Hotel Theodore

Iron Chef Jose Garces Opens Modern Mexican Restaurant Distrito at Scottsdale's New Saguaro Hotel

Tacos de Hamachi​Chef Jose Garces' modern Mexican restaurant, Distrito, is now open at The Saguaro, the stylish new hotel that opened the first week of November in Scottsdale (formerly Hotel Theodore and Mondrian.) The Saguaro's flagship restaurant alongside Garces' two other dining destinatio ... More >>

The Saguaro Hotel to Throw an Awkward Holiday Party. No, Really.

The awkward holiday party? Most of us have been there -- except this year, The Saguaro, the stylish new hotel that opened the first week of November in Scottsdale (formerly Hotel Theodore and Mondrian), has decided to have one of their own -- on purpose. Aptly named the "Tis the season to be... Awk ... More >>

Iron Chef Jose Garces Opens Two Restaurants at Scottsdale's New Saguaro Hotel

Whiskey King Burger​The Saguaro, the stylish new hotel that opened the first week of November in Scottsdale (formerly Hotel Theodore and Mondrian), has two of its three eateries from executive chef and Iron Chef Jose Garces ready to be sampled. ​Old Town Whiskey is an upscale saloon fea ... More >>

Get a First Taste of The Saguaro's Flagship Restaurant and Meet Its Chef de Cuisine at the Arizona Taco Festival This Saturday

Distrito Mahi Mahi​The Saguaro hotel in Scottsdale (formerly Hotel Theodore and Mondrian) won't be open until November, but for foodies looking for a sneak preview of tastes from its flagship restaurant of modern Mexican cuisine, Distrito, along with its new chef de cuisine, both can be found ... More >>

Ace it Ain't: Hotel Theodore's Future Still a Mystery

What will become of Hotel Theodore?​It's nice to dream.Yesterday, I speculated on the likelihood that Old Town Scottsdale's Hotel Theodore would soon be transformed into an Ace Hotel, given that Theodore's new owner, The Sydell Group, also owns Ace Hotels in New York and Palm Springs. In part ... More >>

March 3 In Blogs: Jesus, Ace Hotel, Pure Saturdays, Hop Suicide, and Daniel Wayne Cook

​​​In the 24-hour news cycle, it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries:

Will The Ace Hotel Raise the Bar for the Old Town Dining Scene?

Here's a beautiful fried oyster sandwich that I enjoyed at The Ace Hotel Portland's restaurant, Clyde Common.​Finally, there's hope that Phoenicians will stop bitching and moaning and comparing the Valley to New York or Portland or Palm Springs, places that are invariably superior because they boa ... More >>

March 2 In Blogs: Scott Bungaard, Ace Hotel, SXSW, Papago Brewing, David Cavazos

​​​In the 24-hour news cycle, it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries:

Seven Nights of DJs and Dancing

Seven Nights of DJs and Dancing

Carnegie of Silver Medallion Killed in Car Accident

www.donutsandmilk.com​This is some heavy-duty bad news that I have the unfortunate task of reporting. Carnegie, one half of Scottsdale/NYC hip-hop duo Silver Medallion was killed in a car accident early this morning. The 25-year-old Arizona native, who was known offstage by his real name Abay Lat ... More >>

Seven Nights of DJs & Dancing

Fetish Heat 2010, Hotel Theodore, and Civic Space Jam #10 Over the Weekend

​Lords of Acid and My Life With the Thrill Kill Cult at Fetish Heat 2010 There were public whippings. There were a range of interesting and, in some cases, revealing costumes. What really rounded out the fun at Fetish Heat 2010 was house-destroying performances by the Lords of Acid and My Life ... More >>

August 16 In Blogs: Tea Party, Absinthe, John Mayer, Petit Fromage, and Breathalyzers

​​​In the 24-hour news cycle, it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries:

Seven Nights of DJs & Dancing

Seven Nights of DJs & Dancing

Seven Nights of DJs & Dancing

Seven Nights of DJs & Dancing

Seven Nights of DJs & Dancing

Seven Nights of DJs & Dancing

Seven Nights of DJs & Dancing

Seven Nights of DJs & Dancing

Seven Nights of DJs & Dancing

Seven Nights of DJs & Dancing

Seven Nights of DJs & Dancing

Seven Nights of DJs & Dancing

Seven Nights of DJs & Dancing

Cheap Thrills, The Ramones, Roller Girl Tryouts, and More

​Been missing your weekly dose "dancing and debauchery" via Jared Alan and Sean Watson's weekly Cheap Thrills party? The DJ duo has some fantastic news. Not only will the event be landing at a new home this fall, it's also making a brief return this weekend for a special one-off. I spoke with ... More >>

Seven Nights of DJs & Dancing

In the Raw: Local Chefs Get Naked for Charity

Nice, um, cucumber!A friend showed me his copy of the new In the Raw calendar, and what can I say? It's pretty ballsy.Ken and Lee Singh are the charming couple who run the all-natural Singh Farms -- a 20-acre wonderland where their composting efforts have created nutrient-rich soil for fresh veggies ... More >>