LUXE LIVING

The fifth and final tower within the Optima Kierland development in North Scottsdale, 7190 Optima Kierland, is now officially open. The 10-story tower is comprised of 216 residences, including studio, one-, two-, three-bedroom and penthouse apartments. The tower includes a rooftop Sky Deck with a 50-meter Olympic-length lap pool, as well as a 1/4-mile running track, a spa and cold plunge, lounge seating, fire pits, an outdoor bar and kitchen with TVs, and views of the McDowell Mountains. Additional amenities include an indoor basketball court; an outdoor pickleball court; an expansive indoor-outdoor fitness center with state-of-the-art cardio and fitness equipment, free weights, a yoga studio and a Pilates studio; an indoor golf simulator; a sports lounge; and an outdoor putting and chipping area. The apartments are complete with high-quality designer materials and fixtures, soaring ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, gourmet kitchens, spa-quality bathrooms and the latest in smart home technology. www. optimakierlandapartments.com.

Savoring Sicily

The Sicilian Butcher recently launched all-new Mediterraneaninspired menu items, including pull-apart garlic bread ($16), imported burrata ($16), mussels ($17) and a branzino dish ($36). The restaurant is also now offering daily all-day happy hour in designated happy hour areas, which includes $8 Sicilian tapas; discounted craft cocktails, sangria, beer, and wine; and a $19 board and bottle deal with select wine bottles and boards. Wine lovers can also indulge in the new Wine Down Wednesdays, featuring 50% off of select wines. www.thesicilianbutcher.com.