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North of Roosevelt, south of Northern, between 7th St and 7th Ave

 1. St Francis Restaurant

111 E Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 200-8111

Category: American (New)

4.0 star rating
  7/30/2010

My first visit to @StFrancisPHX was part of the @FoodiesLikeUs Light Rail Dine Around (#PHXLRDA).

There was about 20 or so in our group, including wheelchair-bound attendees.

My initial impression wasn't a great one, as I got the impression that…More »

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 2. Switch Restaurant & Wine Bar

2603 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 264-2295
4.0 star rating
  Update - 9/4/2010

I went to @SwitchWineBar for the @Dine4AZ #Dine4AZTweetUp. I previously went as part of the Light Rail Pub Crawl, and was not very impressed.

I am now a fan. $3 Italian Drunken Sodas, $3 Caipirinhas, and a great spread of food.

They had a turkey…More »

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  • 2.0 star rating
    3/14/2009

    Went to Switch as part of the lightrail pub crawl.

    Not impressed.

    I may go back to experience it as a… Read more »

 3. Gallo Blanco Cafe

401 W Clarendon Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 327-0880

Category: Mexican

4.0 star rating
  Update - 1/22/2011

Joined @SMUNCHPhoenix at @GalloBlanco.

For my first breakfast at Gallo, I ordered Chilaquiles Verde, and my girlfriend had the Chorizo and Eggs.

We were both very happy with our choices!

The chilaquiles was delicious, with the crispy corn tortillas…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    11/1/2010

    Went to @ClarendonHotel for the Halloween bash. Stopped in to @GalloBlanco for dinner.

    My… Read more »

 4. Maizie's Cafe & Bistro

4750 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 274-2828

Category: American (New)

3.0 star rating
  6/7/2011

Went to @Maizies strictly for cocktails.

I love the patio. The misters became a bit much for my companion, so we switched places. Hat FTW!

Liked the Hoegaarden draught.

We were well attended to, which is nice.

I'll write more next time, when I eat…More »

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 5. Windsor

5223 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 279-1111

Category: American (New)

4.0 star rating
  1/3/2012

-1 star for price

Had the Porkwich, which was amazing, and messy.

The mac and cheese could use more cheese flavor.

Great atmosphere, great location.

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