Since 1979, when New Times published its inaugural Best of Phoenix® supplement, a lot of change has flowed over the desert we call Phoenix.

The once-dry Tempe River bed is now every bit as wet as a kiddy water park. Bumper-to-bumper surface roads vie for traffic with bumper-to-bumper freeways. And what citizen would dare venture from home without such high-tech wizardry as a cell phone, laptop and Palm Pilot? Today, navigating the Valley is more of a challenge than ever.

That said, we bring you the 22nd Annual Best of Phoenix®. Think of it as our "2000 one — a place odyssey" steering you to old favorites and new finds. Cyber-certified and well-connected, it’s your print and online guide to the best the Valley has to offer.

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  • Best Halloween Scare (1)
    2008-11-21 12:07:10
    Aww, what a wonderful compliment. I will definately let my buddies know.
  • Best Croissants (1)
    2008-11-10 22:47:59
    My wife and I made the trip across town for breakfast at Au Petit Four based upon the...
  • Best Cupcakes (1)
    2008-11-03 16:23:06
    I want to warn everyone out there to NOT use this bakery for any special event!! I ordered 100...
  • BEST FM MYSTERY MAN (1)
    2008-11-03 10:14:54
    I just discovered this station while driving home the other day - great music, but I wish he...
  • BEST WIG SHOP (1)
    2008-10-19 18:48:23
    I've been in this store twice. They don't have a stylist for the wigs, so if you buy one you...

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