Scottsdale Is Where Its At!
No matter what you consider fun, Scottsdale is where its at. From dining to wine bars, art galleries, clubs, music, dance, comedy or family oriented activities you will be sure to find it somewhere it Scottsdale. For you foodies, start with world famous chefs, creating flavors that are sure to entice your taste buds. Add …
Read more »Postino Wine Cafe
I recently celebrated my friend’s birthday at a fabulous hidden gem of a restaurant. Postino now has 2 locations, the newest being at 5144 Central Ave in downtown Phoenix. The other location is 3939 E Campbell Avein the Arcadia area. I had never been to Postino and we had such a great time enjoying their …
Read more »Macayo’s Mexican Kitchen…65th Anniversary
I moved to the Phoenix, AZ area in 1979 and discovered what really good Mexican food should taste like. I discovered Macayo’s. This family run business now has 14 locations in Arizona and a couple in Las Vegas. They have a huge selection of classic Mexican food items. And you still have a couple of …
Read more »Central Phoenix, AZ Favorite~~~La Grande Orange
Is it a restaurant? Is it a grocery? Is a take-out place? Is it a pizzeria? YES! It is! The unassuming building at 4410 N 40th Street has it all. The market area has a lot of interesting things… especially unique gift items. And also a wide selection of awesome cheese. And if you are looking for wine…well the offerings …
Read more »We got a Sneak Peek of the new AMC Dine-In Theatre in Phoenix
We got a Sneak Peek of the new AMC Dine-In Theatre in Phoenix My husband joined up for the Movie Club and got a screening pass for the AMC Dine-In Theatre in Phoenix at the Esplanade 14. So last night was a dinner and a movie night out for us. It was very nice …
Read more »The Stockyards….A Valley Original
If you have been around the Valley of The Sun for awhile… you probably remember going out for a “special” dinner to The Stockyards Steak House in Phoenix. My husband remembers going there as a kid…but only on the most important of occasions. The facade may have changed…but the food is as awesome as it …
Read more »Lee’s Cream Liqueur in Scottsdale…YUM!
There are dozens of places in the Valley of the Sun to get some great ice cream…from local Mom & Pop shops…to well known “chain type” stores…but there is nothing like Lee’s in Old Town Scottsdale. They have some of the most interesting concoctions I have ever heard of…and the ones I sampled were AWESOME. …
Read more »The Sugar Bowl…A Scottsdale Arizona ICON!
I was in downtown Scottsdale over the weekend and when I was walking around it really brought me back. When I moved to the Metro Phoenix Area in 1979 Scottsdale was a nice, quiet sleepy little town. Now it is an incrediable mix of dining, shopping and entertainment! Something that has not changed however…is The Sugar Bowl. …
Read more »Chuy’s Mesquite Broiler…Affordable Food and Family Fun
Our family has been a fan of this TexMex place for years. I think my nieces and I actually physically crave their shrimp tacos! And we are raising another generation of Chuy’s fans. Cash (my great nephew) is making a “C” for Chuys…and for Cash I think! This place is nothing fancy…but they are known …
Read more »Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa – Alto Ristorante e Bar
Looking for a great place to dine in Scottsdale, Arizona? One of my favorite places is at The Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch. Enjoy a quiet and romantic dinner at Alto ristorante e bar followed by a complimentary gondola ride through the resorts waterways, with singing gondoliers (with purchase of an …
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