Guidebook for Phoenix
Food Scene
A Phoenix institution located about two blocks from the guest house. Great southwestern food and drinks. Great for brunch as well. Live music sometimes.
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Barrio Cafe
2814 N 16th StA Phoenix institution located about two blocks from the guest house. Great southwestern food and drinks. Great for brunch as well. Live music sometimes.
Great food and bar in our neighborhood. Good for a nice dinner. Chef and bartenders are inventive and it is a comfortable setting. Nice selection of beers on tap or try their homemade ginger ale.
81 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Tuck Shop Kitchen & Bar
2245 N 12th StGreat food and bar in our neighborhood. Good for a nice dinner. Chef and bartenders are inventive and it is a comfortable setting. Nice selection of beers on tap or try their homemade ginger ale.
If you are vegetarian, this is worth a try. We are not vegetarians but go here fairly often because the food is just good. You order at the counter and they will bring your food to your table.
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Green New American Vegetarian
2022 N 7th StIf you are vegetarian, this is worth a try. We are not vegetarians but go here fairly often because the food is just good. You order at the counter and they will bring your food to your table.
Great pizza and wine list. They have regular specials, especially on week days, so give them a call and see what they are running.
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The Parlor Pizzeria
1916 E Camelback RdGreat pizza and wine list. They have regular specials, especially on week days, so give them a call and see what they are running.
High above the city, the dining room rotates 360 degrees every hour or so with great views. Food is pricey and only decent. We'd recommend eating elsewhere but checking this place out for a drink.
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Compass Arizona Grill
122 North 2nd StreetHigh above the city, the dining room rotates 360 degrees every hour or so with great views. Food is pricey and only decent. We'd recommend eating elsewhere but checking this place out for a drink.
Asian/Italian "fusion"?? We love this place. The food is excellent and prices moderate. We sat at the bar facing the kitchen and loved watching the great food coming out.
28 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Cherryblossom Noodle cafe
914 E Camelback RdAsian/Italian "fusion"?? We love this place. The food is excellent and prices moderate. We sat at the bar facing the kitchen and loved watching the great food coming out.
Asian shaved ice with your choice of yummy toppings. Since we discovered it a few monthls ago we've gone there quite a bit.
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Snoh Ice Shavery
914 E Camelback RdAsian shaved ice with your choice of yummy toppings. Since we discovered it a few monthls ago we've gone there quite a bit.
There is a reason there is always a wait. Well 2 reasons: it's tiny, but also fantastic. If you go on Saturday morning, make sure to check out the farmer's market while you wait for your table.
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Matt's Big Breakfast
825 N 1st StThere is a reason there is always a wait. Well 2 reasons: it's tiny, but also fantastic. If you go on Saturday morning, make sure to check out the farmer's market while you wait for your table.
This place specializes in enchiladas and we've been there several times. Always great food. You order at the counter and can customize your enchiladas to order with fresh ingredients and sauces.
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Gadzooks Enchiladas and Soup
3313 N 7th StThis place specializes in enchiladas and we've been there several times. Always great food. You order at the counter and can customize your enchiladas to order with fresh ingredients and sauces.
Essentials
Safeway
340 E McDowell RdThis is our neighborhood grocery store.
Drinks & Nightlife
Good food and bar. Nice atmosphere and outdoor dining available. We recently tried their brunch and liked it. They also run an ice cream shop next door to the restaurant that you won't want to miss
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Windsor
5223 N Central AveGood food and bar. Nice atmosphere and outdoor dining available. We recently tried their brunch and liked it. They also run an ice cream shop next door to the restaurant that you won't want to miss
Entertainment & Activities
Arizona Science Center
600 E Washington StGreat outing for kids.
Sightseeing
Our local art museum. The cafe is fairly decent, too.
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I-Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N Central AveOur local art museum. The cafe is fairly decent, too.