Hotel Valley Ho + Zuzu February Showstopper!

Did we ever tell you guys how much we love Zuzu at Hotel Valley Ho?  It’s our favorite weekend brunch spot, but they now serve brunch daily  so you can go whenever you want.  Anyway, we love the details like the rock candy sugar sticks for coffee.  And the Avocado toast with smoked salmon.  We…

FYI Phoenix Public Market Happy Hour DAILY 4-Close is a thing.

With fall weather FINALLY here to stay around the Valley, there’s no better way to embrace the cooler weather than with happy hour at Phoenix Public Market Café now offering stellar $5 and $7 food specials, fresh pressed juice cocktails and more. (cocktails pictured above wiskey sour and bee’s knees) We were invited this week…

The Orchard: Zuzu’s November Show Stopper Shake!

Monthly Traditions for us bitches are in full swing. The Zuzu Show Stopper Shake this month does not disappoint!  We were invited to taste the latest creation by Valley Ho’s Pastry Chef Clarissa Robinson.  This month’s shake The Orchard “Show Stopper” Shake includes a milkshake base of cinnamon, apple, and date, topped with miso caramel.  Think…

The Vig Goes Vegan (Kinda!) And We’re Into It

When you think about The Vig, the first thing that comes to mind likely isn’t vegan food (maybe it’s giant Jenga?), but Chef Justin Woodward spent a lot of time contemplating how to incorporate veganism into his new and improved menu that just debuted at all Vig locations. We were recently invited to try his…

Prep & Pastry NOW OPEN Scottsdale!

One of our favorite restaurants in Tucson, Prep & Pastry (7025 E. Via Soleri Dr., 480-477-1502) is bringing its award-winning brunch fare to the Scottsdale Waterfront starting on Tuesday, September 17. Housed inside a soaring, indoor-outdoor space wrapping around the ground floor of the Broadstone Waterfront, Prep & Pastry serves up a fresh-cracked menu of the finest…

DōH! Now Open!

Did you guys hear that DōH! a new drunken donuts concept it open next to Brat Haus Uptown?! Because we did and went to check it out this past weekend.  And we’re about the Kahlua and Bailey’s infused donuts, but if Fireball or Jack Daniel’s is your thing, there’s options for you too! Here’s the…

NEW Press Roastery NOW OPEN

The Roastery by Press Coffee is the 8th location by Press Coffee serving coffee, food, beer, wine and even cocktail shakers! The beans roasted here will provide coffee for many Phoenix Restaurants and hotels.  The smell of the roasters going fills the whole building, and with a second story seating area you can get the…

We’re Peachy Keen on ZuZu’s July Show Stopper

Monsoon season is here, but so is peach season, did you know? Arizona might have the three Cs (that’s cotton, cattle, and citrus, you guys) but peaches are also a hot commodity this time of year. You probably already know that if your neighbor has a peach tree or if you’ve even been like, wow,…

A Peek at Wilderness Brewing Downtown Phoenix

Checked out Arizona Wilderness’s Downtown Phoenix location last week with the fam and am pleased to share it’s a fantastic alternative to some of the other places downtown.  I once waited for an hour for a check because our server disappeared from another ale house so really the bar wasn’t high, but even if it…

Tempe Public Market Grand Reopening

Tempe Public Market Café has been part of the East Valley community for just over a year and is a staple for both regulars and visitors. The restaurant has just completed a substantial through a remodel, including adding full-service brunch on the weekends along with full-service dinner at night. Inside the café, the main dining…