Live Like a Local!
Eats, Drinks and Fun only the locals know about!
Rancho Nuevo Mexican Grill & Seafood
Authentic Mexican Favorites!
8290 W Camelback Rd
Glendale, AZ 85303
From your Hosts: This is our favorite spot for Mexican food. Everything is cooked fresh, healthy portions and absolutely delicious! Try the carne asada tacos or the ceviche tostado.
Papa Paul's Brick Oven Pizza and Pasta
Authentic Italian and Brick Oven Pizzas
118 N Old Litchfield Rd
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
From your Hosts: It was a happy accident that we discovered Papa Paul's and now its our go-to for brick oven pizza! Try the Elotes Pizza for a taste of something different! Or grab a pizza to go and take it next door to the Transplant Brewing Company to eat with a cold pint!
Handel's Homemade Ice Cream
Homemade ice cream since 1945!
9784 W Northern Ave suite 1235
Peoria, AZ 85345
From your Hosts: This is a family favorite of ours! Even our 2 year old knows Handel's! We love to grab a cone and let the kids play the splash pad right out front!
West Wind Drive-In Movie Theater!
A true classic Drive-In with 9 screens!
5650 N 55th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
From your Hosts: What better way to enjoy the evening Arizona weather then to pull up, pop the trunk and enjoy a movie!?
Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers
Need we say more?
9828 W Northern Ave Suite 1700
Peoria, AZ 85345
From your Hosts: CBCB never disappoints! We love this place to meet with friends and catch a game or bring the whole family for a Friday night dinner. Try the mac & cheese! It's top notch!
Peoria Cafe
Classic small diner- great breakfast spot!
8405 W Peoria Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
From your Hosts: This is our go-to breakfast spot! Can't go wrong with any items on the breakfast menu, but get there early on the weekends and ask for a homemade cinnamon roll to start!
Desert Mirage Golf Course
9 Hole Course within walking distance of The Green House!
710 W Maryland Ave
Glendale, AZ 85305
From your Hosts: A great spot for a quick 9 with friends or hit the driving range to practice some skills. This course is close, affordable and accessible for any level golfer!
Eric's Family BBQ
Come early! Food sells out daily!
12345 W Indian School Rd
Avondale, AZ 85392
From your Hosts: This hidden gem was a recent discovery for us and quickly rose to the top of our favorite's list! Served cafeteria style with all the classic BBQ fixings. Can't even recommend a favorite menu item because it was ALL so good! Get there early- it sells out!
The Wandering Tortoise
Tap Room & Beer Shop. Outside Food Permitted!
2417 E Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85016
From your Hosts: Worth the drive (or Uber) for any beer enthusiast! Over 2 dozen taps + a large cooler full of cans from both local and nationwide breweries. Wont find any Coors Light here! Food trucks park out front to keep you fed while you enjoy!
Arizona Wilderness DTPHX
Brewing Company & Beer Garden
201 E Roosevelt St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
From your Hosts: The atmosphere here is so fun with both indoor and outdoor seating (misters, shade and fans make it hospitable year round!) Lots of craft brews on tap and yummy food in the heart of Downtown! If you're here in the summer, be sure to try the Arizona Dreamsicle IPA - a seasonal beer that's a major draw for locals when it launches each year!
Chicken n' Pickle
Food, Drinks and Pickleball! Indoor and Outdoor play available!
9330 W Hanna Ln
Glendale, AZ 85305
From your Hosts: We discovered pickleball recently and had such a great time! A fun group activity to enjoy with friends and family of all ages! Equipment and court rentals are reasonable and the food is super tasty as well! Try the smoked wings or the NKC Hot Chicken Sandwich if you're up for something spicy!
Park West Market
Every Saturday Morning 9am - 1pm
9744 W Northern Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
From your Hosts: We hit the market nearly every weekend! A great way to support small business and local vendors and you never know what unique foods or treasures you're going to find!