New York City fills its visitors with awe, its soaring buildings and striking land marks make it one of the top echelon cities in the world. Chicago is a hive of activity, a center of business and is one of America’s most photographed cities. Boston is the city of firsts, steeped in the history of […]
Breathing in the fresh air . . . warm sunshine on your face . . . sounds of children playing. Phoenix has phenomenal weather this time of year. It’s sunny, clear, and warm during the day and slightly chilly in the evenings. It’s a great time for being outside and enjoying our phenomenal climate. It’s […]
The moon passed through Earth’s shadow on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015. This total, supermoon lunar eclipse 2015 was dazzling. Although this incarnation of the moon comes around only once every year, this “supermoon” eclipse was something special. The orbit of the moon is not a circle but an oblong. At the narrow part of the oblong, […]
Brunch is a favorite meal and not just because of the food. It is a weekend pursuit. It’s fun to try new places, new recipes, and different neighborhoods. If you’re visiting or just looking for a different place to go, here are five of our favorite places to find brunch in Central Phoenix. The Vig This […]
Many of the blog articles for this website are about places to see and things to do in Arizona and New Mexico. So why, I have to ask myself, have I never written an article on the Heard Museum let alone the Hoop Dancing Championship at The Heard Museum? Because, until recently, I had never […]
Let’s face it. Phoenix has great climate, expertly groomed golf courses, world-famous spas and resorts, trendy shopping, and chef-inspired dining. Any one of these attributes explains why it’s one of America’s favorite cities. But in just a few weeks, we will once again host the Super Bowl XLIX in Phoenix ! The city has been busy making sure […]
A charming eatery located in an historical neighborhood . . . Victorian gardens with lots of relaxed seating and high-top patio furniture . . . delicious organic and farm-fresh cuisine. The Vig at Fillmore in downtown Phoenix is a great local eatery that is just a little different from the norm. It’s delightful and trendy […]
Summertime is almost upon us and many families are scrambling to enroll their kids in activities offered during the summer months when school is not in session. And one of the coolest activities I’ve seen in downtown Phoenix is a culinary camp for kids, ages 7 through 12 years old. It’s a four, half-day, camp […]
Whether it’s Spring Break, Major League Baseball Spring Training, golfing, shopping, or dancing in the streets of downtown Phoenix, March is a fantastic month to be in Arizona. The weather is picture perfect during the day for outdoor activities and the evenings are warm enough for patio dining. This week-end was no different. And it […]
Tacos are one of America’s favorite southwestern meals, and Phoenix has great places to find them. However, when they’re served in an historic building that used to be a mission – I mean, how cool is that! There are so many great places to eat downtown, and even midtown in Phoenix. And the Taco […]
We have been out of town this week at one of the most inspiring conferences that we’ve ever been to! Although I’ll write more on it later, we thought it might be interesting to show you what Phoenix is like this time of year. During the last several days, we’ve been sitting […]
To walk into this shop is like stepping back in time. It has the look and feel of an understated classic . . . rows of vintage pre-World War II sewing machines . . . bolts of soft yet sturdy denim fabric (some as wide as 60 inches) . . . industrial-sized spools of colored […]
Recently we found another hidden treasure of a restaurant, Fuego’s at CityScape, that specializes in Southwestern cuisine. It’s a fairly small place, with colorful purple cloth napkins and small potted plants on each table. As with many of our favorite places, this eatery is located at CityScape right on Central Avenue. We’d never eaten here […]
PF Chang’s Rock and Roll Marathon is one of the biggest — and this week-end it’s taking place in Phoenix. This event brings thousands of people to the valley every year during MLK week-end because, not only is the weather perfect, but scheduling the race on the holiday means that runners get an extra day […]
Phoenix is known for great climate, golf courses, resorts, spas, shopping, and dining. However, this time of year is when restaurants transform from being indoor eateries to include marvelous patio experiences, each one unique in cuisine and style. Although there are many excellent dining places to choose from, three of our favorites are listed below. […]
I shot this one-minute video freehand form the patio of in downtown Phoenix. Shelli and I were enjoying a cup of Camex coffee, basking in the beautiful whether and taking in the excitement of Ice Skating in downtown Phoenix. Every year the City of Phoenix blocks off Central Ave. from Washington St. south one block […]
Downtown Phoenix has a myriad of trendy places to eat, numerous, pscale hotels, sports venues, live theaters, a comedy club, Lucky Strike bowling alley, lots of retail shopping, and several great spas. Plus, let’s not forget that, during this time of year, there’s also the outdoor ice skating rink. This is a city that has […]
The grandkids are coming! What shall we plan for family activities? They always like to come to Phoenix and some of their favorite activities are documented here. But, one of their favorite activities this time of year is to go ice skating, and there just happens to be a great ice skating rink right in […]
Although I haven’t written about it earlier, Ron and I have been ‘showcasing’ the downtown Phoenix area for an online publication, Examiner.com, I’m the Phoenix City Guide! For the last two months, we’ve been publishing weekly articles about downtown, and, since we live in the heart of the city, it’s a perfect match! We’ve seen […]
The sun was peaking around the tall buildings on its mission to warm the streets in the heart of downtown Phoenix. Shelli and I walked in alternating sun and shadow as we made the four block trek from our flat to Heritage Square. It’s mid-afternoon, October 26, 2013 and time to encounter seven to ten […]