Author: gracegetsfood

A Phoenix foodie, eating my way around downtown and throughout the valley
Restaurants

Keeping it Cool: Lighter Favorites for Summer 2025

Back in 2022, I posted about lighter food I recommend for the oppressively hot summer days. Some of those restaurants have since closed, so I figured it was time for an update. Ricemill A new addition to downtown in the CityScape area, this place does a build-your-own bowl with Asian-inspired flavors. It’s my new work lunch obsession, great for vegetarian options. The DinerSaur They’re primarily … Continue reading Keeping it Cool: Lighter Favorites for Summer 2025

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Restaurants, Shopping local

Supporting Socially Conscious Businesses

You may or may not be familiar with the concept of “voting with your dollar,” but it’s something I believe in. The valley provides plenty of opportunities to do this— to support not just local businesses, but specific causes they align with. This is a list of a couple ways I like to do that. For instance, the only thing that makes a cupcake from … Continue reading Supporting Socially Conscious Businesses

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Restaurants

Best No-Reservation Restaurants

Picture this: it’s Friday night and you didn’t make plans but you want to go out for dinner. Don’t get trapped waiting forever— go somewhere it’s easy to walk in. Everywhere on this list is a sit down, table service restaurant where you don’t need a reservation even for a weekend dinner. I will always love popular spots like Glai Baan, Rough Rider, and Valentine, … Continue reading Best No-Reservation Restaurants

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Activities, Shopping local

Grace’s gift giving guide 2024

If you’re looking to shop for last-minute Christmas gifts, here are my (admittedly last-minute) recommendations. Local shopping Changing Hands is an independent bookstore with Mesa and midtown Phoenix locations. If they don’t have what you’re looking for, they can order it in, and they have other cute products besides just books. Their loyalty card and the First Draft coffee shop/bar inside the Phoenix store are … Continue reading Grace’s gift giving guide 2024

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New restaurant roundup: 2024

This year brought a ton of new restaurants to the valley. I primarily focused on Phoenix proper, though you’ll see a few outliers on the list from the East valley. Below are my favorites. Pretty Penny Globally inspired small plates? Sign me up. This addition to Roosevelt Row is a great night out for fun food. I loved their diverse options and cocktails. Bad Jimmy’s … Continue reading New restaurant roundup: 2024

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Quirkiest Restaurants in Phoenix

I’m including the whole valley in this post, to fully show the variety of funky spots to eat. These are places I recommend for the experience just as much (or more so) than the food. Organ Stop Pizza Will this pizza change your life? To be honest, no— but the incredible two-story organ and constant live performances are worth the drive (and the food is … Continue reading Quirkiest Restaurants in Phoenix

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Restaurants

Best Bakeries in Phoenix

We have no shortage of great spots for a baked sweet treat here. These are my favorites. Stay tuned for a post specifically on the best cookies in the valley— I have a little experiment I need to conduct before then. The DinerSaur This place sets itself apart in two major ways: their delicious lunch sandwich deal, and their partnership doing pastries and scones for … Continue reading Best Bakeries in Phoenix

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Activities, travel

Weekend trip inspiration: Cottonwood & Sedona

Compared to Phoenix and Flagstaff, Sedona and nearby Cottonwood are for an older, more established crowd. Sedona is also especially beautiful just to drive through, even if you aren’t planning to stop for much. If you’re looking to feel like you’re in the movie Cars, this is the place. Food While these places can be on the pricier end, the area is a unique dining … Continue reading Weekend trip inspiration: Cottonwood & Sedona

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