LOWDOWN

SIP + SHOP

Enjoy Latin flavors at this month’s installment of Hotel Valley Ho’s Sip + Shop Summer Market Series – Olé! Latin Flavors. Taking place July 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the hotel’s SoHo Ballroom, the seasonal event will celebrate local chefs, purveyors, and wine and spirits. The free indoor market invites locals and hotel guests alike to savor tastes from The Mexicano, Noble Bread and The Cake Studio. Wash it down with tequila, mezcal and watermelon palomas, along with local brews. Additional vendors include Kokopelli Custom Woodworks, Argentine Meat, Mad Tasty and Kill Cliff. Advance RSVP required. www.hotelvalleyho. com.

JAVA JOLT

Local coffee brand Press Coffee has been serving the community since 2008 and it’s not slowing down anytime soon. The roaster recently opened a shop in McCormick Ranch at the Mercado Del Lago Plaza. Press took over the space that previously housed Lakeview Coffee, renovating the 1,300-square-foot space for a modern look and feel. It features comfortable seating, outlets and a patio. Press sources its beans from coffee farmers around the world, then roasts those beans at its roastery in Phoenix. Press will also soon open a another location at the new Axis Raintree office building. www.presscoffee.com.

ROSÉ ALL DAY

Change is a good thing at Old Town Scottsdale’s Pop Up Bar. The new experiential establishment will continuously change its concept throughout the year, with each theme featuring original art installations, a curated bar and a scratch kitchen with a seasonal menu. The first concept, 50 Shades of Rosé, opened in late June and showcases a blush bar, a flower wall and green booths. In addition to an extensive beer and wine list, the full bar offers unique cocktails and interesting spins on rosé beverages. www.popupbaraz.com.

SOL SEEKER

Breathe in, breathe out at Tierra Luna Spa’s new Sol Garden. Located at Arizona Biltmore, the recently unveiled outdoor space offers alchemy mud, a crystal bar, sound bowl meditation, full moon rituals, and yoga, all set against the picturesque backdrop of Piestewa Peak. Upon entry, guests are welcomed with a special white quartz during the sacred stone ritual. Additional amenities include a Jacuzzi, a cold plunge, a shower, and an expansive relaxation lounge complete with a fire pit. There’s also the Well Bar, featuring wellness-forward libations. Access to the Sol Garden is included with any 50-minute Tierra Luna Spa treatment or as part of the Tierra Luna Spa DayDream Experience. www.arizonabiltmore.com.

MORNING INDULGENCES

Parisian-inspired cafe, bistro and wine bar Zinqué recently expanded its breakfast offerings. Located at Scottsdale Fashion Square, the eatery serves brunch daily from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Customer favorites, like the quinoa breakfast burrito ($14) and crispy sunny eggs with prosciutto ($16) are still on the menu, but there’s now also a few new items to enjoy. Standouts include the matcha granola ($13), complete with grain-free matcha granola, yogurt berries, mint, and honey; as well as the Le Breakfast Bowl ($15), featuring a poached egg with quinoa, avocado, asparagus, garbanzo beans, cherry tomatoes, and green yogurt. www.lezinque.com.

SWEET DREAMS

Swedish luxury bed company Hastens recently opened a new store in the Scottsdale Seville shopping center. This is the second store in the state for the brand, with the first located in North Scottsdale. The new showroom is one of the first times the entire full Hastens bed lineup has been on display in one place. The store also offers all of the brand’s accessories including the sleep mask, the slippers, the robe, and pillows. www.hastens.com.