Sphinx Date Co. Palm & Pantry
3039 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, 480-941-2261, sphinxdateranch.com
Sharyn and Rebecca Seitz’s Arizona-only wares include spice mixes, pasta, grains, dried fruit, nuts, beer, wine, mead and, of course, their signature dates. Sip a date shake while you shop for Arizona gift baskets and boxes, including one dedicated to local sweets and one stocked with everything you need to make chili.
Arcadia Alchemy
5618 E. Thomas Rd., Phoenix, 602-464-9000, arcadiapremium.com
We couldn’t have designed a better local beer, wine and snack shop ourselves: dozens of craft beer options, a deep wine cellar, impressive cheese and charcuterie selection, and scads of local snacks. At press time, the shop formerly known as Arcadia Premium was undergoing a revamp and rebrand, with a wine and craft beer bar slated to open in spring 2024.
Blue Sky Organic Farms
4762 N. 189th Ave., Litchfield Park, 623-266-4031, blueskyorganicfarms.com
Under the green thumb of farmer David Vose, Blue Sky grows prized produce. The on-site farm store stocks seasonal staples like golden beets, purple cabbage, heirloom radishes and all manner of greens. The shop also carries artisanal products (Hope’s Artisan Bread, Crow’s Dairy cheese) and its own jams, pesto and other prepared foods.
La Grande Orange Grocery
4410 N. 40th St., Phoenix, 602-840-7777, lagrandeorangegrocery.com
The iconic flagship of LGO Hospitality includes a general store and bakery attached to La Grande Orange Pizzeria. Beeline for coffee and a stunning array of fresh pastries and baked goods: morning buns, croissants, brownies, cookies, cakes, pies and LGO’s signature house-made English muffins (take home a dozen). Candles and giftable sundries make it a one-stop shop for food and fun.
Main Street Harvest
121 W. Main St., Mesa, 480-428-8305, mainstharvest.com
At this tiny grocery, the stock changes all the time. John Przybyl and Amanda Abou-Eid source from dozens of artisans, just a few units from each at a time. Inside: a wonderland of fresh pasta, farm produce, jams, bean-to-bar chocolates, artisanal ice creams, local jerky, and seemingly any baked thing you can dream up, including sourdough loaves and pastries from Przybyl and Abou-Eid’s own Proof Bread.
Monsoon Market
3508 N. Seventh St., Phoenix, 602-612-2046, monsoonmrkt.com
Go to Monsoon Market for the rad selection of natural wine, stay for the buzzy snacks (TBH hazelnut-cocoa spread, Oat Haus granola butter, Momofuku noodles), hip pantry staples (Graza olive oil, Truff hot sauces and spreads), vintage home goods, quirky greeting cards and even new and used vinyl albums. More millennial catnip: Its website is designed to look like a MySpace page.
nomada
3410 N. 24th St., Phoenix, 602-218-6958, nomadaphx.com
This concept from the folks behind Nonna Urban Eatery boasts a curated selection of goodies – cheese, charcuterie, oils, vinegars, fresh pasta, baking products and teas – as well as a coffee bar. Lesser-known beers and wines are offered at approachable prices.
Queen Creek Olive Mill
25062 S. Meridian Rd., Queen Creek, 480-888-9290, queencreekolivemill.com
What started as Perry and Brenda Rea’s scrappy little olive farm has become a premier destination in Queen Creek. Become an olive expert with Olive 101, a tour around Queen Creek Olive Mill that shows how olives are grown, harvested, pressed into oil and infused with flavors like roasted garlic, basil, Meyer lemon, bacon, Persian lime and Valencia orange. Excellent selection of vinegars, tapenades, spices and sauces, too.
Trevor’s Liquors
7340 E. McDowell Rd., Scottsdale, 480-581-8923, trevorsliquor.com
Housed in a former motorsports shop on McDowell Road just east of Scottsdale Road, this hot new shop offers a curated yet comprehensive selection of spirits, wine and beer, with an emphasis on the local and the obscure. Trevor’s also boasts a wine and beer bar where customers can drink their purchases on premises at retail prices, and a cigar shop and lounge. Check Instagram for the food truck schedule – there’s always a tasty option pulling up to the store.
