Scottsdale Quarter is the best new experience in the Valley. Whether you want to shop, wine and dine, or be entertained, there is something for everyone. Recent to join Brio Tuscan Grille at Scottsdale Quarter are Stingray Sushi, True Food Kitchen and Grimaldis Pizza, Coal Burger and the upscale Dominicks Steakhouse. Or how about stopping [...] Read more
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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
SPLASH at Desert Ridge Marketridge
Hello SUMMER! Yesterday was the first day it seemed like summer had really arrived in Phoenix. Can you say HOT? Every year I am amazed that people seem surprised when our first 105 degree plus day arrives. I have a great idea for the little ones though. I met my friend Joey Sampaga, the viral video KING, at Desert Ridge Paradise [...] Read more
Arizona on the Rocks…Literally…They Rock!
DISCLAIMER: This NOT an activity I would be comfortable doing…but I went as an observer and I have to say I was fascinated. If you have never experienced indoor rock climbing, this family friendly, fun place is just right to get started. At AZ On The Rocks you don’t even need a reservation…or any experience. Their lively staff [...] Read more
Cool Off~~~Tube The Salt River
It happens every year. 100+ degree temperatures. But here in the Valley of the Sun we have a long standing tradition of beating the heat. We call it “Tubing the Salt” Back in the day… ;) we used to have to take two cars and our own tubes to orchestrate the logistics of getting up and down the [...] Read more
