Shopping fever is upon us, now that most of our favorite stores have reopened. If you’re celebrating Mother’s Day, going local is a great way to find unique gifts while supporting the artisans in our midst. We’ve got 15 ideas to help you get started, and hope you find a few goodies for yourself while you’re out and about.
Mother’s Day Market Frida’s Garden 2800 North 16th Street
Frida’s Garden put together a creative shopping experience for Saturday, May 1, when you can explore works by local makers from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The market includes a continental breakfast, painting a personalized coffee mug, and a raffle for a $200 gift basket. Tickets start at $40.
Lauren Cusimano
Cartel Coffee Lab 7124 East Fifth Avenue, Scottsdale Open daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., the Fifth Avenue location of Cartel Coffee Lab is almost always shaded by the surrounding multistory buildings which makes it feel like a comforting and tucked-away spot for you to refuel. This spot offers espresso, filter drip, and other coffee creations, plus tea, pastries, and plenty of outlets.
Berdena s 7051 East Fifth Avenue, Suite I, Scottsdale
Berdena s is a cozy specialty coffee shop serving organic and local coffees, pastries, and food (when possible). Think honey lavender latte, cardamom rose, and fresh-squeezed orange juice, plus quick breakfast options like cinnamon toast and smashed avocado toast.
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Driving around in this dusty, strip-mall metropolis, the bars have a tendency to look the same. We are here to tell you: They are not. Phoenix s drinking scene is deeply varied and constantly evolving. Of late, we ve seen a surge of craft-cocktail lounges and breweries places where imagination and adventure are valued above all else, whether in the form of creative historical design motifs or a bonkers combination of ingredients that adds up to a truly delicious beer. Just as essential, though, are the old standbys: The comfortable but confident neighborhood bars and dives that make it seem like a Coors Light, air conditioning, and some friendly conversation are all you could ever need in this world. Ultimately, every bar in the Phoenix area every good one, at least has its own personality, its own virtues. Good for a first date. A place to make new friends. A satisfying post-hike stop. And on and on. These joints listed alphabetically, not ranked are the 100 best drinking
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24 Carrots 1701 East Guadalupe Road, Tempe The “botanically inspired cuisine” at 24 Carrots encompasses an all-day menu, but the restaurant’s breakfast items are among its heartiest dishes. Think biscuits and gravy, breakfast burritos bursting with tofu and veggies, and hefty carrot cake pancakes, washed down with one of 24 Carrots’ many juice and coffee options, including a spritely beet goji latte and iced strawberry matcha crème.
Sweet Desert Café 715 West Baseline Road, #2, Tempe At Sweet Desert Café, waffles, pancakes, and French toast all get their own, lengthy menus. There are five kinds of waffles, most notably a mango and coconut waffle. French toast and pancakes can be topped with just about any fruit you can imagine. The breakfast “classics” menu includes all manner of egg-based dishes including chilaquiles and three varieties of Benedicts. The coffee menu is also broad, offering everything from Americanos to macchiatos.