Phoenix
I'm capping my spring break by being in Phoenix. Althouth LA is warming up, Phoenix is warmer. It is a quick overnight stay in Phoenix which works out as I'm also sick. :( Got a mustang from Avis, feeling pretty righteous especially since I was originally given an Impala that reeked of smoke.
I seem to be hitting a string of sports related events with Vegas and March Madness and now Phoenix and spring training. Caught a game between the Dodgers and White Sox at the spring training complex at Camelback Ranch. It was really cool, very nice facilities similar to the Giants Stadium in SF yet very intimate feeling. I think the stadium could only accommodate about 15,000 people. Definitely NOT Dodger stadium size. ;p
Budweiser seems to have been a sponsor as I saw the Clydesdale horses. I remember the first time I've seen these horses and they are super cool looking. It is like the Great Dane of horses. The horses were pulling the typical red fire wagon with a Dalmation sitting on top.
Given the relative short stay, I'm at a Hampton Inn this time around near St. Joseph's hospital. I'm on the fourth floor and the level has really high ceilings. The room feels really large because of it. In general, the typical Hampton experience. Part of me suspects this Hampton does well due to the proximity to the hospitals and I'm sure they get alot of business from people who are visiting patients at the hospital.
Took an afternoon evening nap and had a late start looking for dinner options. Since it was 9 pm, did a quick search and came upon Pizza A Metro at 2336 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85015. It is a local Italian restaurant/pizzeria. Located in a Circle K plaza, I had the most amazing pasta and pizza. They had a wood fire pizza oven and the pizza crust was chewy and crispy. The linguine carbonara was excellent. I let the pasta sit in the sauce for a couple of minutes (it was also hella hot) and the pasta soaked up the remaining sauce on the plate. The proscuitto was right on. For dessert, the tiramisu is the classic traditional style. The kahlua taste was just right and the ladyfingers were moist. The prices were very reasonable as our meal came to $48 (including tax and tip) for two beers, two entrees, and a dessert. Definitely getting value for your dollar at Pizza A Metro.
I seem to be hitting a string of sports related events with Vegas and March Madness and now Phoenix and spring training. Caught a game between the Dodgers and White Sox at the spring training complex at Camelback Ranch. It was really cool, very nice facilities similar to the Giants Stadium in SF yet very intimate feeling. I think the stadium could only accommodate about 15,000 people. Definitely NOT Dodger stadium size. ;p
Budweiser seems to have been a sponsor as I saw the Clydesdale horses. I remember the first time I've seen these horses and they are super cool looking. It is like the Great Dane of horses. The horses were pulling the typical red fire wagon with a Dalmation sitting on top.
Given the relative short stay, I'm at a Hampton Inn this time around near St. Joseph's hospital. I'm on the fourth floor and the level has really high ceilings. The room feels really large because of it. In general, the typical Hampton experience. Part of me suspects this Hampton does well due to the proximity to the hospitals and I'm sure they get alot of business from people who are visiting patients at the hospital.
Took an afternoon evening nap and had a late start looking for dinner options. Since it was 9 pm, did a quick search and came upon Pizza A Metro at 2336 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85015. It is a local Italian restaurant/pizzeria. Located in a Circle K plaza, I had the most amazing pasta and pizza. They had a wood fire pizza oven and the pizza crust was chewy and crispy. The linguine carbonara was excellent. I let the pasta sit in the sauce for a couple of minutes (it was also hella hot) and the pasta soaked up the remaining sauce on the plate. The proscuitto was right on. For dessert, the tiramisu is the classic traditional style. The kahlua taste was just right and the ladyfingers were moist. The prices were very reasonable as our meal came to $48 (including tax and tip) for two beers, two entrees, and a dessert. Definitely getting value for your dollar at Pizza A Metro.
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