Caleb's Guidebook to Roosevelt Row in DTPHX!
Food scene, hotspots, & nightlife
Prominent/recommended food restaurants, local favorite bars and hotspots, and exceptional environments.
Self-Serve Wine: Experience all of what Arizona has to offer with GenuWine's selection of local wines, beer, and food options. Choose from 24 different wines in either a taste, half glass, or full glass.
Bottle Shop: GenuWine is also a bottle shop. Try something you like? Take a bottle home!
GenuWine AZ | 0.3-mi 5-min walk from the Embassy Condo's
GenuWine Arizona
888 N 1st AveSelf-Serve Wine: Experience all of what Arizona has to offer with GenuWine's selection of local wines, beer, and food options. Choose from 24 different wines in either a taste, half glass, or full glass.
Bottle Shop: GenuWine is also a bottle shop. Try something you like? Take a bottle home!
GenuWine AZ | 0.3-mi 5-min walk from the Embassy Condo's
Roosevelt Row’s favorite bistro, decorated with local art, offering appetizers, soups, sandwiches, salads & brunch plus a varied beer + wine selection.
Carly's Bistro - 0.5-miles/10min walk from the Embassy Condo's.
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Carly's Bistro
128 East Roosevelt StreetRoosevelt Row’s favorite bistro, decorated with local art, offering appetizers, soups, sandwiches, salads & brunch plus a varied beer + wine selection.
Carly's Bistro - 0.5-miles/10min walk from the Embassy Condo's.
DTPHX BEER GARDEN - Wilderness DTPHX | 0.5-mi 11-min walk from The Embassy Condo's
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Arizona Wilderness DTPHX
201 E Roosevelt StDTPHX BEER GARDEN - Wilderness DTPHX | 0.5-mi 11-min walk from The Embassy Condo's
GREENWOOD BREWERY: Open Every day of the week baby! With their lovely Dog-Friendly patio!
GreenWood 0.8 miles 15 min walk from The Embassy Condos
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Greenwood Brewing
922 N 5th StGREENWOOD BREWERY: Open Every day of the week baby! With their lovely Dog-Friendly patio!
GreenWood 0.8 miles 15 min walk from The Embassy Condos
A+++ environment, and true RORO experience. Set in a restored 1913 bungalow, Cibo (pronounced "CHEE-boh") has hardwood floors, exposed brick, a stained-glass panel and a fireplace to set the mood while revitalizing the downtown Phoenix area with beautiful salads, antipasto, artisanal pizzas and housemade fresh pasta.
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CIBO
603 N 5th AveA+++ environment, and true RORO experience. Set in a restored 1913 bungalow, Cibo (pronounced "CHEE-boh") has hardwood floors, exposed brick, a stained-glass panel and a fireplace to set the mood while revitalizing the downtown Phoenix area with beautiful salads, antipasto, artisanal pizzas and housemade fresh pasta.
Located in the historic Roosevelt District in the 100-year-old Cavness House, just blocks from the Phoenix Convention Center and the Metro Light Rail. Let's just go to The VIG! That's what people in the Valley have been saying for the past eight years when they are looking for a fun, friendly, upscale neighborhood tavern that appeals to any and all. Some love the Vig for the terrific patio. Others for the unique but affordable menu items. Still, others show up for their mix of live music and DJs. And of course, there are those who just want to enjoy a cool beverage and a friendly game of bocce ball. No matter the reason, "Let's just go to The VIG."
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The Vig Fillmore
606 N 4th AveLocated in the historic Roosevelt District in the 100-year-old Cavness House, just blocks from the Phoenix Convention Center and the Metro Light Rail. Let's just go to The VIG! That's what people in the Valley have been saying for the past eight years when they are looking for a fun, friendly, upscale neighborhood tavern that appeals to any and all. Some love the Vig for the terrific patio. Others for the unique but affordable menu items. Still, others show up for their mix of live music and DJs. And of course, there are those who just want to enjoy a cool beverage and a friendly game of bocce ball. No matter the reason, "Let's just go to The VIG."
The Farish House is a cozy bistro and wine haunt, a quaint escape from modern life right in the heart of Downtown Phoenix.
Family owned and operated, the Farish House serves up classics such as cassoulet, Angus ribeye, mac n’ cheese and a bevy of small bites, cheeses and charcuterie in a charming turn-of-the-century home and patio setting. Our saloon features pre-prohibition era wine estates and cocktails. Come enjoy a glass and a bite to eat.
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The Farish House
816 N 3rd StThe Farish House is a cozy bistro and wine haunt, a quaint escape from modern life right in the heart of Downtown Phoenix.
Family owned and operated, the Farish House serves up classics such as cassoulet, Angus ribeye, mac n’ cheese and a bevy of small bites, cheeses and charcuterie in a charming turn-of-the-century home and patio setting. Our saloon features pre-prohibition era wine estates and cocktails. Come enjoy a glass and a bite to eat.
This downtown Phoenix favorite, offers breakfast and lunch 7 days a week. Serving locally sourced, hearty fare. The homemade waffles, butcher block bacon and freshly squeezed OJ will have you coming back for more. Featured on Food Network, this is definitely a hometown favorite.
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Matt's Big Breakfast
825 N 1st StThis downtown Phoenix favorite, offers breakfast and lunch 7 days a week. Serving locally sourced, hearty fare. The homemade waffles, butcher block bacon and freshly squeezed OJ will have you coming back for more. Featured on Food Network, this is definitely a hometown favorite.
FEZ Restaurant & Bar serves American fare with Moroccan Flare. Conveniently located off Central at Portland directly across from the Roosevelt/Central light rail station with additional garage parking to the west of the restaurant. With a contemporary, mid century-modern decor, award-winning cuisine and the strongest & biggest martinis downtown, FEZ is the perfect place to grab lunch, dinner, late night or weekend brunch. Beautiful large patio on Portland Park and the friendliest staff to serve you. Close to downtown hotels, event venues with easy access by lightrail, UBER, LYFT or bike! Drink specials daily and Happy Hour 3:30-6:30 and 11pm-close daily! SYAF (see you at FEZ!)
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FEZ
105 W Portland StFEZ Restaurant & Bar serves American fare with Moroccan Flare. Conveniently located off Central at Portland directly across from the Roosevelt/Central light rail station with additional garage parking to the west of the restaurant. With a contemporary, mid century-modern decor, award-winning cuisine and the strongest & biggest martinis downtown, FEZ is the perfect place to grab lunch, dinner, late night or weekend brunch. Beautiful large patio on Portland Park and the friendliest staff to serve you. Close to downtown hotels, event venues with easy access by lightrail, UBER, LYFT or bike! Drink specials daily and Happy Hour 3:30-6:30 and 11pm-close daily! SYAF (see you at FEZ!)
About-Us: We are a restaurant that is part of a new movement; a community of chefs who work collaboratively and share collectively; a menu that's designed to illustrate the diversity through local Arizona produce with dishes that highlight how one ingredient can be presented in various of ways. taking the unfamiliar and making it enjoyable, most importantly evolving the rustic and making it new.
Phone: (480) 409-8520
website; https://www.thelarderandthedelta.com/
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the larder and the delta
200 West Portland StreetAbout-Us: We are a restaurant that is part of a new movement; a community of chefs who work collaboratively and share collectively; a menu that's designed to illustrate the diversity through local Arizona produce with dishes that highlight how one ingredient can be presented in various of ways. taking the unfamiliar and making it enjoyable, most importantly evolving the rustic and making it new.
Phone: (480) 409-8520
website; https://www.thelarderandthedelta.com/
Parks & Activities
Margaret T. Hance Park
67 W Culver StHance Park | 0.3-mi 7-min walk
6 min walk (0.3 mile) - Address: 1125 N 3rd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003
The Japanese Friendship Garden is a Japanese stroll garden located in Phoenix, Arizona. The garden encompasses 3.5 acres and includes a tea garden and tea house. It is a joint project of the sister cities of Phoenix, Arizona, and Himeji, Japan. The Japanese name is Rohō-en.
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Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix
1125 N 3rd Ave6 min walk (0.3 mile) - Address: 1125 N 3rd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003
The Japanese Friendship Garden is a Japanese stroll garden located in Phoenix, Arizona. The garden encompasses 3.5 acres and includes a tea garden and tea house. It is a joint project of the sister cities of Phoenix, Arizona, and Himeji, Japan. The Japanese name is Rohō-en.
Neighborhoods
Roosevelt Row
Roosevelt Row is downtown Phoenix’s walkable arts district, home to art galleries, restaurants, bars and boutique shops in a landscape dotted by colorful street art.
Popular events in the neighborhood include the monthly First Fridays Art Walk and annual festivities such as M3F Music Festival, Phoestivus, the Pie Social and more.
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Roosevelt
Roosevelt Row
Roosevelt Row is downtown Phoenix’s walkable arts district, home to art galleries, restaurants, bars and boutique shops in a landscape dotted by colorful street art.
Popular events in the neighborhood include the monthly First Fridays Art Walk and annual festivities such as M3F Music Festival, Phoestivus, the Pie Social and more.
Monument/History/Info
Phoenix Conferentiecentrum
100 N 3rd StMonument
Roosevelt Row Welcome Center
918 N 2nd StSports & Special Events
Home of the Arizona Diamondbacks, and venue for various special events including Concerts, Action Sports, and of course… MLB baseball
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Chase Field
401 E Jefferson StHome of the Arizona Diamondbacks, and venue for various special events including Concerts, Action Sports, and of course… MLB baseball
Community Event
Downtown Phoenix is home to a thriving arts scene. From small stages and galleries to boutiques and murals, there’s no shortage of creative expression — no matter when you visit.
And while you can experience the buzz of this scene at seasonal happenings that range from culinary and music festivals to pop-up markets of every variety, there is one event that is not only among the best things to do in Phoenix for visitors, but it’s also a rite of passage for locals: First Friday Art Walk is the ultimate way to experience this city's culture, arts, flavor, and overall vibe.
Here's our insider information with everything you need to know ahead of the next First Friday in Phoenix.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Originally founded and organized by Artlink, a nonprofit organization launched in the mid-90s, the First Friday Art Walk started out with just a handful of participants. Today, it’s a free, all-ages event that draws thousands of attendees spread out across dozens of city blocks and nearly 100 businesses.
At the center of this monthly event — which continues to evolve and grow as a signature downtown attraction — is the vitality and diversity of the city’s urban arts community, which showcases a multicultural range of creativity and artistic expression that appeals to art enthusiasts of every medium and flavor.
Aptly named, this event invites vendors, musicians, and artists of all varieties out into the streets (many of which are closed off to traffic) for an evening where the essence of downtown Phoenix’s arts and culture can be seen, felt, heard, and tasted throughout more than 70 galleries, venues, art-related spaces, and surrounding bars, restaurants and food trucks.
WHEN TO GO:
First Friday festivities technically take place from 6 to 10 p.m. Depending on the time of year, you’ll likely see a handful of vendors setting up, as well as foot traffic before 6. By 7 the sidewalks start filling up, and by 8 the event is in full swing. Some venues and vendors stay open beyond 10 p.m. If you’re looking to linger longer, we recommend checking in advance or asking around as you go.
Timing tip: Arrive early to explore parking options or take the Valley Metro Rail (one-way, $2; all-day, $4) to the "Roosevelt/Central Ave" station.
WHERE TO EXPLORE:
As one of the largest, self-guided art walks in the country, First Friday in Phoenix includes quite a lot of ground to cover. And, while free admission and special discounts to some of the city's best museums and attractions — including the Phoenix Arts Museum, Heard Museum, and Japanese Friendship Garden — is a huge component of the event, most of the action is concentrated within two specific neighborhoods: the Roosevelt Row and the Historic Grand Avenue art districts, which transform into something greater than the sum of their parts for this special evening.
ROOSEVELT ROW ARTS DISTRICT:
The Roosevelt Row Arts District, dubbed RoRo by the locals, has been named among 15 great places in America by the American Planning Association. This neighborhood — approximately defined by McDowell Road south to Van Buren Street and Central Avenue east to Seventh Street — is home to a wide variety of galleries, small stages, restaurants, bars, and boutiques that draw in locals and visitors alike.
GALLERIES & ART SPACES:
Alwun House: For 50 years this gallery, performance venue, and the foundation has held space for the arts downtown.
Cahokia SocialTech + ArtSpace: An indigenous-led social, tech, and art working space that is home to a gallery, exhibit, and retail areas, as well as workshops, markets, and events.
Eye Lounge: A collective, artist-run, contemporary art space committed to fostering emerging and established visual artists.
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First Friday Roosevelt Row
333 E Roosevelt StDowntown Phoenix is home to a thriving arts scene. From small stages and galleries to boutiques and murals, there’s no shortage of creative expression — no matter when you visit.
And while you can experience the buzz of this scene at seasonal happenings that range from culinary and music festivals to pop-up markets of every variety, there is one event that is not only among the best things to do in Phoenix for visitors, but it’s also a rite of passage for locals: First Friday Art Walk is the ultimate way to experience this city's culture, arts, flavor, and overall vibe.
Here's our insider information with everything you need to know ahead of the next First Friday in Phoenix.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Originally founded and organized by Artlink, a nonprofit organization launched in the mid-90s, the First Friday Art Walk started out with just a handful of participants. Today, it’s a free, all-ages event that draws thousands of attendees spread out across dozens of city blocks and nearly 100 businesses.
At the center of this monthly event — which continues to evolve and grow as a signature downtown attraction — is the vitality and diversity of the city’s urban arts community, which showcases a multicultural range of creativity and artistic expression that appeals to art enthusiasts of every medium and flavor.
Aptly named, this event invites vendors, musicians, and artists of all varieties out into the streets (many of which are closed off to traffic) for an evening where the essence of downtown Phoenix’s arts and culture can be seen, felt, heard, and tasted throughout more than 70 galleries, venues, art-related spaces, and surrounding bars, restaurants and food trucks.
WHEN TO GO:
First Friday festivities technically take place from 6 to 10 p.m. Depending on the time of year, you’ll likely see a handful of vendors setting up, as well as foot traffic before 6. By 7 the sidewalks start filling up, and by 8 the event is in full swing. Some venues and vendors stay open beyond 10 p.m. If you’re looking to linger longer, we recommend checking in advance or asking around as you go.
Timing tip: Arrive early to explore parking options or take the Valley Metro Rail (one-way, $2; all-day, $4) to the "Roosevelt/Central Ave" station.
WHERE TO EXPLORE:
As one of the largest, self-guided art walks in the country, First Friday in Phoenix includes quite a lot of ground to cover. And, while free admission and special discounts to some of the city's best museums and attractions — including the Phoenix Arts Museum, Heard Museum, and Japanese Friendship Garden — is a huge component of the event, most of the action is concentrated within two specific neighborhoods: the Roosevelt Row and the Historic Grand Avenue art districts, which transform into something greater than the sum of their parts for this special evening.
ROOSEVELT ROW ARTS DISTRICT:
The Roosevelt Row Arts District, dubbed RoRo by the locals, has been named among 15 great places in America by the American Planning Association. This neighborhood — approximately defined by McDowell Road south to Van Buren Street and Central Avenue east to Seventh Street — is home to a wide variety of galleries, small stages, restaurants, bars, and boutiques that draw in locals and visitors alike.
GALLERIES & ART SPACES:
Alwun House: For 50 years this gallery, performance venue, and the foundation has held space for the arts downtown.
Cahokia SocialTech + ArtSpace: An indigenous-led social, tech, and art working space that is home to a gallery, exhibit, and retail areas, as well as workshops, markets, and events.
Eye Lounge: A collective, artist-run, contemporary art space committed to fostering emerging and established visual artists.
Farm-fresh goods next to downtown’s de facto living room.
On a sunny Saturday morning, Shara Galonsky and Blaine Taylor work the crowd from their table at the Downtown Phoenix Farmers Market, one of Arizona’s largest farmers’ markets. The couple sells their Big Orange Farms quail eggs—impossibly cute, two-inch-long beige eggs with dark speckles—fresh by the dozen or pickled in jars.
Blaine talks up quail-egg nutrition to interested passersby. Shara touts using the eggs in recipes. “Make omelets with them,” Shara tells one customer. “I like to put the pickled eggs in salads or use them to garnish a bloody Mary.”
Now a healthy obsession, the couple’s road to egg commerce started innocently enough when they moved into a 1916 Craftsman bungalow, just blocks from the Downtown Phoenix Farmers Market “The house has a big back yard,” says Blaine, whose day job is as a telecommunications project manager. “I wanted to put in a garden.”
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Open Air Market
720 N Central AveFarm-fresh goods next to downtown’s de facto living room.
On a sunny Saturday morning, Shara Galonsky and Blaine Taylor work the crowd from their table at the Downtown Phoenix Farmers Market, one of Arizona’s largest farmers’ markets. The couple sells their Big Orange Farms quail eggs—impossibly cute, two-inch-long beige eggs with dark speckles—fresh by the dozen or pickled in jars.
Blaine talks up quail-egg nutrition to interested passersby. Shara touts using the eggs in recipes. “Make omelets with them,” Shara tells one customer. “I like to put the pickled eggs in salads or use them to garnish a bloody Mary.”
Now a healthy obsession, the couple’s road to egg commerce started innocently enough when they moved into a 1916 Craftsman bungalow, just blocks from the Downtown Phoenix Farmers Market “The house has a big back yard,” says Blaine, whose day job is as a telecommunications project manager. “I wanted to put in a garden.”