Spa Avania – Hyatt Gainey Ranch

Awaken in the morning. Rejuvenate at midday. Unwind in the evening. It’s your body’s fundamental daily journey toward balance-and it’s the foundation for everything we do at Spa Avania.

The Spotted Donkey at El Pedregal

This spacious yet welcoming adobe-style restaurant nestled into El Pedregal, the sophisticated shopping center in North Scottsdale, features lunch and dinner offerings of upscale Southwestern and Mexican cuisines whose flavors play it safe for its well-heeled, over-50 patrons. Popular entrees like the stuffed poblano chiles and chimayo chile-rubbed pork tenderloin are passable, but more interesting […]

Starbucks

Since its founding by a trio of aspiring coffee roasters in Seattle in 1971, Starbucks has grown to become the largest coffeehouse in the world, with upwards of 20,000 locations in Phoenix and around the world. Named for the chief mate on the whaling ship from Moby Dick, the company didn’t begin chasing the Great […]

Starbucks

Since its founding by a trio of aspiring coffee roasters in Seattle in 1971, Starbucks has grown to become the largest coffeehouse in the world, with upwards of 20,000 locations in Phoenix and around the world. Named for the chief mate on the whaling ship from Moby Dick, the company didn’t begin chasing the Great […]

SugarJam The Southern Kitchen

If this were a list of the best brunch spots in the Valley, SugarJam A Southern Kitchen would be at the very top. On weekends, this place is a party complete with brunch cocktails and a DJ. But our favorite time to enjoy chef Dana Dumas’ exceptional cooking is during the week. The cafe is […]

Sumo Maya Mexican-Asian Kitchen

Executive chef Matt Zdeb’s unusual and tasty fare, finessed by Chef Lorenzo Lopez and sushi chef Andy Hisao Suzuki, is all about Mexican-Asian fusion goodness. Guacamole with pumpkin seeds and cilantro is mouthwatering and creamy, with chunks of avocado and red onion and a lingering heat from togarashi spices. The bacon-wrapped Medjool dates offer a striking […]

Sur La Table

Sleek, industrial design elements lend this elegant, thoughtfully merchandised corporate store a serious tone, appealing to accomplished cooks with limitless budgets. Want the best coffee or espresso maker money can buy? Sur La Table probably stocks it — as well as other fancy appliances, premium cookware, tools, bake-ware, cutlery (including a handful of top-notch Japanese […]

Sushi on Shea

Oh, Shea, can you see the sushi? Some of the best in the Valley, in fact, at SonS. Since 1994, this pleasant, slightly upscale establishment in the Scottsdale Promenade has produced consistently fresh and perfectly crafted nigiri, maki and sashimi. The yellowtail is divine, and the salmon crunchy roll will have you craving a second […]

Sweet Basil Gourmetware & Cooking School

Arizona’s premiere locally-owned gourmet store and cooking school. For more than 17 years we have been providing Arizona cooks with high-quality cookware, everything for entertaining, as well as classes specially geared for the home cook.

Sweet Republic

Here in Phoenix, the name Sweet Republic is synonymous with amazing gourmet ice cream. The shop stands out from the competition by being unafraid to churn outside the box, creating sinfully insane flavors like I Heart Bacon, an addictive creation chock full of bits of caramelized smoked bacon; Sichuan Orange Chocolate, a classic duo spiced […]

Talavera

The Spanish-inflected steakhouse spilling out onto the second story patio of the Four Seasons in far north Scottsdale is impressive, as is the food within. Crudos cascade across plates in arcs of fish, fruit, and flowers. Salads often unite unlikely flavors, like coffee-roasted beets, vanilla, and bleu cheese. Even the peppered basketweave of iberico pork […]