Sea Life Aquarium
When you think of Arizona, large bodies of water, diverse marine creatures and underwater ecosystem probably aren't the first things to come to mind. Tomorrow, though, the Sea Life Aquarium opens at Arizona Mills Mall. It's a big deal - it's only the second in the United States of its kind - and will have over 5,000 marine creatures, which visitors can see by walking through "tubes" where the sea will be all around you, but you don't have to get wet. You observe the oh-so-natural habitats up-close and personal in 12 different habitats, making it a truly unique experience.
Sea Life also has a children's center and educational areas, so bring the whole family. Adult admission is $18.50, kids are $10.50.
Check back on the blog for pics soon!
Sea Life Aquarium
Arizona Mills Mall
5000 Arizona Mills Circle
Tempe, AZ
480-478-7600
The Main Ingredient
It's a changing of the guard of Phoenix proportions.
A good sign this morning
Lisa G's Cafe and Wine Bar closed abruptly on Halloween, with owner Lisa Giungo citing a surprise offer on the place, and a much needed break, as the reason she closed the quaint, clean place so many of us loved. But that's not to take away from the excitement of Matt Diamond starting his own place, simply called "The Main Ingredient," he plans to focus on the craft-beer crowd and have approachable - but delicious - eats.
Matt's track record is quite successful around town, with experience from Cowboy Ciao and Postino, but this is something entirely new. We're excited to see his changes to the interior, which I suspect will be a little more cozy, and to taste his hand-picked brews.
The sign going up this morning is hope that it will open soon. We'll be one of the first people in line, so check back for details.
