DINE & DESIGN // NAMI

Nami is an organic soy ice cream, coffee & vegan baked treat shop, located a few streets off from downtown Phoenix. The calming open space inside the shop makes you want to kick back, relax and really enjoy whichever treat you've decided to indulge in. Art from local artists adorn the walls, all for sale if you happen to stumble on something you feel the need to keep forever, that won't melt away.

Eat: Karma Corn & Pretzel 1 tsoynami // Style: Subway white tile, clean white walls, and a mixture of simple, modern furnishings.

DINE & DESIGN // CARTEL COFFEE LAB

Cartel Coffee Lab is a hidden gem found close to ASU's college central, mill ave. The large community tables and well-lived in couches invite guests to sit and mingle with friends, and make a few new ones while there at it. The industrial steel feel throughout the shop is highlighted with bicycle rim artwork, dark furniture installments and professional coffee roaster equipment on display.

 Eat: fresh scones and their slow brewed coffee // Style: neon accents, modern stainless reused furniture, DIY signage accents

Dine & Design // Liberty Market

Liberty Market is a casual dining spot in the heart of Gilbert, with industrial tables & chairs, bright, modern picnic flair furniture on the patio, and a collection of breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert options that are incredibly difficult to choose from. From their website, "Each owner is artistic and a visual thinker. We believe in putting the same effort into the physical design of the space, objects, packaging, signage, and clothing as into the food itself."

From the menu to the atmosphere, these people know good design.

Eat: wood fired pizza or the italia tossed salad // Style: Open windows, exposed brick, modern industrial accents, royal blue highlights

Dine & Design // Lux Central

The newly improved Lux Central is the perfect blend of eclectic furniture, mood music, art, food & drink. The location is filled with plenty of seating for a meeting with friends, casual date, study group or relaxing time to yourself.

Eat: Homemade pastries // Style: Refinished natural wood, lucite & metal.

Dine & Design // The Arrogant Butcher

Local restauranteur Sam Fox is known for his well-designed restaurant hotspots that offer beautiful interiors, styled waitstaff and fantastic eats. The Arrogant Butcher, located at CityScape in Downtown Phoenix is a hub for the business crowd at lunch and hipster local residents at night.

Eat: Grilled Chicken Tabbouleh // Style: Tan, Cream & Chocolate Brown. Splashes of red & fabulous fonts.