Barbecue Basics Class at Four Seasons Scottsdale
Whether your dad is a barbecue novice or knows everything there is to know about the grill, he’ll surely enjoy talking technique and learning something new during a “Barbecue Basics” class with the pros at the Four Seasons Scottsdale. Read more
100 Ways to Save in Scottsdale This Summer
The Scottsdale Convention and Visitors Bureau has a great page on its website that can show you “100 Ways to Save” some moolah this summer. You’ll find tips on how to save in general (always ask if there’s a discount for Arizona residents!), plus coupons for golf courses, resorts, spas, restaurants, shops and other activities. Read more
Experience a Seasonal Feast at Talavera
Talavera, the signature restaurant at the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale, debuts its “Feast” event on Tuesday, May 29, at 6:30 p.m. Scheduled to be held the last Tuesday of every month, Feast will be an energetic and interactive evening including a three-course, somewhat impromptu menu of seasonal delights accompanied by local Arizona Stronghold wine. Read more
Different Pointe of View Dinner With Trinchero Family Vineyards
On Friday, May 11, Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort will host a special Insider’s View dinner with Trinchero Family Vineyards from Napa Valley at the resort’s AAA Four Diamond restaurant Different Pointe of View.
The Insider’s View dinners are intimate experiences featuring courses prepared tableside by Executive Chef Anthony DeMuro. Attendance is also limited to about a dozen guests to further enhance the evening’s unique mood, and guests are invited to converse with both the chef and the winemaker during the event. Read more
Whiskey School at The Saguaro
On Sunday, April 29, join the Whiskey Professor at The Saguaro in downtown Scottsdale to learn all about scotch. For $20 per person, you’ll get an education, 1-ounce tasters of the different scotches being discussed, snacks from the Old Town Whiskey kitchen and a cocktail crash course. Plus, pass the pop quiz and you might just win a $100 dining credit. Read more
Swim Social Weekends at The Saguaro
Swim Social Weekends at The Saguaro in downtown Scottsdale kick off April 20 at the boutique hotel’s Picante Pool. From 6 to 8 p.m. on Fridays, “mermaids” and synchronized swimmers will play in the pool while you enjoy cocktails poolside. Or if your weekend plans are to include more sipping than splashing, head indoors to the lively happy hours at Distrito and Old Town Whiskey (4 to 7 p.m. every day). Read more
“Farmer in the House” Chef’s Table at ZuZu
On Monday, April 30, ZuZu at Hotel Valley Ho will host a very special chef’s table with Pat Duncan of Duncan’s Trading Co. and farm. If you enjoy supporting local farmers (and tasting the fruits of their labors!), this event will be a can’t-miss treat. The four-course menu will feature produce by Duncan, who is known for growing organic heirloom varieties in unexpected colors and unusual shapes and sizes with profound flavors. Read more
Celebrate Compassion With Fashion 2012
On Saturday, March 17, the Arizona Humane Society will host its 14th annual Compassion With Fashion event at Westin Kierland Resort. This year’s theme is “All You Need is Love.” More than 1,000 supporters are expected to attend the celebration, which will feature a seated luncheon and fashion show, an adoptable pet meet-and-greet, a silent auction, and a raffle. Read more
Oscar Bingo at The Saguaro
Do you have any plans in honor of tonight’s Academy Awards? Old Town Whiskey at The Saguaro in downtown Scottsdale is hosting Oscar Bingo from 5 to 10 p.m., complete with tasty snacks and refreshments. Read more
W Scottsdale Spring Training Package
W Scottsdale is offering a special package in honor of spring training. Guests receive a W Scottsdale baseball hat, complimentary transportation to and from the Scottsdale Stadium, a free spring training ticket with your purchase of a general admission ticket (same game), and goodies for the game — a box of crackerjacks and a bag of peanuts. Read more
I Heart AZ Party
Show your love for Arizona this weekend at the I Heart AZ Party, taking place at The Saguaro in downtown Scottsdale.
To fete both Valentine’s Day and the state’s centennial, the luxury hotel is throwing the party of the century on Saturday, Feb. 11, starting at 5 p.m. Catch the Tony Martinez Band, a pop-up shop, an Arizona wine tasting, locally grown hors d’oeuvres, art exhibitions (featuring a special show by local collective 3 Car Pile Up) and even a charity kissing booth with some AZ faves. At 7 p.m., DJ Melo takes over to step things up a notch. Admission before 7 p.m. is $10, and after 7 p.m. it’s free. Read more
Valentine’s Day at The Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain
If you feel like getting out of town for Valentine’s Day — but not too far — head to The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain, near Tucson.
The property will do the holiday up right, with special menus at its signature restaurants, a unique Splash Dining experience, and an exclusive spa package for couples, featuring a rose petal bath, massages, Champagne and strawberries. Read more
Valentine’s Day at Hotel Valley Ho
Downtown Scottsdale’s Hotel Valley Ho is celebrating Valentine’s Day this year with a Romance Package, a special dinner at ZuZu and sweet spa specials.
With the Romance Package, sweethearts will enjoy the gift of a Red Flower aromatherapy candle, a half-bottle of Veuve Clicquot Champagne, fresh fruit, a complimentary in-room movie and breakfast in bed or at ZuZu, the midcentury-modern hotel’s signature restaurant. Read more
Valentine’s Day at FireSky Resort and Jurlique Spa
FireSky Resort, one of the greenest properties anywhere in Arizona, has some romance in store for couples celebrating Valentine’s Day.
While the Romantic Rendezvous Package places the emphasis on amour, the Robe-mance Package gives guests extra reason to snuggle, with the gift of two super-plush robes for an extra cozy stay.
And on-site natural Jurlique Spa will further woo you with wine, roses and relaxation. Read more
The Garden at Rico’s American Grill
Earlier this month I had the opportunity to meet chef Kenneth Arneson of Rico’s American Grill at the Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort, and he is doing some exciting things at his restaurant.
At the invitation of Rico’s, members of the media, including food writers and others, enjoyed a meal served on the patio, right next to the restaurant’s garden, stocked with herbs, peppers, squash and much, much more.
Chef Arneson created the meal’s courses based on what was available locally, and most importantly, from the garden. The menu included … Read more
