| One reason why people flock to Phoenix and | | | | If you are in the mood for pizza and casual dining, |
| surrounding areas is the world-class shopping that | | | | try Pizza Heaven for garlic-laden pies with tangy |
| is available here. Whether you are searching for | | | | marinara sauce and fresh golden crust. Lovers of |
| excellent dining or shopping, Phoenix has it all. If | | | | the Native American treat called Fry Bread know |
| you are looking for great organic, locally grown | | | | to head over to Taco Shoppe Frybread and Long |
| food, one of the best places to shop is the | | | | Wong's, where they can also find other |
| Downtown Phoenix Public Market. Featuring food, | | | | made-from-scratch recipes for inexpensive prices. |
| art, and music that is produced by the person | | | | If you prefer fine dining, try the Tapino Kitchen |
| selling it, you can eat well and feel good knowing | | | | and Wine Bar in Scottsdale. Featuring a great |
| that you are supporting local farmers and | | | | tapas menu, a wonderful happy hour with |
| producers of products. At this market you can | | | | excellent wines, and an outdoor lounge that |
| find diverse items such as fresh crackers and | | | | provides the perfect setting for a late drink after |
| biscotti, pecans, pistachios, root beer, fresh eggs, | | | | an evening out, Tapino Kitchen is a restaurant |
| peaches, heirloom squash, Armenian cucumbers, | | | | that you will enjoy and to which you will return |
| salad greens, Dragon Tongue beans, Kaleidoscope | | | | often. |
| carrots, figs and glorious flowers, as well as plants | | | | If you would like to decorate your home in a |
| that you can take home and grow in your own | | | | manner that reflects the splendor of the region, |
| garden. | | | | then a stop at El Amigo Del Perico is in order. |
| Individuals who have purchased Phoenix condos | | | | Here you will find a treasure trove of Mexican |
| will be pleased to discover several appealing | | | | imports, Native American jewelry from Zuni, |
| shopping destinations that are close to home. | | | | Navajo and Hopi, as well as Wall hangings and |
| There are also a plethora of diverse restaurant | | | | decorative tiles. You will also discover wonderful |
| options just waiting for you in Phoenix. The | | | | Native American art and artifacts at John C. Hill |
| Lalibela Ethiopian Cafe offers a taste of the | | | | Antique Indian Art in nearby Scottsdale. Fine |
| exotic. Here you will find classic Ethiopian dishes | | | | Navajo rugs, silver and turquoise jewelry and |
| such as kye sega wat, or cubed beef simmered | | | | beautiful baskets are just some of the wonderful |
| in spices. Vegetarians will happily devour the red | | | | pieces that you will want to take home. Revel in |
| split lentils that are called misir wat, and tikil | | | | the local cultures and let your home reflect the |
| gomen, an offering of spiced carrots, cabbage | | | | regionalism that makes Phoenix special. |
| and potatoes. | | | | |