Roka Akor

Scottsdale’s uber-stylish Roka Akor, a spin-off of London-based Roka, sets itself apart from the Valley’s myriad other Japanese restaurants by specializing in robatayaki, Japanese-style grilled dishes; a few are traditional, but many have a creative, contemporary spin. Of course, there’s sushi here, too, as well as other top-notch tapas-style dishes. Honey-glazed grilled duck breast, butterfish […]

Rusty Spur Saloon

A genuine historic landmark, the Rusty Spur fits Old Town Scottsdale’s penchant for Western kitsch like a tasseled glove. The compact building started life as a circa-1920s savings and loan (the city’s first), later becoming a saloon in 1958. Back then, liquor was stored in the vault and cowboys and cowgirls slaked their thirsts. These […]

Salty Senorita

Salty Senorita always seems to have a party vibe, thanks to a young crowd, quirky décor, and a busy outdoor patio. But this place isn’t just about signature margaritas and more than 100 kinds of tequila. (Although that definitely adds to the energy.) Get geared up for those stiff drinks with some sizzling rustic street […]

Scottsdale ArtWalk

ArtWalk is located throughout the Scottsdale Arts District look for “ArtWalk the Line” (sidewalk decals) extending along Main Street west of Scottsdale Road and on Marshall Way north of Indian School Road to Fifth Avenue.

Scottsdale Bead Supply

For beginning jewelry artists, Scottsdale Bead Supply is an unbeatable resource. The store hosts guest instructors in all sorts and levels of skills, including the very basics of finishing a bracelet, pearl knotting, wire craft, and bead weaving. Additionally, we have a highly trained staff who would love to help you learn new techniques.

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

Since opening in 1975, the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts has housed hundred of performances, festivals and other events. Guests are welcomed into the Dayton Fowler Grafman Atrium where they can enjoy Kana Tanaka’s glass sculpture, Spirit of Camelback. Performances are held in the Virginia G. Piper Theater, an 850-seat auditorium, or the 137-seat […]

Scottsdale Civic Center Mall

The mall is not for shopping; rather, it’s a tiny oasis in the urban desert surrounded by eateries and City of Scottsdale facilities (including City Hall and the terrific Civic Center Library) and replete with perennial flowers and greenery, paths for strolling, gurgling fountains, sculptural works and one of the best viewing angles of Camelback […]

Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza

Scottsdale is home to some impressive public art, a large deal of it near the Civic Center and the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art. An early-evening self-guided tour is the perfect way to get to know a date. Plus, with events ranging from culinary to musical, there’s a lot to love about the Civic Center […]