City Guide: Phoenix

We recently did a shopping trip in Phoenix, Arizona. Over the years we have explored Arizona more than any other state outside of California. The more we get to know Arizona, the more we love it. I have been digging into the greater Phoenix area a bit more lately, and I wanted to share some favorite spots.

For me, no trip to Phoenix is complete without lunch at Flower Child. I always stop for a healthy meal here. I love their coconut risotto! (please send me this recipe so I can make it at home!  In this case, I am not mad at a chain restaurant. Look them up, they have locations all over the southwest and even southeast.

Monsoon Market is a super fun wine and gift shop that you should probably pop into. They just opened a coffee shop in the same shopping center called Strip Mall. Also, don’t miss Wang’s Vintage, a family run vintage shop also right there.

My favorite place to stop in for a refreshing beverage is Futuro. This coffee shop feels like it was plucked from Mexico City and placed in downtown Phoenix. It is truly cool. I like the Jamaica (hibiscus tea).  Then go next door to The Churchill, an outdoor food court made from shipping containers. It is a nice place to sit and relax in the shade. Check out Neighbor Market, the tiniest most perfect little pantry and wine shop.

WAY out in Gilbert, is the coolest convenience store I have ever been to. Fancy pantry staples, slices of pizza, smoothies and sushi made daily.. Air Guitar amazed me. I wish we had one in the hi-des!

Whenever I ask for dinner recommendations, the clear winner is always the world famous Pizzeria Bianco. It’s been about 10 years since I last went there, and it did not disappoint!