Best German Restaurant HAUS MURPHY’S 5739 West Glendale Avenue, Glendale 623-939-2480 hausmurphys.com Best Irish Pub DUBLINER IRISH PUB 3841 East Thunderbird Road 602-867-0984 dublinerpub.com The luck of the Irish runs strong at the beloved Dubliner Irish Pub. The bar has been doling out good times since Seamus McCaffrey (yes, that Seamus McCaffrey) opened it in 1985, and the decor is green around every corner. The north Phoenix neighborhood hangout is allegedly the first bar in town to offer Guinness on tap — how’s that for Irish pub street cred? Besides Guinness, The Dubliner has plenty of Irish brews and spirits on tap, as well as a full menu of Irish and American comfort food. We love the carb-heavy Dubliner Potato Bites, mashed potato balls stuffed with cheese and bacon and served with sour cream and jalapeños, and the popular fish and chips platter. Check the event calendar on the website for events like ladies’ night on Wednesdays, all-you-can- eat fish on Fridays, and live music on weekends. The atmosphere is fun and friendly anytime you show up, but visit on St. Patrick’s Day for a wild celebration. When you’re craving a plate of schnitzel or bratwurst with a side of sauerkraut or spätzle, the obvious choice is Haus Murphy’s. It’s got an outstanding menu, homey German decor, and shots of German spirits that will have you wishing you’d donned your lederhosen for a spirited night of polka tunes. You can sit inside at long tables or head outside to enjoy the biergarten with its strings of lights and rows of hanging flags, but you don’t have to get a big meal to experience a taste of Germany in Glendale. We love getting a giant pretzel with a 32-ounce beer, or skipping ahead to a dessert of apple strudel or Black Forest cake. And we feel great taking our vegetarian friends knowing they’ll have options, as well. Naturally, it’s our go-to destination for Oktoberfest, because we know the food, drink, and cele- bratory atmosphere will transport us not just to another country, but to a whole other world. Best Italian Restaurant ANDREOLI ITALIAN GROCER 8880 East Via Linda, Scottsdale 480-614-1980 andreoli-grocer.com There aren’t many restaurants that can say that they’ve been featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives and that their chef has been nominated for a James Beard Award. But you know who can? Andreoli Italian Grocer in Scottsdale. The cozy neigh- borhood joint just wants you to enjoy its delicious, authentic Italian food, whether it’s by sitting in the red-ceilinged dining room, picking up takeout either at the counter inside or at the drive-thru window, or grabbing a refrigerated meal from the cold case. The rich, meaty fusilli with pork rib meat got a well-deserved spotlight on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, and the Gnocchi alla Corsara, house-made potato gnocchi with pesto, cream, and tomato sauce, is another standout. You can also take meats, cheeses, desserts, and dry goods home to make your own Italian creations. Best French Restaurant LE SANS SOUCI 7030 East Bella Vista Drive, Cave Creek 480-488-2856 lesanssoucirestaurant.com Assuming you don’t live in or near Cave Creek, it may take you a while to get up to Le Sans Souci. But we promise the drive is worth it. Open since the ’90s, Le Sans Souci (it means “without worry”) serves authentic French fare during brunch, lunch, and dinner in its cozy, tiled dining room. We always want to start with the onion soup, preferably topped with melted cheese and a small piece of bread. The Crepes Delice, two crepes packed with mushrooms and crab in a bechamel sauce, is rich and filling, or if we’re craving some- thing more casual, the croque monsieur sandwich takes us back to afternoons in Paris cafes. And with a dessert menu that offers classic delights such as crème brûlée and cherries jubilee, we always leave Le Sans Souci full and satisfied. Best Caribbean Restaurant MS. MARTHA’S CARIBBEAN KITCHEN 1820 West Northern Avenue, #110 602-675-2212 msmarthaskitchen.com First thing you should know about Ms. Martha’s Caribbean Kitchen: Check the hours before you go. This hidden gem only stays open till 6 p.m. on several nights of the week, so if you’re looking to enjoy some Caribbean food for dinner, you’ll want to show up early to grab some takeout. Second thing you should know about Ms. Martha’s: The food is outstanding. The 198 BEST OF PHOENIX 2022 | WWW.BESTOFPHOENIX2022.C0M | SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
