Guidebook for Phoenix
Food Scene
4 1/2 stars on Yelp with 86 reviews! Good stuff!
Walking distance from the house!
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Reign of Thai
12032 N Cave Creek Rd4 1/2 stars on Yelp with 86 reviews! Good stuff!
Walking distance from the house!
4 stars on Yelp with 547 reviews!!
Less than a mile and a half from the house :-)
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Scramble, a breakfast & lunch joint - North Phoenix
9832 N 7th St4 stars on Yelp with 547 reviews!!
Less than a mile and a half from the house :-)
This recommendation actually came from previous guests so it MUST be good!
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Carlos O'Brien's Mexican Restaurant
1133 E Northern AveThis recommendation actually came from previous guests so it MUST be good!
Amazing (but not cheap) steakhouse that we use for all of our special occasions :-)
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The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Desert Ridge
21001 North Tatum BoulevardAmazing (but not cheap) steakhouse that we use for all of our special occasions :-)
One of our favorites! Unique menu with a twist on Southwest fare.
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Z'Tejas
10625 N Tatum BlvdOne of our favorites! Unique menu with a twist on Southwest fare.
Fantastic, HEALTHY food - if you're into that sort of thing ;-)
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Pita Jungle - Desert Ridge
20910 N Tatum BlvdFantastic, HEALTHY food - if you're into that sort of thing ;-)
Marigold Maison
4720 E Cactus RdFantastic Indian food!
If you're in the mood for something from a New York deli....
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Chompie's Restaurant, Deli, and Bakery
3212 East Cactus RoadIf you're in the mood for something from a New York deli....
Original Breakfast House
13623 N 32nd StGreat Breakfast sandwiches!
Drinks & Nightlife
A high-end bar and restaurant. If you go outside and look up on the mountain, you should be able to see it :-)
4 stars on Yelp!
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Different Pointe of View
11111 N 7th StA high-end bar and restaurant. If you go outside and look up on the mountain, you should be able to see it :-)
4 stars on Yelp!
Essentials
Not quite a mile from the house. Everything you could ever need for groceries and toiletries.
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Fry's Food And Drug
850 E Hatcher RdNot quite a mile from the house. Everything you could ever need for groceries and toiletries.
A little bit higher end but not as high priced as Whole (paycheck) Foods ;-)
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Trader Joe's
7720 W Bell RdA little bit higher end but not as high priced as Whole (paycheck) Foods ;-)
Good quality, organic grocery and prepared foods. A little pricey but it'll have your favorite Guatemalan Fair Trade Green Coffee Beans :-)
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Whole Foods Market
7111 E Mayo BlvdGood quality, organic grocery and prepared foods. A little pricey but it'll have your favorite Guatemalan Fair Trade Green Coffee Beans :-)
Everything Else
The Home Depot
12434 N Cave Creek RdYou never know, right? :-)
Arts & Culture
Scottsdale's newest museum features some amazing art and history of the entire Southwest region.
Also, I carved the 35 foot long bench that sits in the main courtyard :-)
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Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West
3830 N Marshall WayScottsdale's newest museum features some amazing art and history of the entire Southwest region.
Also, I carved the 35 foot long bench that sits in the main courtyard :-)
A beautiful museum featuring Native American art and culture.
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Museo Heard
2301 N Central AveA beautiful museum featuring Native American art and culture.
You wouldn't guess that you'd find a museum of this calibre in Phoenix ;-) But here it is! Really good docent-guided tours, a restaurant, and other amenities. No outside food or drink.
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Museo de Arte de Phoenix
1625 N Central AveYou wouldn't guess that you'd find a museum of this calibre in Phoenix ;-) But here it is! Really good docent-guided tours, a restaurant, and other amenities. No outside food or drink.
Sightseeing
A GREAT way to learn about the desert. Go online and check for special events (featured music and artists).
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Desert Botanical Garden
A GREAT way to learn about the desert. Go online and check for special events (featured music and artists).
Shopping
Your typical American Mall: JC Penny's, Macy's, Dillard's, etc. TJ Maxx, Home Goods, Rei, Target, and Costco are directly adjacent to the mall!
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Paradise Valley Mall
4568 E Cactus RdYour typical American Mall: JC Penny's, Macy's, Dillard's, etc. TJ Maxx, Home Goods, Rei, Target, and Costco are directly adjacent to the mall!
A huge outdoor mall. Lots of places to eat. Standard places like Target but lots of little stores too. Also a movie theater.
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Desert Ridge
A huge outdoor mall. Lots of places to eat. Standard places like Target but lots of little stores too. Also a movie theater.