Mountain Shadows is the epitome of escape. It’s only a short drive into Phoenix, but here in Paradise Valley, you can simply get lost in the grandeur of the hotel.
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What’s better than brunch? Unlimited brunch! Set in an eclectic restaurant with pink chairs and a tree in the middle of the restaurant, Scottsdale’s Sumomaya marries Asian flavors with Mexican, for a twist on traditional dishes. Sumomaya’s brunch is especially great for groups. With brunch starting at just $32 per person, with an option to add bottomless drinks for $12, you can bring a group here and be sure to have a ridiculously, good time.
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One of the first restaurants I heard about when I moved to Phoenix, was Snooze. Their reputation traveled from friends from Colorado and California! So it was my pleasure to check out their newest downtown location, Snooze Circle Records, right on Central and McKinley.
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I was inspired by the awesome art installation at Wonderspaces Arizona at Scottsdale Fashion Square.
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Every time I visit my sister in Hershey, PA, we go to where any cool people would go and that’s Duck Donuts! Imagine my delight when I found out that there was a Duck Donuts opening in Chandler!
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Taj Mahal marries the perfect location with exotic Indian cuisine in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale. Perfect for date night, milestone celebrations, or a night on the town, Taj Mahal brings special flavors to its dishes that make any visit memorable.
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What's a food so cute, it breaks your heart to eat it? Hot Bamboo's character buns! Food festival, fan favorite, Hot Bamboo has finally opened a storefront in Chandler, and The She Moves PHX team attended their media night to help celebrate.
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With the holidays right around the corner, I took an opportunity to escape the madness - or so I thought! - by escaping to... Chandler! Chandler, a mere 15 mins from my Tempe home was filled with delightful surprises.
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Back when I lived on the East Coast, I once stood in line at the original Grimaldi’s in Brooklyn for two hours! That’s how loved Grimaldi’s is. So imagine my delight when I found out Grimaldi’s is just in my backyard in Chandler! I went in to taste a few winter items and more.
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ZuZu’s swanky, retro vibes are right off my alley, and a perfect backdrop for brunching with your girlfriends. Their new menu is robust with delicious dishes, and even a food pro like myself can get overwhelmed with what to choose when faced with the daunting task of ordering. Here’s a few of my favorite picks for ordering, when ordering brunch!
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Confession: I’ve rented three Airbnb’s in Prescott this past year! I know, I should just buy a cabin there - and some day I will - but there’s something about this old West town that magnetizes me back time and time again.
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“She Forks PHX” is now “She Moves PHX”! After two plus years of food blogging, I’ve decided to focus more on lifestyle, and I want to share this new journey with all of you.
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T.Cook’s, located in the Royal Palms Hotel, has always transported me to another destination.
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With the emergence of coffee bars in the Valley, there are plenty of places that support reading and booze without feeling like a real character or like you're about to be harassed. Here are a few picks that would surely make literary drinkers like Fitzgerald and Hemingway envious of our modern times.
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We visited JOJO COFFEEHOUSE on a Sunday afternoon, and the energy was buzzing— a live acoustic player was strumming and singing, and caffeinated patrons shared dishes, while having weekend chats and conversations. While JOJO’s is a coffeehouse, they offer other awesome items such as breakfast, bruschetta boards, and mimosa flights worth trying.
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As a rough-and-tough type of gal, I renounced yoga for years. I never thought I could possess the elegance of yoga poses, and I found most classes to be too zen for my liking. But it was hard to ignore certain types of yoga as they popped up in the Valley, sparking my curiosity to give specialty yoga a try.
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Devour Culinary Classic celebrated its 10th Anniversary this weekend! Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Desert Botanical Garden, (its second year there), the culmination of culinary talent and innovation came together for a wonderful festival of flavor.
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Last weekend I had a lovely girls’ trip to Tucson. Located only an hour and a half to two hours from Phoenix, this little sister city has a lot to offer.
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