ATXFoodGuy - John Kulow

I’ve been visiting Arizona since I was kid to see family in the southern part of the state but in the last several years I’ve had the opportunity to visit Phoenix once or twice a year for work. Phoenix is a great city with a fantastic food and drink scene with very enjoyable weather, outside of the summer months, and is worthy of your attention when you’re planning you’re next getaway! Here are all the places I’ve been able to visit the Valley of the Sun.

@elfivedenver, the highly rated spot from the Edible Beats group also behind @lingerdenver, for my final dinner in Denver last week because it looked like a really cool space In fact, my buddy @atxcocktails asked me if I ordered nachos when I sent him a photo of this "paella" and it actually kind of angered him when I said, "nope, this is their paella" 😂. Now, don't get me wrong, it had a really great flavor and I thoroughly enjoyed my meal but simplicity is preferred when it comes to traditional dishes like this. The view from this restaurant is great, the staff is superb, the drinks are fantastic, and the food is flavorful if not a little over complicated.

The Zombie from Beachbum Berry's Latitude 29 tiki bar near the French Market in New Orleans. Eight-year Demerara rum, passion fruit purée, their Madagascar vanilla syrup, orange, pineapple, and lemon. One thing about Latitude 29 is they have an amazing A/C unit because it was the coldest bar we found in NOLA. . . . . . . . . #thirsty #instagood #cocktail #cocktails #drinkup #glass #pineapple #lemon #passionfruit #rum

Took advantage of the food specials @rosewoodatx has going on during this weird ass time. 🍖 This was one of their two meal options last night, an amazing braised beef short rib with greens and mashed potatoes. The rib was so tasty and tender, the greens were awesome and they didn't even have bacon in them, and the potatoes could be my last meal in and of themselves. In fact, this Friday, they have Wagyu Ribeye with potatoes and green beans for two for $35 or $55 for dinner for four!