Vicky’s guidebook
Food scene
Pubblico Italian Eatery
5813 North 7th StreetGreat food and amazing deals during happy hour.
Low key local stable serving some of the best prime ribs in town.
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Carlos O'Brien's Mexican Restaurant
1133 E Northern AveLow key local stable serving some of the best prime ribs in town.
Stylish eatery with a Polynesian vibe with inventive and yummy cocktails, and daily specials.
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Hula's Modern Tiki
5114 N 7th StStylish eatery with a Polynesian vibe with inventive and yummy cocktails, and daily specials.
Culinary Dropout
7135 E Camelback RdCool and causal hangout joints for pub fare and fun games.
Chula Seafood Uptown
100 E Camelback RdCreative seafood entrees with modern interior.
Want to eat healthy? Flower Child is the place with locally sourced and organic ingredients.
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Flower Child
100 E Camelback RdWant to eat healthy? Flower Child is the place with locally sourced and organic ingredients.
Hana Japanese Eatery
5524 N 7th AveAuthentic Japanese restaurant with BYOB.
Casual cafe serving Asian and Italian dishes (with a Japanese twist). Best deals during happy hour.
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Cherryblossom Noodle cafe
914 E Camelback RdCasual cafe serving Asian and Italian dishes (with a Japanese twist). Best deals during happy hour.
Great Wall Cuisine
3446 W Camelback RdDaily dim sum and authentic Cantonese fare.
Two Hippies Beach House
501 E Camelback RdCool vibe with great shrimp tacos. Cash only.
Walking distance from the guest house. Great breakfast/brunch option with cute outdoor seating. Have a sweet tooth? Try the yummy ice cream next door at Splurge.
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Luci's at the Orchard
7100 N 12th StWalking distance from the guest house. Great breakfast/brunch option with cute outdoor seating. Have a sweet tooth? Try the yummy ice cream next door at Splurge.
Great coffee, special drinks and wonderful service. Opens earlier, closes late. Dutch Bros is a drive through staple in Arizona but limited seating is also available. Walking distance from the guest house.
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Dutch Bros
4433 W Camelback RdGreat coffee, special drinks and wonderful service. Opens earlier, closes late. Dutch Bros is a drive through staple in Arizona but limited seating is also available. Walking distance from the guest house.
Sushi Vibe
100 E Camelback RdAmazing sushi and great Happy Hour deals
Yummy tapas with great selection of wine in a modern and intimate setting
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TIMO WINE BAR
8801 N Central AveYummy tapas with great selection of wine in a modern and intimate setting
Bar scene
Fun atmosphere with live band, great for people watching.
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Aunt Chiladas Squaw Peak
7330 N Dreamy Draw DrFun atmosphere with live band, great for people watching.
Cj's Talley's Pub
1219 E Glendale AveNo frills local pub with amazing staff and daily specials.
Linger Longer Lounge
6522 N 16th StAwesome cocktails, bar games and opens until 2am!
SanTan Brewing
1525 E Bethany Home RdGreat selection of craft beers.
The Womack
5749 N 7th StClassic cocktails and retro vibe. Opens until 2am on most nights!
Modern speakeasy bar- the mixologists take their cocktails seriously here. Be prepared for loud music on weekends. :)
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Honor Amongst Thieves
5538 N 7th StModern speakeasy bar- the mixologists take their cocktails seriously here. Be prepared for loud music on weekends. :)
Shopping
Biltmore Fashion Park
2502 E Camelback RdOutdoor shopping
Yes, it's a pizza joint but the shop also serves breakfast and eclectic/one of a kind goodies. You won't leave the shop empty handed.
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La Grande Orange Grocery & Pizzeria
4410 N 40th StYes, it's a pizza joint but the shop also serves breakfast and eclectic/one of a kind goodies. You won't leave the shop empty handed.
Funky vintage clothing and furniture store. The staff is extremely friendly.
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Retro Ranch
4303 N 7th AveFunky vintage clothing and furniture store. The staff is extremely friendly.
Everything Goes
11649 Cave Creek RdWell organized antique store with reasonable price (a hidden gem).
Sightseeing
Old Town Scottsdale
3200 N Scottsdale RdHistoric downtown is not to be missed.
Super tranquil garden with tea house and koi pond. Free admission during "First Fridays."
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Bustani wa Urafiki wa Kijapani wa Phoenix
1125 N 3rd AveSuper tranquil garden with tea house and koi pond. Free admission during "First Fridays."
Burton Barr Central Library
1221 N Central AveStunning architecture
Arizona Opera
1636 N Central AveAlways wonderful performances
Rosson House Museum at Heritage Square
113 N 6th St1895 Victorian home
For history lovers, and for those who want to learn more about Native American history. Don't miss the free admission on First Fridays.
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Heard Museum
2301 N Central AveFor history lovers, and for those who want to learn more about Native American history. Don't miss the free admission on First Fridays.
Taliesin West
12621 N Frank Lloyd Wright BlvdFrank Lloyd Wright's winter home, enough said. :)
Desert Botanical Garden
Beautiful scenery
Located in the South Mountain Preserve, Dobbins Lookout has one of the best view points in Phoenix. You could see Mesa, Scottsdale, Phoenix and surrounding neighborhoods. Not in the mood to hike? You could drive all the way to the summit. And the sunset at South Mountain is not to be missed.
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Dobbins Lookout
Located in the South Mountain Preserve, Dobbins Lookout has one of the best view points in Phoenix. You could see Mesa, Scottsdale, Phoenix and surrounding neighborhoods. Not in the mood to hike? You could drive all the way to the summit. And the sunset at South Mountain is not to be missed.
Great hiking and biking trail. Has concrete pavement for those who prefer a steadier walk. Adventure seekers will have fun exploring the trail.
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Dreamy Draw Recreation Area
2421 E Northern AveGreat hiking and biking trail. Has concrete pavement for those who prefer a steadier walk. Adventure seekers will have fun exploring the trail.
Great local park with palm trees galore (5 min. drive from the guest house) to stroll along the two ponds, and with great views of Squaw Peak. Sunset is pretty magical too.
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Hifadhi ya Granada
6505 N 20th StGreat local park with palm trees galore (5 min. drive from the guest house) to stroll along the two ponds, and with great views of Squaw Peak. Sunset is pretty magical too.