By Shanna Fujii Downtown Phoenix is chock-full of things to do. You can easily find tasty bites at local restaurants, specialty cocktails during happy hour, or colorful murals that scale building walls scattered throughout the area. But, when it comes to having a truly one-of-a-kind experience? Lacuna Kava Bar is the front runner. As you step into Lacuna Kava Bar, you’re transported into a tropical paradise in the desert.. The ...

By Shanna Fujii Contrary to popular belief, owners Keith and Patty Shanks didn’t name Rott n’ Grapes after the fermenting process for wine or “rotten grapes.” Instead, the owners took their two favorite things—Rottweilers and wine—and created the name for their business. Rott n’ Grapes has two locations in Phoenix, the newest location housed on Roosevelt Row in the Gold Spot Building. Rott n’ Grapes RoRo, as it is officially ...