"What started for the Heflin family as a sustainable commercial fishing operation in San Diego, California with a boat named Chula has become a mini seafood empire in metro Phoenix, composed of three Valley outlets. Each store contains both a fish market and a restaurant, the latter offering bacon-studded clam chowder, poke bowls, sushi, smoked fish platters, Hatch chile tuna melts, and a legendary burrito stuffed with fresh fish, fries, and guacamole. Plan a trip around a rotating selection of daily specials, which vary by location. Best for: Fresh-as-it-gets fish in the middle of the desert. Yes, really." - McConnell Quinn