Today the Heat Map feature returns to Phoenix, Arizona for the first time in ten months (first installment here) and focuses on eight newish restaurants that have been garnering serious buzz. For this edition, Kira Brown, managing editor of Desert Living Today, has made the selections and shared her thoughts on them. Among the group: a Roman-inspired spot that does beast feasts (Cuoco Pazzo), a lavish steakhouse with two pianos and a pool (Dominick's), a take-out venture from master pizzaiolo Chris Bianco (Pane Bianco), and two hotel projects from chef Jose Garces (Distrito and Old Town Whiskey).

Here now, the Eater Heat Map to Phoenix.

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