Amanda’s guidebook
Food scene
Neapolitan-inspired pizzas at this charming spot. You can try capriccios, made with veggies, prosciutto and San Marzano tomatoes. They also have a bakery counter, featuring an irresistible selection of scratch-made Italian cookies and desserts. We had the burrata last time we were there and it was amazing. Can't go wrong with any of the pizza they have. This place is worth the trip over, make reservations if you can.
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Fabio On Fire
8275 W Lake Pleasant PkwyNeapolitan-inspired pizzas at this charming spot. You can try capriccios, made with veggies, prosciutto and San Marzano tomatoes. They also have a bakery counter, featuring an irresistible selection of scratch-made Italian cookies and desserts. We had the burrata last time we were there and it was amazing. Can't go wrong with any of the pizza they have. This place is worth the trip over, make reservations if you can.
A family-run restaurant, housed inside a shell gas station. They serve first-rate falafel, lentil soup and chicken and beef shawarma sandwiches. Ali Shakir and wife Madda cook up everything on the menu from scratch.
Casa De Falafel Restaurant - Mediterranean Grill
4920 West Thunderbird RoadA family-run restaurant, housed inside a shell gas station. They serve first-rate falafel, lentil soup and chicken and beef shawarma sandwiches. Ali Shakir and wife Madda cook up everything on the menu from scratch.
Best go-to west side Tijuana street style tacos, extremely casual. Amazing Al Pastor tacos and deliciously refreshing margs.
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Tacos Calafia
8258 W Thunderbird RdBest go-to west side Tijuana street style tacos, extremely casual. Amazing Al Pastor tacos and deliciously refreshing margs.
A small community-driven craft brewery and taproom. Lots of delicious beer, appetizers, and burgers. The pretzels are good, the last time I was there they were running a special for two dollar beers if you text a number to your phone!
Dubina Brewing
17035 N 67th AveA small community-driven craft brewery and taproom. Lots of delicious beer, appetizers, and burgers. The pretzels are good, the last time I was there they were running a special for two dollar beers if you text a number to your phone!
Another family-owned microbrewery they have a strong homegrown beer menu. The kitchen offers sophisticated small plates like bone marrow with elephant garlic confit and crispy pig ears. Their beefy “tatanka” burger made the az central critics list of the 25 best burgers around phoenix.
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Peoria Artisan Brewery & Gastropub
10144 W Lake Pleasant PkwyAnother family-owned microbrewery they have a strong homegrown beer menu. The kitchen offers sophisticated small plates like bone marrow with elephant garlic confit and crispy pig ears. Their beefy “tatanka” burger made the az central critics list of the 25 best burgers around phoenix.
Urban New American hangout with a chill vibe offering weekend brunch, happy hours & outdoor seating. They have great cocktails here and I always enjoy their fish tacos.
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The Social on 83rd
8350 W Paradise LnUrban New American hangout with a chill vibe offering weekend brunch, happy hours & outdoor seating. They have great cocktails here and I always enjoy their fish tacos.
Barrio Queen
This place has amazing authentic Mexican food
This is an excellent deli where you can grab homemade pizza dough to bring back to the house and cook your own pizza. They have sauces and toppings. They also have wonderful sandwiches and pizza from their deli counter.
Romanelli's Italian Deli
3437 W Dunlap AveThis is an excellent deli where you can grab homemade pizza dough to bring back to the house and cook your own pizza. They have sauces and toppings. They also have wonderful sandwiches and pizza from their deli counter.
City/town information
Driving to Sedona from Glendale takes less than two hours, and the directions couldn’t be more straightforward. Just head east on West Greenway road, hop on Interstate 17, and turn off once you see signs pointing to Sedona. After seeing all its sights, you could opt to drive on to see nearby Flagstaff or head off to explore any of the fantastic forests and rock formations surrounding it.
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Sedona
Driving to Sedona from Glendale takes less than two hours, and the directions couldn’t be more straightforward. Just head east on West Greenway road, hop on Interstate 17, and turn off once you see signs pointing to Sedona. After seeing all its sights, you could opt to drive on to see nearby Flagstaff or head off to explore any of the fantastic forests and rock formations surrounding it.
At an elevation of approximately 6,900 feet, Flagstaff has a dramatically different landscape and a completely different climate than Phoenix. Towering pine trees surround the city, giving it an almost alpine feel.
The downtown, which includes a section of historic Route 66, has several historic buildings, interesting restaurants, and sports stores.
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Flagstaff
At an elevation of approximately 6,900 feet, Flagstaff has a dramatically different landscape and a completely different climate than Phoenix. Towering pine trees surround the city, giving it an almost alpine feel.
The downtown, which includes a section of historic Route 66, has several historic buildings, interesting restaurants, and sports stores.
Payson offers four-seasons of recreation it’s great for anyone who loves the outdoors and is only an hour and 40 minutes away. There are 9 lakes where you can rent a canoe or kayak for a day of paddling. Bring your rod for fishing if you enjoy that. Payson also has a large trail system that ranges from quarter-mile hikes to more challenging 5—mile treks.
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Payson
Payson offers four-seasons of recreation it’s great for anyone who loves the outdoors and is only an hour and 40 minutes away. There are 9 lakes where you can rent a canoe or kayak for a day of paddling. Bring your rod for fishing if you enjoy that. Payson also has a large trail system that ranges from quarter-mile hikes to more challenging 5—mile treks.
Sightseeing
This is a smaller zoo but has Arizona’s largest collection of exotic and endangered animals, with more than 600 separate species. You can grab dinner at Dillon’s and sit next to the huge aquariums. They also offer rides and a petting zoo.
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Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park
16501 W Northern AveThis is a smaller zoo but has Arizona’s largest collection of exotic and endangered animals, with more than 600 separate species. You can grab dinner at Dillon’s and sit next to the huge aquariums. They also offer rides and a petting zoo.
Discover the tranquil vibrancy of desert plants nestled amid the red rocks of the Papago Buttes. Visitors can stroll through five thematic trails to explore the fascinating beauty of the Sonoran Desert, from towering cacti and alluring succulents to brilliant wildflowers and lush trees. They also have festive events so check out their calendar online.
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Desert Botanical Garden
Discover the tranquil vibrancy of desert plants nestled amid the red rocks of the Papago Buttes. Visitors can stroll through five thematic trails to explore the fascinating beauty of the Sonoran Desert, from towering cacti and alluring succulents to brilliant wildflowers and lush trees. They also have festive events so check out their calendar online.
Activity
I have two headlamps in the drawer closest to the garage and I highly recommend doing a sunrise hike here. You can see the beautiful city all lit up and beat the heat and crowds. This isn’t the easiest hike so be sure to look up all of the details online but it’s one of my favorite hikes that’s only 25 minutes from the house
Camelback Mountain, Phoenix, AZ 85018, USA
I have two headlamps in the drawer closest to the garage and I highly recommend doing a sunrise hike here. You can see the beautiful city all lit up and beat the heat and crowds. This isn’t the easiest hike so be sure to look up all of the details online but it’s one of my favorite hikes that’s only 25 minutes from the house