BY RACHEL HEATH
WILDFIRE’S CREATIVE DIRECTOR
+ LIFELONG DESERT DWELLER
WHETHER YOU LIVE IN PHOENIX, ARIZONA AND HAVEN'T MADE YOUR WAY TO THESE HIDDEN GEMS OR ARE PLANNING A VISIT TO THE SONORAN DESERT – THIS PLAY-BY-PLAY WILL ENSURE YOU HAVE THE PERFECT DAY IN THE WILD WEST.
AND SINCE WE KINDLY PLANNED YOUR MEALS FOR YOU – ALL YOU’LL HAVE TO DO IS PICK FROM OUR CURATED LIST OF LOCAL SHOPS, EXHIBITS, AND ACTIVITIES TO FILL IN THE SPACE BETWEEN EATS – “CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE” STYLE!
MORNING CUP
WILDFIRE FAVORITES:
HOUSE CAPPUCCINO
SEASONAL PATISSERIE
FIELD NOTES:
Mark Chacón – who is responsible for filling the pastry case at Bones – has been announced as a James Beard Semi-Finalist for the 2022 Outstanding Pastry Chef. So don’t sleep on snagging one of his incredible confections! Get there early for first dibbs.
BREAKFAST
WILDFIRE FAVORITES:
YAM AND CHEESE
RED PEPPER ROMESCO SHMEAR, CHILI-GLAZED YAM, SPROUTS, TOMATO, CUCUMBER AND AVO ON A PLAIN BAGEL
HOUSE COLD BREW COFFEE
FIELD NOTES:
Stoop Kid is located inside of The Churchill – a 9,000 square foot courtyard that serves as a hub for local shops, chic outdoor bars, great food, and community events. Once you put your order in – spend some time hitting Sauvage Bottle Shop for a “porch pounder”, Gather to grab a few gifts for friends back home, or State Forty Eight for Arizona-inspired swag.
LUNCH
WILDFIRE FAVORITES:
TAMARIND MARGARITA
GUACAMOLE - FOR THE TABLE!
AGUACATE, CILANTRO, CHILI SERRANO, CEBOLLA, TOMATE, MANGO, JAMAICA, AND CRANBERRIES
QUESA WITH RICE + BEANS
CORN MASA MADE FROM SCRATCH FILLED WITH MELTED OAXACAN CHEESE WITH YOUR CHOICE OF FILLING
FIELD NOTES:
This super fun spot for fresh and delicious Mexican cuisine is a must when visiting Phoenix, Arizona. Make sure you stop by the house-made salsa bar before the chips hit the table!
DINNER
WILDFIRE FAVORITES:
THE ANIMAL - OR ANY OF THEIR BURGERS!
BEYOND MEAT PATTY, THOUSAND ISLAND, GRILLED ONIONS, ARUGULA, AND TOMATO ON A POTATO BUN WITH YOUR CHOICE OF SIDE SALAD OR HOUSE CHIPS AND A PICKLE
BRUSSEL SPROUTS
FRIED TO PERFECTION AND TOSSED WITH OLIVE OIL, SEA SALT, AND LEMON JUICE
FIELD NOTES:
Since you’re not from around these parts – you may want to know that Welcome Diner is a desert-influenced farm to table diner that’s incredibly charming, as well as, suitable for both solo or group dining. So bring a book or bring a friend!
DESSERT & DRINKS
WILDFIRE FAVORITES:
BURN A DEBT COCKTAIL
MEZCAL, TEQUILA, COCO CREAM, CINNAMON,
PINEAPPLE SHRUB, AND BITTERS
SWEET POTATO DONUTS WITH
COCONUT PANDAN SAUCE
FIELD NOTES:
Snag a reservation for “Outside Seating” to secure a spot on the coveted second story terrace.
CHECK OUT THESE SONORAN STAPLES NEAR DOWNTOWN PHOENIX
FOR LOCAL SHOPPING, SIGHTSEEING, & ACTIVITIES
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