Mesa gets underappreciated for what it brings to the greater Phoenix metro area. It might look less cosmopolitan than Phoenix, have a lower average income than Scottsdale, or a less trendy population than Tempe, but it has its own unique charm. Aside from spanning a surprisingly large geographic area with some serious natural beauty, Mesa has some amazing places to eat food from around the … Continue reading Around the World in Mesa, AZ
Phoenix has a great bar scene, with a lot of fun concepts. Here are the best places to catch deals during happy hour downtown, no reservations required. 5. The Whining Pig This has the virtue of being the longest-running happy hour – ending at 8pm. It’s a great place to go before a baseball or basketball game. They don’t serve any cocktails – for that, … Continue reading Top 5 Downtown Phoenix Happy Hours
There’s so much to love about living in the Valley, as I reminisce about being more active outdoors, I wanted to share some of my favorite things to do. The Bat Cave During the hot summer months, Mexican Free-Tailed bats spend their time here within the Phoenix city limits! Watching the bats leave the cave for a night of hunting is a little known but … Continue reading Top 5 Phoenix Adventures
Since my unceremonious return from Italy, I’ve been looking for the silver linings. One of the big ones is that I’m finally drinking my tea reserves at home instead of going out for chai lattes. I limit my caffeine consumption and live with someone who can’t consume caffeine for medical reasons. As such, I’ve used this time to do a little research. Whether you’re trying … Continue reading The tea on tea
While I’m waiting to get back into a coffee shop, I’m at home with my kettle and some coconut milk creamer, averaging at least two cups a day – not counting my kombucha. Best Delivery Tea Mango Rabbit Pop n Tea Smile Thai Best tea to DIY My top 3 caffeine free teas: Christmas Cookie by Celestial Seasonings Cinnamon Vanilla Healthy Skin by Yogi Sleepytime … Continue reading The tea on tea part 2
There are so many fun, local places to grab a quick lunch during a downtown work day – don’t get trapped at Chipotle or Chick Fil A every time! Here’s a work week’s worth of some of my favorites. TastyBox This fun concept provides a limited, three dish menu: a vegan, a vegetarian, and a carnivore option. Each box has a balanced set of nutrients … Continue reading A Week of Downtown Phoenix Lunch
My time in Milan taught me a few lessons about Italian food. There was a lot that confused and surprised me when I first arrived. ☆ Where are the coffee shops and why are there so many bars? A “bar” serves coffee! They serve everything you could expect from a coffee shop in the US except cold brews, iced coffee, or non-coffee lattes like chai … Continue reading Italian Food: Fact & Fiction
Let’s say you have one day in Milan. I’d hope for more time in this fabulous city, but if I had to do all my favorite things in one day, this would be how I’d spend it. 6:30am Start your morning in the center of the city at the Duomo. This is one of the most crowded, touristy areas, so the best time to get … Continue reading 24 Hours in Milan
Grace Gets Food 