Urban Picnic

Need a little mid-day reprieve from cubicle-land?

Go get a brown bag at Pane Bianco. It's a bag of Chris Bianco goodness without the Pizzeria Bianco wait. I love the housemade mozzarella, tomato and basil sandwich. They are right next door to Lux - my favorite latte spot in Phoenix.

And those little chocolates they throw in the bag at Pane are genius! They are chocolately, carmelly, nutty genius!

So - turn off the computer, send the calls to voicemail, grab at spot at one of their picnic tables and soak in this beautiful weather.

Don't worry, I won't tell your boss!

Pane Bianco

4404 North Central Avenue

Phoenix, Arizona 85012

602-234-2100

www.pizzeriabianco.com

Lux Coffeebar

4404 North Central Avenue

Phoenix, Arizona 85012

602-696-9976

www.luxcoffee.com

Latte love...

There is something that makes me indescribably happy about seeing the swirl of a flower in foam. While it might a fleeting moment of beauty, it is usually the stamp of a truly good latte, one made with the care of someone who understand the perfect mix of espresso and steamed milk. Thankfully Lux always delivers this little cup of happiness. As a connoisseur of espresso, I am never disappointed. Their lattes are always perfectly poured, and their little foam flowers always make me smile.