Clocking in at just over two hours from Phoenix, Flagstaff is my most common weekend getaway year round. I love the college town meets Route 66 vibe here. In the winter, it’s a great home base for skiing at SnowBowl. In the summer, it’s a great escape from the Phoenix heat, with a younger and more casual vibe than Sedona. Food To me, Flagstaff has … Continue reading Weekend trip inspiration: Flagstaff
There are many great museums and cultural spots in Phoenix, but for those trying to find the best value on a budget, these are my can’t miss events and activities in the museum and theater space. Phoenix Zoo: Roars and Pours This once a month event is a can’t miss for me because of the discounted ticket, taking the price of admission from $45 for … Continue reading Phoenix local cultural event roundup
Phoenix has so many good options! Here are my favorite restaurants, ordered from the most cheap/casual to the more fancy/expensive. I’ve stuck to the city limits because I can’t claim to be an expert in the whole valley. Under $10 Tacos Huicho A taco Tuesday go to in my house, this valley spot has multiple locations and a $1.25 taco on our favorite weekly holiday. … Continue reading My Favorite Mexican Spots
With the recent closing of ChaCha’s Tea Lounge (and the significant time that’s passed since my last coffee shop post), I decided it was time for an update. These are my current favorite spots in Phoenix for drinking tea. Copper Star Best drinks: chai, London fog with lavender, iced blueberry matcha blend Best snack: the bagels! Rosemary Asiago all day every day. Bonus fact: They … Continue reading Best Cafés for Tea Drinkers
Midtown/Uptown Phoenix gets less love than downtown, but it’s often cheaper and just as good. These are some of my favorite choices. All include multiple cocktail options and accompanying deals on food. Hula’s Uptown Not only does this tiki bar have amazing deals on food, they do happy hour all night on Wednesdays. If you’re looking for a mid-week girls night or date spot, this … Continue reading Best Midtown Phoenix Happy Hours
It feels like every bar in Phoenix has gotten with the pop up craze lately. And I’m not talking about Christmas pop ups for the holiday season, where bars are just redecorated with a seasonal menu (à la Bitter & Twisted’s Sippin Santa or Miracle at Floor 13). This is more than guest bartenders, food trucks parked outside, or rotating menus. I’ve noticed a surge … Continue reading What’s up with pop-ups?
I’ve written about my favorite date spots and adventures before, but there are so many new (or new to me) spots I want to highlight as 2023 comes to a close. Experiences Lotions and Potions Absolutely not new, but new to me this year, Lotions & Potions has been a Mill Ave and Melrose classic for decades. My husband and I came and got custom … Continue reading My 2023 Favorites
It’s been too long since I’ve done lunch recommendations, and I’ve found a lot more great places since then. As 2023 comes to a close, here are some of my favorites. Café Mollie This is a sweet spot for boba or other fun tea and lemonade drinks. Their menu of Vietnamese food is small, but everything on it is excellent. Great Wall This Chinese place … Continue reading Lunch Lately
After collecting many recommendations from friends and locals and road testing them myself, these are my favorite Mexico City stops. Bars Handshake If you only go to one cocktail bar in the city, let this be it. It’s popular, so making a reservation in advance is the way to go. Their whole vibe is classy and speakeasy, but I particularly loved sitting at the bar … Continue reading My Mexico City Favorites
After a season of planning, I wanted to take this space to shout out my favorite fantastic wedding vendors and friends who were part of our special day. The day before, I laid eyes on our venue in person for the first time at our rehearsal! Anxiety melted away when I was able to envision what our wedding day would look like and remember what … Continue reading Getting Married
Grace Gets Food 