We’ve been living in a rental in Phoenix since we sold our house in Scottsdale in May. Although renting comes with its own set of challenges, I’ve been pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoy my new neighborhood. We’re right on the edge of Paradise Valley so we get the benefit of some high-end amenities — the state’s fanciest Fry’s Marketplace, complete with covered and valet parking, across the street from a Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s, for instance — but the multimillion-
dollar homes along Tatum are only part of the story. It’s a much more eclectic neighborhood and I feel really at home amid all it has to offer. I love that I’m just as likely to see a Prius with a Grateful Dead sticker on it as I am a Bentley. It just feels more like home to me.
Some new favorite haunts …
Bombay Spice: This charming little restaurant at the corner of Tatum and Shea touts Fresh, Healthy Indian food. I am sold on the fresh, and I don’t really care how healthy it is, because it is delicious. I was already a fan of the chickpea, but Bombay Spice’s chickpea ceviche has taken my appreciation of the bean to a whole new level. I could eat it every day. A decent happy hour from 3-6 p.m. and 20 bottles of wine priced at $20 also make it a good value. Continue reading
