Applewood Pet Resort serves clients in Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Arcadia, and the rest of the surrounding metro area. Nestled on Lincoln Drive in the shadow of Camelback Mountain, Applewood offers five-star boarding so you can enjoy your own carefree vacation knowing your pet is receiving the best of care. Our canine guests enjoy twice-daily […]
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Don’t fill up on the tasty chips or the better-then-most margaritas, because you’ll want to save room for classic Mexican fare that’s been souped up with new flavors and unique ingredients. Poblano Chile Cheese Crisps are a great starter, and the Crab and Shrimp Ceviche is one of the most authentic we’ve tasted. For Dessert, […]
While meat is certainly the main event at BLT Steak, the Scottsdale outpost of French chef Laurent Tourondel’s successful empire, eating here is a memorable experience from the first nibble of warm chicken liver pat
There are plenty of spots around the Valley that can fulfill the urge to hit a few baseballs. There are only a few places where you can feed your inner big-leaguer at an indoor facility and face curveballs, 85 mph fastballs, a delivery that simulates a human arm angle, or get instruction from former pros. […]
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There are few breathtaking views in town to be This popular recreation area freautres multiple mountain-park entereances and trails for hikers and climbers of all types to enjoy. There are few breathtaking views in town to be had as easily as the one from Echo Canyon. Bobby’s Rock Trail, aperfect little spot alongside Camelback Mountain […]
Soleri wind bells are made at this studio and workshop operated by architect and environmentalist Paolo Soleri.
When hog-riding bikers need a pit stop in north Scottsdale, they’re most likely stopping by the Dirty Dogg Saloon. It’s not just a biker bar, though, as college kids and twentysomethings frequent the spot, probably drawn to the sexualized vibe. Dirty Dogg is known for its weekly wet tee shirt contests on Wednesdays and the […]
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Although El Chorro Lodge has changed hands several times since it first opened in 1937, some things are fixed in time: the rustic Sonoran Desert charm, the copper-topped bar, and the free basket of warm sticky buns. That’s right — no matter what time of day you dine, the server will grace you with a […]
Directed by executive chef Beau MacMillan, Elements celebrates high cuisine in bold, uncomplicated style — fancy fare that leaves pretension at the door. The ever-changing cuisine is seasonal American, but with gutsy Asian accents. Specialties include fresh seafood, organic produce and dramatic dishes like prime beef carpaccio with maytag blue cheese and smoked walnut vinaigrette.
When you enter the Valley’s scattered hotel-and-resort enclave of finer dining, you enter a different world. One of the great fixtures and masters of resort cooking in Arizona, Charles Wiley, has traveled this side of our restaurant culture for decades. These days, he captains the kitchen in Mountain Shadows: Hearth ’61. The beauty of Hearth […]
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There are bars that claim they have extraordinary views, and then there’s Jade Bar. This luxe lounge is located inside Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa, which is perched at the base of Phoenix’s most famous mountain. Just about every booth, club chair and plush leather bar stool is oriented to look out at the […]
There aren’t many white-tablecloth Southwestern restaurants quite like Lon’s, a Paradise Valley haven that delivers the total package: ruddy mountain views, a stellar bar, a broad patio sweeping out from a small brown inn accented with turquoise and, most of all, thoughtful food with deep roots in the Valley and its greater region. The menus […]
If you live in Phoenix, it’s imperative that you take advantage of the desert climate, which often means finding an ideal outdoor happy hour spot to soak in the gentle sunshine. Many bars can serviceably accommodate this desire, but none beats LON’s Last Drop. Even the drive there is scenic, as it’s located on the […]