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Best Dining in West Phoenix

Our community is full of fantastic restaurants and we want to share some of the best restaurants in West Phoenix, AZ. From delicious spring rolls to tasty fry bread, we’ve got great recommendations for you. Acero at Algodon Center has amazing cuisine within 15 minutes of our apartment community, keeping reading for some of our recommendations. The Sicilian Butcher : 9780 W Northern Ave Suite 1110, Peoria, AZ 85345 This fantastic Italian restaurant is just a short 10-minute drive from our Phoenix community. From their pizzas and pasta to their craft meatballs and salads, you’re sure to find something great to eat at The Sicilian Butcher! The Lola : 6770 N Sunrise Blvd #109, Glendale, AZ 85305 We’re always in the mood for The Lola, their incredible brunch menu is a must-try, as is their expansive lunch/dinner menu. There’s never a bad time to visit The Lola. Luckily, Acero at Algodon Center is just a short 9-minute drive over to The Lola! Two Hands Seoul Fresh Corn Dogs : 10210 W McDowell Rd, Avondale, AZ 85392 Our apartment community is an 8-minute drive to this brand new restaurant! If you’re in the mood for a new dining experience, visit Two Hands. They serve up delicious Corn Dogs like you’ve never had before. Vegetarians rejoice, they also offer vegetarian options, so be sure to check them out! Flavors of Louisiana : 13025 W Rancho Santa Fe Blvd, Avondale, AZ 85392 Did you know you’re just a 12-minute drive to Louisiana? Well, the Flavors of Louisiana that is! This restaurant features classic Louisiana eats that will transport you to the Bayou State. We hope that you enjoyed our recommendations this week. Make sure you tag us on Instagram and Facebook if you visit one of our restaurant recommendations. Have a great Friday Phoenix!

Halloween in West Phoenix

It’s officially Halloween weekend! How will you be celebrating? West Phoenix is full of things to do this weekend, from live entertainment to pumpkin carving and pumpkin patches, you should enjoy your Halloween in Phoenix! Whether you decide to stay in and have a games and crafts night right here at Acero at Algodon Center we hope you enjoy the last Sunday in October the way you want to. Maybe that means taking a Halloween stroll or watching your favorite spooky movies however you decide to celebrate, we have a few suggestions for Halloween fun and spooky Halloween activities. Let’s head into downtown Phoenix for some fun Halloween activities: The Phoenix Theatre Company : 1825 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004 Visit the Phoenix Theatre Company to see The Rocky Horror Picture Show. October is the perfect time to go and see Rocky Horror! Take the short 20-minute drive over to the Phoenix Theatre Company for a night to remember. Halloween Town Pumpkin Patch : 1901 N Alma School Rd, Mesa, AZ 85201 The Halloween Town Pumpkin Patch is presented by the Scarizona Scaregrounds! Our apartment community is just a short 30-minute drive over to this fantastic pumpkin patch. You can enjoy rides around the patch, carnival games, face painting, and more! Lucky’s Indoor Outdoor : 817 N 2nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004 Head over to Lucky’s to enjoy some live entertainment and delicious specialty cocktails! Costumes are highly encouraged, you can visit Lucky’s on October 29th, 30th, and 31st! Plus, Acero at Algodon Center is just a quick 20-minute drive over to Lucky’s. We hope that you enjoyed our recommendations this week. Make sure you tag us on Instagram and Facebook if you visit one of our Halloween recommendations. Have a great Friday Phoenix! We’ll be back next Friday with another blog.

Where to Get Your Halloween Costume in West Phoenix

Have you purchased your Halloween costumes yet? If not, no worries there’s still time. Phoenix, Arizona is home to plenty of places to get men's costumes, women's costumes, kids costumes, pet costumes, and so much more! Are you interested in getting a spooky Halloween costume, or fun costumes? Whatever you’re searching for you’ll be sure to find a great outfit at one of these costume stores. Spirit Halloween : 7611 W Thomas Rd Ste Anc03, Phoenix, AZ 85033 This classic Halloween store is the perfect place to begin the hunt for your costume this year! You’ll be sure to leave with some cool Halloween props and costume accessories when you visit this Spirit Halloween Superstore! Our Phoenix, Arizona apartment community is just a short 8-minute drive over to Spirit Halloween. Party City : 7515 W Encanto Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85033 Party City is just a quick 7-minute drive from our Phoenix apartment community. You’ll be sure to find a costume to meet your needs for your Halloween celebrations. Not only does Party City sell costumes, you’ll also be able to find fun Halloween decor and party supplies! Walmart Superstore : 5010 N 95th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85305 You can find all kinds of great adult costumes at this Walmart Superstore. This superstore is home to all of the grocery items on your list as well as your needs for a spooky Halloween. This location is just a 6-minute drive from our apartment community. Savers : 10720 W Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85037 When looking for Halloween costumes in Phoenix, you may not consider Savers, but you definitely should! Savers has great deals on new and used costumes that are sure to stand out amongst the crowd, so visit them today and enjoy the short 9-minute drive. We hope that you enjoyed our recommendations this week. Make sure you tag us on Instagram and Facebook if you find a Halloween costume. Have a great Friday Phoenix and happy Fall! We’ll be back next Friday with another blog.

Fantastic Fall Activities in West Phoenix

We’re so happy to be enjoying some amazing Fall activities here in Phoenix, Arizona. Although we may not be experiencing cool Fall weather, we can still take time to enjoy awesome Fall activities here in West Phoenix. Our apartment community has great pumpkin patches and corn mazes surrounding our community. We have some great recommendations for you, keep reading for more: Seasonal Farms : 2209 N 99th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85037 Our apartment community is just a quick 4-minute drive over to Seasonal Farms. Visit this farm to pick your own pumpkin! Today is their first official day of opening, and they’ll be open until 9 pm on Halloween. They will be hosting their 6th Annual Kids Day on October 23rd from 9 am-Noon at the Pumpkin lot. So bring your kids, siblings, nephews, and nieces for some fun face painting and pumpkin decorating. AZ Field of Screams : 5726 N 75th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85303 In the mood for a scare? Our apartment community is only a 10-minute drive over to the AZ Field of Screams! Beware the hidden scares that you may come upon in the haunted corn maze. In addition to the Haunted Corn Maze, tolmachoff farms also has a Pumpkin Patch where you can purchase your Halloween pumpkin! Justice Brothers Ranch : 14629 W Peoria Ave, Waddell, AZ 85355 This ranch is a U-Pick farm that is open on Saturdays and Sundays. Take the short 22-minute drive over to Justice Brothers Ranch for an awesome day at the ranch. This ranch offers free admission to their pumpkin patch and also a free pumpkin decorating station! We hope that you enjoyed our recommendations this week. Make sure you tag us on Instagram and Facebook if you try out one of our suggestions. Have a great Friday Phoenix and happy Fall! We’ll be back next Friday with another blog.

Where to Buy Fall Decor in West Phoenix

Happy Friday! Have you begun updating your apartment home to reflect our current season? We might not be experiencing the nice and cool Fall weather but that doesn’t mean that it has to feel like summer in your Acero at Algodon Center apartment home. Level up your home decor and gear up for the beautiful Fall season with some new home decor items from some of our favorite home stores: At Home : 10140 N 91st Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345 Our apartment community is just a 12-minute drive over to At Home! Visit this store for low prices on beautiful home decor items. This home store is a great place to start your Fall decor journey. Their long store hours are perfect for night owls, too! Find some unique outdoor decor for your patio or balcony here at Acero at Algodon Center. You have the option to shop in their store or try their curbside pickup or local delivery options. Target : 7409 Virginia Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85035 Just 9 minutes away from Acero at Algodon Center is Target, a hub for all things decor! What home decor items are on your list this spooky season? While it isn’t technically a ‘Home Store’, Target is a great place to find great seasonal and holiday decorations. Visit this Phoenix, AZ Target location for some new apple cider-scented candles or decorative pumpkins. T.J. Maxx & Home Goods : 1855 N PebbleCreek Pkwy, Goodyear, AZ 85395 Take the short 14-minute drive over to this amazing combination store featuring amazing decor from both T.J. Maxx and Home Goods! You’ll be able to find fantastic Fall décor at this Goodyear store from wall art to fall-themed dish towels. Put your credit card to use and inspire your inner interior designer at this T.J. Maxx and Home Goods. We hope that you enjoyed our recommendations this week. Make sure you tag us on Instagram and Facebook if you try out one of our suggestions. Have a great Friday Phoenix and happy decorating! We’ll be back next Friday with another blog.

The Best Bookstores in West Phoenix

Get out of your daily routine and visit one of the amazing bookstores that surround our Acero at Algodon Center apartment community! You’ll enjoy picking up a great book and dedicating your weekend to getting through each page. Keep reading to get our suggestions on the best bookstores in Phoenix. Barnes and Noble | 1446 N Litchfield Rd, Goodyear, AZ 85395 One of the closest bookstores to our community is this Goodyear Barnes and Noble! It’s just an 11 minute drive over to this classic book store. Barnes and Noble regularly shows off the favorite books of the staff so you’ll be sure to find something great to read. Palabras Bilingual Bookstore | 906 W Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ 85007 This bilingual bookstore features an amazing selection of books in English and Spanish. Not only is Palabras a bookstore it also serves our Phoenix community, their website describes it as a “local community and cultural hub with a specially curated diverse collection of books, an art gallery, a workshop & event space & small mutual aid garden”. Acero at Algodon Center is only 15 minutes from Palabras, enjoy! Bookmans Phoenix Entertainment Exchange | 8034 N 19th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021 This local bookstore has a wide variety of entertainment that you can purchase! From their selection of used books and CD’s to movies and records this shop has it all and it’s only 22 minute from Acero at Algodon Center. You can also visit this amazing store to donate or sell old books. Changing Hands Bookstore | 300 W Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85013 The last recommendation that we have is the amazing Changing Hands Bookstore in downtown Phoenix! This bookstore is just 23 minutes from our Phoenix apartment community. This shop also does a weekly book giveaway on their Instagram . Check out their book gallery on the Changing Hands website . We hope that you enjoyed our bookstore recommendations this week. Make sure you tag us on Instagram and Facebook if you visit one of these bookstores. Have a great Friday Phoenix and stay cool! We’ll be back next Friday with another blog.