Latha, which means "flavor" in Swahili, promises exactly that. Set within the bungalow-style Silva House in downtown Phoenix's Heritage Square, this restaurant spotlights the food of the African diaspora, blending influences from Africa, Brazil, the Caribbean and the American South on a three-course prix fixe and an à la carte menu. Expect a parade of dishes made with care, from burnt onion hummus, centered around vibrant cherry tomatoes, finished with za'tar and served with whole grain chapati flatbread, to pineapple-glazed piri piri chicken with a round of jollof rice. Opt for a warmed wedge of Southern pound cake for dessert, with house-made whipped cream, white chocolate and tropical marmalade.