Guidebook for Phoenix
Food Scene
Ask for Mckynzie, the general manager, and tell her Will sent you. She'll take good care of you.
10 locals recommend
Pomelo
7100 North 12th StreetAsk for Mckynzie, the general manager, and tell her Will sent you. She'll take good care of you.
Hula's Modern Tiki
5114 N 7th St Fun scene, good food.
Dick's Hideaway
6008 N 16th StYou just have to experience this...if you can find it.
The food is beyond incredible. Rokerij means "smokehouse" in Dutch. Same owners and Dick's Hideaway and Richardson's.
57 locals recommend
Rokerij
6335 N 16th StThe food is beyond incredible. Rokerij means "smokehouse" in Dutch. Same owners and Dick's Hideaway and Richardson's.
So much more than a coffee shop. I go here for the cocktails. Definitely a must! The entrance is tricky to find.
259 locals recommend
Lux Central
4402 N Central AveSo much more than a coffee shop. I go here for the cocktails. Definitely a must! The entrance is tricky to find.
Best food of any kind in Phoenix. Hands down. But you can't be in a rush. BYOB.
10 locals recommend
Reathrey Sekong
1312 E Indian School RdBest food of any kind in Phoenix. Hands down. But you can't be in a rush. BYOB.
Best tacos in Phoenix...easily. It's a place you have to experience, as well. Authentic with a twist of class. Great happy hour, too!
81 locals recommend
La Santisima
4117 North 16th StreetBest tacos in Phoenix...easily. It's a place you have to experience, as well. Authentic with a twist of class. Great happy hour, too!
Good food. Good beer. Good company. Tell Chef Donny that Will sent you. He is a culinary whiz!
13 locals recommend
PHX Beer Co. Central Phoenix Restaurant
5813 N 7th StGood food. Good beer. Good company. Tell Chef Donny that Will sent you. He is a culinary whiz!
Best sushi in the entire valley. Hands down. You might not think it when you see the place from the outside, but you MUST go here if you like sushi!
21 locals recommend
Sushi Brokers Arcadia
4419 E Indian School RdBest sushi in the entire valley. Hands down. You might not think it when you see the place from the outside, but you MUST go here if you like sushi!
The Henry
4455 E Camelback RdGreat for high-power business lunches.
This is a restaurant, cafe, and pizza shop all rolled into one. The ladies love it! I kind of do, as well.
274 locals recommend
La Grande Orange Grocery & Pizzeria
4410 N 40th StThis is a restaurant, cafe, and pizza shop all rolled into one. The ladies love it! I kind of do, as well.
Healthy...ish food with a bit of an attitude. Best for lunch in my opinion.
233 locals recommend
True Food Kitchen
15191 N Scottsdale RdHealthy...ish food with a bit of an attitude. Best for lunch in my opinion.
Drinks & Nightlife
Beer, wine, and more beer. Most fun place to hang out in this neighborhood, hands down. A random Cards Against Humanity game may break out if you're there late enough. You'll be expected to participate. But, don't worry...no one will remember tomorrow.
17 locals recommend
The Whining Pig
1612 E Bethany Home RdBeer, wine, and more beer. Most fun place to hang out in this neighborhood, hands down. A random Cards Against Humanity game may break out if you're there late enough. You'll be expected to participate. But, don't worry...no one will remember tomorrow.
Great food. Great drink. Don't here if you're on a budget...but do go here.
83 locals recommend
Clever Koi
4236 N Central AveGreat food. Great drink. Don't here if you're on a budget...but do go here.
Parks & Nature
It's HUGE! Everyone goes to Camelback Mountain, but a climb up Squaw Peak (it's called Piestewa now) will blow that away if you have the time. The hike is a bit technical, but well worth it. The view is unparalleled.
78 locals recommend
Phoenix Mountain Preserve
2701 Piestewa Peak DriveIt's HUGE! Everyone goes to Camelback Mountain, but a climb up Squaw Peak (it's called Piestewa now) will blow that away if you have the time. The hike is a bit technical, but well worth it. The view is unparalleled.
Unusual rock formations. Best sunset views in the valley. Bring a flashlight or headlamp for the hike back to the car!
543 locals recommend
Papago Park
625 N Galvin PkwyUnusual rock formations. Best sunset views in the valley. Bring a flashlight or headlamp for the hike back to the car!
Essentials
Trader Joe's
7720 W Bell RdLots of healthy and organic stuff at very reasonable prices. Best produce in the valley, generally speaking.
260 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
2824 E Indian School RdLots of healthy and organic stuff at very reasonable prices. Best produce in the valley, generally speaking.
CVS
1610 E Camelback RdClosest pharmacy. Hopefully you won't need this!
Whole Foods Market
4701 N 20th StShopping
Fry's Food And Drug
744 W Camelback RdLargest chain grocery store in the neighborhood.
A luxury outdoor shopping mall. Great when it's not 115 degrees outside!
494 locals recommend
Biltmore Fashion Park
2502 E Camelback RdA luxury outdoor shopping mall. Great when it's not 115 degrees outside!
Everything (and I mean everything) booze at reasonable prices. DON'T FORGET YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE AND DON'T BRING ANYONE UNDERAGE INSIDE! To say they card is an understatement.
30 locals recommend
Total Wine & More
1670 E Camelback RdEverything (and I mean everything) booze at reasonable prices. DON'T FORGET YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE AND DON'T BRING ANYONE UNDERAGE INSIDE! To say they card is an understatement.