We love Upward Projects, the folks behind Postino, Windsor, Churn, Federal Pizza, and the new Joyride Taco House. These five spots are all right next to each other in Midtown Phoenix, with some other locations around the Valley as well. Upward Projects takes mid-century-modern buildings and adapts them into unique restaurant spaces.
Joyride has a cool vibe …
We sat down with Kimber Lanning to find out about her favorite local places around town. She’s the founder and executive director of Local First Arizona, and also owns Stinkweeds and Modified Arts. We’re a proud member of Local First, a non-profit that supports local businesses to help build vibrant communities.
What is your favorite coffee shop?
My big …
Hotel Valley Ho has been a hideaway since 1956 (Robert Wagner and Natalie Wood even got married here in ’57). Celebrate this Valentine’s Day with a candlelit dinner at ZuZu, spa packages, and more.
Dinner at ZuZu
Order off the regular menu or choose from specials like Tempura Shrimp & Lobster, Pan Seared Halibut, and a Dessert Trio for Two. We’re also featuring a few deals on cocktails and Champagne. Make your reservation online or at 480.421.7997 (dinner …
If you want to feel like you’ve found a little treasure that only locals know about, you need to stop by Alo Café. It’s hidden on 1st Street in a darling little historic house, just one block from the hotel, and is open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Alo is a European-style cafe with globally inspired cuisine, and they …
On Monday, February 3, make plans at ZuZu for an evening of food and wine featuring Hahn Winery of Monterey County, California. For Paul Clifton, winemaking started with the yearning to make a career change from firefighting. One day, he discovered winemaking equipment in his grandparents’ basement that they used during prohibition, and meticulously brought it back to working order. He now crafts the amazing wines at Hahn, and will be our guest of honor for the evening. His extensive experience and expertise with cool-climate-grape varieties …