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PHOTOS (CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT) BY BRANDON SULLIVAN, JILL RICHARDS, KEVIN ZICKL, JILL RICHARDS, AND HEATHER GILL deconstructed fish tacos, and mac and cheese. Three of Phoenix's homiest eateries are found in the Coronado Historic District. Coronado Cafe (coronadocafe.com) is famous for its Maryland-style crab cakes. You'll feel at home here, thanks to the checkered tablecloths and simple, quality food. A little farther up the road, The Main Ingredient (tmialehouse.com) lures locals via a lengthy beer list and a dog-friendly patio. For barbecue and all the fixins, head to Astor House (astorinphx.com), which is set in a small bungalow in the middle of the Coronado neighborhood. Hickory wood-smoked pork, beef, and chicken come with your choice of sauce. Sides include collard greens, jalapeno corn bread, and housemade pickles. one of the most romantic spots in town. Have a hard time eating your veggies? Not at Bink's Midtown (binksmidtown.com), owned by James Beard-nominated Chef Kevin Binkley. Be sure to check out the separate menu for locally sourced and in-season veggies. Roasted sweet potatoes come with pomegranate ketchup, and golden beets get a splash of huckleberry vinaigrette. Out and About Small Wonders Just outside Phoenix, you'll find a few more homes-turned-restaurants not to be missed. Scottsdale's The House Brasserie (thehousebrasserie .com) is in an older home with a white picket fence, but the food is anything but old-timey. Think duck confit meatballs, basil and brie smashed potatoes, and scallops with popcorn puree. In Paradise Valley, Pizza lovers alert: The chefs at Cibo (cibophoenix .com) use Italian-imported products and organic local produce for their crispy wood-fired pizzas and homemade pastas. Like its neighbor, The Vig Fillmore, Cibo also exudes comfort. Tables are cozily arranged in small rooms with hardwood floors and exposed brick - there's even a fireplace. The outside patio, strung with twinkling lights, is Opposite: romantic dining at Cibo. This page clockwise from top left: Astor House, Chef Kevin Binkley, Chef Nobuo Fukuda, and The Vig Fillmore (hermosainn.com) is a boutique hotel and restaurant in the former home and studio of cowboy artist Lon Megargee. Splurge with the chef's tasting menu, a five-course affair. Bon appetit! LON'S at the Hermosa Inn usairwaysmag.com FEBRUARY 2014 53 http://www.binksmidtown.com http://www.coronadocafe.com http://www.tmialehouse.com http://www.astorinphx.com http://www.thehousebrasserie.com http://www.thehousebrasserie.com http://www.cibophoenix.com http://www.cibophoenix.com http://www.hermosainn.com http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - February 2014

Table of Contents
CEO Letter
From the Editor
Did You Know?
Making It Happen
Diversions: Public Markets
Diversions: Celebration of Fine Art in Scottsdale
Diversions: The Philadelphia Mint
Connections
Style Spotlight: Cruise Control
Adventure: Skiing Salt Lake City
Adventure: Arizona Wet & Wild
Gear Up: Workout Tools
US Airways: History of African Americans in Aviation
Travel Feature: Eleuthera in the Bahamas
Great Tastes: Phoenix Dining
University of California at San Diego
Celebrate Black History Month: HBCUs
Best of Health: Desert Institute for Spine Care
Best of Health: Miami Beach Foot & Ankle Surgery
Visit Tri-Valley, California
Must Read: I'll Take You There by Greg Kot
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Video Entertainment
Audio Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Giving: The Hope Takes Flight Campaign
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - February 2014