Emily’s Guide to Phoenix
Food scene
Upscale dining in a historic ranch home with amazing views of Camelback. Eat at the bar facing the patio for a laid-back, beautiful evening.
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El Chorro
5550 E Lincoln DrUpscale dining in a historic ranch home with amazing views of Camelback. Eat at the bar facing the patio for a laid-back, beautiful evening.
LON’s at The Hermosa Inn
5532 N Palo Cristi RdUpscale dining on a lush patio.
Rotating restaurant at the top of the Hyatt. Watch the sunset from every angle without leaving your table!
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Compass Arizona Grill
122 North 2nd StreetRotating restaurant at the top of the Hyatt. Watch the sunset from every angle without leaving your table!
Arcadia Farms Cafe
7025 E 1st AveSuper cute brunch spot.
My all-time favorite pizza. Yes, really. I recommend the Nicole's New Favorite.
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Spinato's Pizzeria and Family Kitchen
3150 N Frank Lloyd Wright BlvdMy all-time favorite pizza. Yes, really. I recommend the Nicole's New Favorite.
Really good contemporary Mexican food and margaritas. *chef's kiss*
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Gallo Blanco
928 E Pierce StReally good contemporary Mexican food and margaritas. *chef's kiss*
Fun cocktails, great courtyard with lots of seating. Get the nachos with carnitas!
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Social Hall
715 S McClintock DrFun cocktails, great courtyard with lots of seating. Get the nachos with carnitas!
Funky basement downtown PHX watering hole. The entrance is hidden in an alley behind a dumpster. Yes, a dumpster.
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Valley Bar
130 N Central AveFunky basement downtown PHX watering hole. The entrance is hidden in an alley behind a dumpster. Yes, a dumpster.
Sightseeing
Yes, surprisingly, there is beautiful vegetation in the desert. Check the website for rotating special exhibits.
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Desert Botanical Garden
Yes, surprisingly, there is beautiful vegetation in the desert. Check the website for rotating special exhibits.
As an alumnus of ASU, it's my pleasure and duty to tell you to go support the Sun Devils at a home football game! Go Devs!
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I-Stadium ye-Sun Devil Football
500 E Veterans WayAs an alumnus of ASU, it's my pleasure and duty to tell you to go support the Sun Devils at a home football game! Go Devs!
Self-guided tour of a few AZ winery tasting rooms in Old Town.
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Scottsdale Art walk
7056 E Main StSelf-guided tour of a few AZ winery tasting rooms in Old Town.
Cultural hotspot of entertainment, art, food and more every first Friday of the month in downtown Phoenix. Take the light rail or Uber to avoid parking headaches.
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First Friday Roosevelt Row
333 E Roosevelt StCultural hotspot of entertainment, art, food and more every first Friday of the month in downtown Phoenix. Take the light rail or Uber to avoid parking headaches.
Only about 30 minutes from my condo, but feels like a world away. Many trails to choose from of varying difficulty and length. The desert is so beautiful here, especially after rain. Just don't hike if it's hot out!
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Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve
18333 N Thompson Peak PkwyOnly about 30 minutes from my condo, but feels like a world away. Many trails to choose from of varying difficulty and length. The desert is so beautiful here, especially after rain. Just don't hike if it's hot out!