I have been to Phoenix a few times - and there's a reason I keep returning. The weather is stunning (I prefer Fall/Spring because Summer is triple digit degrees) and there is so much to do, ESPECIALLY if you're a foodie like me. See below for my best recommendations.
Areas:
Scottsdale (my fav area)
Lunch/Dinner:
*The Montauk: A nautical themed restaurant that is gorgeous both inside and out. Near a bunch of bars so it's a perfect meal to get before hitting the town.
*Clam Chowder: Thyme, potato, & cracker (Literally the best Clam Chowder I've ever had)
Crispy Rock Shrimp: Sweet aji amarillo chili sauce
Lobster Mac N' Cheese: Smoked gouda, havarti, parmesan, & chives
Fried Chicken Sliders: Pickle, house slaw, & spicy aioli
Rose Sangria: Charles & Charles rosé wine, elderflower liqueur, guava, & grapefruit
*Georgia Border: Cinnamon-infused Tres Generaciones reposado tequila, peach, lemon, firewater, & prosecco
*Kyoto: Arizona's older Japanese restaurant - and for very good reason. This place had great ambiance and amazing food. Would definitely recommend with a group of friends.
*Goyza Potstickers: Pork dumplings served with house spicy ponzu sauce
Rainbow Roll
*Spicy Tuna: One of the BEST I have ever had
Hibachi
Dragon Drop: Dragonberry Vodka, Triple Sec, Simple Syrup, & Fresh Lemon Juice
*Blue Wasabi: Recommended by a friend, I go here every time I visit. It is called Blue Wasabi since the wasabi is in fact, blue. They specialize in sushi & martini's and it is perfect for any time of the day. During happy hour, some rolls are discounted and the martini's are $5.
Spicy Edamame
Red Hot Chili Pepper Roll: Spicy tuna and cucumber topped with sashimi sliced tuna, spicy chili aioli & sriracha
Yo Adrian!: Cream cheese, krab and tempura green onion inside, topped with smoked salmon sashimi and chopped dill
Fried Pizza Rolls: Tomato, pepperoni, fresh basil and mozzarella cheese
Berry White Martini: Smirnoff Blueberry Vodka, blueberry infused sweet and sour and white cranberry juice
*Milky Way Martini: Burnetts whipped cream vodka, Dorda chocolate liqueur & vanilla cream
Wango Mango Martini: Pearl peach vodka, mango nectar with orange & cranberry splash
Cocktail Bars:
*AZ88: A very cool cocktail bar that has one of the best ambiances I've seen. Definitely a place that you would want to dress nicer but you are welcome to grab a seat, or stand at the bar if none are available - but I would recommend a reservation as it was very busy. They even have a $1,000 cocktail if you wanna splurge.
*Pornstar: Smirnoff vanilla vodka, vanilla syrup, passionfruit, lime juice, luxardo cherry, with a shot of Champagne.
Starburst: Smirnoff vanilla vodka, pineapple juice, strawberry puree, lemon juice.
Didn't get to enjoy but will once I return:
Brunch:
Snooze: A breakfast chain located out West that I have had a few times. Very good and has a good amount of options.
Defense up juice: OJ, Pineapple Juice, Mango Puree, Aerola Cherry Puree
Pancake flight (3): Confetti pancake (June Pride specialty), blueberry danish pancake, & strawberry shortcake pancake.
Breakfast taco: (Honestly one of the best breakfast taco's I've had)
Sandwich I Am: A soft pretzel roll filled with scrambled cage-free eggs, cheddar cheese and a sausage patty, served with a side of house-made smoked cheddar hollandaise.
The Morning Squeeze: A cute little breakfast spot!
Avocado toast: Avocado, lemon vinaigrette, heirloom tomato, microgreens, & goat cheese.
Chocolate chip french toast: SO good.
*Maso's Breakfast Potato Tacos: 4 potato tacos, lettuce, avocado, tomato, queso fresco, fried egg, green chili, cream, cilantro
CHRIS
Pineapple Mimosa
*The Kendall: Strawberry purée, lime juice, 818 tequila, & pineapple high noon
Tropical Breeze: Tropical red bull, rum, passion fruit, mango, & lime
Coffee:
Sip Coffee & Beer: A cute coffee/food/beer shop that has a lot to offer. Who doesn't want a coffee with a side of beer? Rumor has it - there is a speakeasy under the Arcadia Gateway location.
Bananas Foster Latte (it tasted more espresso-y than banana)
Bars:
Patties Dive Bar (in Scottsdale)
Mill Avenue (Popular street in Tempe)
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