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Food scene
Walking distance! Early morning coffee, brunch, lunch, dinner, Mimosas and a cold beer! This family-friendly spot is locally famous and never disappoints. *Hack: if the line is super long, go through the drive thru, place your order "to-go", park, find a cozy table and settle in, then grab your food at the "to-go" station and eat there.
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Luci's at the Orchard
7100 N 12th StWalking distance! Early morning coffee, brunch, lunch, dinner, Mimosas and a cold beer! This family-friendly spot is locally famous and never disappoints. *Hack: if the line is super long, go through the drive thru, place your order "to-go", park, find a cozy table and settle in, then grab your food at the "to-go" station and eat there.
This Phoenix-famous REAL Italian Ristorante is locally owned by a wonderful family. When you eat at Tutti Santi you become part of the family! When you’re there, say hello to Deb and Robby— the sister & brother duo who own and operate Uptown’s most popular Italian joint, serving their Mama’s REAL recipes (really)! The food is amazing, and the atmosphere is friendly and unpretentious. If a server or Deb or Robby chat you up for a while, don’t be surprised. *Hack #1: If you like seafood and you have a big appetite, order the Cioppino (not on the menu). Hack #2: Mention code "Jason's Airbnb" for your free slice of HOUSE-MADE cheesecake!
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Tutti Santi By Nina
7575 N 16th StThis Phoenix-famous REAL Italian Ristorante is locally owned by a wonderful family. When you eat at Tutti Santi you become part of the family! When you’re there, say hello to Deb and Robby— the sister & brother duo who own and operate Uptown’s most popular Italian joint, serving their Mama’s REAL recipes (really)! The food is amazing, and the atmosphere is friendly and unpretentious. If a server or Deb or Robby chat you up for a while, don’t be surprised. *Hack #1: If you like seafood and you have a big appetite, order the Cioppino (not on the menu). Hack #2: Mention code "Jason's Airbnb" for your free slice of HOUSE-MADE cheesecake!
Gonna say this once. If you want really good pizza, and you want a big pizza. Look. No. Further. My Italian mom approves, as you can see from the picture.
Artichoke Basille's Pizza
6031 North 16th StreetGonna say this once. If you want really good pizza, and you want a big pizza. Look. No. Further. My Italian mom approves, as you can see from the picture.
Wine, food… food, wine! Also great cocktails and ambiance. DEFINITELY check out the website for all sorts of special deals (bottle of wine and artisan-made bruschetta for $25 on Mondays and Tuesdays whhhhhat?!).
https://www.postinowinecafe.com/locations/arizona/central/
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Postino Central
5144 N Central AveWine, food… food, wine! Also great cocktails and ambiance. DEFINITELY check out the website for all sorts of special deals (bottle of wine and artisan-made bruschetta for $25 on Mondays and Tuesdays whhhhhat?!).
https://www.postinowinecafe.com/locations/arizona/central/
Worth the 15 minute drive into the heart of Arcadia for a happy balance between “upscale” and comfortable. Great food, great coffee bar, artisan cocktails and no pretentiousness. Business lunches, happy hours, people on dates, and families in their Sunday bests… Everyone knows and loves The Henry! Some of my personal favorites… •Coffee: The Gibraltar •Baked goods and croissants: All of them •Appetizer: Spicy Tuna & Crispy Rice •Soup: Chicken Tortilla •Lunch: The Beverly Hills Club (hold the mayo, add avocado) •Dinner: Scottish Salmon, Roasted Chicken *(Side: Truffle Fries)
www.thehenryrestaurant.com/locations/the-henry-phoenix/
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The Henry
4455 E Camelback RdWorth the 15 minute drive into the heart of Arcadia for a happy balance between “upscale” and comfortable. Great food, great coffee bar, artisan cocktails and no pretentiousness. Business lunches, happy hours, people on dates, and families in their Sunday bests… Everyone knows and loves The Henry! Some of my personal favorites… •Coffee: The Gibraltar •Baked goods and croissants: All of them •Appetizer: Spicy Tuna & Crispy Rice •Soup: Chicken Tortilla •Lunch: The Beverly Hills Club (hold the mayo, add avocado) •Dinner: Scottish Salmon, Roasted Chicken *(Side: Truffle Fries)
www.thehenryrestaurant.com/locations/the-henry-phoenix/
Great dive bar
welcome to your local, kinda famous dive bar. Everyone knows about Swizz. Put some money in the juke box, play some pool and darts, grab a $3.50 beer, and expect it to be loud on a weekend.
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Swizzle Inn
5835 N 16th Stwelcome to your local, kinda famous dive bar. Everyone knows about Swizz. Put some money in the juke box, play some pool and darts, grab a $3.50 beer, and expect it to be loud on a weekend.
hipster joint
This is your cool hipster spot. Sometimes they have DJs on the weekends. Pool table, skee ball, and a smoking patio. Sometimes it's super chill, sometimes its too cool for school and crowded. Tell Cal Jason says hi.
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Linger Longer Lounge
6522 N 16th StThis is your cool hipster spot. Sometimes they have DJs on the weekends. Pool table, skee ball, and a smoking patio. Sometimes it's super chill, sometimes its too cool for school and crowded. Tell Cal Jason says hi.
Hiking
Locally famous hiking almost walking distance from where you’re staying! You can see the mountain’s peak from your front yard, and at night, if you look closely, you’ll probably see lights from the headlamps of evening hikers!
https://modernhiker.com/hike/piestewa-peak-summit-trail/
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Piestewa Peak
Locally famous hiking almost walking distance from where you’re staying! You can see the mountain’s peak from your front yard, and at night, if you look closely, you’ll probably see lights from the headlamps of evening hikers!
https://modernhiker.com/hike/piestewa-peak-summit-trail/
Fun activities
iFLY
9206 Talking Stick WayIndoor skydiving! https://www.iflyworld.com/phoenix/
Have a beer, eat a chicken wing, and crush some golf balls with tracking sensors on a private tee off bay! Various challenges and games available.
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Topgolf
9500 Talking Stick WayHave a beer, eat a chicken wing, and crush some golf balls with tracking sensors on a private tee off bay! Various challenges and games available.
Swankiness!
Check out the posh Jade Bar for artisan cocktails, Elements Restaurant for world class food, book a massage, and see some of the best views of Camelback Mountain any establishment has to offer! Dress up, and make it an occasion! (Tip: GREAT night cap location. You can *usually* grab a spot at the bar or a table off to the side, with a view, without a reservation, if you show up after 8:30 or 9).
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Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort
5700 E McDonald DrCheck out the posh Jade Bar for artisan cocktails, Elements Restaurant for world class food, book a massage, and see some of the best views of Camelback Mountain any establishment has to offer! Dress up, and make it an occasion! (Tip: GREAT night cap location. You can *usually* grab a spot at the bar or a table off to the side, with a view, without a reservation, if you show up after 8:30 or 9).
Fun activities
Hop, skip and a jump to Scottsdale for a beautiful adventure the entire family will appreciate.
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OdySea Aquarium
9500 East Vía de VenturaHop, skip and a jump to Scottsdale for a beautiful adventure the entire family will appreciate.