Here’s a current list of my favorite vegetarian dishes at not-exclusively-vegetarian restaurants. There are so many it’s hard to list, so I’ve broken them down by category. American Fried green tomato sandwich at Welcome Diner The roasted beets and the eggplant meatballs at Ocotillo Elote pasta at Valentine White pizza at Luana’s Anything veggie at FnB — their menu is always seasonal and rotating Smoked … Continue reading Best vegetarian dishes in Phoenix
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
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
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
Think of this blog post like the “light” section of a chain restaurant menu. When summer is in full force, I have a hard time wanting heavy food. If you’re not in the mood for a salad at home but you need some easy veggies or other lighter fare, these are my recommendations. I’m not a salad lover by nature, so this list focuses on … Continue reading Keeping it Cool: Lighter Faves for Summer Days
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