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USA : PHOENIX - November 2008
Go Shop
ESTILO
( 7135 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale. Tel. 480-664-0365 )
www.estiloboutique.com Founded by two fashionable childhood friends, this high-end boutique offers many of the haute labels favored by Hollywood stars. Catch a live fashion show, meet an A-list designer or go for the personalized stylist services.
( 7135 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale. Tel. 480-664-0365 )
www.estiloboutique.com Founded by two fashionable childhood friends, this high-end boutique offers many of the haute labels favored by Hollywood stars. Catch a live fashion show, meet an A-list designer or go for the personalized stylist services.
MAYAS FARM
( 6106 S 32nd St. Tel. 480-236-7097 )
Brainchild of passionate gardener Maya Dailey, this Saturday market features farmfresh produce as well as local eggs, herbs, cheese, honey, flowers and handmade garden goods from Arizona artisans.
( 6106 S 32nd St. Tel. 480-236-7097 )
Brainchild of passionate gardener Maya Dailey, this Saturday market features farmfresh produce as well as local eggs, herbs, cheese, honey, flowers and handmade garden goods from Arizona artisans.
THE MUSEUM STORE
( At the Phoenix Art Museum 1625 N Central Ave. Tel. 602-257-2182 )
www.phxart.org The shelves at this museum gift shop are filled with objects that reflect past exhibitions. Score Frida Kahlo playing cards, a Zen-inspired teapot and all manner of highbrow yet whimsical treasures.
( At the Phoenix Art Museum 1625 N Central Ave. Tel. 602-257-2182 )
www.phxart.org The shelves at this museum gift shop are filled with objects that reflect past exhibitions. Score Frida Kahlo playing cards, a Zen-inspired teapot and all manner of highbrow yet whimsical treasures.
Go See
JAPANESE FRIENDSHIP GARDEN
( 1125 N Third Ave. Tel. 602-256-3204 )
www.japanesefriendshipgarden.org Some 1,500 tons of handpicked rock, more than 50 varieties of plants, flowing streams, a 12-foot waterfall and a koi pond come together in central Arizonas first authentic Japanese garden.
( 1125 N Third Ave. Tel. 602-256-3204 )
www.japanesefriendshipgarden.org Some 1,500 tons of handpicked rock, more than 50 varieties of plants, flowing streams, a 12-foot waterfall and a koi pond come together in central Arizonas first authentic Japanese garden.
PHOENIX INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY
( 7602 S Avondale Blvd, Avondale. Tel. 866-408-7223 )
www.phoenixintlraceway.com Racing fans should make like the wind to check out NASCAR on the worlds fastest 1- mile paved oval. Carved out of the foothills of the Estrella Mountains, the PIR has one of the richest histories in racing.
( 7602 S Avondale Blvd, Avondale. Tel. 866-408-7223 )
www.phoenixintlraceway.com Racing fans should make like the wind to check out NASCAR on the worlds fastest 1- mile paved oval. Carved out of the foothills of the Estrella Mountains, the PIR has one of the richest histories in racing.
PONDEROSA STABLES
( 10215 S Central Ave. Tel. 602-268-1261 )
www.arizona-horses.com Explore South Mountain the cowboy wayatop a horse. Ponderosa Stables has been leading city slickers up dry washes to spy desert plants and jaw-dropping views for more than 20 years.
( 10215 S Central Ave. Tel. 602-268-1261 )
www.arizona-horses.com Explore South Mountain the cowboy wayatop a horse. Ponderosa Stables has been leading city slickers up dry washes to spy desert plants and jaw-dropping views for more than 20 years.
Go Eat
MRS. WHITES GOLDEN RULE CAFÉ
( 808 E Jefferson St. Tel. 602-262-9256 )
If youre craving soul food, theres no better place than Mrs. Whites. This down-home eatery has dished out catfish, chicken-fried steak and black-eyed peas for more than 40 years. $
( 808 E Jefferson St. Tel. 602-262-9256 )
If youre craving soul food, theres no better place than Mrs. Whites. This down-home eatery has dished out catfish, chicken-fried steak and black-eyed peas for more than 40 years. $
TARBELLS
( 3213 E Camelback Rd. Tel. 602-955-8100 )
www.tarbells.com Owner Mark Tarbell won on Iron Chef last year, and this wonderfully unpretentious restaurant proves why. Dont miss the panroasted organic chicken with buttermilk mashed potatoes. $$$$
( 3213 E Camelback Rd. Tel. 602-955-8100 )
www.tarbells.com Owner Mark Tarbell won on Iron Chef last year, and this wonderfully unpretentious restaurant proves why. Dont miss the panroasted organic chicken with buttermilk mashed potatoes. $$$$
THE CENTER BISTRO
( 21 E Sixth St, Ste 114, Tempe. Tel. 480-491-5591 )
www.iamthecenter.com Pop into this holistic health center for a fresh fruit smoothie, an artichoke Caesar salad or a glass of organic chardonnay. After nourishing your body, work off the calories with a tai chi class. $$
( 21 E Sixth St, Ste 114, Tempe. Tel. 480-491-5591 )
www.iamthecenter.com Pop into this holistic health center for a fresh fruit smoothie, an artichoke Caesar salad or a glass of organic chardonnay. After nourishing your body, work off the calories with a tai chi class. $$
Go Party
BLUE WASABI
( 6137 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. Tel. 480-315-9800 )
www.bluewasabi.net Renowned for its specialty martinis, this Japanese joint serves drinks like the Mello Jello and the Berry White to wash down its spicy wasabi. Wear blue on Sunday for half off on alcohol orders.
( 6137 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. Tel. 480-315-9800 )
www.bluewasabi.net Renowned for its specialty martinis, this Japanese joint serves drinks like the Mello Jello and the Berry White to wash down its spicy wasabi. Wear blue on Sunday for half off on alcohol orders.
MAJERLES SPORTS GRILL
( 24 N Second St. Tel. 602-253-0118 )
www.majerles.com Owned by former Phoenix Sun Thunder Dan Majerles, this sports bar is just a stones throw from the arena where the Suns still play. Naturally, fans find it a great spot to meet before a game.
( 24 N Second St. Tel. 602-253-0118 )
www.majerles.com Owned by former Phoenix Sun Thunder Dan Majerles, this sports bar is just a stones throw from the arena where the Suns still play. Naturally, fans find it a great spot to meet before a game.
Go Day-Tripping
PIMA AIR & SPACE MUSEUM
( 126 miles southeast of Phoenix 6000 E Valencia Rd, Tucson, AZ. Tel. 520-574-0462 )
www.pimaair.org Housing everything from JFKs Air Force One to a rare German buzz bomb, this museum displays more than 275 sophisticated aircraft from around the world.
( 126 miles southeast of Phoenix 6000 E Valencia Rd, Tucson, AZ. Tel. 520-574-0462 )
www.pimaair.org Housing everything from JFKs Air Force One to a rare German buzz bomb, this museum displays more than 275 sophisticated aircraft from around the world.
Fun Fact!
The only place in America where mules still deliver mail is Supai, AZ, at the bottom of the Grand Canyon.Compiled by KAREN WERNER
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