The Wayward Taphouse

The Wayward Taphouse arrived during the COVID era, a time when Phoenix was in great need of patios. The outdoor seating here seems to have been arranged with care. There are good sun and shade options, the space is outside food- and dog-friendly, and it’s surrounded by the casitas (which many know were once prisoner-of-war […]

WeGrow

This national retail specializes in hydroponic and equipment and marijuana growing supplies, sometimes called the “Walmart of weed.” The store in Phoenix comes by way of California and opened in 2011. The 21,000-square foot superstore sells grow lights, soil nutrients, bottles of fertilizers , hydroponics tray and other ganja-growing gear. Unlike other hydroponics stores, weGrow […]

Welcome Chicken + Donuts

Chef Michael Babcock is known for his excellent fried chicken, found every day at his and co-owner Jenn Robinson’s Welcome Diner. Here, the name of the game is that chicken paired with super-crafty artisan donuts. From 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. every day, the menu includes a large selection of doughnuts, as well as both […]

Welcome Diner

Welcome Diner 2.0, now situated at that hot Garfield District intersection at Pierce and 10th streets, doesn’t have the same snug charm as its original location a block away. What it does have is a crisp, retro look, marrying its neon pink-and-blue sign with the diner’s seating options — which is to say, booths, a […]