Nora & Michael
Things To Do
Desert Botanical Garden
Succulents–they're not JUST on our wedding stationery! Las Noches de las Luminarias is LOVELY (open 12/26–12/31). Buy tickets in advance: https://dbg.org/events/luminaria/2019-11-29/
Camelback Mountain
A gorgeous urban hike with two trails, both of which the Bride & Groom have trekked together many times: Echo Canyon (steeper, shorter, more rigorous) and Cholla (longer, gradual incline).
Papago Park
The view from Hole in the Rock will fill any holes in your heart.
La Bocca Urban Pizzeria + Wine Bar
An elegant Mill Avenue staple.
La Grande Orange Grocery & Pizzeria
Not hyperbole to say this is Nora's favorite place on earth. HIGHLY recommend the Honey Latte, Commuter Sandwich (on LGO homemade sourdough English muffins!), Shredded Kale & Quinoa Salad, Avocado Pizza, White Sangria (pitcher obviously), Vegan Apple Cookie, and every flavor of Grateful Spoon Gelato. You're welcome.
Essence Bakery Café
Gotta get there bright and early for the best croissants in AZ made by Parisian pastry goddess, Chef Eugenia! Personal favorites: the pistachio croissant, Gruyère croissant & raspberry-rose macarons (which Michael once bought me an entire box of for Valentine's Day!)
Green New American Vegetarian
Vegan comfort food that will BLOW YOUR MIND. Don't deny yourself the unparalleled pleasure that is their award-winning Buffalo Wings with Ranch dressing so good, the Maid of Honor buys it by the pint (they know her there...). They also have a North Tempe location (the OG) that was the site of Nora & Michael's FIRST DATE! No wonder I'm ending up marrying him.
Nami
The vegan bakery of your dreams—and of our wedding cake! Also the inventor of its namesake tSoynami—an ice cream treat that gives you super powers! It starts with their organic unrefined cane sugar, organic soy and coconut milk tSoft tServe ice cream, your choice of vanilla or chocolate. Then they stir in all sorts of goodies of your choosing or you can pick one of the signature combinations. (Bride & Groom love the Betterfinger!)
Cafe Lalibela Ethiopian Cuisine
What's more romantic than sharing an intimate meal where you eat with your hands?! The Mother of the Bride runs on their injera, gomen & misir wat.