My favorite things in (& around) Phoenix

I originally put this list together in May 2010.  I hope you get to enjoy some of these spots.

• Catching up with friends at the Parada del Sol
  - http://paradadelsol.net/ 
• Eggs Benedict Jalapeno @ Richardsons
  - http://richardsonsnm.com/richardsons/
• Irish Coffee @ Seamus McCaffrey's
  - http://www.seamusmccaffreys.com/ 
• Watching a Desert Southwest Lightning Storm (or haboob) in amazement from:
• Different Pointe of View at Tapatio Cliffs
  - http://www.tapatiocliffshilton.com/different-pointe-of-view-restaurant/ 
• or Geordie's at the Wrigley Mansion
  - http://www.wrigleymansion.com/ 
• or the Compass Room atop the Hyatt Regency - https://phoenix.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/dining/CompassLounge.html 
• A Cold beer on a Hot day at the Salt Cellar
  - http://www.saltcellarrestaurant.com/
• A Hot girl on a Cold day at the Rokerij
  - http://richardsonsnm.com/rokerij/
• A smoke at Magnum's
  - http://www.magnumscigarwineliquor.com/
• Tortilla Soup at Aunt Chilada's
  - http://www.auntchiladas.com
• Breakfast at Carolina's
  - http://www.carolinasmex.com/
• A quick stop at Durant's
  - http://www.durantsaz.com/
• Power Lunch at Alexi's
  - http://www.alexisgrillphx.com/
• Wings at Bobby D's
  - http://www.yelp.com/biz/bobby-ds-restaurant-and-lounge-phoenix
• Sunrise from the Dreamy Draw
  - https://www.phoenix.gov/parks/trails/locations/piestewa-peak
• Jack Daniels Pecan Pie from Rock Springs Cafe
  - http://www.rockspringscafe.com/
• Sunday brunch at the Draft Room at a Dbacks game - http://arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com/ari/ballpark/dining.jsp