An Elite Yelper in Phoenix

Bonus post! Here are some pics from the more memorable of our food experiences while on vacation in Phoenix.

Lunch at The Fry Bread House -- A must if you're interested in Native American culture in the Southwest. The Gastro Obscura article in which I learned about it explains that "fry bread" is either the product of forced assimilation with white culture and government food boxes, or an example of culinary genius when faced with limited resources. Either way, cheap, fast, and delicious. This is my Yelp! review. 

Dinner at Organ Stop Pizza -- Dear Husband heard about this unique eatery at an American Guild of Organists chapter meeting, when the presenter discussed famous theater organs. It's the oldest pizza parlor with the largest Wurlitzer theater organ. The food is just okay; you're really there for the atmosphere. Here's my Yelp! review.

If you go, be prepared for sensory overload.

Bottom left: trumpet stops at the back of the balcony.

Bottom right: disco ball overhead and a shot of the console with the lights on.

Dinner at Cochina Madrigal -- After hiking South Mountain, we were ready to treat ourselves at THE best restaurant in these United States of America, according to Yelp's 2022 100 Best Restaurants List. It was loud, and busy, and we enjoyed our Mexican dishes. I wish had had someone to go with us to share an order of their famous churros, because DH wasn't interested, they're not as good rewarmed, and I couldn't finish off a whole order by myself. Here's my Yelp! review.

Lunch at Pizzeria Bianco -- Alas, we did not get to visit this famous pizza parlor, because I didn't realize it was across the street from the baseball stadium where the World Baseball Classic was being held at the very same time. 2.25-hour wait? Not if we wanted to catch our flight!

Honorable mentions: lunch on the sidewalk at Farm & Craft in Scottsdale; take-out from Harumi Sushi& Sake with its famous purple rice; a relaxing meal at Palette at the Phoenix Art Museum; and dinner at Flower Child at Desert Ridge before a concert.

Didn't place: Ice cream from Shakes & Cones; Sonora Taco Shop; and the Wildflower at the airport.

Bicycling along the canal with Camelback Mountain in the background.