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DIY Quaffing
by Julie Moore
While bring-your-own-bottle eateries may be commonplace in some cities (Philadelphia, for example), state laws keep the BYOB choices limited in Phoenix. Such restaurants can seat no more than 40 people, and they can’t hold a liquor license. Here are the best bets for a BYOB outing, according to Phoenix Magazine.
Atlas Bistro
Bringing your own bottle here is a snap: The restaurant is located inside AZ Wine Co., the state’s largest wine shop. The menu features Southwest-influenced dishes prepared with locally sourced, organic ingredients.
2515 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale
480.990.2433
atlasbistro.com
A Touch of European Cafe
This restaurant in Glendale’s historic district serves traditional Polish favorites like stuffed cabbage, pierogies, and kielbasa, as well as a variety of salads and deli sandwiches.
7146 N. 57th Dr., Glendale
623.847.7119
Coup Des Tartes
With just 14 tables, this intimate French bistro is the area’s best-known BYOB. It’s housed in a 1930s farmhouse on what was once an artichoke and date farm.
4626 N. 16th St., Phoenix
602.212.1082
nicetartes.com
Cyclo Vietnamese Cuisine
This Asian eatery is a favorite among local foodies who come for the tasty spring rolls and variety of noodle dishes.
1919 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler
480.963.4490
cycloaz.com
Dooby’s Grill Café
Get your fill of traditional Middle Eastern cuisine, from hummus to baba ghanouj, and stick around for belly dancing on Friday and Saturday nights.
2909 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa
480.756.0469
doobysgrillcafe.com
Ristorante Giuseppe
This small family-run restaurant serves classic Italian fare like linguini with clam sauce and eggplant parmigiana.
13610 N. Scottsdale Rd.,
Scottsdale
480.991.4792
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