This Brooklyn-style pizza parlor in north Phoenix offers diners a hip atmosphere with plasma TVs, and corrugated metal and brick walls. A specialty is the Buffalo chicken pizza with grilled chicken breast, blue-cheese crumbles, celery and a signature Buffalo wing sauce. Starters include spinach dip and stuffed mushrooms. Other options are calzones and pastas , like ravioli and lasagna. The bar offers an extensive wine list and 12 custom beers on tap. (Photo courtesy Upper Crust Pizza and Patio Wine Bar)

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