This time of year leaves us clinging to the last flavors of summer while simultaneously seeking out the cozy tastes of fall. Thankfully, our meals around the Valley last month delivered on both fronts. We swooned over a summery corn and crab fritter and dove into spiced apples and gingerbread.
In Chandler, we happened across a pleasant booze-free surprise at a cocktail bar, and in midtown, we ended a night out with a few slices of nostalgia.
Here are the five best bites and sips the Phoenix New Times food team tasted in September…