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THE BEST COMEDY SPOTS AROUND TOWN EXPERIENCE THE COWBOY LIFE Discover the shopping and dining destination that is The Shops at Hilton Village
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18 Editor’s Itinerary
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Ninety minutes at Pueblo Grande Museum.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Eat, drink and practice your golf swing at Topgolf.
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Taste America, “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged),” Children’s Learning & Play Festival, Rockin‘ Taco Street Fest, Behind the Flames Scottsdale Firefighter Charities Dinner, Lunch & Learn with Chef Marcellino.
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Explore the Phoenix Art Museum, Mesa Arts Center and Heard Museum.
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XX “Realitivity? Is Real Relative?” debuts this month at Wilde Meyer Gallery.
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XX fun fashions at Find To Be Continued, Patrick James and Montblanc.
64 Valley of the Sun: Carey Peña
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The former television news anchor on her new company, Inspired Media 360.
XXGladly elevates the The Valley's cocktail scene with its new cocktails on tap.
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THE BEST COMEDY SPOTS AROUND TOWN EXPERIENCE THE COWBOY LIFE Discover the shopping and dining destination that is The Shops at Hilton Village
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XX the secrets of the sky View at Lowell Observatory.
22 Get Schooled
Unique schools in the Valley teach circus skills, racecar driving, and how to be a true cowboy through one-time classes or multi-day experiences.
24 Things to do Around Town
Take a boat cruise on a nearby lake, try a fall spa treatment or plan for an underwater photo shoot.
25 Delivering Laughs READ US ON MAGZTER
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Enjoy an evening of laughter at one of the many comedy clubs around the Valley.
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The Essential Phoenix+Scottsdale Even though the temperatures are still soaring, fall is in the air in the Valley of the Sun. Get “schooled” at unique schools (cowboy college, anyone?) (pg. 22), indulge with a fall spa treatment (pg. 24), and enjoy a laugh at a comedy club (pg. 25). Also, fall fashion finds (pg. 40). Plus, toast to the season with a new cocktail on tap (pg. 44)! 90 MINUTES IN:
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Taste America
James Beard America brings its Taste America national culinary tour back to the Valley with a weekend filled with events. The Phoenix stop kicks off on Sept. 21 with a welcome reception at Little Cleo’s Seafood Legend, then continues on Sept. 22 with the Night of Culinary Stars benefit dinner at Mountain Shadows. On Sept. 23, enjoy cooking demonstrations by Traci Des Jardins and Chris Biano, book signings, and product demonstrations and tastings at Sur La Table at Scottsdale Fashion Square. Tickets required for some events. www.jamesbeard.org
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1 THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE ABRIDGED > SEPT. 830 The Southwest Shakespeare Company presents all of Shakespeare’s 37 plays in 97 minutes, performed by just three actors, in an irreverent, fast-paced, hilarious show at Mesa Center for the Performing Arts. www.swshakespeare.org
CHILDREN’S LEARNING & PLAY FESTIVAL > SEPT. 9 Authors, live performances, inflatables, rides, face painting, puppet shows, interactive activities, magic and so much more are the hallmarks of this festival, which drew 12,000 attendees last year. Held at WestWorld of Scottsdale. www.azchildrensfestival.com 2
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ROCKIN’ TACO STREET FEST > SEPT. 16 This food, music and cultural celebration in downtown Chandler features creative tacos from more than two dozen local restaurants. Live entertainment, competitions, a low rider car show, mariachi bands and ballet folklorico dancing too. www.rockingtacoaz.com 3
BEHIND THE FLAMES SCOTTSDALE FIREFIGHTER CHARITIES DINNER > SEPT. 24 This charity dinner at Dominick’s Steakhouse features the Scottsdale Firefighters Association and Arizona Coyotes legend Shane Doan, among others. www.dominickssteakhouse.com 4
LUNCH & LEARN WITH CHEF MARCELLINO > SEPT. 30 Learn Chef Marcellino’s secrets to making his handcrafted cuisine. Cook paccatelli and then enjoy lunch. www.marcellinoristorante.com 5
Radney Foster at MIM
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Paul Diedrich, Mike Hurley at The Comedy Spot
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Labor Day with Music and Butterflies at Butterfly Wonderland
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Whitey Morgan at Crescent Ballroom
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“Marvel Universe Live!” at Talking Stick Resort Arena
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Arizona Dbacks vs San Diego Padres
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Deray Davis at Stand Up Live (day 3 of 3)
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George Benson, Kenny G at Mesa Arts Center
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Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market at WestWorld of Scottsdale (day 2 of 3)
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Josh Garrels at Orpheum Theatre
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Arizona Fall Restaurant Week (day 5 of 10)
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U2 at University of Phoenix
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“Soul Mining” opens at ASU Art Museum
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Last day of “[dis]functional: Products of Conceptual Design” at SMOCA
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Danzig at Marquee Theatre
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T.J. Miller at Rick Bronson‘s House of Comedy
Flashlight tours at Desert Botanical Garden
Janet Jackson at Talking Stick Resort Arena
Depeche Mode at Ak-Chin Pavilion
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Experiencing a destination is more than just sightseeing. Take a course or class at one of these schools and head home with some new skills.
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Need For Speed At the Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving, not only is there time in a pitside classroom, but track time on a bespoke 1.6-mile track on a 60-acre facility designed by world champion driver Bob Bondurant. Don a driving suit and helmet and get ready to race; program options include High Performance Diving, Viper SRT Road Racing, Advanced Road Racing and Formula Mazda Open Wheel. 20000 S. Maricopa Road, Chandler, 800.842.RACE.
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CIRCUS ARTS Anyone can learn circus arts. Walk on a tightrope, juggle, swing from a trapeze, perfect aerial art skills or learn other circus acts with a visit to the Circus School of Arizona. From classes to private instruction, the school teaches those 3 to 103 the art of various circus skills, from juggling to aerials and acrobatics to equilibristics and more. In addition to learning the skills, the classes are
like to be a true cowboy, Arizona Cowboy College is the place to be. Held on a real working ranch, visitors learn everything from riding (no experience necessary!) and equine safety to roping, penning, sorting, jumping and more. Options range from one-hour classes to weeklong sessions. This family-owned locale has been in operation since 1969 and has been featured on the Today Show, ABC’s Good Morning America and CBS Sunday Morning as the only school of its kind in the world—you also may have caught it on episodes of Cowboy U. 30208 N. 152nd St., Scottsdale, 480.471.3151. www.cowboycollege.com
also a fun fitness option, with tons of stretching involved. COOL CRED The instructors here have fun credentials, from training aerialists who have performed in Cirque du Soleil to performing on Sesame Street. How often can you go on vacation and say you learned to clown around— professionally?! 7432 E. Tierra Buena Lane, Scottsdale, 480.292.7360. www.circusschool ofarizona.com 23
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As summer winds down, rejuvenate with a trip to the spa, with treatments inspired by the harvest of the upcoming season. At the Spa at the Boulders (www.theboulders.com), try the Organic Body Wrap ($119 through Sept. 30; $139 Oct. 1-Nov. 23). The exfoliating and detoxifying body wrap utilizes the antioxidant properties of blueberries, raspberries and blackberries to tone and brighten skin; lactic acid to reduce skin’s dullness and leave it re-texturized; and paprika spice to stimulate and energize the skin, leaving it smooth and glowing. The treatment is inspired by the resort’s 5,600-square-foot organic garden. At Joya Spa at the Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia (www.omnihotels.com/hotels/ scottsdale-montelucia), indulge with the new Cranberry-Orange Body Glow ($169$199). This treatment combines a cranberry orange sugar scrub with iron-rich Kaolin Red Clay to exfoliate, followed by a smooth masque for skin hydration and mineralization. Next, a serum of hyaluronic acid, golden mica and Vanilla-Muhuhu essential oils adds the finishing touch. The Well & Being spa at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess (www.scottsdaleprincess.com) also pays homage to the change of seasons with its new Spiced Cider Pumpkin Pedi ($69). Treat your feet to an invigorating honey sea salt exfoliation followed by a thick pumpkin warming puree mud mask. Relax with a foot and leg massage that utilizes a sweet cinnamon-scented Red Hot oil.
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Arizona is known for its desert landscape, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t gorgeous lakes too. Head an hour east of Phoenix to Canyon Lake, set in an area nicknamed the “Junior Grand Canyon” and take a nature cruise (see if you can spot wildlife such as desert bighorn sheep and bald eagles!), a twilight dinner cruise or an astromony cruise on the Dolly Steamboat (www.dollysteamboat.com), a replica of a classic American sternwheller. At nearby Saguaro Lake, the two-level Desert Belle (www.desert belle.com) offers 90-minute narrated and educational tours. Set in a desert canyon with dramatic desert vistas and towering canyon walls, you may spot wildlife such as ring-tailed cats, bobcats, mountain lions, bighorn sheep and deer.
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Local photographer Jessica Harnisch specializes in unique photo shoots. She combined her passion for photography and love for scuba diving and opened Blue Dune Studio, offering unique underwater photography. The images she creates are equally serene and powerful. The shoots are typically held either in an indoor heated pool or outdoors. Harnisch is able to stay underwater for up to 45 seconds at a time by fastening a weight belt around her torso. ”Underwater is such a magical and different reality,” she says. “Helping people see the beauty and radiance in their own bodies is something I really enjoy.” Packages offered include maternity, mother-daughter, couples and beauty. www.bluedunestudio.com
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Delivering Laughs Within the sprawling metropolis that is the Valley of the Sun, several locales exist with the sole purpose of providing an evening of laughs. The various stages draw comedians both local and national, from famous household names to those just starting out in the business. The venues are typically intimate, providing easy viewing access to the stage no matter your seat, and often offer drink and food options as well. For those looking to entertain rather than be entertained, open mic nights also often abound.
RICK BRONSON’S HOUSE OF COMEDY Dine, drink and laugh at this comedy destination located in North Phoenix’s High Street, which often showcases big-name comedy acts including Harland Williams, Norm Macdonald, Kevin Nealon and T.J. Miller. Food and drinks available too. 5350 E. High St., Phoenix, 480.420.3553. www.az.house ofcomedy.net THE COMEDY SPOT Open since 2002, The Comedy Spot showcases both national comedy stars, as well as those just starting out. This smaller locale aims to offer top-notch entertainment, drinks and food at an affordable price. 7117 E. 3rd Ave., Scottsdale, 480.945.4422. www. thecomedyspot.net
TEMPE IMPROV This Valley location of the famous Improv comedy clubs has been the launching pad for some of the biggest names in comedy. Frequent performers here include comedians such as Frank Caliendo, Pablo Francisco and Flip Orley. Food and drinks available; two drink minimum. 930 E. University Drive, Tempe, 480.921.9877. www.tempe improv.com STAND UP LIVE Big-name comedy acts visit this location at CityScape. While a separate space, the club is attached to Copper Blues, a pub featuring live music. Food and drinks are available; two drink minimum. 50 W. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 480.719.6100. www. phoenix.standup live.com
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Topgolf Both beginner and experienced golfers are challenged at this golfing venue that features high-tech, climate-controlled hitting bays on two levels, where players aim micro-chipped golf balls towards lighted targets. Between swings, order drinks and upscale bar food to your bay. 9500 E. Talking Stick Way, 480.240.2402. Valley Map N20; 1689 S. SanTan Village Pkwy., Gilbert, 480.240.1282. www.topgolf.com Valley Map W24
CASINO ARIZONA Slots, blackjack, keno
and live entertainment. Open 24 hours. East of Scottsdale in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Community. Sept. 16: Canelo Vs. Golovkin viewing party. 524 N. 92nd St., 480.850.7777. www.casinoarizona.com Valley Map Q20 CLIFF CASTLE CASINO Slots, blackjack and
live poker, plus bowling, dining and live shows. 555 Middle Verde Road, Camp Verde, 928.567.7900. www.cliffcastlecasinohotel.com Arizona Map M8 DESERT DIAMOND WEST VALLEY Desert
Diamond’s West Valley casino is located in Glendale, and features 40,000 square feet of space, with 1,089 games. 9431 W. Northern Ave., Glendale, 623.877.7777. www.ddcaz.com Valley Map M11 FORT MCDOWELL CASINO Slots, keno, bingo,
blackjack and card room. Open 24 hours. East of Fountain Hills in the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation. 10424 N. Fort McDowell Road, Fort McDowell, 800.843.3678. www.fortmcdowellcasino.com Valley Map K24
LONE BUTTE CASINO A casino floor, high-
limit slots room, bingo, Cities Bar & Grille, an Irish-themed bar called Lucky’s, and a concert venue. Open 24 hours. 1077 S. Kyrene Road, Chandler, 800.946.4452. www.wingilariver.com Valley Map Y18 TALKING STICK RESORT CASINO Slots and
table games, keno, showroom featuring tribute productions and ballroom hosting touring concerts. Open 24 hours. East of Scottsdale in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Community. Sept. 17: Aaron Lewis. Sept. 22: Engelbert Humperdinck. Sept. 24: Al Di Meola. 9800 E. Talking Stick Way, 480.850.7777. www.talkingstickresort.com Valley Map M19 VEE QUIVA CASINO Almost a thousand slot
machines, dedicated bingo and poker rooms, table games, and live local and touring concert acts. Open 24 hours. 15091 S. Komatke Lane, Laveen, 800.946.4452. www.wingilariver.com Valley Map X12 WILD HORSE PASS CASINO Slots, poker and
table games. Regular live music in the lounge and touring concerts in the showroom. Open 24 hours. Adjacent to Chandler in the Gila River
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Indian Community. 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler, 800.946.4452. www.wingilariver.com Valley Map Y17
Comedy Clubs THE COMEDY SPOT Sept. 1-2: Carlos Rodriguez. Sept. 3: Paul Diedrich & Mike Hurley. Sept. 7-9: Connor McSpadden. Sept. 14-16: Jen Murphy. Sept. 21-23: Rick Izquleta. Sept. 28-30: Chris Cope. 7117 E. 3rd
Ave., 480.945.4422. www.thecomedyspot.net Scottsdale Map I5 RICK BRONSON’S HOUSE OF COMEDY Sept. 1-3: J Chris Newberg. Sept. 8-10: Fahim Anwar. Sept. 13-16: Mo Amer. Sept. 20-24: Ms Pat. Sept. 28-30: TJ Miller. High Street, 5350 E.
High St., 480.420.3553. www.houseofcomedy.net Valley Map G17 STAND UP LIVESept. 1-3: Josh Wolf. Sept. 7: Chris D’Elia. Sept. 8-10: Deray Davis. Sept. 14: Jon Dore. Sept. 15-16: Michael Che. Sept. 29-30: Bruce Bruce. CityScape, 50 W. Jefferson
St., 480.719.6100. www.standuplive.com Phoenix Map K3
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Concerts/Shows by Venue DESERT STAGES THEATRE A busy playhouse with two stages. All month: “Barefoot in the Park.” Through Sept. 17: Gerry Cullity’s “Cinderella:
A Ragtime Musical.” 4720 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.483.1664. www.desertstages.org Scottsdale Map C5 HERBERGER THEATER CENTER Sept. 8-23: “The Effect,” produced by iTheatre Collaborative. Sept. 18-28: “Top of
the Charts,” Lunch Time Theater, produced by Act Two Productions. Sept. 29: “Stand Up for Downtown Theater,” presented by the Herberger Theater Young Leadership Board. 222 E. Monroe St., 602.258.9481. www.herbergertheater.org Phoenix Map G5 MARQUEE THEATRE Medium-sized, no-seat
theater with an affinity for up-and-coming rock bands. Sept. 1: Tiger Army. Sept. 9: Black Sabbitch. Sept. 12: Manchester Orchestra. Sept. 14: The Magpie Salute. Sept. 15: Toad the Wet Sprocket. Sept. 17: Epica. Sept. 19: Pepper & Tribal Seeds. Sept. 20: Reverend Horton Heat. Sept. 21: SZA. Sept. 22: Ben Folds. Sept. 25: Danzig. Sept. 28: Make America Rock Again Tour. Sept. 29: Motionless in White. Sept. 30: Electronite. 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, 480.829.0707. www. luckymanonline.com Tempe Map C4 MESA ARTS CENTER Four theaters make up
the performing arts portion of this 7-acre campus. Sept. 7: Chad Calek presents “Sir Noface Lives Tour.” Sept. 8-24: “Chicago the Musical.” Sept. 8-30: “Complete Works of Shakespeare, Abridged.” Sept. 15: George Benson and Kenny G “The Breezin’ & Breathless Tour.” Sept. 17: The Beach Boys. Sept. 21: Matt Herskowitz Trio. Sept. 22: “The Magic of Bill Blagg Live!” Sept. 22-23: NPC Desert Storm 2017. Sept. 28: “King Thrushbeard.” Sept. 30: “Dancing Earth.” One E. Main St., Mesa, 480.644.6500. www. mesaartscenter.com Valley Map S21 MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM MUSIC THEATER This instrument-collecting
Valley Map H17 ORPHEUM THEATRE A historic theater built in 1929. Sept. 17: Josh Garrels. Sept. 28: “Together Live.” Sept. 29-30: Phoenix Amplified Jazz
Festival. 203 W. Adams St., 602.262.7272. www.orpheumtheatrephx.com Phoenix Map I1 SYMPHONY HALL The opulent home of the Phoenix Symphony. Sept. 15-16: “Stravinsky Rite of Spring.” Sept. 22-24: “The Rat Pack is Back!” Sept. 30-Oct. 1: ”Dvorák Seventh
Symphony.“ 75 N. Second St., 602.262.7272. www.phoenixsymphony.org Phoenix Map J5
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museum has a theater with performances each month. Performance tickets can be purchased in addition to museum admission or on their own. Sept. 1: Radney Foster. Sept. 3: Ana Popovic. Sept. 4: Carbon Leaf. Sept. 7: Kaki King and Derek Gripper. Sept. 9: Eliane Elias. Sept. 16: Southern Avenue. Sept. 17: GoGo Penguin. Sept. 20: Pascuala Ilabaca y Fauna. Sept. 21: Leyla McCalla. Sept. 22: The Accidentals. Sept. 24: Xabier Diaz & Adufeiras de Salitre. Sept. 25: Debashish Bhattacharya and Derek Gripper. Sept. 28: Fourplay. Sept. 30: Michael Kaeshammer. 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., 480.478.6000. www.mim.org
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TALKING STICK RESORT ARENA Home of the NBA’s
Phoenix Suns, WNBA Phoenix Mercury and the Arena Football League’s Arizona Rattlers, as well as the site of national touring shows. Sept. 8-10: “Marvel Universe Live!” Sept. 21: Janet Jackson’s “State of the World Tour.” Sept 26: Imagine Dragon’s “Evolve World Tour.” 201 E. Jefferson St., 602.379.7800. www.talkingstickresortarena.com Phoenix Map M5
Events & Festivals JUNK IN THE TRUNK VINTAGE MARKET Sept. 15-17. More than one hundred market
curators offering vintage treasures. WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Road, 480.585.2694. www.junkinthetrunkvintagemarket.com ROCK THE GUACSept. 16. Celebrate National
Guacamole Day with the Valley’s top chefs. More than 12 of them will be pitted against each other in a friendly culinary battle, while guacamole fans reap the rewards. There will also be live lucha libre wrestling, flamenco dancing performances and DJs. Tickets are $40 and come with unlimited guacamole samples, a gourmet taco station and two drink tickets for Casa Noble margaritas and Corona cervezas. 2401 E. Camelback Road, 480.270.5000. www.aztacofestival.com/ rocktheguac MESSY FESTSept. 16. What’s a little mess in the
name of fun? Kids and kids-at-heart will enjoy this outdor adventure, filled with basic fantasies from massive mud pits to food fights. Let your kids run wild and let yourself make a mess without having to worry about cleaning it up after. Don’t forget to wear old clothes you don’t mind ruining! Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre, 20464 E. Riggs Road. www.messyfest.com BALLET UNDER THE STARSSept. 21-30. Fall in love
with the world of dance during this enchanting evening. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and watch performances ranging from classical to contemporary performed under the stars. The best part? It’s completely free. Various dates and locales. www.balletaz.org FLORENCE CRITTENTON’S 9TH ANNUAL HEELS FOR HEALING AND DIVA DASHSept. 30. Race and
shop for a good cause. At the Diva Dash, teams of four race in an obstacle course with tricycle and hula-hoop challenges, all while wearing high heeled shoes. Then, proceed to Flo’s on 7th to pick up designer heels and handbags at remarkably low prices. All proceeds benefit Florence Crittenton and contribute to the agency’s life-changing programs for girls and their families in the community. 4116 N. Seventh Ave. www.flocrit.org
Live Music Clubs CRESCENT BALLROOM Mid-size venue in the
heart of downtown Phoenix. Free live music every day, and ticketed regular regional and national touring acts. 308 N. 2nd Ave., 602.716.2222. www.crescentphx.com Phoenix Map G2 HANDLEBAR J Country music, ample dance floor
(with free lessons every W), broad patio, and menu of steaks and barbecue. 7116 E. Becker Lane, 480.948.0110. www.handlebarj.com Valley Map K18 LAST EXIT LIVE Reliable rock club in the
Phoenix warehouse district. 717 S. Central Ave., 602.271.7000. www.lastexitlive.com Valley Map R15
LIVEWIREThis indoor, live performance
and concert venue doubles as a nightclub, with VIP lounge seating and a multi-level bar. 7320 E. Indian Plaza, 480.970.1112. www.livewire az.com Scottsdale Map E6 MARQUEE THEATRE Medium-sized,
no-seat theater with an affinity for up-and-coming rock bands. 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, 480.829.0707. www.luckymanonline.com Tempe Map C4 RHYTHM ROOM Blues and roots by local fixtures
and touring acts. Frequent benefits, jams and all-star showcases. 1019 E. Indian School Road, 602.265.4842. www.rhythmroom.com Valley Map O15 VALLEY BAR Cocktail lounge, old-school
games (Skee-Ball, pinball), good grub from Short Leash Kitchen, and a 250-capacity room for live music, stand-up comedy and other human tricks. 130 N. Central Ave. (basement accessible by alley), 602.368.3121. wwwvalleybarphx.com Phoenix Map H3
Sports ARCADIA ICE ARENA Indoor ice rink with
limited public skating; call for daily schedule. 3853 E. Thomas Road, 602.957.9966. www.arcadiaice.com Valley Map P17 ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS MLBSept. 8-10 vs San Diego Padres. Sept. 11-14 vs Colorado Rockies. Sept. 22-24 vs Miami Marlins. Sept. 25-27 vs San Francisco Giants. 401 E. Jefferson
St., 602.514.8400, 602.462.6799. www.dbacks.com Phoenix Map M7 BEN AVERY SHOOTING FACILITY This public
gun and arrow complex is owned and operated by Arizona Game & Fish Dept. and offers a 67-point main range, small-bore, high-power rifle, pistol and other specialty ranges, trapand-skeet fields, sporting clay courses and archery ranges. Closed M-Tu. 4044 W. Black Canyon Road, 623.582.8313. www.azgfd.gov Valley Map B13 ICE DEN The practice rink of the NHL’s
Arizona Coyotes hosts public skating sessions, amateur leagues and local tournaments. 9375 E. Bell Road, 480.585.7465. Valley Map I20; 7225 W. Harrison St.,Chandler, 480.598.9400. www.coyotesice.com Valley Map X17 LUCKY STRIKE This 21st-century bowling
center offers a free game (based on availability) with lunch before 3 pm, a 21-and-up policy after 9 pm, and a four-lane private suite geared for groups. CityScape, 50 W. Jefferson St., 602.732.5490. www.bowlluckystrike.com Phoenix Map K3 OCTANE RACEWAY Kart racing on a 1/3-mile
track that’s part-indoors, part outdoors. All gear provided. Pavilions at Talking Stick, 9119 Talking Stick Way, 602.302.7223. www.octaneraceway.com Valley Map M19 UPTOWN ALLEY Forty bowling lanes,
a two-story laser-tag course, 80+ video/prize games, bars, billiards, televisions and a full-service restaurant. 13525 N. Litchfield Road, Surprise, 623.975.7529. www.uptownalleysurprise.com Valley Map K8
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Sports Bars & Grills ALL AMERICAN SPORTS GRILLSports Bar.
Upscale sports grill cuisine, more than 30 HD flat-screen tvs to watch the sports games of your choosing and live music on weekends, with a patio view of the Fountain Hills fountain. 16872 E. Ave. of the Fountains, Fountain Hills, 480.816.4625. www.allamericansportsgrill-az.com Valley Map L24 ALICE COOPER’STOWN Rock ’n’ roll and sports
memorabilia, a wall of game-tuned televisions, a beer garden with a stage, and substantial, carnivorous fare. Three blocks from Chase Field and across the street from US Airways Center. 101 E. Jackson St., 602.253.7337. www.alicecooperstown.com Phoenix Map O4 BLUE 32 Tons of TVs—each separately tunable,
to indulge various team allegiances—and a menu that goes beyond wings and beer. Locations include: Scottsdale 101, 7000 E. Mayo Blvd., 480.621.3080. Valley Map H17; 6348 S. Higley Road, Gilbert, 480.248.7002. www.blue32 sportsgrill.com South of Valley Map Z24 GOLDIE’S SPORTS CAFE Pasta and wood-
fired pizza, kids’ menu and gameroom, five 10-foot TVs, pool, darts and shuffleboard. Family- and Little League-friendly. Food until 11 weeknights and midnight weekends. Mercado Plaza, 10135 E. Via Linda, 480.451.6269. www.goldiessportscafe.net Valley Map L20 HALF MOON SPORTS GRILL The Highland
location of this sports bar re-christened itself Half Moon Windy City Sports Grill to reflect an allegiance to Chicago’s sports legacies and legends, and features crackercrust pizzas and Eli’s cheesecakes. 2121 E. Highland Ave., 602.977.2700. Valley Map O15; 288 E. Greenway Pkwy., 602.993.6600. www.halfmoonsportsgrill.com Valley Map J15 MAJERLE’S SPORTS GRILL Gameday
hotspot owned by former Phoenix Suns guard/forward “Thunder Dan” Majerle. 4425 N. Saddlebag Trail, 480.889.9949. Scottsdale Map E3; 24 N. 2nd St., 602.253.0118. Phoenix Map J5; Chandler Fashion Center, 3095 W. Chandler Blvd., 480.899.7999. Valley Map X19; Palm Valley, 13375 W. McDowell Road, Goodyear, 623.207.6999. Valley Map Q8; 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., 480.585.4999. www.majerles.com Valley Map G17 ZIPPS SPORTS GRILL Food, music, TVs, pool
tables, darts and shuffleboard. Locations include: Village at Hayden, 8380 E. Via de Ventura, 480.922.1500. Valley Map L19; 7551 E. Camelback Road, 480.970.9507. Scottsdale Map D8; 6501 E. Greenway Pkwy., 480.948.5544. Valley Map J18; 3647 E. Indian School Road, 602.957.2112. Valley Map O16; 14148 N. 100th St., 480.314.4600. Valley Map J20; 1515 E. Bethany Home Road, 602.266.1600. Valley Map N15; 19420 N. 59th Ave., Glendale, 623.505.7600. Valley Map H12; 3950 W. Ray Road, Chandler, 480.782.8877. Valley Map W19; 690 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, 480.404.7255. Tempe Map E5; 4060 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler, 480.398.1776. South of Valley Map Z21; 4710 E. Warner Road, 602.688.8050. Valley Map W17; 211 E. Warner Road, Gilbert, 480.539.1600. www.zippssportsgrills.com Valley Map W22
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The largest visual arts museum in the Southwest offers a vast collection of art, ranging from 19th-century European works to 21st-century contemporary masterpieces. The permanent collection of almost 18,000 works is arranged in 12 collections. 1625 N. Central Ave., 602.257.1880. www.phxart.org
This performing and visual arts complex is the largest comprehensive arts campus in Arizona. Attend shows, concerts and classes, or wander through the Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum (reopens Sept. 8). One E. Main St., Mesa, 480.644.650. www.mesaartscenter.com
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This internationally recognized museum, founded in 1929, offers world-class exhibits, educational programming, and festivals featuring the stories and art of the American Indian people from primitive to contemporary. 2301 N. Central Ave., 602.252.8840. www.heard.org Phoenix Map A4
Architecture & Homes COSANTI The foundry and studio of Italian
architect Paolo Soleri (1919-2013). Cosanti remains a working windbell foundry, gallery, shop and educational monument to the architect. 6433 E. Doubletree Ranch Road, Paradise Valley, 480.948.6145. www.cosanti.com Valley Map L18 FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT’S TALIESIN WEST
Famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s (1867-1959) personal residence for almost 20 years. Set on 600 acres in the foothills of northeast Scottsdale, with guided tours of the buildings and the surrounding desert. 12621 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., 480.860.2700. www.franklloydwright.org Valley Map J20 ORPHEUM THEATRE Free tours of this restored
1929 playhouse are usually offered once or twice a month (call to inquire/reserve a spot). 203 W. Adams St., 602.262.7272. www.phoenixconvention center.com/orpheum-theatre Phoenix Map I1 TOVREA CASTLE AT CARRARO HEIGHTS Phoenix’s
cattle-ranching history and the aspirations of Italian builder Alessio Carraro and American meat magnate E.A. Tovrea are as central to the castle visible from Loop 202 as the pine and stucco used to build it in 1930. Two-hour, indoor/outdoor, storyrich guided tours of the restored landmark and cactus-crammed acreage began in 2012 and tend
to sell out months in advance. 5025 E. Van Buren St., 602.256.3221. www.tovreacastletours.com
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This historic home for the arts was the first home built in Arcadia in 1919. Today it offers visual art classes, workshops, lectures, exhibits and events for all ages, plus a gift shop and outdoor sculptures. Free, with suggested $7 donation. Opening Sept. 10: “Arizona: From the Outside.” Closed Su and M. 5005 E. Camelback Road, 602.262.4727. www.shemerartcenter.org
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Art Museums ASU ART MUSEUM A collection of American
and Mexican art, prints, new media, Latin American and Latino art. Through Dec. 9: “Material Beauty: Encounter with Nathan Newman.” Through Oct. 21: RE: Sisters. Opens Sept. 23: “Soul Mining.” Nelson Fine Arts Center, 51 E. 10th St., Tempe, 480.965.2787. www.asuartmuseum.asu.edu Tempe Map F5 SCOTTSDALE MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART SMOCA Modern art, architecture and
design works are showcased in a building redesigned by Arizona-based architect Will Bruder. James Turrell, a Flagstaff-based artist, contributed a sitting space called “Knight Rise” to the museum’s south end. Ongoing: “Murals by James Marshall (a.k.a. Dalek),” an artist recognized for his colorful geometric abstractions and associated with skateboard and graffiti subcultures. Through Sept. 17: “Visions ’17.” Through Sept. 24: “Ocean of Light: Submergence—A Squidsoup Project.” Through Sept. 24: “[dis]functional: Products of Conceptual Design.” 7374 E. 2nd St., 480.874.4666. www.smoca.org Scottsdale Map M8
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City Sights LUKE AIR FORCE BASE The only active-
duty F-16 training base in the world. Keep an eye on the sky in the area for a free show. 14185 Falcon St., Glendale, 623.856.5853. www.luke.af.mil Valley Map M8 MCCORMICKSTILLMAN RAILROAD PARK
Dozens of historic railroad cars, a steampowered engine, and extremely detailed model railroad exhibits reveal Arizona’s traintracked roots. Take a small-scale train ride through the park, noticing playgrounds and a working carousel you might return to later on, and visit the $3.6 million “train shed”— charmingly old-fashioned-looking but tricked-out with modern technology. Free admission. 7301 E. Indian Bend Road, 480.312.2312. www.therailroadpark.com Valley Map M18
THIS MONTH AT PHOENIX ART MUSEUM, “Alexander Calder: An Outburst of Color” debuts on Sept. 9. Also on view: “A Trubte to James Galanos and Virtue and Valor.” 32 W H E R E P H O E N I X + S COT T S D A L E I S E P T E M B E R 2 017
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RAWHIDE WILD WEST TOWN Mock 1880s
Western town with shops, galleries, entertainment, goldpanning, horseback riding and steak dinners. 5700 W. North Loop Road, Chandler, 480.502.5600. www.rawhide.com Valley Map Y17 SCOTTSDALE DOWNTOWN’S HISTORIC DISTRICT
Begin a self-paced walking tour of historical points-of-interest at the Scottsdale Historical Museum, which happens to occupy a 1909 two-room schoolhouse. More than a dozen storied sites along neighboring sidewalks are identified by sidewalk decals. Scottsdale Civic Center Mall, 7333 Scottsdale Mall. www.scottsdale museum.com; www.scottsdaledowntown.com Scottsdale Map K6 WESLEY BOLIN MEMORIAL PLAZAAn urban
park and Phoenix Pointe of Pride destination where 30 memorials are showcased, honoring individuals such as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Navajo Codetalkers to wars such as World War I and Desert Storm. View the mast and anchor of the USS Arizona. 205 S. 17th St. www.wesleybolinplaza.com Valley Map R14
Farms & Gardens DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN The
Garden’s 145 acres showcase the Sonoran Desert and more than 20,000 plants representing 4,000 species. Papago Park, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, 480.941.1225. www.dbg.org Valley Map Q18
THE FARM AT SOUTH MOUNTAIN
Working pecan grove and organic herb/ produce farm (Maya’s), restaurants and a gift shop (Botanica). 6106 S. 32nd St., 602.276.6360. www.thefarmatsouth mountain.com Valley Map T16
Museums ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER Hands-on
exhibits illustrating scientific principles, a weather theater and a planetarium. Heritage & Science Park, 600 E. Washington St., 602.716.2000. www.azscience.org Phoenix Map J7 CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF PHOENIX A zany
steel climbing apparatus, foam noodle forest, and tactile, noisy and imaginative activities abound. 215 N. 7th St., 602.253.0501. www.childrensmuseumofphoenix.org Phoenix Map H8 COMMEMORATIVE AIR FORCE AIRBASE ARIZONA The great planes of WWII are
preserved in flying condition, and flights can be arranged. Static exhibits, meanwhile, examine enemy artifacts, pieces from a B-17 Flying Fortress lost in action, and the role of Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) and Tuskegee Airmen. Falcon Field, 2017 N. Greenfield Road, Mesa, 480.351.6032. www.azcaf.org Valley Map Q24
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MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM MIM
A repository of music-making devices from around the globe, where antique and futuristic instruments from countries familiar and foreign are presented country-by-country in detailed vignettes; guests stroll into range wearing headphones to hear musical samples and native tongues. Concerts and more offered often. Through Sept. 4: “Dragons and Vines: Inlaid Guitar Masterpieces.” 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., 480.478.6000. www.mim.org Valley Map H17 PUEBLO GRANDE MUSEUM & ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK This prehistoric Hohokam village site
is a National Historic Landmark that includes a platform mound ruin, ball court and irrigation canals. Exhibits depict the life of the Hohokam and archaeology. Museum store, workshops and tours available. 4619 E. Washington St., 602.495.0900. www.pueblogrande.org Valley Map Q17 WESTERN SPIRIT: SCOTTSDALE’S MUSEUM OF THE WESTThis Smithsonian Affiliate museum and
2017 “Best Western Museum” in the nation (True West magazine) features regularly changing exhibits of Western art, Old West artifacts and historic Native American objects, on loan from some of the world’s foremost collectors and institutions. 3830 N. Marshall Way, 480.686.9539. www.scottsdalemuseumwest.org Scottsdale Map K3
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Zoos & Aquariums BUTTERFLY WONDERLAND Largest butterfly
pavilion in North America. Features thingswith-wings gallery within a tropical rainforest setting a 3-D theate and a new reptile room. Complimentary face paintings every Saturday and Sunday. Sept. 5, 19: Yoga in the Rainforest (pre-registration req.). Sept. 16: Concerts in the Conservatory. Sept. 29: Set Your Hearts Aflutter Date Night. 9500 E. Via de Ventura, 480.800.3000. www.butterflywonderland.com Valley Map M19 DOLPHINARIS ARIZONAView and interact
with dolphins at this lagoon facility. Options include a dolphin land experience, dolphin swim experiences and a dolphin trainer experience. The company’s mission is to “amaze, educate and empower.” 9500 E. Via de Ventura, 480.407.5154. www.dolphinarisaz.com Valley Map L20 ODYSEA AQUARIUMThe largest aquarium
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in the Southwest, spanning 200,000 square feet, sports two levels and more than two million gallons of water. It includes a 3-D theater, SeaTREK™ underwater ocean walking and a one-of-a-kind voyage through the “Living Sea.” A giant submerged escalator allows guests to descend deep into the ocean while surrounded by thousands of sea creatures. View fish, otters, penguins, stingrays, sharks and more—in total, over 30,000 animals. 9500 E. Via de Ventura, 480.291.8000. www.odyseaaquarium.com Valley Map L20 OUT OF AFRICA Natural, spacious habitats
roamed by giraffes, zebras, lions, tigers, hyenas, panthers and more are visited and observed up-close with a guide; recurring yet unpredictable shows like Tiger Splash and Predator Feed provide further insight. From Phoenix: Interstate 17 north, exit 287 (Highway 260), Camp Verde; approximately 75 minutes. 928.567.2840. www.outofafrica park.com Arizona Map M8 PHOENIX ZOO Home to some 1,300
animals, including 200 endangered or threatened birds, mammals and reptiles. Visitor optionsinclude a Safari Train with commentary and a Discovery Farm tailored to ages 18 months to 5 years. Papago Park, 455 N. Galvin Parkway, 602.273.1341. www.phoenixzoo.org Valley Map Q18
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SEA LIFE AQUARIUM Lots of cool vantage
points on more than 5,000 sea creatures with shark feedings and touch pools, and the largest collection of jellyfish in Arizona. Arizona Mills, 5000 S. Arizona Mills Circle, Tempe, 480.478.7600. www.visitsealife.com/arizona/ Tempe Map K2 WILDLIFE WORLD ZOO, AQUARIUM & SAFARI PARKExplore a 95-acre Wildlife
Park with Arizona’s largest collection of exotic animals. Find over 600 species on exhibit with 80 aquarium exhibits, Dragon World reptiles, the Safari Park, a petting zoo and 10 rides, including a family coaster, zip line, train and tram rides, sky ride and a carousel. Also, two sea lion shows and three wildlife encounter shows daily, plus feed Lory parrots and giraffes. 16501 W. Northern Ave., Litchfield Park, 623.935.9453. www.wildlife world.com Valley Map L7 w w w.wh e re t rave le r. com 35
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Realitivity? Is Real Relative? View this group show of Wilde Meyer artists, including Sheridan Brown, Samantha Buller and Patrick Coffaro from Sept. 7-30. Pictured: “Elvis Kicks” by Stephen Morath. Wilde Meyer Gallery features contemporary art and sculptures, and abstract and landscape paintings. Closed Su. 4142 N. Marshall Way, 480.945.2323. www.wildemeyer.com Scottsdale Map K3
ALTAMIRA FINE ART Western contemporary
art from a gallery founded in Jackson Hole, Wyo. 7038 E. Main St., 480.949.1256. www.altamiraart.com Scottsdale Map K3 AMERICAN FINE ART, INC. Works by such
legendary American painters as Norman Rockwell, Andy Warhol, Andrew Wyeth and LeRoy Neiman share the gallery’s 12,000 square feet with sculptures in glass by Jean-Claude Novaro and Lord Crosbie, and in bronze by Erté. Also of note: paintings and prints by Alexander Calder, who was known more for his mobiles, and fashion sketches by Frederick Mellinger. 3908 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.990.1200. www.americanfineartgallery.com Scottsdale Map K5 ANDRE KOHN FINE ART GALLERY
Contemporary expressionist work by international painters and sculptors, including Andre Kohn, Isabelle Delannoy, Christopher Schulz and Nikita Young. 7034 E. Main St., 480.970.4300. www.andrekohnfineart.com Scottsdale Map K3 BONNER DAVID GALLERIES Traditional
and contemporary works showing in harmony. 7040 E. Main St., 480.941.8500. www.bonnerdavid.com Scottsdale Map J3
Contemporary works by established and emerging artists from the United States, Europe and Asia, exhibited in generous, well-lighted spaces. 4201 N. Marshall Way, 480.421.1818. www.calvincharlesgallery.com
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COWBOY LEGACY GALLERY Cowboy and
Western art and merchandise. 7077 E. Main St., 480.595.8999. www.artgalleryinphoenixaz.com Scottsdale Map K2 EXPRESSIONS GALLERY Dave McGary’s
(1958-2013) uncannily human bronze sculptures of American Indian figures are joined by the work of painters and other sculptors who show an inclination toward the American West. 7077 E. Main St., 480.424.7412. www.expressionsartgalleries.com FAUST GALLERY Antique and contemporary
American Indian work, Navajo weavings, Pueblo pottery and basketry, tribal art and jewelry. 7100 E. Main St., 480.200.4290. www.faustgallery.com Scottsdale Map K5 GEBERT CONTEMPORARY
Contemporary works in a split-level space conducive to spirited receptions. Sculptures, photo composits and ambitious paintings. 7160 E. Main St., 480.429.0711. www.gebertartaz.com Scottsdale Map K5
showroom with unique works ranging from tabletop paintings and sculptures to large indoor and outdoor installations. 7136 E. Main St., 480.941.3442. www.jklein gallery.com Scottsdale Map I3
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J KLEIN GALLERYA bright, contemporary
LARSEN GALLERY Large fine art gallery known
for its represented artists and its consigned art for sale on the secondary market. 3705 N. Bishop Lane, 480.941.0900. www.larsengallery.com Scottsdale Map M5 THE LEGACY GALLERY Representational
art, with an emphasis on oil painting and bronze sculpture. 7178 E. Main St., 480.945.1113. www.legacygallery.com Scottsdale Map K5 MAIN STREET GALLERIES Large-scale
sculptures line one of downtown Scottsdale’s most influential gallery districts. Main Street between Scottsdale Road and Goldwater Boulevard. www.mainstreetartgalleries.com Scottsdale Map K2-K5 MODERN AMERICAN Contemporary
and modern works by internationally renowned artists such as Salvador Dali, Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol and Marc Chagall; original paintings, mixed media artworks, drawings, prints and sculpture. 4161 N. Marshall Way, 480.941.0909. www.modernamerican.com Scottsdale Map H4
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PEJMAN GALLERY Investment-quality
oil paintings and archival framing. 7165 E. Main St., 480.970.1505. www.pejmangallery.com Scottsdale Map J3 R.C. GORMAN NAVAJO GALLERY
Oil pastels, lithographs, bronzes and paper castings by Chinle, Ariz.-born R.C. Gorman (1931-2005). 7116 E. Main St., 480.478.4163. www.rcgormangallery.com Scottsdale Map J4 T.H. BRENNEN FINE ART Fine artwork
spanning traditional Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, and living academic realists to contemporary. 7150 E. Main St., 480.994.1355. www.thbrennenfineart.com Scottsdale Map J4 TRAILSIDE GALLERIES Western, impressionist,
landscape, still-life and wildlife art in a 5,500square-foot gallery. 7330 Scottsdale Mall, 480.945.7751. www.trailsidegalleries.com Scottsdale Map K7
Beyond Downtown Scottsdale ANTIQUE TROVE Heirlooms and
collectibles in a strip mall easily reached between Scottsdale’s “resort row” and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. 2020 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.947.6074. www.antiquetrove.com Valley Map P18 DESERT MOUNTAIN FINE ARTAn art gallery
offering a mix of works, from contemporary to traditional Western. Stop by and watch artists in residence, Philip and Gabi Payne, working in the studio section of the gallery too. Kierland Commons, 7012 E. Greenway Parkway, 480.483.5663. www.desertmountainfineart.com Valley Map I19
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MELROSE VINTAGE Shabby-chic and
antique goods for the parlor and boudoir. 4238 N. 7th Ave., 602.636.0300. www.shop melrosevintage.com Valley Map O14 ROOSEVELT ROW Mixed-use, independent,
culture- and arts-dominated neighborhood. Participant in Artlink Phoenix First Friday (6-10 pm) and the similar but lower-key Third Friday art crawl (6-9 pm). Participants located on or in the vicinity of Roosevelt Street, 15th Street to Seventh Avenue. www.roosevelt row.org Phoenix Map C8 THE MONORCHID A mixed-use home
to creative businesses, with a pair of common areas that function as public galleries of works ranging from photography to monumental sculpture. 214 E. Roosevelt St., 602.253.0339. www.monorchid.com Phoenix Map C6
Carefree, Cave Creek & Fountain Hills RARE EARTH GALLERYArtwork made
from natural rocks and gemstones, fossils, hand-blown glass wall art, custom inlay work and jewelry. 6333 E. Cave Creek Road, 480.575.4360. www.rareearthgallerycc.com Valley Map A18
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To Be Continued features new and gently used, highly curated upscale women’s fashions. Pictured: Saint Laurent black leather and studded heel booties in size 39 ($325.95). The Shops at Hilton Village, 480.699.2700. www.tbcconsignment.com
Find upscale men’s fashions ranging from private label items to lifestyle brands and sportswear collections at Patrick James. Pictured: Fine Italian heathered knit of 55% wool/45% polyamide fashioned to look like a blazer and feel like a sweater ($438). The Shops at Hilton Village, 480.998.8765. www.patrickjames.com Valley Map N18
Montblanc recently opened a redesigned boutique at Scottsdale Fashion Square, the fourth of its kind in the world. It features iconic writing instruments, timepieces, men’s accessories, leather goods and jewelry. Pictured: The Summit Smartwatch ($890). Scottsdale Fashion Square, 480.970.8320. www.montblanc.com Scottsdale Map D5
Apparel A COOL BREEZE Handcrafted designer
women’s apparel, handbags, jewelry, furniture and tableware. The Shops at Gainey Village, 480.663.3182. ATHLETA Fashionable “staple” sportswear.
Locations include: Scottsdale Quarter, 480.922.5223. www.athleta.gap.com CARINE Uncommon women’s clothing, casual
to special-occasion, with attentive service and custom touches by the master-tailor proprietress. The Shops at Gainey Village, 480.483.3888; Scottsdale Quarter, 480.991.9789; 7081 E. Fifth Ave., 480.949.0800. www.carineapparel.com Scottsdale Map G4 DIVA Elegant clothing for women in sizes
14-24, including swimwear and formalwear, plus handbags and jewelry. The Shops at Gainey Village, 480.948.8777. www.diva scottsdale.com DIVA DIVINE BOUTIQUEWomen’s
clothing, jewelry, accessories and gifts. 23425 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.585.2570. www.divadivineboutique.com Valley Map G18 GARAGE Edgy clothing and accessories for infants,
toddlers and kids who may be training to be a fashion model, rock musician or movie star. The Shops at SouthBridge, 480.556.6900. www.garageboutique.com
JUDY ARIZONA Intergenerational
sportswear and lots of lightweight layers: dip-dyed tanks, animalpatterned tees, stud-embellished jackets and more. Pinnacle at Scottsdale, 23415 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.585.9190. Valley Map G18
So many more places to browse, try and buy:
store for men and women. Shoes, jewelry and accessories too. The Shops at Gainey Village, 480.621.8400. www.loopjean company.com NINA MCLEMORE Day, evening and leisure
clothing for women, with a strong focus on travel. Nina McLemore designs four collections per year: Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The Shops at Gainey Village, 480.607.7700. www.ninamclemore.com and accessories with a dash of glitz and comfort-shoe collections. The Shops at Gainey Village, 480.596.0533. www.ritzyragsandshoes.com TORY BURCH Graceful apparel and
accessories for lifestyles that may or may not involve high tea, high-level decision-making, sailboat racing, polo playing and romantic picnicking. Scottsdale Fashion Square, 480.946.1873. www.toryburch.com
high fashion. Unique pieces from casual to dressy, from designers such as Alberto Makali, Frank Lyman and Bertigo. Scottsdale Quarter, 480.264.7911. www.verri.me
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LOOP JEAN COMPANYA premium denim
RITZY RAGS & SHOES Colorful clothing
VERRI Men’s and women’s European
Art Supplies JESSICA KNITS & CROCHETS Frequent
classes and a vast inventory of yarns, needles and other supplies for knitters. Pima Crossing, 8660 E. Shea Blvd., 480.515.4454. www.jessicaknits.com Valley Map L19 SCOTTSDALE BEAD SUPPLY Beading and jewelry
components, from utilitarian hardware to exotic silver, glass, wood and stone beads. Workshops available too. 3625 N. Marshall Way, 480.945.5988. www.scottsdalebead.com Scottsdale Map N4
Bargains/Resale/Outlets ARIZONA MILLS Value-focused indoor
shopping center with outlets. 5000 Arizona Mills Circle, Tempe, 480.491.9700. www.arizona mills.com Tempe Map K2 HIGH SOCIETY RESALE BOUTIQUE Gently used
women’s apparel, shoes, jewelry and handbags, including designer brands. 10805 N. 71st Way, 480.951.2506. www.highsocietyresale.com Valley Map L19
ALSO AT THE SHOPS AT HILTON VILLAGE, find retail shops Chico’s, Dolce Boutique, Exclusively Big & Tall, The Linen Tree, Hall of Frames, and the new TBC2. 40 W H E R E P H O E N I X + S COT T S D A L E I S E P T E M B E R 2 017
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OUTLETS AT ANTHEM Outdoor shopping
among 60 name-brand outlet stores, including Michael Kors, Calvin Klein and Columbia Sportswear. 4250 W. Anthem Way. www.outletsanthem.com Arizona Map O7 OVER THE TOP CONSIGNMENT SHOPPE
Collectible designer jewelry and home décor on the secondary market; inventory has been known to include Tiffany & Co. jewelry, Lladró and Swarovski crystal. 7072 E. Fifth Ave., 480.947.2782. www.overthetopconsignment.com Scottsdale Map G3 PHOENIX PREMIUM OUTLETS This outlet
center is stocked with such brands as Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th, Coach, Kate Spade and Nike. 4976 Premium Outlet Way, Chandler. www.premiumoutlets.com Valley Map Y17
Beauty & Body Products ARIZONA WIG BOUTIQUE Offering a
selection of wigs, extensions, hairpieces and turbans for women, men and children. 7074 E. Fifth Ave., 480.429.3778. www.arizona wigco.com Scottsdale Map F3 KIEHL’S Founded in 1851 as an old-world
apothecary in New York, this skincare line now has a loyal, well-groomed following. Products for face, body and hair are made from botanical extracts, and they speak for themselves—the global brand has never done any advertising. Scottsdale Fashion Square, 480.994.1039. www.kiehls.com
Collectibles CHIEF DODGE American Indian kachinas,
rugs, baskets, pottery, artifacts, oil/sand paintings, and quality jewelry at practically wholesale prices for 40-plus years. Papago Plaza, 1346 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.970.1133. www.chiefdodge.com Valley Map P18 GILBERT ORTEGA American Indian art,
jewelry, baskets, pottery, home furnishings, rugs, kachinas and collectibles. 3925 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.990.1808. www.gilbert ortega.com Scottsdale Map K6
Furnishings BUFFALO COLLECTION Handcrafted buffalo-
leather furniture with such distinctions as braided piping, contrasting applique, and a variety of woods sourced in the American West. 7044 E. Fifth Ave., 480.946.3903. www.buffalocollection. com Scottsdale Map F3 RESTORATION HARDWARE A three-story
mansion of ruggedly elegant (or elegantly rugged) furniture, lighting and accessories; the only such RH lifestyle gallery in the state. Scottsdale Quarter, 480.658.1021. www.restorationhardware.com THE COLLECTOR’S HOUSEA classically
modern interior design boutique that is also a lifestyle brand for everything home. Services include restyling and interior design, turn-key services and bridal registry. Find handmade luxury furniture, hand formed dinnerware, gifts, pillows, Turkish rugs, antiques and more. The Shops at Gainey Village, 480.268.9292. www.thecollectorshouse.biz
THE EMBELLISHED HOUSE A rambling
chateau of romantic, regal and repurposed furnishings. 15551 N. Greenway-Hayden Loop, 480.991.2610. www.theembellishedhouse.com Valley Map J19 VALERIANNE OF SCOTTSDALE Sumptuous
bed linens, Egyptian cotton towels, dusting silk and luxurious bathroom accessories. 7033 E. 1st Ave., 480.946.8772. www.valerianne. com Scottsdale Map J3
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MEPHISTO SCOTTSDALE Famously
comfortable walking shoes for men and women. Village at Shea, 7342 E. Shea Blvd., 480.443.1689. www.mephistoscottsdale.com Valley Map L19 SHOE THRILL Comfort-shoe brands with
character by such makers as Miz Mooz, Tsubo and Birkenstock. 11 W. Boston St., Chandler, 480.275.2898. www.shoethrill.com Valley Map X20
Gifts
Shopping Centers
KACTUS JOCK This is Arizona souvenir
ARIZONA MILLS Value-focused indoor
central, with straightforward and funny T-shirts, moccasins, canvas bags and other keepsakes. 7233 E. Main St., 480.945.6691. www.kactusjock.com Scottsdale Map K6 PENCHETTA PEN & KNIFE A large selection
of fine pens, knives and instruments for wet shaving. Scottsdale Promenade, 16211 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.575.0729. www.penchetta.com Valley Map J18
Jewelry DIAMONDS & DESIGNS Estate jewelry
and art; repair and appraisal too. 7077 E. Fifth Ave., 480.947.9934. www.arizonaglassart.com Scottsdale Map G4 JEWELRY BY GAUTHIER Scott Gauthier’s original
workshop and gallery has resided on Marshall Way since 1989. The jewelry designer’s bold architectural works can also be seen in a smaller showroom at Kierland Commons, and on the necks and hands of confident, loyal clients. 4211 N. Marshall Way, 480.941.1707. Scottsdale Map J4; Kierland Commons, 480.443.4030. www.jewelry bygauthier.com LONDON GOLD FINE JEWELERS Direct
diamond importers and jewelry designers. Locations include: 10441 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.367.1717. Valley Map K19; 3100 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler, 480.705.4191. www.londongold.com Valley Map X19 ROBERT C. WESLEY JEWELER Fine
jewelry and watches; Rolex is a featured brand. 7088 E. Fifth Ave., 480.947.2416. www.robertwesleyjewelers.com Scottsdale Map G4 ROMANOV FINE JEWELRY Offering a collection
of fine rings, bracelets, necklaces and earrings, and gems from all over the world. 7137 E. Main St., 480.945.5200. www.romanovfinejewelry.com Scottsdale Map K4 THE ESTATE WATCH & JEWELRY COMPANY
Appraiser and reseller of pre-owned jewelry, timepieces and loose diamonds. 7121 E. Fifth Ave., 480.946.9940. www.watchlink.com Scottsdale Map G4
Shoes & Boots ECCO Walking shoes from Denmark.
Kierland Commons, 480.443.0558. www.ecco.com JIMMY CHOO Sunglasses, leather goods
and women’s shoes from Jimmy Choo’s ready-to-wear division. Scottsdale Fashion Square, 480.947.2067. www.jimmychoo.com
shopping center with outlets for Neiman Marcus (Last Call), Burlington Coat Factory and Sears; family entertainment venues SEA LIFE Arizona aquarium and LEGOLAND Discovery Center; a Gameworks arcade; and adventuresome dining at Rainforest Cafe. 5000 S. Arizona Mills Circle, Tempe, 480.491.9700. www.arizonamills. com Tempe Map K2 ARROWHEAD TOWNE CENTER Bi-level en-
closed mall. 7700 W. Arrowhead Town Center, Glendale. www.arrowheadtownecenter.com Valley Map I11 BILTMORE FASHION PARK Outdoor shopping
center of luxury boutiques, anchored by Saks Fifth Avenue, and restaurants ranging from fast to fine French. At the east end: independent and local “mini-shops” known collectively as UNION. 2502 E. Camelback Road. www.shopbiltmore.com Valley Map O15 CHANDLER FASHION CENTER Bi-level enclosed
mall with open-air village. 3111 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler. www.shopchandlerfashioncenter.com Valley Map Y19 CITYSCAPE PHOENIX Shops, original-concept
restaurants, a bowling center and a comedy club in a high-rise development in downtown Phoenix. 1 E. Washington St. www.cityscapephoenix.com Phoenix Map I3 DESERT RIDGE MARKETPLACE Sprawling,
family-oriented shopping destination. 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., 480.513.7586. www.shopdesertridge.com Valley Map G17 HIGH STREET Select shops, services and
date-night restaurants at the base of an upscale residential development. 5515 E. High St. www.highstreetaz.com Valley Map H18 KIERLAND COMMONS Elite boutiques and
bistros on the Main Street level and residential lofts upstairs. 15205 N. Kierland Blvd. www.kierlandcommons.com Valley Map I18 SANTAN VILLAGE Outdoor-access national
brands. 2218 E. Williams Field Road, Gilbert. www.shopsantanvillage.com Valley Map X24 SCOTTSDALE FASHION SQUARE Largest
indoor shopping center in the Southwest, anchored by Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus. A Tesla car showroom, Microsoft store, multiple restaurants and a Harkins Theatres too. 7014 E. Camelback Road. www.fashion square.com Scottsdale Map D5 SCOTTSDALE QUARTER Open-air center of
Arizona exclusives (Le Creuset, west elm, Kendra Scott), an iPic movie center, and a blend of casual and upscale restaurants. 15037 N. Scottsdale Road. www.scottsdalequarter.com Valley Map I18 w w w.wh e re t rave le r. com 41
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THE SHOPS AT GAINEY VILLAGE Outdoor-
access boutiques in a linear arrangement. 8777 N. Scottsdale Road. www.theshopsgainey village.com Valley Map M18 THE SHOPS AT HILTON VILLAGE Linear
center of boutiques and cafes. 6045 N. Scottsdale Road. www.hiltonvillage.com Valley Map N18 THE SHOPS AT SOUTHBRIDGE Individual-
concept boutiques and salons at street level and one floor up. Stetson Drive north of Fifth Avenue and west of Scottsdale Road. Scottsdale Map E5 TEMPE MARKETPLACE Direct-access
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big-box retailers as well as smaller/younger boutiques. 2000 E. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe. www.tempemarketplace.com
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world’s finest footwear
Tempe Map D8 WESTGATE ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT
Crowd-receptive arrangement of restaurants, bars, fast-food cafes and brand-name stores. 6751 N. Sunset Blvd., Glendale. www.westgateaz.com Valley Map M11
Spas & Salons AGAVE, THE ARIZONA SPA Luxurious
treatments utilizing indigenous exfoliants, moisturizers, fragrances and wisdom. Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, 6909 E. Greenway Pkwy., 480.624.1500. www.kierlandresort.com Valley Map I18
Women’s Fiducia
Men’s Rodrigo
7342 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85260 | 480-443-1689 | www.mephistoscottsdale.com
BLISS SPA Minimalist day spa in a resort
location with the convenience of straightoff-the-street access. W Scottsdale, 7277 E. Camelback Road, 480.575.0164. www.bliss world.com Scottsdale Map E8
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DRYBAR Hairstyles without commitment;
each client gets a shampoo, blow-out and styling for a flat fee. No cuts or color services. Both locations: 480.607.5064. Scottsdale Quarter; 3172 E. Camelback Road www.thedrybar.com Valley Map O16
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JOYA SPA Spa and salon services in an
environment of opulent Moroccan arches and tiles. Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia, 4949 E. Lincoln Drive, 480.627.3200. www.montelucia.com Valley Map N17 MANE ATTRACTION SALON Finely
targeted hair and makeup services. Biltmore Plaza, 3156 E. Camelback Road, 602.956.2996. www.maneattractionsalon.com Valley Map O16 SONORAN SPA Signature treatments
that change with the seasons (of course), plus Ayurvedic rituals, massage, wraps, masques and facials. Fitness center and salon too. Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale, 10600 E. Crescent Moon Drive, 480.513.5145. www.fourseasons.com Valley Map F20 SPA DU SOLEIL Facials, massages, body
treatments and wraps with rejuvenating results; combine several for a full day of indulgence. 7040 E. 3rd Ave., 480.994.5400. www.spadusoleil.com Scottsdale Map H3
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Indian Jewelry • Kachinas • Baskets • Rugs Artifacts • Appraisals SkySong
Highest Quality Lowest Prices 1346 N. SCOTTSDALE ROAD, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85257 480-970-1133 Monday - Saturday, 10:00am to 5:00pm • Closed Sunday In the Papago Plaza, the adobe shopping center, southwest corner of Scottsdale & McDowell Roads. Turn west at SkySong light.
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VANITY BLOWOUT BARA cutting-edge
Exceptional Women’s Clothing and Accessories from the Finest Homes in the Valley. New Arrivals Daily Featuring: Chico’s • Coach Donald J Pliner Eileen Fisher • Escada Michael Kors St. John & Misook
Exceptional Collection of sterling silver and gemstone jewelry from faraway parts of the world. Rings, pendants, bracelets and necklaces that you won’t find unless you travel the world yourself. All at affordable prices!! -Canadian Money taken at Por
High Society Boutique
10805 N. 71st Way Scottsdale, AZ NW Corner Scottsdale & Shea • Scottsdale www.highsocietyresale.com 480-951-2506
beauty bar with hair, makeup and massage services, as well as eyelash extensions. 15807 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., 480.451.5251. www.vanityblowoutbar.com Valley Map I19 WELL & BEING SPA Massages, facials and
body scrubs, yes—but so much more. Niche fitness programs (aerial yoga, TRX suspension training, RipSurfer simulators), targeted-relief treatments (acupuncture, cupping) and nutrition consultation. Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, 7575 E. Princess Drive, 480.585.2732. www.fairmont.com/scottsdale Valley Map I18
Specialty Food/Drink LA GRANDE ORANGE GROCERY Visit for the
huge English muffins, linger for loud, happy soundtrack, and leave with seasoned pasta, a curious bottle of wine, and a think piece from the newsstand. All-day cafe and bakery too. 4410 N. 40th St., 602.840.7777. www.lagrande orangegrocery.com Valley Map O17 LE MACARON FRENCH PASTRIES Delicate
sandwich cookies in a spectrum of colors and flavors, including lemon cream and lavender white chocolate. Scottsdale Quarter, www.lemacaron-us.com 480.948.1099. LUCI’S HEALTHY MARKETPLACE Modern-retro
grocery boutique specializing in organic products for people and pets. Grab-and-go meals, wine and beer, and enjoy-on-site coffees and pastries. www.lucishealthymarketplace.com. 1590 E. Bethany Home Road, 602.773.1339. Valley Map N15 QUEEN CREEK OLIVE MILL MARKETPLACE
Products grown and formulated at Queen Creek Olive Mill in Arizona, including bacon olive oil and a variety of tapenades and upscale condiments. Kierland Commons, 480.361.9860. www.queencreekolivemill.com SPHINX DATE CO. PALM & PANTRY Independent
market of Arizona-harvested dates and nuts, Arizona-made wines and beers, and Arizonablended salsas, sauces and oils. 3039 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.941.2261. www.sphinxdateranch.com Valley Map P18 VOM FASS German for “from the cask,” Vom
Fass is an interactive wining and dining boutique. Sample spirits, liqueurs and wines straight from the casks, and olive oils and vinegars from the stoneware crocks. Wine tastings and cooking classes are held on-site. 7135 E. Camelback Road, 480.699.1099. www.vomfassusa.com Scottsdale Map D4
Sports/Fitness SOLE SPORTS Locally owned, specialty
running store providing treadmill gait analysis and knowledgeable and friendly guidance in finding the perfect running shoe, plus all of the gadgets and accessories a runner could wish for. Weekly group runs from all stores. Scottsdale Seville, 7001 N. Scottsdale Road., 480.991.2475. Valley Map M18; 1006 E. Warner Road, Tempe, 480.522.2475. Valley Map W19; 18583 N. 59th Ave., Glendale, 623.322.2495. www.solesportsrunning.com Valley Map I12
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Dining Cocktails on Tap The Gladly—known for its creative cocktails, whiskey selection and award-winning contemporary American menu—is now taking the Valley’s cocktail scene to the next level by offering six of its new craft cocktails on tap. The drinks are classics—but each is complete with an added creative spin by the restaurant’s drink masters. Try the Manhattan with maple and tobacco bitters or the Thai Margarita with tamarind and chili sea salt ($12 each; $8 during happy hour). 2201 E. Camelback Road, 602.759.8132. www.thegladly.com Valley Map N16
ARCADIA FARMS CAFE American. This rustic
hideaway with a downtown address has long been a destination for “ladies who lunch”—perhaps for the lump crab cakes and berry salads, perhaps for the foliage and fountain noise that conceal great gossip. 7014 E. 1st Ave., 480.941.5665. www.arcadiafarmscafe.com Scottsdale Map J3 ARIDUS WINE COMPANYA Scottsdale tasting
room for a Willcox-area (southern Arizona) winemaker. 7173 E. Main St., 520.954.2676. www.ariduswineco.com Scottsdale Map K4 AZ/88 American. This upscale city tavern
isn’t visible from any street, but art-world cognoscenti and martini connoisseurs have a way of finding it. Inside a glass box on the perimeter of Scottsdale’s Civic Center, nicely appointed burgers, salads and sandwiches are dished. 7353 E. Scottsdale Mall, 480.994.5576. www.az88.com Scottsdale Map K7 CITIZEN PUBLIC HOUSE American.
Contemporary American fare, much-inclined to combining with cocktails. 7111 E. 5th Ave., 480.398.4208. www.citizenpublichouse.com Scottsdale Map G4 DON & CHARLIE’S Steak. A fixture since 1981,
with celebrity caricatures, sports memorabilia, and Chicago-style ribs and chicken, chops and steaks. 7501 E. Camelback Road, 480.990.0900. www.donandcharlies.com Valley Map O18
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TAJ MAHAL Indian, Vegetarian.
This husband-wife operation Authentic Indian food, spiced (or not) introduces skeins of specialty pastas to your tastes. Lunch and dinner wheretraveler.com at the commencement of every dinner, daily, and an all-you-can-eat daily and follows through with an equally lunch buffet. Closed Tu. 4225 N. intriguing series of plates and presentations. Craftsman Court, 480.257.1791. The Shops at SouthBridge, 7114 E. Stetson Drive, www.aztajmahal.com Scottsdale Map H4 480.990.9500. www.marcellinoristorante.com Scottsdale Map F4 OLD TOWN TORTILLA FACTORY Southwestern.
Trees with lights and a fountain with fire set up the patio as a relaxing place to dine on a progression of poblano dip, tortilla soup, soft tacos and Southwestern-spiced surf & turf. Hundreds of tortillas are made one-by-one on a grill inside the 75-year-old adobe hacienda every night, and a former carriage house serves as the cantina. Dinner only. 6910 E. Main St., 480.945.4567. www.oldtowntortillafactory.com Scottsdale Map L2 OREGANO’S PIZZA BISTRO Pizza.
Pizzas on thin crust or Chicago-stuffed-style, traditionally topped or uniquely accessorized. Locations include: 3102 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.970.1860. Valley Map P18; 523 W. University Drive, Tempe, 480.858.0501. Valley Map R18; 1130 S. Dobson Road, Mesa, 480.962.0036. Valley Map T20; 1960 W. Germann Road, Chandler, 480.265.4580. Valley Map Y20; 328 N. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, 480.882.9336. Valley Map V22; 4602 E. Cactus Road, 602.482.0054. www.oreganos.com Valley Map K17
THE SALT CELLAR RESTAURANT Seafood.
A shot of rare-batch tequila with a goblet of giant shrimp is one way to get things started. Follow by feasting on various fish or crustaceans—sautéed, blackened, broiled, stuffed, fried or baked—or just loiter in the lounge until reverse happy hour kicks in and staffers from other restaurants trickle in (an industry testimonial!). Underground dining room hosted by a convivial husbandwife team. 550 N. Hayden Road, 480.947.1963. www.saltcellarrestaurant.com Valley Map Q19 THE SUGAR BOWL Frozen Treats.
A sweet pink-and-white Scottsdale institution since 1958, with Tin Roof and Dusty Road sundaes and swirled-to-order shakes and malts. The cartoons posted near the door were sketched by late “Family Circus” creator Bil Keane, who lived in nearby Paradise Valley. 4005 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.946.0051. www.sugarbowlscottsdale.com Scottsdale Map J6
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atmosphere and seriously sexy sushi. Baked/steamed seafood, grilled steaks and skewers, and pork braised for eight hours, too. W Scottsdale, 7277 E. Camelback Road, 480.970.2121. www.sushiroku.com Scottsdale Map D8 THIRSTY LION GASTROPUB & GRILLAmerican.
Brick-oven artisan pizzas, gourmet burgers, shareable appetizers, seafood, steaks and sandwiches. Cuisine is made with fresh and local ingredients. Locations include: Scottsdale Fashion Square, 7014 E. Camelback Road, 480.284.7292. Scottsdale Map D5; 2000 E. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, 480.968.2920. www.thirstyliongastropub.com Valley Map X23
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A variety of cheese crisps and unusual margaritas (one’s vanilla!) kick-start a meal. Chile- and cheese-laced entrées, some of which arrive in cast-iron skillets, are creative and generously proportioned. 6166 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.305.6692. Valley Map N18; Biltmore Fashion Park, 2502 E. Camelback Road, 602.429.8000. www.blancotacostequila.com Valley Map O15 DREXYL MODERN AMERICAN Modern American.
Offering seasonal, handcrafted dishes that include small plates, salads, sandwiches and entrées. A well curated selection of beer, wine and vintage cocktails round out the menu. Open for happy hour and dinner daily, and lunch M-Sa. The Shops at Gainey Village, 8877 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.840.1861. www.drexylusa.com Valley Map L18 EL CHORRO American. Conveniently nestled
between Scottsdale and Phoenix, Paradise Valley’s historic El Chorro offers an authentic Arizona dining experience with stunning views of the Valley’s most prominent landmark, Camelback Mountain. Generations of Valley residents and visitors alike frequent El Chorro to savor seasonal cuisine featuring the highest quality in sustainable, locally grown, all natural ingredients, including herbs and produce from the El Chorro garden. 5550 E. Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley, 480.948.5170. www.elchorro.com Valley Map N17 FLEMING’S PRIME STEAKHOUSE Steak.
Hand-cut-daily prime steaks (and chicken, fish, pork and other entrées), super side dishes, and an extensive list of boutique wines. Locations include: 6333 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.596.8265. Valley Map M18; Market Street, 20753 N. Pima Road, 480.538.8000. www.flemingssteakhouse.com Valley Map M10 FOGO DE CHÃO Brazilian Churrascaria.
Unlimited servings of 16 fire-roasted meats, plus an extensive salad bar. Lincoln Village, 6300 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.609.8866. www.fogodechao.com Valley Map N18 FORNO FABBRI Italian. All-day cafe and
to-go market of such Italian necessities as breads, pastries, cheeses, cured meats, peppers and assorted produce; wines too. The Shops at Gainey Village, 8977 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.998.1366. www.fornofabbri.com Valley Map M18
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GRASSROOTS KITCHEN & TAP American.
Comfort food with gourmet touches; soups du jour are influenced by regions of the United States (Louisiana red beans and rice; New Mexico Hatch chiles with smoked pork). Locations include: The Village at Hayden, 8120 N. Hayden Road, 480.699.0699. www.grassrootsaz.com Valley Map M19 THE HASH KITCHEN Brunch. Local and organic
ingredients are incorporated into a breakfast, brunch and lunch menu with choices like specialty hashes, almond-encrusted French toast, Cuban panini and gourmet burgers. Extensive Bloody Mary bar. Locations include: The Shops at Gainey Village, 8777 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.947.3214. www.thehashkitchen.com Valley Map M18 HOUSTON’S American. Huge salads,
barbecued ribs, hamburgers and veggie burgers are among daily fare. Hilton Village, 6113 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.922.7775. www.hillstone.com Valley Map N18 J&G STEAKHOUSE Steak. Global steakhouse
by Michelin-starred Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. Begin with the raw bar or heirloom tomato salad, segue to tuna tartare or a foie gras terrine, then select a juicy cut of beef, pork or fish. The Phoenician, 6000 E. Camelback Road, 480.214.8000. www.jgsteakhousescottsdale.com Valley Map O18 KITCHEN WESTAmerican. Seasonally determined
American fare with Western flair. Begin with the Chorizo Hush Puppies or Fried Mesquite Honey Cheese Curds, then move on to a brisket burger, juicy steak or wild salmon filet. The Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch, 7700 E. McCormick Parkway, 480.991.9000. www.destinationhotels.com/scottsdale-resort Valley Map L19 MACAYO’S MEXICAN KITCHEN Mexican.
For 60 years, Macayo has been dishing Sonoran Mexican dishes. The menu features creations from old family recipes as well as new, lighter fare. Locations include: 11107 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.596.1181. Valley Map L18; 4001 N. Central Ave., 602.264.6141. www.macayo.com Valley Map P14 NEW YORK BAGELS ’N BIALYS Deli. Extensive
menu of deli standards, plus burgers and cocktails; breakfast available all day. 10320 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.483.6922. www.nybagelsnbialys.com Valley Map L18 ROKA AKOR Asian/Fusion. Artistic little
tastes come from the robata (charcoal) grill or the sushi/sashimi bar. Cocktails are concocted from the distilled Japanese spirit shochu and hunks of crystal-clear ice. 7299 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.428.0051. www.rokaakor.com Valley Map M18 SOI 4 BANGKOK EATERY Thai. Ginger-
marinated lamb, star anise-braised tofu and pan-seared duck are among the more complex entrées to be presented on oversized white plates in this chic urban space, yet curries, stir-frys and skewers, though perhaps more familiar, would hardly be called “simple.” The Shops at Gainey Village, 8787 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.778.1999. www.soifour.com Valley Map M18
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bring Old World European cuisine with a contemporary American twist to the Scottsdale dining scene. To begin, try the pickled herring or borscht (beet soup with meatballs), then move on to entrées such as the chicken Kiev, pork shank and sauerkraut, or oxtail stew. 10050 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.477.1390. www.sonatasrestaurant.com Valley Map K18 TOMASO’S WHEN IN ROME Italian. Owned
by Chef Tomaso Maggiore of the popular Tomaso’s Italian Restaurant, this newer locale conveys a trattoria-type atmosphere with a heavy Romaninspired culinary influence. The handcrafted menu offers Italian favorites and options such as Veal Saltimboca Alla Romana, Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe and Bucatini Amatriciana. The Pinnacle of Scottsdale, 23655 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480.404.6085. www.tomasoswheninrome.com
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and build-your-own bruschetta in an industrial setting with communal tables and an expansive patio. Locations include: 8220 N. Hayden Road, 480.699.0811. www.twistedgrove.com Valley Map L19 VENETO TRATTORIA ITALIANA Italian.
Northern Italian fare, with such house highlights as squid, calf’s liver and dried salt cod. The Shops at Hilton Village, 6137 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.948.9928. www.venetotrattoria.com Valley Map M18 VILLAGE TAVERN American. Handcrafted 5/5/17 11:07 AM
cocktails, intriguing wine list, comfort food with some surprises, and a relaxing environment. The Shops at Gainey Village, 8787 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.951.6445. www.villagetavern.com
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Scottsdale: North BOURBON STEAK Steak. A modern
atmosphere for Michael Mina’s signature slow-poached steak and lobster, duckfat fries, and multi-course dinners matched with wines. Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, 7575 E. Princess Drive, 480.585.4848. www.michaelmina.net Valley Map H18 THE BREAKFAST JOYNTAmerican.
Eggs, pancakes, benedicts, sandwiches and burgers are offered at this diner, which serves breakfast and lunch daily. 6245 E. Bell Road, 480.664.9373. www.breakfastjoynt.com Valley Map I18 CHLOE’S CORNER Café. Beautifully basic
breakfasts and lunches, plus daily bakery and 50-cent cups of coffee. Kierland Commons, 15215 N. Kierland Blvd., 480.998.0202. www.chloescorneraz.com Valley Map N18 COLD BEERS & CHEESEBURGERS American.
Extensive selection of burgers. Also available: salads, sliders of chicken or ribs, and mac and cheese. Locations include: 4222 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.941.2747. Scottsdale Map G5; 10767 N. 116th St., 480.614.2747. www.coldbeers.com Valley Map K21
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DARCY’S RISTORANTE Italian. Framed European
landscapes trim the walls inside this fine-dining establishment, where traditional Italian dishes are served. Formerly Gianfranco by Darcy. 10434 E. Jomax Road, 480.585.6969. www.darcys ristorante.com Valley Map E20 EDDIE MERLOT’SSeafood & Steak.
This upscale steak and seafood establishment was founded by a well-known wine connoisseur named Bill Humphries. Filet mignon and Wagyu reserve cuts are enhanced with sauces, butters, fried egg, lobster and shrimp. Sides range lobster mac ’n’ cheese and sweet potato casserole. 23207 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.699.0480. www.eddiemerlots.com Valley Map G18 EDDIE V’S PRIME SEAFOOD Seafood.
Exceedingly fresh fish and shellfish in an array of preparations, from raw to charred. Depending on seating, dinner can be romantic, energizing or melodic—there’s live piano in the lounge nightly. Scottsdale Quarter, 15323 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.538.8468. www.eddiev.com Valley Map I18 HOPDODDY BURGER BAR American.
Angus beef, bison, lamb or turkey burgers with gourmet embellishments like field mushrooms, truffle aioli or roasted chiles. For non-carnivores: sushi-grade tuna with honey wasabi and pickled ginger, or a bean/corn patty with avocado and chipotle mayo. 11055 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.348.2337. Valley Map K18; Town & Country, 2033 E. Camelback Road, 602.242.2337. www.hopdoddy.com Valley Map O15 KALE & CLOVERVegetarian/Vegan.
Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes, with meat additions for carnivores. Cauliflower wings, faux pho, salads, quinoa and black bean tacos and salmon grace the menu. 20511 N. Hayden Road, 480.568.8707. www.kaleandclover.com Valley Map G18 LA HACIENDA Mexican. Fresh, modern
Mexican cuisine and an extensive tequila list; warmth provided by Spanish architecture and beehive fireplaces. Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, 7575 E. Princess Drive, 480.585.4848. https://www.scottsdaleprincess.com/ Sip-Savor#La-Hacienda Valley Map I19 LOCAL BISTRO Italian. Pastas, pizzas and
protein/starch/veg entrées drawing from Italian, French and Spanish flavors. 20581 N. Hayden Road, 480.302.6050. www.localbistroaz.com
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story restaurant with portions intended for familystyle passing. The Promenade, 16405 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.333.4100. www.maggianos.com Valley Map I19
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Coastal-inspired indoor-outdoor restaurant with enormous oak doors and wrought iron chandeliers, and flown-in, house-cut fish, including bone-in ahi tuna. Kierland Commons, 15045 N. Kierland Blvd., 480.443.8555. www.mastrosrestaurants.com Valley Map I18 PERSIAN ROOM Persian. Bi-level fine dining
restaurant with two bars and a menu of grilled meat-and-veggie skewers and other Persian favorites. Vegetarian dishes too. 17040 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.614.1414. www.persianroom.com Valley Map I18 50 W H E R E P H O E N I X + S COT T S D A L E I S E P T E M B E R 2017
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PURE SUSHI BAR & DINING Japanese/Sushi.
Sexy but family-friendly, innovative but familiar, gracious but unfussy. 20567 N. Hayden Road, 480.355.0999. www.puresushibar.com Valley Map H19 SAPPORO Japanese/Sushi. Main plates that
mingle Japanese, Chinese, Thai and Vietnamese flavors; sushi and performance teppanyaki too. 14344 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.607.1114. www.sapporoscottsdale.com Valley Map J18 SASSI Italian. A southern-Italian, residential-style
villa with cuisine to match. Dine in the library, kitchen, a large living room, an intimate room adjacent to the wine cellar, a garden terrace, or on any of several patios. 10455 E. Pinnacle Peak Parkway, 480.502.9095. www.sassi.biz
SUMOMAYA International/Fusion.
Mexican and Asian cuisine is flawlessly fused in dinner, happy hour and late night offerings such as Mexican Pho, Crispy Pork Belly Roll, Carnitas Taco and Chinese Style Chile-Crab Garlic Noodles. Large weekend brunch too. 6560 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.397.9520. www.sumomaya.com Valley Map N18 SUSHI BROKERS Japanese/Sushi. Beyond
the raw/rolled marquee attraction, there are bento boxes and specials at lunch, happy hour, and extensive wines and sakes by the glass and bottle. 17025 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.515.5000. www.sushibrokersaz.com Valley Map I19 TANZY Mediterranean. Exotic and
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Baja-style fish tacos, ceviches and salsa-ladled plates; vegetarian/vegan options and lots of tequila choices. Scottsdale Quarter, 15323 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.245.6708. www.sol cocina.com Valley Map I18 SOUL CAFE American. Every day can (and
perhaps should) begin with a plate of baconblueberry pancakes at this contemporary cafe. Comfort-food lunches and dinners round out the menu. 7615 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, 480.515.6254. www.soulcafeaz.com Valley Map G18
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TORO LATIN RESTAURANT & RUM BAR Pan-Latin.
Located at the TPC clubhouse, this restaurant is a collaboration with celebrity chef Richard Sandoval. The restaurant serves authentic Pan Latin cuisine, with a selection of small plates designed for sharing. A Suviche (sushi and ceviche) bar complements the restaurant’s rum bar setting. The rum bar boasts the Valley’s largest rum selection available for tastings. 17020 N. Hayden Road, 480.585.2694. www.scottsdaleprincess.com/ dining/toro Valley Map I19 TRUE FOOD KITCHEN Contemporary American.
Good-for-you meals. Locations include: Scottsdale Quarter, 15191 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.265.4500. www.truefoodkitchen.com Valley Map I18 ZEN CULINARYAmerican/Asian. The cuisine draws
domestic flavors mingle. Upscale-lounge atmosphere; adjacent to iPic Theaters. Scottsdale Quarter, 15257 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.483.3255. www.tanzyrestaurant.com
diners into a culinary zen. Menu items range from sushi to Bunh Mi sandwiches, and noodle dishes to bone-in prime rib. Sonora Village, 15544 N. Pima Road, 480.296.0030. www.zenculinary.com
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THE GREENE HOUSE American. The name
pays homage to a pair of early-20th-century architects, and the uncluttered space, panoramic windows and obliging staff make one feel nicely tended-to. The kitchen blossoms by showcasing seasonal fare. Kierland Commons, 15205 N. Kierland Blvd., 480.889.9494. www.foxrc.com Valley Map I18
Phoenix: Downtown ALICE COOPER’STOWN Rock ’n’ roll and sports
memorabilia, a wall of game-tuned televisions, a beer garden with a stage, and substantial, carnivorous fare. Three blocks from Chase Field and across the street from US Airways Center. 101 E. Jackson St., 602.253.7337. www.alicecooperstown.com Phoenix Map O4
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THE ARROGANT BUTCHER American.
Baby back ribs, crab-stuffed chicken and beef stew are among the urban comfort foods on this bold menu. A glass-lined exhibition kitchen allows diners and outside pedestrians a glimpse at preparations. Located across the street from US Airways Center, with underground parking available. Cityscape, 2 E. Jefferson St., 602.324.8502. www.foxrc.com Phoenix Map K4 THE BREADFRUIT & RUM BARJamaican.
Seafood and meat with curry and jerk seasonings, Red Stripe beer, and steep selection of rums in close indoor quarters and on two patios. Dinner only. 108 E. Pierce St., 602.267.1266. www.thebreadfruit.com Phoenix Map D5 HULA’S MODERN TIKI Polynesian.
Fish and fruit, sauces and slaws, and seasonings from Asian, Jamaican and Cajun traditions are blended into summer-everyday suppers and lunches. 4700 N. Central Ave., 602.265.8454. Valley Map O14; 7213 E. First Ave., 480.970.4852. www.hulasmoderntiki.com Scottsdale Map J5 LOS DOS MOLINOS New Mexican. Take a hint
from the hundreds and hundreds of chilies hanging from the ceiling at the original “South Central” location: Entrées tend to be spicy-hot. Better order a pitcher of margaritas to put out the flames. Locations include: 8646 S. Central Ave., 602.243.9113. www.losdosmolinosphoenix.com Valley Map U15 NOBUO AT TEETER HOUSE Asian. James
Beard Award-winning Chef Nobuo Fukuda creates rustic Japanese dishes with daring contemporary touches inside a house built in 1899. Significant sake list. Heritage Square, 622 E. Adams St., 602.254.0600. www.nobuofukuda.com Phoenix Map H8 POMO PIZZERIA NAPOLETANA Pizza.
This handsome pizzeria wood-fires pizzas for purists using ingredients imported from Naples; from-scratch Italian desserts too. Locations include: 705 N. First St., 602.795.2555. Phoenix Map D4; 366 N. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, 480.878.2222. www.pomopizzeria.com Valley Map U22 WILD THAIGER Thai. Mango and sticky rice may
be the auto-pilot Thai dessert, but Thaiger’s lemon-ginger cheesecake is a real contender. 2631 N. Central Ave., 602.241.8995. www.wildthaiger.com Valley Map P15
Phoenix: Beyond Downtown BECKETT’S TABLE American. Farm-to-table
fare in an urban-tavern atmosphere that’s noisy (but not too) and smartly chic (yet family friendly). The menu changes seasonally around a core of neighborhood raves and faves. 3717 E. Indian School Road, 602.954.1700. www.becketts table.com Valley Map O17 BLUEWATER GRILL Seafood. Newport
Beach import with fresh oyster and sushi bars, private and outdoor dining options, and a separate retail fish market. 1720 E. Camelback Road, 602.277.3474. www.bluewatergrill.com Valley Map O15
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CHELSEA’S KITCHEN American. Hipster
comfort food like Brussels sprout salads and filet mignon tacos ushered from a peekaboo kitchen to tables of fashionable families via team-style serving. 5040 N. 40th St., 602.957.2555. www.chelseaskitchenaz.com Valley Map N16 CHRISTOPHER’S RESTAURANT & CRUSH LOUNGE French. Fine wines match with rich entrées
and cheeses. Biltmore Fashion Park, 2502 E. Camelback Road, 602.522.2344. www.christophersaz.com Valley Map O16 GERTRUDE’S American. Farm fare and
herbacious cocktails are always in bloom at this morning-to-night restaurant. Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, 480.719.8600. www.gertrudesrestaurant.net Valley Map Q18 MORA ITALIAN Italian. Food Network star Chef
Scott Conant dazzles diners with a top-notch Italian menu offered in a laid-back eatery with a bustling bar and street-side patio. 5651 N. 7th St., 602.795.9943. www.moraitalian.com Valley Map N15 RUSTLER’S ROOSTE Western. Guests of
this old mountainside restaurant are greeted at the door by a longhorn bull, and can proceed to the dining room via a large tin slide (or wooden stairs). Chuckwagon steaks and ribs are served with corn on the cob and biscuits. Arizona Grand Resort, 8383 S. 48th St., 602.431.6474. www.rustlers rooste.com Valley Map U17 THE CAPITAL GRILLE Steak. À la carte steak house
with dry-aged-on-premises beef, very large sides and 300+ wine selections. Locations include: Biltmore Fashion Park, 2502 E. Camelback Road, 602.952.8900. www.thecapitalgrille.com Valley Map O15 THE STOCKYARDS Steak. The area’s cattle-
ranching history is celebrated here: tastefully, in murals and old black-and-white photos, and tastily, in timeless steaks with updated treatments like whiskey-peppercorn sauce and sides like cowboy beans with chorizo. Look up to pressedtin ceilings, down to polished-wood floors (the original!), and straight ahead to the swinging doors that lead to the saloon. 5009 E. Washington St., 602.273.7378. www.stockyardssteakhouse.com Valley Map Q17
Phoenix: North BLUE MARTINI American. More than two dozen
specialty martinis anchor the selections available at this upmarket bar and lounge. Sip one of the mostly sweet concoctions before or after a nibble from the menu of sharing-friendly food. High Street, 5455 E. High St., 480.638.2583. www.blue martinilounge.com Valley Map H18 OCEAN PRIME Steak. Glamorous supper club
with live piano in the bar and a fire-enclosed patio. High Street, 5455 E. High St., 480.347.1313. www.ocean-prime.com Valley Map H18 SALTY SOW American. Energetic
neighborhood place highlighting long-form preparations and foodie trends. Lots of decadent, crispy, roasted and caramelized touches. 4801 E. Cactus Road, 602.795.9463. www.saltysow.com Valley Map K17
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CASEY MOORE’S OYSTER HOUSE Seafood.
ALL AMERICAN SPORTS GRILLSports Bar.
Oysters Rockefeller and prime rib in the linen-tabled dining rooms, cold tappers in the bar and wraparound yard, and occasional “turn-of-the-century” ghost sightings. 850 S. Ash Ave., Tempe, 480.968.9935. www.caseymoores.com Tempe Map E4 HOUSE OF TRICKS Contemporary.
Dine in the tree-sheltered yard or inside the cottages on New American fare. 114 E. 7th St., Tempe, 480.968.1114. www.houseoftricks.com Tempe Map F5 THE LIVING ROOM Wine Bar. Easygoing indoor/
outdoor spot highlighting grown-onsite produce in wine-friendly bruschetta and panini. Locations include: 2475 W. Queen Creek Road, Chandler, 480.855.2848. Valley Map Z20; Market Street at DC Ranch, 20751 N. Pima Road, 480.404.7465. www.livingroomwinebar.com Valley Map E20 ROY’S RESTAURANT Asian/Pacific Rim.
Fresh Pacific seafood, spring rolls and such swim with French sauces, Asian seasonings, Hawaiian influences, or various combinations thereof. Casa Paloma, 7151 W. Ray Road, Chandler, 480.705.7697. Valley Map W17; JW Marriott Desert Ridge, 5350 E. Marriott Drive, 480.419.7697. www.roysrestaurant.com Valley Map H17 THE DHABA Indian & Pakistani. Spices
are blended in house and local farms provide meats and produce to create an extensive Punjabi menu, with vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal options. Adjacent to India Plaza. 1872 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe, 480.557.8800. www.the-dhaba.com Valley Map S19
Glendale & West Valley BUCA DI BEPPO Italian. Old-World favorites
served family-style (as in “please pass the ...”) in generous portions. Locations include: 16091 N. Arrowhead Fountains Center Drive, Peoria, 623.412.9463. Valley Map L11; 7111 W. Ray Road, Chandler, 480.785.7272. www.bucadibeppo.com Valley Map W18 GROUND CONTROL Cafe/Wine Bar. Serving cof-
fee and a breakfast menu of egg sandwiches and burritos, lunch and dinner with an extensive craft beer and local wine menu, and gelato. 4860 N. Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park, 623.535.9066. www.groundxcontrol.com Valley Map O18 HAUS MURPHY’S German. Brews, brats,
schnitzel, sauerbraten and other Bavarian delights in the proper dining room or occasionally boisterous beer garden. 5739 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale, 623.939.2480. www.hausmurphys.com Valley Map M12 HUMBLE PIE Pizza. Wood-fired pies and
chopped salads get their kick from such robust ingredients as Sicilian sausage, wild mushrooms and burrata cheese. Locations include: 3890 W. Happy Valley Road, Glendale, 623.580.4300. Valley Map F13; 2333 N. 7th St., 602.229.1289. Valley Map P15; Hilton Village, 6149 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.556.9900. www.humble pieusa.com Valley Map N18
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Upscale sports grill cuisine, more than 30 HD flat-screen tvs to watch the sports games of your choosing and live music on weekends, with a patio view of the Fountain Hills fountain. 16872 E. Ave. of the Fountains, Fountain Hills, 480.816.4625. www.allamericansportsgrill-az.com Valley Map L24 EL ENCANTO Mexican. Traditional Mexican
fare in a hacienda atmosphere. 6248 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, 480.488.1752. Valley Map A18; El Encanto de la Fuente, 11044 N. Saguaro Blvd., Fountain Hills, 480.837.1070. Valley Map L23; El Encanto Dos, 1112 E. Carefree Highway, 623.780.5948. www.elencantorestaurants.com Valley Map B15 ENGLISH ROSE TEA ROOM Café. Lovely
lunches of quiches, salads and crustless sandwiches, as well as formal afternoon tea service, complete with three tiers of treats and a pot of black, green or herbal tea. Loose-leaf tea selections span more than 30 varieties, including classic Darjeeling and organic green. 201 Easy St., Carefree, 480.488.4812. www.carefreetea.com Valley Map B18 FLOURISHAmerican. Serving an ever-
changing menu of locally-sourced options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Located at CopperWynd Resort, the restaurant and lounge offer 180-degree views of Scottsdale, Fountain Hills and Four Peaks. Happy hour available during the week. CopperWynd Resort, 13225 N. Eagle Ridge, Drive, Fountain Hills, 480.333.1880. www.flourishaz.com Valley Map J22 HAROLD’S CAVE CREEK CORRAL Western.
Fried chicken and grilled steaks, frosty beers and Western dance lessons. Transplants and visitors from Pittsburgh have long claimed the joint “Steeler Country,” and continue to gather here for game broadcasts during football season. 6895 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, 480.488.1906. www.haroldscorral.com Valley Map A18 HEART & SOUL CAFE American. Complex
and comforting flavors (and large portions) for breakfast and lunch; dinner service Tu-Sa. 4705 E. Carefree Highway, Cave Creek, 480.595.7300. www.heartandsoulcafeaz.com Valley Map C17 THE HORNY TOAD Western. A rustic,
red-checkered-table sort of spot for barbecued ribs, steaks, fried chicken and burgers. 6738 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, 480.488.9542. www.thehornytoad.com Valley Map B18 TONTO BAR & GRILL American.
Cozy, territorial Arizona décor and a view of the 11th hole of Rancho Mañana Golf Club. Gluten-free and vegan selections available. Rancho Mañana, 5736 E. Rancho Mañana Blvd., Cave Creek, 480.488.0698. www.tontobarandgrill.com Valley Map A18
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Lowell Observatory The recent solar eclipse may have sparked your interest in the sun, stars and planets around us. Get an up-close view of them at Lowell Observatory, where you can look at the sky through the education telescope. Various shows and viewings (day and evening) are offered. From Phoenix: Head north on I-17 to S. Milton Road to 1400 W. Mars Hill Road, Flagstaff, 928.774.3358. www.lowell.edu Arizona Map J9
GRAYHAWK GOLF CLUB Tom Fazio (Raptor) and
Graham-Panks (Talon) take desert design to new heights. Each features a stirring, watery par-5 finishing hole. Both courses par 72. 8620 E. Thompson Peak Pkwy., 480.502.1800. www.grayhawkgolf.com Valley Map G19 QUINTERO GOLF CLUBThis semi-private
course designed by Rees Jones offers strategic bunker placements, generous landing areas, and multi-level bentgrass greens. Par 72. 16752 W. State Route 74, Peoria, 928.501.1500. www.quinterogolf.com Valley Map A11 SCOTTSDALE SILVERADO GOLF CLUB An
attractive and wallet-friendly daily-fee course in the heart of Scottsdale’s Indian Bend Wash greenbelt. Par 70. 7605 E. Indian Bend Road, 480.778.0100. ww.scottsdalesilveradogolfclub.com Valley Map N19 TALKING STICK The North course is distinguished
by broad, angular holes, while the South course encourages more straightforward play. North course par 70; South course par 71. 9998 E. Indian Bend Road, 480.860.2221. www.talkingstickgolf club.com Valley Map M20 THE BOULDERS GOLF CLUB These two hilly,
sculptural, 18-hole Jay Morrish-designed championship courses are frequently namechecked by Golf Magazine and Travel + Leisure. North is the slightly tougher of the two, but the
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from a neighborhood of mansions near The Phoenician’s golf courses and becomes narrow, steep and rocky in some wheretraveler.com parts. The Echo Canyon trail is so remarkably steep at some points that handrails Valley Map A19 and fences were permanently installed by park stewards. Each trail offers moments of breathtakTHE WESTIN KIERLAND GOLF CLUB Parklanding exposure. Trails meet at the summit, but the style layout of three nines by Scott Miller. Par 72. street-level trailheads are miles apart—so be 15636 Clubgate Drive, www.kierlandgolf.com sure to descend the same way you came. Echo 480.922.9283. Valley Map I18 Canyon: McDonald Drive east of Tatum Boulevard. TROON NORTH Gorgeous desert golf Valley Map N17; Cholla: 64th St. & Cholla Lane envisioned and renovated by Tom Weiskopf, (north of Camelback Road). www.phoenix.gov/ and consistently ranked at the top of golfparks Valley Map O18 ers’ dream lists. Monument course, par 72; CAVE CREEK REGIONAL PARK Shared-use trails Pinnacle course, par 71. 10320 E. Dynamite (horse, bike and foot) with far-off city views and Blvd., 480.585.7700. www.troonnorthgolf.com some elevation gain, but no arduous summits. Valley Map D20 Combine the Overton and half of the Go John WICKENBURG RANCH GOLF & SOCIAL CLUB trail for a manageable, moderate 90-minute tour. A 27-hole championship golf course, nine37019 N. Lava Lane, Carefree, 623.465.0431. hole par 3 challenge course, social club and www.maricopa.gov/parks/cave_creek two restaurants. 3430 Club Terrace Way, Valley Map B16 877.256.2701. www.wickenburgranch.com PAPAGO PARK The park’s thoroughfare, Arizona Map O7 Galvin Parkway, is the prettiest route between Scottsdale resorts and the Phoenix airport, lined as it is by acres of Sonoran Desert flora and sandstone buttes; this vehicular visibility doesn’t overwhelm the tranquility, though. Trails CAMELBACK MOUNTAIN These are strenuous east and west of the parkway vary in width, summit hikes, and they forever change hikers’ elevation and length, and are occasionally shared admiration of the “camel’s back” from by mountain bikers. Interesting sights include anywhere in the Valley. The Cholla trail rises Hunt’s Tomb (a white pyramid), Hole In The Rock
Hiking Trails & Fitness Facilities
VISIT THE SITE OF THE LEGENDARY GUNFIGHT at the O.K. Corral with a road trip to Tombstone, approximately three hours from Phoenix (www.tombstonechamber.com). 58 W H E R E P H O E N I X + S COT T S D A L E I S E P T E M B E R 2 017
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South features the more dramatic holes. North course par 72; South course par 71. 34631 N. Tom Darlington Drive, Carefree, 480.488.9028. www.theboulders.com
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(a natural skylight and a great perch to watch the sun set), the Crosscut Canal and Salt River Project utility reservoirs, and mountain goats climbing the cliffs beyond the fence at Phoenix Zoo. Galvin 625 N. Galvin Pkwy. www.phoenix.gov/parks Valley Map Q18 PIESTEWA PEAK The challenging 1.2-mile trail
to the 2,608-foot summit is probably the most popular hike in the city. Families inch their way up, outdistanced by fitness buffs who try to make the round trip in less than an hour. Summit trailhead, Lincoln Drive east of Highway 51, then north into the park. www.phoenix.gov/parks Valley Map M16 PINNACLE PEAK PARK Spy on multi-million-
dollar homes while trotting in the shadow of Pinnacle Peak. The undulating, non-loop footpath is 1.75 miles in each direction and hits its highest point—2,889 feet—about a third of the way in. 26802 N. 102 Way, 480.312.0990. www.scottsdaleaz.gov/parks/pinnacle-peak-park. Valley Map F20 TEMPE TOWN LAKETime spent walking, biking
or skating along Tempe Town Lake can feel like a mini-vacation; after all, this is a sparkling waterfront in the Phoenix-area desert. The lake occupies a two-mile stretch of the Salt River’s natural (but long-dry) path, and water is held there today for recreational and visual pleasure by inflatable dams. Athletic users of the north- and south-bank paved paths can rely on five distinctive bridges between Mill Avenue and Priest Drive to time their workouts or change up their scenery. Mill Avenue and Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe. www.tempe.gov/lake. Tempe Map D5
Real Estate CACHET AT THE WIGWAMThis gated
community is bordered by the acclaimed Heritage Golf Course and adjacent to the Wigwam Golf Resort. Single-family, townhome and condominium options are available. 14200 W. Village Pkwy., Litchfield Park, 623.385.0129. www.cachetatthewigwam.com Valley Map P8 MONTESA AT GOLD CANYON
This 55+ active adult community includes an 11,000-square-foot clubhouse. Also, a large fitness center, heated pool and spa, activities and more. The homes include state-of-theart technology, and unique architectural and design elements. 7373 E. Highway 60, Gold Canyon, 877.355.0580. http://www.cal-am.com SE of Valley Map Z30 MONTEREY RIDGEThis gated, single-
level condominium community is within walking distance to the Scottsdale 101 entertainment district. The two- and threebedroom homes are available in five floor plans; each includes a two-car garage. Starting at $279,900. 17850 N. 68th St., 480.356.0179. www.cachethomes.net Valley Map H18 PRIVATE CLIENT GROUP Home buying
and selling in Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Carefree, Cave Creek and the greater Phoenix area, with an emphasis on large luxury homes and estates. Affiliated with Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty. 480.266.0240. www.privateclientgroup agents.com
THE RIDGE AT TROON NORTH
Luxury two-bedroom condominiums on 11 scenic acres along Troon North’s Monument golf course. www.ridgetroonnorth.com 10260 E. White Feather Lane, 480.419.0659. Valley Map E16 TWO BILTMORE ESTATESThe final phase
of luxury-living residences within the Arizona Biltmore. The private, 38-residence neighborhood features lavish architecture, open-space floorplans, a central location, and stunning Phoenix skyline and sunset views. www.twobiltmorehomes.com 2 Biltmore Estates, 602.508.1700. Valley Map M16
Road Trips ARIZONA STATE PARKSTwenty-eight official state
parks. Favorites include Tonto Natural Bridge’s nature-carved geology (Payson), Slide Rock’s natural waterslide (between Sedona & Flagstaff) and Kartchner Caverns’ wet caves (southeast of Tucson). www.azstateparks.com GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK Carved by the
Colorado River over a span of several million years, the Grand Canyon holds much of the geologic history of the United States within the layers of its rock walls. From Phoenix to South Rim: I-17 north to Flagstaff, then I-40 west and Highway 64 north, approximately four hours. General/weather info: 928.638.7888; www.nps.gov/grca Arizona Map G7 GRAND CANYON SKYWALK
Experience the Grand Canyon with a new perspective—from the vantage point offered by the horseshoe-shaped cantilever bridge with a glass walkway in the Grand Canyon West area of the main canyon. Eagle Point Road, Peach Springs, 888.8868.WEST. www.grandcanyonwest.com Arizona Map G7 MONTEZUMA CASTLE NATIONAL MONUMENT
Prehistoric Sinagua people are said to have begun constructing the five-story, 20-room cliffside residence called Montezuma Castle in the 12th century; the ruins they left behind, in a recess 100 feet above ground, are still impressive by 21stcentury standards. After self-guided gazing from a paved path, get back in the car and drive to the geologic and cultural curiosity of nearby Montezuma Well. The natural well has roots in the ancient Lake Verde, is neighbored by additional cliffside residences, and supports more than 100 kinds of invertebrates—four of which are found nowhere else in the world. Castle: I-17 exit 289 from I-17, Camp Verde, 928.567.3322.; Well: I-17 exit 293, Rimrock, 928.567.4521. www.nps.gov/moca Arizona Map L8 PICACHO PEAK STATE PARK Rising to nearly
2,000 feet, the site of the most significant Civil War battle in Arizona is the current site of hiking trails ranging from very difficult to child-friendly. From Phoenix: I-10 east, approximately 60 min. Eloy, 520.466.3183. www.azstateparks.com Arizona Map S8 SEDONA/OAK CREEK New-Agey retreat towns
framed by hikable, photogenic red rocks. Tlaquepaque, Hillside and the Uptown Sedona district are the three main shopping and dining destinations. From Phoenix: I-17 north to Hwy. 179/exit 298, approximately 120 minutes. Arizona Map L8
SUNSET CRATER VOLCANO NATIONAL MONUMENT This volcano is believed to have
begun erupting between 1040 and 1100; it’s not expected to erupt again, but the trail to the top of the crater (really more of a “vent”) was closed in the 1970s due to erosion concerns. Hike the Lenox Crater trail to see an alternative cinder cone. Highway 89 12 miles north of Flagstaff, 928.526.0502. www.nps.gov/sucr Valley Map I9 TOMBSTONE This Old West town is the site of the
legendary gunfight at the O.K. Corral. Ideal stop en route to Bisbee. From Phoenix: Interstate 10 east to Highway 80 east, approximately 3 hours. www.tombstonechamber.com Arizona Map X12 TUCSON Home to the University of Arizona,
where the Center for Creative Photography (www.creativephotography.org) makes for an illuminating stop. Find the funky shopping district on 4th Avenue, or follow your ears to edgy live music at Club Congress (www.hotel congress.com). From Phoenix: I-10 east (south), approximately 90 min. Arizona Map V10
Tours/Transportation DOLLY STEAMBOAT Double-decker
sternwheeler offering narrated nature and catered dinner cruises. Canyon Lake Marina, Highway 88 northeast of Apache Junction, Tonto National Park, 480.827.9144. www.dollysteamboat.com Valley Map M30 FORT MCDOWELL ADVENTURES Cattle drives,
trail rides, off-road drives, and a Yavapai cultural heritage tour guided by members of the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation. 480.816.6465. www.fortmcdowelladventures.com Valley Map K25 HOT AIR EXPEDITIONS Hot air balloon flights
over the desert. 480.502.6999 or 800.831.7610. www.hotairexpeditions.com MAVERICK HELICOPTER TOURS Flights
explore such parts of the Grand Canyon as the Dragon Corridor, Eastern Canyon, North Rim and the Colorado River. 888.261.4414. www.maverickhelicopter.com PINK JEEP Pink Jeeps hit the red dirt
for backroads sightseeing in Sedona. Plus luxury van tours to the Grand Canyon (when available). 855.298.3070. www.pinkjeeptours.com RAINBOW RYDERS Daily hot air balloon flights
above Phoenix and Scottsdale. 480.299.0154 or 877.771.0776. www.rainbowryders.com SCOTTSDALE SEGWAY TOURS Segway personal
transportation rentals and guided small-group city tours. 855.734.8687. www.scottsdale segwaytours.com SCOTTSDALE TROLLEY Hop on the Scottsdale
Trolley for a free ride to your next destination. Runs daily every 10 minutes. Four routes available. www.scottsdaleaz.gov/trolley SUPERSHUTTLE Around-the-clock, affordable,
shared-ride airport transportation since 1983, serving more than 40 airports nationwide. Book online or using the mobile app. 800.258.3826. www.supershuttle.com TRANSTYLE TRANSPORTATION Dignified,
chauffeured transport by reservation or on-demand. 480.948.6131. www.transtyle.com w w w.wh e re t rave le r. com 59
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[Founder, Inspired Media 360] Valley resident Carey Peña was a fixture on the local news, spending 15 years at 3TV in roles ranging from investigative reporter to main anchor. In 2015 Peña launched Inspired Media 360, a media firm that bridges technology and television, with the goal of “inspiring communities with the power of optimism.” The company produces talk shows and podcasts—including “Carey Peña Reports” and “In The Moment”—as well as blogs, columns and social outreach. What inspired you to start your company? Someone I admire and who is a very sharp businesswoman said
to me that growth is like being a flower. To continue to bloom, you may need to re-pot yourself. I think this
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is true for me. I loved working in local news and appreciated all of the opportunities, but I wanted to expand and grow in new directions. I don’t ever want to look back in life and wonder “what if”—so, I took a leap. Why the name Inspired Media 360? Inspiration is my favorite word. To me, it embodies all that is good: happiness, aspiration, forwardthinking and positivity. I was actually getting a massage and, as my mind was calm, the name
Do you have a favorite story that you've covered? This is such a tough question to answer because I’ve covered thousands of incredible stories over the years, ranging from big national and international breaking news to stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things. I guess one of my favorite recent interviews is with combat veteran Derek Weida. He lost his leg during a firefight in Iraq, and after being forced to medically retire from the Military, became suicidal. Weida talks about his journey back from the brink, how he made a decision to get off the couch and go compete in a tough mudder(!), and from there, he became a nationally known athlete with millions of followers. He is off-color and straight-to-the-point— the kind of interview I love. His story has more than 500,000 views on my YouTube page, @careypena. What inspires YOU? Kindness inspires me. Selflessness inspires me. Any favorite places around the Valley? The Valley is a truly beautiful place to be and there are so many great spots to enjoy! For shopping, Scottsdale Fashion Square is
amazing with its variety of shops. Also, the Scottsdale Waterfront, which takes you into Old Town. Camelback Mountain and the Gateway Preserve are both gorgeous places to hike. Royal Palms Resort & Spa is a favorite for happy hour and just enjoying the Arizona surroundings with friends. How about restaurants? The restaurant scene here is gaining national recognition now with all of our creative and talented chefs. I’d have to say Cafe Monarch and Elements are two of my favorites. You can’t go wrong by way of food or surroundings! If someone was visiting you from out of state, which places would you recommend they visit? Desert Botanical Garden is really cool. Old Town Scottsdale is always fun for visitors (and be sure to take a snap in front of the “LOVE” sculpture). Roosevelt Row is a gem, especially if you can check it out on a First Friday and experience all of the art and fun foodie culture. The Phoenix Art Museum has fantastic exhibits and the Musical Instrument Museum is great. But most of all, we always encourage our guests to take a short drive up to spectacular Sedona! Of all the places I have traveled in Arizona and all over the world, I have to say the Enchantment Resort is one of the best. Discover more at
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came to me. It basically represents our mission statement to inspire and be inspired in all that we do. Plus, I love the short version: IM360. It’s all about the hashtag.