Local Food & Drink
Support local AZ! Here are some unique small businesses I've been to and highly recommend. It's hard to find good food & drinks, but I'm here to give you a detailed review and provide photos and videos to help set your expectations.
H U N G R Y ?
Tasty Pot
Come for an authentic Taiwanese Hot Pot experience! You better come hungry, because these are pretty big bowls! You order on their website and can modify what you would like to go into your hot pot. The flavors marinate together and stay warm for you! Shown in the picture is a beef hot pot. Located in Mesa and also in Glendale. Click here to see a video capturing the essence of this place.
Adams Table
Located inside of the Hyatt Place Hotel in Downtown Phoenix, Adams Table is open for anyone to come enjoy modern & American food with a southwestern twist. They have great appetizers and cocktails especially for happy hour! My favorite app was the Portabella Stack (pictured above) and the Strawberry Crush cocktail. Click here to see a video capturing the essence of this place.
Barcoa & Provecho
This place is so unique and delicious! Barcoa is the bar and place of business it is located at for some GREAT & strong cocktails, this is the ultimate pregame spot. My favorite drink is the "Mangarita." The food truck attached to it is called Provecho where we ordered mouth-watering Birria Tacos and Carne Asada Tacos. Located in Downtown Phoenix. Click here to see a video capturing the essence of this place.
T H I R S T Y?
Undertow
This tiki-themed speakeasy has the best presentation of drinks and interior decorations along with sound effects to make you truly feel like you are on a ship on a journey to Yucatan, Mexico. Shown in the picture is the "In Honor of Nameless Days" cocktail (served smoking and with the helmet pictured!) Click here to see a video capturing the essence of this place.
Ume Tea
The only Ume Tea location in this California-originated boba shop, come here for authentic & affordable boba drinks. Complete with a pink bunny theme, this is a very Instagramable place. I recommend getting the "Bunny Surprise Cup" with you drink for something extra special. My favorite drink from here was the Strawberry Matcha Slush & the Lychee and Watermelon Green Tea. Located in Mesa. Click here to see a video capturing the essence of this place.
Sugar Factory
Treat yourself with the famous dry ice smokin' cocktails (or mocktails) and milkshakes that demand attention! If you have a sweet tooth, you're going to want to visit the only Sugar Factory located in Westgate, Glendale. Shown in the picture above is the Twisted Hart Peach Lemonade Goblet cocktail (Made by Kevin Hart) & the Salted Caramel Cheesecake Insane Milkshake. Both SO so delicious! Reservations recommended. Click here to see a video capturing the essence of this place.