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I'm traveling to Phoenix next week for the Imaging USA conference- Would like some suggestions on unique fun restaurants with good food of course!
Would like suggestions for Mexican, Sushi, Italian, and any other restaurant that shouldn't be missed while we are there. I always enjoy restaurants that aren't considered chains, don't really want to eat somewhere that I can eat at the same place here at home!

I work at a hotel and we have quite a few options we recommend:

Cafe Boa- Gourmet Mexican, Wonderful

Lons at the Hermosa - GREAT southwestern cuisine. Considered finer dining then normal, but well worth it with beautiful views. www.lons.com

Elements Restaurant at the Sanctuary - More beautiful views... American cuisine with Asian accents. Delicious. Finer Dining but worth it again.

Pizzeria Bianco - Usually a 1 hr wait, because it is notorious and featured as one of the best pizza places in the United States on Oprah. But there is a nice little wine bar right next door. It is more gourmet style pizza. Wonderful!!

Tomaso's - Italian restaurant very good.

Our guests NEVER complain about any of those options! I hope this helps! You will have to let me know if you choose one!! :o)

Thank you!! I will let you know where we end up eating!
Keep them coming!!

Wow, someone else knows Cafe Boa. Excellent food and great atmosphere. You must try the Gnocci.
T.Cooks at the Royal Palm is great too. The new Stone Rose at the Fairmont is very nice.
Fun nightlife, not sure of the food is at Barcelona also check out Kazimiers wine bar.

Not sure if the Mondrian still has the Italian Bistro from when it was the James but it was really good. The Bar there was a very popular spot

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