"Make your own edible cookie dough bowl." Has there ever been a more beautiful string of words assembled? Probably, but this one's pretty close. Scoopwell's Dough Bar takes the well-known concept of assembling your own dish, but with a new medium: cookie dough. They do also offer ice cream, baked cookies and other...

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Dapper & Stout takes coffee seriously. "Espresso Drinks feature our locally roasted signature Ensemble Blend. The combination of four coffees from around the globe are masterfully selected and tailor roasted with espresso preparation in mind. The richness stems from Brazil & Ethiopa. The balanced, smooth flavor experience completes the roast with the addition...

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Cherry Blossom Noodle Cafe in Phoenix festures noodle dishes from all over the world. From ramen and udon to pad thai and bolognese. Talk about making my dreams come true! I truthfully would have loved to try half the menu, but I settled on an udon noodle with shrimp. I love thick, chewy...

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El Chullo is located in Phoenix and is known for its Peruvian food. "Chullo" is a peruvian ancestral garment symbol of the andean culture made to protect themselves from the extreme cold in the Andean high places. In these towns, they fulfill a purpose, which is to identify the characters of the andean...

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I fell deeply in love with Mexican fruit cups while visiting Arizona. And, the place that introduced me to them was Realeza Michoacana. Side note: Many businesses in the area are named similarly; "Michoacana" means someone or something from the state of Michoacán in western Mexico. "At what is arguably the ice palace...

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"Culinary Dropout serves classic meals done right. With crowd favorites like our pretzel bites and provolone fondue, 36-hour pork ribs, and our famous fried chicken drizzled with honey you’ll want to taste everything. Thirsty? Wash it all down with an ice-cold craft beer or a killer house-made cocktail. And don't forget to stick...

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Lux Central in Phoenix is known for their coffee, but they don't skimp on breakfast, lunch or dinner. Or cocktails. Or beer. Or wine. Or... There's a lot going on. And that translates to the physical space, which I think The Phoenix New Times summarized nicely: "For a first-time visitor to Lux Central,...

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Worth Takeaway is a small craft sandwich and coffee shop that is like the perfect neighborhood spot. It's cool, cozy and ultra local. They feature tons of other local businesses, like: Huss Brewing Co | Iconic Cocktail Co. | Myke’s Pizza | Noble Bread | Park St. Studios | Provision Coffee | Steadfast...

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