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
There’s so many restaurants and bars opening these days, it’s hard to keep track. Luckily, I take going out to eat as a hobby very seriously. These are my top three spots of 2023 so far. Liar’s Club I’m tired of bars that don’t have good food as well as good drinks. Liar’s Club has funky decor, interesting drinks, and real dinner options. Shareable Detroit … Continue reading Best new spots in Downtown Phoenix
This is not a database for soul food— I need to do more exploring the valley for that— but this is a list of some of my go-to spots when I’m hungry and a little beat up by my day. Longtime Grace favorites (notably UrbanCookies and Postino) have a place on my personal list, but here’s a few places for a heartwarming, belly-filling food I … Continue reading Comfort Food
I’m very committed to the East valley, so I’m surprised I’ve never made a Chandler-centric post before! Here are some of my go-to options a little further south of downtown. Favorite Snack: Rewind Their boba and their service are the best! I recommend the signature rose latte if you’re looking for something Instagrammable and the mango black tea for something more classic. They also do … Continue reading Chandler Favorites
I personally eat and enjoy gluten, but I have loved ones who can’t, so I can vouch that these recommendations please both crowds! Breakfast & Brunch Presidio Cocina Mexicana This Midtown spot is the most underrated brunch in Phoenix, without a doubt. I think their horchata is the best I’ve ever had. As long as you stick with corn tortillas, their whole menu is gluten-friendly. … Continue reading Gluten-Free in Phoenix
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
Grace Gets Food 