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Where to Find the Best Desserts in the Desert: Sweet Treats in West Phoenix

Are you looking to satisfy your sweet tooth this Friday? Desserts are all over this desert we call home. Whether you’re in the mood for a classic chocolate souffle or a nice pecan pie, we’ve got you covered with the perfect sweets to perk up your weekend! Arizona foodies rejoice and dig into a great dessert in Phoenix. We’re going to let you in on our favorite dessert spots around our Phoenix apartment community. Crumbl Cookies : 10120 W McDowell Rd Suite 150, Avondale, AZ 85392 Drive just 8 minutes to Crumbl Cookies! Are you craving more than just a chocolate chip cookie? Treat your sweet tooth to Crumbl Cookies for a delicious gourmet cookie experience. Suspiros Cakes Indian School Road : 8225 W Indian School Rd Unit 104, Phoenix, AZ 85033 Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or just feel like eating cake, visit Suspiros Cakes Indian School Road! This cake shop is only 6 minutes away from Acero at Algodon Center. Their 3 Leches cakes are a must try! The Donut Shoppe : 8141 W Camelback Rd B-101, Phoenix, AZ 85033 Get your freshly baked donuts and hot coffee fix at the newest donut shop stop in Phoenix, The Donut Shoppe! Our apartment community is just 8 minutes away from this fantastic donut shop. Enjoy! Cold Stone Creamery : 10210 W McDowell Rd Suite 160, Avondale, AZ 85392 If you’re in the mood for classic ice cream with a twist visit Cold Stone Creamery! This great ice creamery is just an 8 minute drive from Acero at Algodon Center. Kneader’s Bakery & Cafe : 10112 W McDowell Rd, Avondale, AZ 85323 Just 7 minutes from Acero at Algodon Center you’ll find tarts, pies, cookies, carrot cake (with delicious cream cheese icing), bread puddings, and that’s just the beginning of what you’ll find at Kneader’s Bakery & Cafe. We love visiting this Phoenix bakery for a delicious treat. We hope that this blog came just in time for you to try out some of our sweet suggestions this weekend. Have a great Friday Phoenix! Connect with us on Facebook and Instagram to learn more. We’ll be back next week with another blog!

Best Bars & Pubs in West Phoenix

Are you craving a cold brew? No, not coffee. A cold beer! Then we’ve got you covered. Our Phoenix apartment community is minutes from great American bars, English pubs, sports bars, and good old fashioned dive bars. Whether you’re looking for the World’s Best Bar or a quiet getaway for date night, you’ll be pleased by the selection of options available to you! Desert Rose Pizza and Gastropub : 6729 N 57th Dr, Glendale, AZ 85301 If you’re in the mood for some great pub grub, Desert Rose Pizza and Gastropub is the place for you! This pub has a full restaurant and bar as well as games you can enjoy outdoors. They also have a great selection of vegan options to enjoy! Acero at Algodon Center is only a 21 minute drive to this fantastic location. Gametime Bar and Grill : 6750 W Olive Ave UNIT 101, Peoria, AZ 85345 This sports bar is just 24 minutes away from Acero at Algodon Center, right in Peoria, AZ. They’re open seven day a week and they serve a great selection of bar food as well as ice cold beer. Oasis Crossroads Bar and Grill : 5030 W McDowell Rd #39, Phoenix, AZ 85035 Visit our neighborhood bar, Oasis Crossroads Bar and Grill this weekend. This bar and grill is just a quick 11 minute drive from Acero at Algodon Center. Your bar food cravings will definitely be fulfilled here, their expansive menu includes wings, seafood, and more! George and Dragon English Pub : 4240 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012 Are you looking to visit an authentic English pub right here in Phoenix? George and Dragon English Pub is the perfect place for you, they also have a fantastic happy hour (Mon - Fri 4pm-7pm, Sun - Thu 11pm-2am). This amazing pub is only 22 minutes away from Acero at Algodon Center. We hope that this blog came just in time for you to try out some of our suggestions this weekend! Let us know on Instagram and Facebook where your favorite bars and pubs are in Phoenix. Have a great Friday Phoenix! We’ll be back next week with another blog.

The Best Outdoor Dining in Phoenix

Outdoor dining in the greater Phoenix area is booming! We want to give you our recommendations for the best outdoor dining restaurants around Acero at Algodon Center. We’ll take you through where you should go for an amazing outdoor dining experience for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Hash Kitchen : 9780 W Northern Ave Ste 1100 Peoria, AZ 85345 Starting with breakfast at Hash Kitchen! Take a short 10 minute drive from Acero at Algodon Center to get a great breakfast. One Yelp user said “Outdoor seating is available along with a bar area that's half outside, half inside.”. Your dining experience will absolutely be enhanced by enjoying their outdoor seating. Hash Kitchen has the best outdoor brunch, you’ll be happy you tried it! Eric’s Family Barbecue : 12345 W Indian School Rd Avondale, AZ 85392 Lunchtime! Let’s visit Eric’s Family Barbecue, it’s just 10 minutes away from Acero at Algodon Center! Are you in the mood for short ribs, local beer, or a quick bite? Eric’s Family Barbecue has you covered! One Yelper said , “They have indoor and outdoor seating, family style.”. Their patios feature great outdoor seating! Eric’s Family Barbecue has amazing American cuisine that you’ll be sure to enjoy on their outside patio. The Lola AZ : 6770 N Sunrise Blvd, Glendale, AZ 85305 If you’re in the mood for patio dining, be sure to visit The Lola AZ for dinner. In a Yelp review , one user mentioned, “The outdoor patio is beautiful, open and spacious and it’s clear they have put some effort into their atmosphere.”. Enjoy this restaurant patio with a great meal. We’re only 7 minutes away from this great dinner spot! Check online before trying out these restaurants to learn about the current restrictions set in place due to COVID-19. Share your foodie pictures with us on Facebook and Instagram ! Acero at Algodon Center will be back next week with another blog.

Best Breweries in West Phoenix

Let’s talk Breweries! West Phoenix is home to an amazing beer scene. Beer lovers rejoice! We have a lot of breweries in Phoenix, AZ but we’ll keep it to our favorites. 8-Bit Aleworks : 1050 N Fairway Dr building f suite 101, Avondale, AZ 85323 8-Bit Aleworks serves high-quality craft brew that you’ll definitely want to try. This brewery is a perfect place to visit to get hand-crafted beer with a nostalgic 8-bit theme. 8-Bit Aleworks uses natural ingredients for their brews! Plus it’s just a 12 minute drive from Acero at Algodon Center. Saddle Mountain Brewing Company : 15651 W Roosevelt St, Goodyear, AZ 85338 Saddle Mountain Brewing Company is only 13 minutes away from Acero at Algodon Center. This brewery is locally owned and operated, it’s in a great location! Bonus they have a great food menu with delicious foods. This Arizona brewery is a must try. Transplant City Beer Company : 107 W Honeysuckle St, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 The name of this Arizona brewery pays homage to the many transplants that call Phoenix their home. Just drive 14 minutes from your home at Acero at Algodon Center to get to Transplant City Beer Company (TCBC). You can check out what they have on tap before visiting them in person on the Transplant City Beer Company website . State 48 Funk House Brewery : 6770 N Sunrise Blvd, Glendale, AZ 85305 This fantastic brewery is only 9 minutes from Acero at Algodon Center, we can definitely see it becoming a favorite location for Acero at Algodon Center residents. They serve delicious food that you’ll definitely want to try on your visit. State 48 Funk House Brewery makes everything from scratch in house, from their food to their beer. This Arizona brewery has a full menu for you to choose from. They also have fun games like bowling (12 lanes), 2 pool tables, and a shuffleboard table. Make sure to check online before visiting these breweries to learn about the current restrictions set in place due to COVID-19. Let us know on Facebook and Instagram which brewery is your favorite! Acero at Algodon Center will be back next week with another blog.

Spring Break: Staycation in Phoenix

We love living in Phoenix, Arizona so much that we aren’t in any rush to leave! Let’s have our spring break right here in Phoenix. We’re going to give you the best activities to do in Phoenix for your spring break. Phoenix Parks and Recreation has amazing events happening all month long that are great for your staycation needs! Visit the Phoenix Parks and Recreation website to learn more about their events during March. Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park : 15305 W McDowell Rd, Goodyear, AZ 85395 There’s so much to do at Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park! This amazing location is only 13 minutes from Acero at Algodon Center. This destination has amazing activities to do like their Sky Rider Coaster, Ropes Course, Climbing Walls, Warrior Course, and Tubes Indoor Playground. Visit their website for more details on their fantastic activities. K1 Speed- Indoor Go Karts : 2425 S 21st St, Phoenix, AZ 85034 Looking for an adventure? K1 Speed is a quick 23 minute drive from Acero at Algodon Center! Visit their website to schedule your visit. Bring out your inner race car driver, on a smaller scale, and visit K1 Speed for your speed needs. Desert Botanical Garden : 1201 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008 Take a quick day trip to the amazing Desert Botanical Gardens here in Phoenix! If you’re looking for a relaxing and beautiful staycation activity. Take the 27 minute drive to an amazing nature oasis. You’ll be sure to get some Instagram worthy photos from your visit. Dust Devil Park : 10645 W Camelback Rd, Glendale, AZ 85307 The Dust Devil Park Skate Plaza has “...grinding rails, skateable benches, 4 individual ramp features, lighting, drinking fountain and shade trees”. Dust Devil Park is just 8 minutes away from Acero at Algodon Center, take a short trip to spend some time outdoors today. We hope you try some of our suggestions for a great Spring Break vacation in our great city of Phoenix! Happy ‘Spring Break’ Phoenix! Tag us on Facebook and Instagram if you visit any of these awesome Phoenix spots. We will be back next week with another blog! Stay safe Phoenix.

Best Sushi in West Phoenix

Are you looking for the best sushi in west Phoenix and surrounding areas? Arizona has more sushi restaurants than you may realize! We want to share our favorite sushi restaurants in Phoenix with you. We will also be shouting out sushi restaurants in Avondale, Glendale, and Goodyear. Arizona is full of Mexican restaurants, Italian restaurants, and so much more but we want to focus on the amazing Japanese cuisine we have here. Are you in the mood for squid ink sushi, sushi nakano, or a classic California sushi roll? Let’s eat sushi! Here are our recommendations: El Tataki Sushi : 10685 W Indian School Rd k, Avondale, AZ 85392 This eatery is a fusion of a Mexican restaurant and Japanese restaurant! They have over 70 varieties of sushi rolls on their menu. Enjoy this unique restaurant, it’s just 8 minutes away from your home at Acero at Algodon Center. Yogis Grill : 10220 W McDowell Rd #110, Avondale, AZ 85392 We love Yogis Grill! Reviewers on Yelp said that they enjoyed the fresh fish and fresh sushi. This Japanese eatery is open for takeout and no contact delivery plus it’s just an 8 minute drive from Acero at Algodon Center. They have spicy tuna and avocado rolls, yum! Hibachi Grill : 2929 N 75th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85033 Hibachi Grill is one of our favorite sushi restaurants in Phoenix, it’s only an 8 minute drive from Acero at Algodon Center. They serve Chinese food as well as delicious sushi. This restaurant has amazing Google reviews, check out this downtown Phoenix restaurant for yourself! Kabuki Japanese Restaurant : 6770 N Sunrise Blvd, Glendale, AZ 85305 This amazing Japanese eatery is only 10 minutes away from Acero at Algodon Center. Their sushi chefs make delicious sushi rolls and shrimp tempura! They also have yummy treats for dessert that you’ll love. Tomo Japanese Cuisine : 1550 N Dysart Rd, Goodyear, AZ 85395 Tomo Japanese Cuisine describes itself as “A wide selection of specialty sushi rolls marks this sleek, stylishly lit Japanese eatery”. They have vegetarian options as well and it’s just 11 minutes away from Acero at Algodon Center. We hope you get a chance to try out our favorite sushi stations in the Phoenix area, and surrounding cities. Sushi bars are a great place to grab a bite from, so try out these restaurants the next night that you decide to eat out! Share your sushi roll pictures with us on Facebook and Instagram . We will be back next week with another blog! Stay safe Phoenix.