especially clustered within the downtown/old town area. I recently received a suggestion from one of my readers encouraging me to try one of the latest gastronomic experiences, Citizen Public House (CPH). My readers rarely steer me...

Mother’s Day at the Wigwam

Mike Shubic May 13th, 2014 Comments Off

As someone who has lived in Arizona off and on most of my life, I have always been familiar with the historic Wigwam Resort, but for whatever reason, a visit had eluded me. As a travel blogger on the road most of the time, it’s been years since I had...

Amuse Bouche: Bistro offers French panache, gourmet petit déjeuner

Mike Shubic March 5th, 2013 Comments Off

The adage “breakfast is the most important meal of the day” is one that resonates with me. I enjoy having at least one hearty and/or decadent breakfast per week; Sunday is typically that one day. While I’ve had many wonderful morning meals through my travel, breakfast is not one I...

Flying V Bar & Grill

Mike Shubic February 26th, 2013 Comments Off

The signature restaurant at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort is the Flying V Bar & Grill, which is situated to provide amazing golf course and city views. The setting is warm, vibrant and inviting. We were lucky enough to score an intimate table for two right next to the fireplace. The...

Discerning palate gets pleasant ‘surprise’ at Vogue Bistro

Mike Shubic January 7th, 2013 1 Comment

As a travel blogger and food critic, I’m always on a quest to discover locally run eateries that will surprise my discerning palate. Located at the northwestern edge of the Phoenix Metro area in a nondescript part of Surprise, Arizona, I found Vogue Bistro. The moment you step inside Vogue,...

Liberty Market Restaurant Review – Gilbert, AZ

Mike Shubic May 31st, 2010 1 Comment

[caption id="attachment_802" align="alignleft" width="164"] Liberty Market Restaurant in Gilbert, AZ[/caption] Liberty Market Restaurant in Gilbert, AZ is an eclectic place where tasty food is served-up in a modern, refurbished building located in historic downtown Gilbert. The fairly new restaurant dons the original name of the building, "Liberty Market..."which, for more...

Green Vegetarian Review – Tempe, AZ

Mike Shubic May 30th, 2010 1 Comment

Even non-vegetarians will find a lot to like about Green Vegetarian. Located on the border of Scottsdale and Tempe, Green is tucked in a rather obscure corner of a strip mall. I had heard great things about the place and have tried to find it before, but without the exact...