There are a bunch of places that do karaoke in Phoenix and the surrounding suburbs. With this list, you can fully go out every night of the week and hit up somewhere different. Everything on this list is an open environment, for karaoke in a bar setting. I’ve listed a couple private room rental karaoke places at the end, but that’s not the focus of this … Continue reading Where to sing karaoke in the valley
You can buy on this list, tax included, with a $10 bill and get change back. I think it’s difficult to judge whether a splurge meal is worth it. I don’t know your budget or your personal taste; it’s impossible to say what more expensive restaurants will always be worth what they cost. This list, I can confidently promise, is all food worth the price … Continue reading Phoenix’s best food items under $10
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
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
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
As a sort of companion piece to my post of the best new spots that opened in 2024, I have to acknowledge the best places that were new to me this past year. The Persian Room I like everything about this spot, from the great flavor to the ambiance to the family style ordering. Que Hoang It’s always best to be skeptical of a restaurant … Continue reading Best new (to me) spots in 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
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
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
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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