One of the reasons people flock to Phoenix and the surrounding areas is the world-class shopping that is available here. Whether you’re looking for great restaurants or shopping, Phoenix has it all. If you’re looking for great, locally grown organic foods, one of the best places to shop is the Downtown Phoenix Public Market. With food, art and music produced by the person who sells it, you can eat well and feel good knowing that you are supporting farmers and producers of local products. In this market you can find various items such as fresh biscuits and biscotti, walnuts, pistachios, root beer, fresh eggs, peaches, heirloom squash, Armenian cucumbers, salad greens, Dragon Tongue beans, kaleidoscope carrots, figs and glorious flower like plants that you can take home and grow in your own garden.
People who have purchased condos in Phoenix will be delighted to discover several attractive shopping destinations that are close to home. There are also a host of dining options awaiting you in Phoenix. The Lalibela Ethiopian Cafe offers a taste of the exotic. Here you will find classic Ethiopian dishes like kye sega wat or cubed meat simmered in spices. Vegetarians will gladly devour red split lentils called misir wat, and tikil gomen, an offering of spiced carrots, cabbage, and potatoes.
If you’re in the mood for pizza and casual dining, try Pizza Heaven for garlic-laden pastries with spicy marinara sauce and fresh golden crust. Lovers of the Native American delicacy called Fry Bread know to head to the Taco Shoppe Frybread and Long Wong’s, where they can also find other recipes made from scratch at affordable prices. If you prefer a good meal, try Tapino Kitchen and Wine Bar in Scottsdale. With an excellent tapas menu, a wonderful happy hour with great wines, and an outdoor lounge that provides the perfect setting for a drink after a night out, Tapino Kitchen is a restaurant that you will enjoy and return to often.
If you want to decorate your home in a way that reflects the splendor of the region, then a stop at El Amigo del Perico is in order. Here you will find a treasure trove of Mexican imports, Native American jewelry from Zuni, Navajo, and Hopi, as well as decorative wall hangings and tiles. You will also discover wonderful Native American art and artifacts at John C. Hill Antique Indian Art in nearby Scottsdale. Fine Navajo rugs, silver and turquoise jewelry, and beautiful baskets are just a few of the wonderful pieces you’ll want to take home with you. Delight in local cultures and let your home reflect the regionalism that makes Phoenix special.
