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
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
Grace Gets Food 