Greg’s Guidebook for Biltmore
Food scene
An Arcadia classic, and where the Vig story started. Gorgeous patio
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The Vig Arcadia
4041 N 40th StAn Arcadia classic, and where the Vig story started. Gorgeous patio
Great decor and ambiance, and fantastic food. Try the pizza - yes, it's THAT good.
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The Parlor Pizzeria
1916 E Camelback RdGreat decor and ambiance, and fantastic food. Try the pizza - yes, it's THAT good.
Cool speakeasy atmosphere (entry through the back door), this place is fantastic for an intimate perfectly crafted cocktail, or a PBR straight from the can. Whatever floats your boat!
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The Little Woody
4228 E Indian School RdCool speakeasy atmosphere (entry through the back door), this place is fantastic for an intimate perfectly crafted cocktail, or a PBR straight from the can. Whatever floats your boat!
I'll be honest ... I come here for the whisky selection, and the chainsaw cut ice cubes. But their food is amazing too - the "Original Chopped Salad" used to have it's own Facebook fan page. They have a fantastic Happy Hour!
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The Gladly Restaurant
2201 E Camelback RdI'll be honest ... I come here for the whisky selection, and the chainsaw cut ice cubes. But their food is amazing too - the "Original Chopped Salad" used to have it's own Facebook fan page. They have a fantastic Happy Hour!
Super chill atmosphere, eclectic beer selection, and good food. I am not even sure what is happening in the basement now - but it's always something cool. Be sure to ask them!
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Sip Coffee & Beer
3617 N Goldwater BlvdSuper chill atmosphere, eclectic beer selection, and good food. I am not even sure what is happening in the basement now - but it's always something cool. Be sure to ask them!
An experience unlike anything else. You board a "train" and drink terrific cocktails along the way. Be sure to make a reservation.
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Century Grand
3626 E Indian School RdAn experience unlike anything else. You board a "train" and drink terrific cocktails along the way. Be sure to make a reservation.
Cool dive bar, basically across Indian School street from the house. Friendly people and staff - this place is super chill and easy.
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Shady's
2701 E Indian School RdCool dive bar, basically across Indian School street from the house. Friendly people and staff - this place is super chill and easy.
The Bar
3174 E Indian School RdAnother divey bar a short walk away that's chill and fun.
Chef George Frasher is a local legend, and his BBQ restaurant less than a mile from our place is one is one of the most revered in town. BUT, there is a twist - lately a prominent celebrity has gone public that Frasher's also has the best pizza in town. Do you believe them? Only one way to find out ...
Frasher's Smokehouse
3222 E Indian School RdChef George Frasher is a local legend, and his BBQ restaurant less than a mile from our place is one is one of the most revered in town. BUT, there is a twist - lately a prominent celebrity has gone public that Frasher's also has the best pizza in town. Do you believe them? Only one way to find out ...
My favorite ramen place in town. Try Nishikawa Black - I honestly can't stop thinking about it for days after!
Nishikawa Ramen
My favorite ramen place in town. Try Nishikawa Black - I honestly can't stop thinking about it for days after!
Groceries
A cool small natural grocer (with just about anything you may need), a short walk away. Their deli is great too!
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Sprouts Farmers Market
2824 E Indian School RdA cool small natural grocer (with just about anything you may need), a short walk away. Their deli is great too!
Sightseeing
You absolutely MUST have a drink here. Built by a student of Frank Lloyd Wright, and one of two oldest resorts in the Arizona, this used to be the haunt of Hollywood elite during the golden era. Supposedly Irving Berlin wrote "I am dreaming of a white Christmas" poolside here.
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Arizona Biltmore Spa
2400 E Missouri AveYou absolutely MUST have a drink here. Built by a student of Frank Lloyd Wright, and one of two oldest resorts in the Arizona, this used to be the haunt of Hollywood elite during the golden era. Supposedly Irving Berlin wrote "I am dreaming of a white Christmas" poolside here.
I will be honest, I didn't "get" Arizona until I visited the DBG. Only then did I understand why the Sonoran desert is the most lush in the world, and how diverse (and yes, different) the desert flora is.
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Desert Botanical Garden
I will be honest, I didn't "get" Arizona until I visited the DBG. Only then did I understand why the Sonoran desert is the most lush in the world, and how diverse (and yes, different) the desert flora is.
Hiking
There is a reason why this is the most popular hike in Phoenix. Just the right amount of challenging, in the middle of town, with 360 views of the entire Phoenix Valley from the top. The real estate views along the route are also fascinating!
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Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveThere is a reason why this is the most popular hike in Phoenix. Just the right amount of challenging, in the middle of town, with 360 views of the entire Phoenix Valley from the top. The real estate views along the route are also fascinating!
Second most popular hike in Phoenix. A little more even than Camelback, but still just as challenging, and with amazing views of Phoenix for miles and miles.
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Piestewa Peak
Second most popular hike in Phoenix. A little more even than Camelback, but still just as challenging, and with amazing views of Phoenix for miles and miles.
Papago is a complex of gorgeous red rock easy hikes, park, golf, etc. Fantastic views of Phoenix from some of the peaks. Use AllTrails to get guidance for specific trails to hike.
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Parque Papago
625 N Galvin PkwyPapago is a complex of gorgeous red rock easy hikes, park, golf, etc. Fantastic views of Phoenix from some of the peaks. Use AllTrails to get guidance for specific trails to hike.
Shopping
From Macy's and Ralph Lauren to small local stands and restaurants, this is one of the best shopping destinations in all of Arizona. Less than a mile away.
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Biltmore Fashion Park
2502 E Camelback RdFrom Macy's and Ralph Lauren to small local stands and restaurants, this is one of the best shopping destinations in all of Arizona. Less than a mile away.