Scottsdale restaurants range from high-end resort fare to nationally known small eateries with specialties like brunch, southwest cuisine, and even a historic ice cream parlor to cool you off after visiting the gallery district.
This article originally appeared in the 2018 issue of the Experience Scottsdale Official Visitors Guide. Visitors and locals alike find the variety of wine and spirit tastings at Scottsdale resorts surprising. We have so many fun and unexpected options that it's hard...
One of my favorite experiences when traveling in Spain was enjoying tapas—small bites shared at family tables. You don't have to go to Spain to enjoy those great flavors. In Scottsdale, stop by Prado at Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia for a taste of...
The executive chef at Café Zuzu, located at The Hotel Valley Ho in Scottsdale, has updated the menu and pulled out all the stops. Chef Russell LaCasce and his team have created a menu that is sure to thrill everyone. I recommend the Maine Lobster rolls. Lobster,...
SumoMaya Mexican-Asian Kitchen in Scottsdale, Arizona serves up farm fresh ingredients from across Arizona, blending bold flavors from Latin America with the Far East. While I was familiar with SumoMaya's lunch and dinner offerings, I was thrilled to discover that the...
Anyone who grew up in Arizona will tell you, the state prides itself on it’s “Five C’s”: Copper, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, and Climate. However, The Westin Kierland in Scottsdale has a strong case for adding a sixth C for, cocktails. Beverage Specialist Matthew Allen...
Leave the ordinary behind and let your taste buds guide you in the newest culinary adventures 2017 has to offer. Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa, with its floral walkways and breathtaking views, is offering guests the chance to experience Scottsdale’s local flavor...
I recently visited Market Street Kitchen located in DC Ranch in North Scottsdale to sample the new winter cocktail menu. This was my first visit and I was in for a treat! The winter menu includes new cocktails and nosh. The MSK team has really rolled out all the stops...
Arizona has made it through June and July but the summer heat has a bit longer until it lets us go (October I see you). The dog days of summer in Phoenix are the perfect excuse for cold, creamy, dripping-down-the-sides-of-a-cone ice cream. It brings out the child in...
All of us in the Valley of the Sun were thrilled back in 2010 when La Hacienda reopened at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, bringing back the beautiful dining location, but with a fresh, contemporary twist on Mexican fine dining. Now, six years later, it remains one...
I have called Arizona home for 21 years. When I first arrived here, there weren't a lot of gourmet choices for dining. Once upon a time, Phoenix wasn't known for great food. That has changed dramatically today and we have some of the best restaurants in the country....