Archive for January, 2013

January 24, 2013

7 Best Ethnic Markets in Phoenix!

by: Taz Loomans

Tweet I love ethnic food, especially the Indian, Asian, Middle Eastern and Mexican variety. As such, I often frequent ethnic food markets to find things you couldn’t in your run-of-the-mill grocery store. Below are my 7 favorite ethnic markets in Phoenix. And when I say Phoenix, I mean Phoenix proper and not suburbs like Chandler or Glendale, as there are so many wonderful ethnic markets in those areas that I’m not even aware of! 7. Middle Eastern Bakery 3052 N 16th St Phoenix, AZ 85016‎ – Middle Eastern I frequented the Middle Eastern Bakery a lot while renovating 3 Palms, because it…

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January 07, 2013

10 Best Things About Phoenix

by: Taz Loomans

Tweet As my move date approaches, I’m starting to feel the sadness of leaving all the wonderful people and places of Phoenix. Though I am excited about my new adventures, I’m mournful about leaving behind my wonderful life here. I might complain about Phoenix, but the truth is, this city has given me the chance to realize my dreams and become the person I’ve always wanted to be. It’s nurtured me and my work and has been a home to me and I am forever grateful for that. Below are some of the things I consider best about Phoenix and…

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January 04, 2013

My 5 Favorite Things about Visiting the East Bay

by: Taz Loomans

Tweet I really enjoyed my New Years trip to the East Bay of the San Francisco Bay area. I had the pleasure of staying in Emeryville, a tiny city that abuts Oakland and Berkeley. In fact, it’s only a few minutes walk to those cities from Emeryville. I spent the majority of my 5-day vacation exploring the East Bay and just briefly visited San Francisco proper because the East Bay has so much to offer. Below are a few of my favorite things about my trip. 1. It was easy to get around without a car. As usual, I did…

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