Look at Phoenix at dust.  Isn’t it marvelous.  It is stupendous if you ask me. All hills, cliff, and valleys. I’ve never wanted to marry a picture before, but you know what, “Miss, Phoenix, will you be my wife?”

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Sadona, Arizona is where all the Phoenix dwellers go to get away.  It’s like a little vacation spot for them. So if you visit Sadona, you’ll likely run into some people who live in Phoenix.
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You don’t see this everyday do ya.  This is grand scuplture in Phoenix that will make you twists and shout.

Phoenix's skyline is one of the mosts envied in North America

At work?  Ready for your lunch break?  Are you a hungry, hungry “hippo?”  Well then, Phoenix has a grand variety of places to eat which reflects the cultural diversity of the growing metropolis and you’ll find cuisine to set your taste buds on fire from around the world. The local cuisine is essentially Mexican influenced though you will also find excellent Asian, American, and European food with influences from all over the world.

Here are the top five recommendations for you to try in Phoenix for satisfying your appetite.

The Atlas Bistro

You’ll find the Atlas on North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale and make sure you bring the best wine you can buy as the staff will create food to match! THIS Bring Your Own Bottle establishment produces absolutely brilliant signature dishes including hazelnut chocolate panna cotta, crispy skin grouper, ginger cured duck and wild boar empanada.

Drink and eat to your heart’s content in a friendly, warm and inviting atmosphere and at a price that will not blow the vacation budget.

Los Reyes de la Torta

Los Reyes is found on N Seventh Street in downtown Phoenix and delivers fabulous Mexican cuisine with the signature tortas (or a Mexican sandwich) taking center stage; the torta del rey is stuffed with beef, chorizo, pork, ham, cheese and fried eggs as well as a number of mouth watering spices and other ingredients which will ensure you certainly do enjoy a balanced diet!

If you think of Mexican food as heavy and over spiced you are in for a revelation so try the huaraches (thick open tortillas) and sopes (cornmeal breads) along with more traditional Mexican food but not as you’ve experienced it so far.

Barrio Café

Located in downtown Phoenix at North 16^th Street, this is a low key Mexican eatery but this joint goes way beyond burritos and tacos. Mexican food has much more to offer and here you will be able to savor slow roasted Yucatan pork (in Mexican cochinitia pibil), tequila lobster quesadilla, chicken mole and very Moorish, duck breast with tamarind sauce.

Kai

Kai is something of a rarity – tribal cuisine served up in a memorable style and which you will never forget!

Kai is located on West Wild Horse Pass Boulevard on the Gila River Reservation so you can combine a visit to the reservation with a food experience you are going to remember for a long time after. The Baja scallops and buffalo loin with saguaro blossom syrup and fried bread are signature dishes and not to be missed and do not forget the Mexican chocolate!

Vincent on Camelback

You’ll find Vincent’s’ on East Camelback Road where Vincent Guerithault has been amazing the locals with his award winning cuisine for decades with a combination of Southwestern food with a French flair. Here you’ll find Arizona honey duck confit with an extra wickedly delicious tequila soufflé and don’t miss out on the blue corn crusted sweetbread which is something else indeed.

If you are looking for food with a touch of something extra, you will find it here served in elegant surroundings and a first class service.

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Here we’ll take a look at some of the best bars in town where you can kick back and relax in some of the best bars in town without having to worry about whether you have to try them all to find a good one for you.

The Merc Bar – Phoenix

This is a dark and almost hidden bar which is highly popular with the upscale over-30’s crowd as well as being the hang out for several celebrities and pro-athletes based in the city. Greg Wheeler designed the Merc Bar and remains the owner today which boasts a specialist Martini that will knock your socks off.

It has a relaxed atmosphere for an upscale venue and you will find the dress code to be smart casual with great looking patrons as well as great music that transcends the hip-hop techno teeny kid scene.

This is a bar for grown-ups looking for a good time.

Yucca Tap Room –Tempe

This is the bar to go hang out in when you are looking for great local bands and a rough house feel. Though it has the “old man’s” hangout tag, don’t let that fool you – there is a great welcoming crowd of rowdies , professionals and musicians and though you can enjoy a beer in peace don’t expect it to be quiet!

In addition to the live entertainment, you can also enjoy some of the most arcane bar games ever invented at the Yucca where Rednecks cross swords with Hippy regulars and Bikers dancing with businessmen. The Yucca is a bar for all seasons and people and is a place to kick back, enjoy a drink or three and soak in the local ambience.

Jackrabbit Supper Club – Scottsdale

This is a small but very popular venue which crosses burlesque nightclub performances and va-va-voom showgirls with an upscale nightclub for dancing and socializing. The showgirls are classically trained dancers and the whole venue stops to watch the performances while there is outdoor seating to chill out and still enjoy the music provided by the live band.

The Jackrabbit also operates a door policy which does not allow anyone in – dress to impress only!

Amsterdam – Phoenix

You’ll find Amsterdam in downtown Phoenix and this is a luxurious establishment though a newcomer to the Phoenix/Valley bar scene. This is an upscale watering hole with marble floors and ornate furnishings while your ears will not be pounded with loud urban music that prevents a conversation from taking place. There is also a piano bar where you can get signature drink specialties such as the watermelon and appletini.

The Amsterdam also has become the play away home for female illusionists looking to hone their act in between Las Vegas appearances and you will find a wide variety of quality entertainment under their roof.