Best of 2011 - Restaurants

I started at a new job shortly before 2011 started, so I had to find a new set of places to eat. Here is the list of the restaurants I visited most often in 2011.

#1: Babbo Italian Eatery [Yelp]
6855 North 16th Street
Last year's rank: #3
I've been coming here regularly for years, and always loved the place. Great food, great service, and really nice people.
Favorite dish: Buffalo chicken caesar salad (when I'm eating healthy) - otherwise the Three-Cheese Mac and Cheese

#2: YC's Mongolian Grill [Yelp]
3206 S McClintock Drive
Last year's rank: #6 (different location)
A great place to go when you want to eat reasonably healthy, without sacrificing taste. If you do it right, you can put together a very healthy meal that's still very satisfying.
Favorite dish: Turkey, onions, green onions, celery, tomatoes, carrots, bell peppers, noodles, with YC's Own, orange, garlic, and ginger sauces

#3: Chipotle
4423 East Thomas Road
Last year's rank: N/A
Made with quality ingredients, and served fast even with a line, this is always a good place to stop for lunch.
Favorite dish: Chicken soft tacos with cheese, hot sauce, corn, and lettuce

#4: The Barbecue Company Grill and Cafe
4636 South 36th Street
Last year's rank: N/A
This place is off of the main roads, and only open lunch hours, but it's always busy. They do a buffet once a month, and the place is just packed. They've got some great sauce, and lots of very good barbecue meats.
Favorite dish: Smoked beef brisket sandwich with seasoned fries

#5: Sonora Mesquite Grill [Yelp]
4613 East Thomas Road
Last year's rank: N/A
These guys make some delicious tacos - quality meats, with tasty toppings and excellent salsas.
Favorite dish: Barbacoa soft tacos

#6: Spinato's Pizzeria [Yelp]
11108 North Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard
Last year's rank: #4
Favorite dish: Thick crust pizza - I like to experiment with the toppings. Everything I've had has always been good.

#7: Cornish Pasty Company [Yelp]
960 West University Drive, Tempe
Last year's rank: N/A
These guys put together pastries with one of a couple dozen different fillings and dipping sauces. There are a lot of good items on the menu, so definitely a place to go to multiple times to try them all.
Favorite dish: Chicken Alfredo

#8: King's Fish House [Yelp]
35 South McClintock Drive
Last year's rank: N/A
I'm not a seafood guy, so the menu's pretty limited for me. But it's a nice place, good service, and what I do get is always delicious.
Favorite dish: Bowties with Chicken

#9: Hap's Pit BBQ [Yelp]
4801 East Washington Street
Last year's rank: N/A
Good barbecue sandwiches and sides, and the fact that it's within walking distance of work makes it an easy choice.
Favorite dish: Beef brisket sandwich with garlic mashed potatoes

#10: Joey's of Chicago [Yelp]
4280 East Indian School Road
Last year's rank: N/A
I love a good Italian beef sandwich, dripping in meat juice. These guys definitely deliver that.
Favorite dish: Cheesy Italian beef sandwich and fries

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