Dine Out Phoenix: Where to Eat from Chic to Unique (Dine Out Phoenix (Including Scottsdale): Where to Eat from Chic to) [Paperback]

Pamela Swartz (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2006 | Series: Dine Out Phoenix (Including Scottsdale): Where to Eat from Chic to

Surveying more than 200 restaurants, this insider's guide to Phoenix covers dining spots that suit any mood, budget, or occasion. In addition to an alphabetical listing of establishments—including contact information, cuisine, hours of operation, price ranges, and whether or not reservations are necessary—the guide presents a section of indexed lists to assist in the selection process. User-friendly, accessible indices are organized by location, cuisine, and features to enable diners to quickly zone in on a selection, such as the site for a great Asian meal or a private party of any size, a restaurant perfect for a girls' day out or for sealing a business deal, or one that is located nearby or worth a scenic drive. Insider tips reveal what makes a place a personal favorite, the best tables, the best dishes, and the best times to dine.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This book is a great, comprehensive reference to 200+ restaurants, an unbiased look at each eatery's atmosphere, cuisine, distinctive characteristics."  —Frontdoors Magazine

About the Author

Pam Swartz is the author of Arizona Getaways for the Incurably Romantic and a columnist for Phoenix Bride & Groom magazine and Tucson Bride & Groom magazine. Her work has also appeared in The Arizona Republic, Los Angeles magazine, and Texas Monthly, and she is a founding partner of BookStudio, a publishing consulting firm and book packager. She lives in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Cloud Nine Press, LLC (September 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0970919328
• ISBN-13: 978-0970919328
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,598,329 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good niche guidebook., August 9, 2007

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This review is from: Dine Out Phoenix: Where to Eat from Chic to Unique (Dine Out Phoenix (Including Scottsdale): Where to Eat from Chic to) (Paperback)

The only dining out guide available in large Phoenix bookstore. Buy local -- I guess -- as the author lives in Scottsdale.

Lists a lot of good places in a range of prices. With full-page review for each restaurant, you get a real sense of each restaurant. ("Mesquite-grilled quail" lets me both the foodie sophistication of a menu and its ambience and price.)


There are NO ratings in the book, so if you're looking the top five restaurants in town, they may be here, but they aren't singled out. The book does have multiple indexes, however.

Four stars from me because it's not comprehensive. Still worthwhile.


I see the Zagat Arizona restaurant guide was published in 1989! So this must be the current best choice.