Guidebook for Phoenix

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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 Rd
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4 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 St
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4 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 Ave
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This 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 Boulevard
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Amazing (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 Blvd
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One 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 Blvd
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Fantastic, HEALTHY food - if you're into that sort of thing ;-)
Fantastic Indian food!
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Marigold Maison
4720 E Cactus Rd
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Fantastic 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 Road
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If you're in the mood for something from a New York deli....
Great Breakfast sandwiches!
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Original Breakfast House
13623 N 32nd St
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Great 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 St
69 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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!

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 Rd
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Not 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 Rd
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A 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 Blvd
161 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Good quality, organic grocery and prepared foods. A little pricey but it'll have your favorite Guatemalan Fair Trade Green Coffee Beans :-)

Everything Else

You never know, right? :-)
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The Home Depot
12434 N Cave Creek Rd
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You 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 Way
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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 :-)
A beautiful museum featuring Native American art and culture.
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Museo Heard
2301 N Central Ave
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A 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 Ave
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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.

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
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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 Rd
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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!
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
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A huge outdoor mall. Lots of places to eat. Standard places like Target but lots of little stores too. Also a movie theater.