Food | Shopping | Activities | Nightlife | Links |
In no particular order...
Food
Leland's House of Fine Food and New Orleans Jazz (website):
Enjoy good food, live music and dancing at this Jazz house in Cave Creek.
Dinner ranges from $20-30 for entrees/person. It's a great time. The
jazz band is a lot of fun and a lot of interaction occurs. Devon and
Brandy had an 'outstanding' experience here on March 30, 2002. Don't miss
it. Located at 37433 North Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, Arizona.
Call (480) 488-4094 for reservations.
Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf (website):
Get your morning (or afternoon) pick me up at these coffee houses. Say
'hello' to Josh - he works at the CBTL at the corner of
Cooper and Ray in Gilbert. Be sure to try their iced coffees.
They're the best! Located at various locations throughout the valley.
Cheesecake Factory (website):
Visit Devon's place of employment in the Chandler Fashion Center. The
Cheesecake Factory offers more than 200 items on their massive menu. Oh and
don't forget the 30+ flavors of cheesecake... they're yummy! ;) (Once when
Brandy was eating there with family while Devon was working, he made her a pizza
in the shape of a heart. Isn't that romantic?)
Landmark Restaurant (website):
Eat at the restaurant where Devon proposed to Brandy. With an excellent
menu and a gigantic salad room, this is one of the best places to eat.
Devon's sister, Kodie, also works here in her 'free' time.
Chopstixx (website):
Devon and Brandy's favorite place for Chinese (they eat there once a week at
least!). Their waitress has their order memorized! Trendy Asian Eatery - recommended:
sweet and sour chicken mixed plate with wasabi ranch dressing and the malaysian
chicken. Reasonably priced (under $20). Located on Cooper and Ray
next to Albertson's.
Z Tejas (website):
A fun southwestern restaurant... Excellent menu. Located on Ray Road just one block east of
I-10.
Veneto Trattoria (website):
Visit Devon's favorite Italian restaurant at 6137 Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale,
Arizona.
Abuelo's:
Great Mexican food. Located across from the Chandler Fashion
Center.
Garduno's:
Many, many kinds of tequila and margaritas. Good mexican food with an
authentic atmosphere including a mariachi band. Located in Scottsdale and
a new store opening in the Chandler Fashion Center.
Shopping
Arizona Mills (website):
The couple's favorite place for bargains and fashion. Located on I-10 and
US 60.
Chandler Fashion Center (website):
This mall just opened last year. This is where the Cheesecake Factory is
located. Many popular stores such as J Crew, Abercrombie, Windsor, Eye
Candy, Dillards and more. Stick around for the Centennial Waters fountain
display, complete with lights and music. Shows held throughout the
day.
Superstition Springs (website):
Located on the NW corner of US 60 and Power Rd.
Scottsdale Fashion Square (website):
Another of Westcor's finest malls. The Southwest's largest and most
distinctive shopping destination with stores like Neiman Marcus and Arden
B. Located on Scottsdale Road on Camelback.
Fiesta Mall (website):
Located on Southern Avenue and Alma School.
Activities
Phoenix Zoo (website):
Arizona Diamondbacks (website):
Take me out to the ballgame... everyone loves a good baseball game.
Out of Africa wildlife park (website):
See tigers play with humans at this wildlife park. Located at 9736 N. Fort
McDowell Rd.
Desert Botanical Garden (website):
Home to one of the world's largest and most diverse collection of desert
plants. Located on 1201 North Galvin Parkway in Phoenix.
Broadway Palm West dinner theatre (website):
Salt River Tubing (website):
Enjoy Devon's favorite activity. Tubing down the Salt River. Be sure
to bring the sunscreen! Located 15 miles north of US 60 on Power
Road. Open in the Summer. Check the website for exact dates.
Nightlife
Have a Nice Day Cafe:
Devon and Brandy's favorite club... 70's, 80's and 90's music. Lots of
fun. Located at 410 S Mill Ave. in Tempe.
Club Rio (website):
Dance the night away inside to modern rock, alternative, Top 40, House/Techno,
and Retro music. Or sit outside on the patio with live music, cabana bars
and a fountain. Located one block south of the 202 loop on the west side of
Scottsdale Rd.
Axis and Radius (website):
Two bi-level clubs located two blocks east of Scottsdale Road and one block
south of camelback road in Scottsdale Arizona.
Links
For more information and other
activities visit these websites:
http://www.phoenixcvb.com/things_to_do.shtml
http://www.southwestdirectory.com/Phoenix/thingstodo.htm
http://phoenix.about.com/library/weekly/aa011102a.htm