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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!

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.

The Best Breakfast Spots in West Phoenix

Fall is quickly approaching! Not much changes for us in Phoenix during Fall but, it's a great reason to go out for breakfast more often right? Our apartment community is surrounded by so many amazing places to visit for a great breakfast. What does your perfect breakfast include? Eggs, bacon, pancakes, mimosas? If any of that sounds good to you, keep reading! Here are some of our favorite breakfast spots to visit for breakfast in We st Phoenix: Waffle House | 8325 W McDowell Rd Tolleson, AZ 85353 We’ll be starting off with the classics like Waffle House. This Waffle House location is only a short 6 minute drive from our Phoenix apartment community. Burgers aren’t necessarily a breakfast food, but the burgers at Waffle House are worth making an exception. But you can’t go wrong with a delicious waffle from Waffle House, after all it’s in the name! Denny’s | 9856 W Camelback Rd, Glendale, AZ 85305 Another classic breakfast spot, which is only a 7 minute drive from Acero at Algodon Center. We love visiting this restaurant for their Grand Slam breakfast, amazing milkshakes, and on cooler Phoenix days we are first in line for their hot chocolate! IHOP | 2529 N 75th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85035 The International House of Pancakes is the best place to go for...well pancakes! We are just 8 minutes from IHOP so you can catch us there most weekends. Make sure you visit IHOP during Fall, they’re rolling out new flavors for the season. Their Pumpkin Spice Pancakes and Reese’s Pieces Pancakes are a must try! Colados Coffee and Crepes | 10685 W Indian School Rd Suite G, Avondale, AZ 85392 In the mood for a lighter breakfast? Take the short 7 minute drive over to Colado’s from our Phoenix community. This restaurant serves up delicious crepes and coffee everyday of the week and Saturday’s! Their classic nutella crepe is a must try, or if you’re in the mood for something savory check out their BLT crepe. We hope that you enjoyed our breakfast recommendations this week. Make sure you tag us on Instagram and Facebook if you try out one of these restaurants. Have a great Friday Phoenix and stay cool! 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.

Labor Day Weekend in West Phoenix

What do you have planned for this long Labor Day weekend? If you’re still searching for something to do, this is the blog for you! Bonus days don’t come around too often so make sure you make the most of it, in a way that feels best for you. This weekend is the perfect time to visit our neighbors at West Wind Glendale (5650 N 55th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301) for a drive in movie! Our apartment community is just a 15 minute drive over to West Wind Glendale. You can purchase your tickets online or at the box office. This theater is open every day of the year and it’s one of the largest in the United States, with 9 screens! Visit the Desert Botanical Garden ! Our Phoenix apartment community is just a 25 minutes drive over to this fantastic garden. Visit them soon to experience their incredible Flashlight Tour and Night Market . Or you can go see their Mighty Monarchs exhibit which will be on display until November 14th! Stay in this long weekend right here in your luxury apartment home. Our apartment community is a great place to spend your long weekend. Enjoy all of the amenities that we have to offer. Check in with our office staff to see if you can reserve our community BBQ to grill up something tasty this weekend. Spend your day in the expansive pool or get toasty in the hot tub/spa. Or, you can always head indoors to our clubhouse and whip something up in our community kitchen! After you create your perfect meal check out our community tv area and watch some of your favorite shows. We hope that you enjoyed our recommendations for your long Labor Day weekend. Whether you decide to stay in or try out one of our suggestions feel free to mention us on Instagram and Facebook . Have a great Friday Phoenix and stay cool! We’ll be back next week with another blog.

The Best West Phoenix Bakeries!

Our apartment community is minutes away from some of the best bakeries that West Phoenix has to offer! This Friday, you deserve a sweet treat which is why we’ll be sharing some of our favorite bakeries with you. Keep reading if you’re in the mood for a cupcake, bundt cake, muffin, or even a tarte. Champis Bakery : 10575 W Indian School Rd, Avondale, AZ 85392 Champis Bakery is somewhat new to the scene here in Arizona but their baked goods are anything but amateur. This bakery serves a wide variety of sweet treats from Danishes to Donuts, Cookies to Croissants, as well as a variety of Mexican specialties. Our apartment community is just an 8 minute drive over to Champis Bakery, so visit them today! Daily Donut : 10725 W Indian School Rd, Avondale, AZ 85392 Just down the road from Champis Bakery is the incredible Daily Donut! This family owned shop is one worth checking out, people on Yelp highly recommend their Jalapeño, Ham & Cheese croissants and freshly made donuts. Enjoy the short 8 minute drive over to Daily Donut the next time you get a donut craving! Kneader’s Bakery & Cafe : 10112 W McDowell Rd, Avondale, AZ 85323 If you don’t want to leave the comfort of your Acero at Algodon Center apartment home, consider Kneader’s Bakery & Cafe! This fantastic bakery offers delivery as well as takeout. Kneader’s Bakery & Cafe offers an assortment of Pastries, Desserts, and Breads! If you do decide to visit them, take comfort knowing that their Avondale location is only a 7 minute drive from Acero at Algodon Center. We hope that you enjoyed our bakery 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 stay cool! We’ll be back next Friday with another blog.