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HOT DATES JANUARY

EVENTS

Through Aug. 6

In this exhibition at Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA), Southern California artist

Phillip K. Smith III creates site-specific, commissioned experiential art that highlights changes in perception related to light, color, time, and space, using reflections, varying translucencies, and shifting colors. Smith’s stunning works explore and challenge the boundaries between architecture and art. www.smoca.org

Phillip K. Smith III: Three Parallels

GLENDALE GLITTERS

Through Jan. 7

Held at Murphy Park, view holiday lights and displays, performances in the amphitheater, the Hometown Christmas Parade, movies, and additional events held by the Downtown merchants. www.glendaleaz.com

DRUNK SHAKESPEARE

Through Jan. 14

A New York Times’ Critic’s Pick, Drunk Shakespeare begins with an actor drinking five shots of liquor before attempting to lead the cast through a Shakespeare play in under 90 minutes. Held at The Rose Theatre. www.drunkshakespeare.com

MR.: YOU CAN HEAR THE SONG OF THIS TOWN

Through March 12

This exhibition at Phoenix Art

Museum features vivid largescale paintings, drawings, and installations by one of today’s most popular Japanese artists, Mr. www.phxart.org

REDISCOVER TREASURES: LEGENDARY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

Through Fall

This exhibition at the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) features the Erard grand piano; Jimi Hendrix’s Black Widow electric guitar; Emperor Go-Daigo’s hitoyogiri; the first ukulele; “Brownie,” Eric Clapton’s 1956 Fender Stratocaster; and more. www.mim.org

50TH ANNUAL FLAGG GEM & MINERAL SHOW

Jan. 6-8

More than 100 rock and mineral vendors are on hand at this show, held at

Mesa Community College, which is the largest gem and mineral show in the Metro Phoenix area. www. flaggmineralfoundation.org

ARIZONA FINE ART EXPO

Jan. 13-March 26

Artists working in a variety of genres gather at this show, which features 124 art studios within a 44,000-square-foot tent in North Scottsdale. Art is available for purchase. www.arizonafineartexpo.com

CELEBRATION OF FINE ART

Jan. 14-March 26

Explore 40,000 square feet of working studios for 100 renowned and emerging artists from around the country who gather in Scottsdale to create and showcase their works. Art is available to purchase. www.celebrateart.com

30TH ANNUAL CAREFREE FINE ART AND WINE FESTIVAL

Jan. 20-22

More than 155 juried fine artisans from throughout the U.S. and abroad will display a variety of their works, including oil, watercolor, pastel, acrylic, ink, sculptures, hand blown glass, jewelry, photography, and more. Held in Downtown Carefree. www.thunderbirdartists.com

SCOTTSDALE WESTERN WEEK

Jan. 28-Feb. 5

Celebrate Scottsdale’s Western History as Old Town Scottsdale transforms into an authentic Old West experience with parades, festivals, the Hashknife Pony Express, exhibits, and more. www.scottsdale westernweek.com

PHOTO BY LANCE GERBER

JANUARY EVENTS TUCSON

Tucson Jazz Festival

Jan. 13-22

The 2023 Tucson Jazz Festival, held at various locations throughout Tucson, returns with high-caliber, national-level musicians. More than 100 artists, including Bruce Hornsby and The Noisemakers, Samara Joy, and Pink Martini, perform throughout the city. www.tucsonjazzfestival.org

HOLIDAYS AROUND THE WORLD AND THROUGH TIME

Through Jan. 8

The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures decorates many miniatures to depict holiday celebrations around the world and through time. These miniatures are designated by special didactics throughout the galleries. www. theminitimemachine.org

LIGHTSUP! A FESTIVAL OF ILLUMINATION

Through Jan. 15

Get into the holiday spirit at Tucson Botanical Gardens, which transforms into a glittering wonderland of lights with a curated and artfully sequenced series of illuminated experiences. www.tucsonbotanical.org

DEGRAZIA’S PROCESSIONS

Through Jan. 25

At DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun Museum, view this exhibition that features ceremonial processions of the local Native American and Hispanic communities. www.degrazia.org

KENNETH TAM: SILENT SPIKES

Through Feb. 5

This exhibition by artist Kenneth Tam at the Museum of Contemporary Art Tucson investigates the intersections of masculinity, race, and labor through a video installation and photographs. www.mocatucson.com

ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL

Jan. 13-16

Held in the white tents at 7025 E. Tanque Verde,

numerous Arizona artists showcase their works at this festival. www. tucsonattractions.com

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Jan. 17-22

Emmy Award-winning actor Richard Thomas plays the role of Atticus Finch in the national tour of Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterwork in this Broadway in Tucson show at UA Centennial Hall. www.broadwayintucson.com

THE GLASS MENAGERIE

Jan. 21-Feb. 11

This production by Arizona Theatre Company showcases the play by Tennessee Williams, which explores the complex web of love, longing, loyalty, and constraints that bind families together. Held at

Temple of Music and Art. www.atc.org

TUCSON GEM, MINERAL & FOSSIL SHOWS

Jan. 21-Feb. 12

Tucson draws thousands of visitors from around the globe for its worldrenowned gem and mineral shows. There are 48 gem show locations across the city, with numerous ones beginning in late January www.tucsongemshowapp.com

SAVOR FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL

Jan. 28

Celebrate the region’s best culinary delights at this event, where 50 of the area’s finest chefs, wineries, and breweries are at Tucson Botanical Gardens to highlight menu tastings. www.tucsonbotanical.org

New Boozy Brunch

If a weekend brunch is on your radar, one of the newest spots making waves is Downtown Phoenix’s Carcara restaurant. The locale—located in the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown but open to everyone— recently launched a boozy brunch, available on weekends from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., and complete with creative menu offerings.

Carcara is set in a distinctive, bold space (there’s even a large tree in the middle!) and features a Sonoran-inspired menu that uses locally sourced ingredients to commemorate the heritage and history of the local community.

For brunch, try the savory Pop Tart, made with Schreiner’s bacon, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, and pepper jelly; the Espresso Bacon Jam Short Rib Wagyu Burger with Wisconsin cheddar, crispy onion, garlic paprika aioli, and an over easy egg; or a sharable brunch board, such as the Batter Up, with buttermilk pancakes, blood orange syrup, 1 Acre poppy seed-citrus marmalade, whipped butter, and more toppings, or the Surf, with mini bagels, pastrami cured salmon, and various toppings.

Cocktails include the Brunch Reviver, made with Malfy Rosa Gin, Lillet Blanc, Orange Liqueur, and Absinthe Rinse; a bellini flight; and a loaded Bloody Mary made with Crater Lake Hatch Green Chili Vodka or Kurvball BBQ Whiskey, and topped with numerous fixings. 340 N. 3rd St. Phoenix; www.carcararestaurant.com

Jump In

Grab your socks and get ready to bounce. It doesn’t matter if you’re a kid or an adult, the new FunBox Scottsdale offers 25,000 square feet of continuous jumping fun for everyone.

Open only through February, this super-sized park not only offers jumping, but a dodgeball court, battle beam, sumo challenge, ninja challenge, obstacle course, 23-foot slide, ice climbers, basketball, ring toss, impossible ladder, Wipeout-inspired games, a giant maze, a toddler park, and a DJ in a giant octopus.

The destination is open Fri., 3-7:30 p.m., and Sat. and Sun., 10:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, 7555 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale; www.funbox.com/scottsdale

SIP & SAVOR

The Dalmore Highland Single Malt recently unveiled its latest release, The Dalmore 45, a truly exceptional and rare whisky as only a few casks reach 45 years of maturation at The Dalmore’s distillery.

One of Arizona’s venues—The Scotch Library at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa—was chosen to be among a select few venues in the United States where it could be offered.

Of course, The Scotch Library offers more than just a place to order this whisky—it offers an experience for it.

The Dalmore 45 Years Masterpiece Experience is a bespoke experience where your server will present the exquisite bottle, a branded kit, and a customized Waterford crystal tableside. You then open the kit to reveal a brochure, pewter water cup, glass pipette, and Vosges Gold Foiled Bombe, created only for this pairing. The water and pipette are readied, the whisky poured, the bombe unwrapped. Bliss. $1,035 at Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, 6902 E. Greenway Pkwy., Scottsdale; www.marriott.com

PHOTO BY JILL MCNAMARA PHOTOGRAPHY

THE DALMORE 45 AT THE SCOTCH LIBRARY

Outdoor Artwork

If you keep your eyes peeled, there are plenty of works of art on view for free around Metro Phoenix.

In Downtown Scottsdale, find Soleri Bridge and Plaza (4420 N. Scottsdale Road; www. scottsdalepublicart.org), designed by Paolo Soleri. This pedestrian bridge and gathering spot is also a solar calendar. A 6-inch gap between the work’s two 64-foot pylons allows a space for the sun to create a shadow each day at noon. On the summer solstice, no shadow is cast, and on the winter solstice, the longest is cast.

Downtown Phoenix is the home of Her Secret is Patience (24 N. Central Ave.) by artist Janet Echelman, which is made of flexible polyester netting suspended 38 feet above the ground at Civic Space Park. Echelman was inspired by Arizona’s distinctive monsoon cloud formations, saguaro flowers, and saguaro boots (which form inside a cactus). The sculpture was designed to billow and ripple in the wind, reflecting the iridescent beauty of Southwestern light.

If you find yourself in Phoenix’s Arcadia neighborhood, look for Waterworks at Arizona Falls (5802 E. Indian School Road). Created by artists Mags Harries and Lajos Heder, the design of this restored hydroelectric plant on the Arizona Canal exposed the gears and floors of the site’s former hydroelectric plant generator room and framed an outdoor “room” with coolness and the sound of water by diverting small flows of canal water to create a pair of waterfalls. There’s also a footbridge and viewing platform.

HER SECRET IS PATIENCE

PHOTO BY JILL RICHARDS/VISIT PHOENIX

ONE BLOCK

THINGS TO DO IN

DOWNTOWN SCOTTSDALE

EAT

Enjoy Southwestern cuisine with a Mexican twist at Old Town Tortilla Factory, set in a historic adobe home with an expansive patio. Or, find top-notch seafood in the Valley at The Salt Cellar Restaurant Satisfy a dessert craving with ice cream at the famous Sugar Bowl

Old Town Tortilla Factory 6910 E. Main St. www.oldtowntortillafactory.com

The Salt Cellar Restaurant 550 N. Hayden Road www.saltcellarrestaurant.com

Sugar Bowl 4005 N. Scottsdale Road www.sugarbowlscottsdale.com

DRINKSHOP

50 Shades of Rosé is one of the area’s newest experiential locales, offering an Instagrammable interior and craft drinks. Meanwhile, find award-winning cocktails and top-notch martinis on the menu at AZ/88. For an iconic experience, head to Rusty Spur Saloon, Scottsdale’s oldest cowboy bar, and find live music daily.

50 Shades of Rosé 7419 E. Indian Plaza https://50shadesofroseaz.com

AZ/88 7353 Scottsdale Mall www.az88.com

Rusty Spur Saloon 7245 E. Main St. www.rustyspursaloon.com

Art lovers head to American Fine Art Inc., a world-renowned international art publisher and fine art gallery. For a variety of apparel options, artful accessories, home decor, and more, head to Buffalo Boutique. And, at top shopping destination Scottsdale Fashion Square, find more than 240 stores and restaurants.

American Fine Art Inc. 3908 N. Scottsdale Road www.warhol.me

Buffalo Boutique 7032 E. Fifth Ave. www.buffaloboutique.com

Scottsdale Fashion Square 7014 E. Camelback Road www.fashionsquare.com

PLAY

CLOCKWISE

FROM TOP: Grab a drink at 50 Shades of Rosé, buy art at American Fine Art Inc., solve puzzles with Puzzle Rides, dine at Sugar Bowl.

It’s like a mobile escape room— grab a few others and get ready to solve a series of puzzles around the area while being driven around on a golf cart with Puzzle Rides. On Thursday evenings from 6:30-9 p.m., head to the free ArtWalk in Scottsdale’s Arts District. Or, take in a performance at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

Puzzle Rides www.puzzlerides.com

ArtWalk www.scottsdalegalleries.com

Scottsdale Center For The Performing Arts 7380 E. Second St. www.scottsdaleperforming arts.com

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: COURTESY 50 SHADES OF ROSÉ; PHOTO BY JENNA MCKONE/EXPERIENCE SCOTTSDALE; COURTESY PUZZLE RIDES; COURTESY SUGAR BOWL

Auto Shows Roar Into the Valley for the Internationally Recognized Car Week

The Valley of the Sun is known worldwide for its famous January vintage and collector car auctions and lifestyle events. Thousands from around the world head to the Valley to view, bid, and enjoy the energy of the auctions. Whether you’re a serious collector or just an auto enthusiast, these events will get your engines revving.

SUPERCARS ON DISPLAY AT BARRETT-JACKSON

Gear up for this month’s auctions

WRITTEN AND COMPILED BY MICHELLE GLICKSMAN

Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction

Coming off the most successful year in the auction company’s 50-plus year history, Barrett-Jackson returns to WestWorld of Scottsdale for its annual Scottsdale Auction, Jan. 21-29, with more than 1,800 collector cars crossing the auction block with No Reserve.

Some of the automobiles available include a 1966 Shelby Group II Mustang, built for Ken Miles (though sadly, Miles died in a crash while this vehicle was still being built); a 1970 Plymouth HEMI Superbird in Lemon Twist Bright Yellow and one of just 77 built with an automatic transmission; a 2005 Porsche Carrera GT (original new price $452,989), which is one of the 644 examples sold new in the U.S. during the entire 2004-2006 production run; and a 2020 Ford GT Carbon Series.

Barrett-Jackson is also more than just an auction—it’s an automotive lifestyle event. Attendees can shop in the exhibitor marketplace; explore displays and unveils from leading automotive manufacturers in the sponsor pavilion; take hot laps and thrill rides on the Barrett-Jackson Performance Track with Ford, Chevrolet, Toyota, and Dodge; enjoy off-road experiences with RAM and

Toyota; learn at one of the collector car symposiums; listen to music from the live music stage; stop by the cigar lounge; and explore dozens of food and beverage options.

The event kicks off its first day (Jan. 21) with Family Day, where children 12 and under have free admission. That day will also feature STEM Fest, with dozens of interactive and educational exhibits for STEM learning.

Sunday features the event’s first Future Collector Car Show, a concours-style event geared towards the next generation of collector car enthusiasts coming together to celebrate the future of the collector car industry and their passion for these vehicles.

The famous event also features the Barrett-Jackson Cup, a renowned custom car and truck competition. All 50 entries will be paraded across the auction block on Jan. 21 and will remain on display throughout the entire week until the winners are announced the following Saturday (Jan.28).

Tip: Children, students, seniors, military, and first responders receive ticket discounts.

WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale; www.barrett-jackson.com

THIS 1970 PLYMOUTH HEMI SUPERBIRD WILL CROSS THE AUCTION BLOCK AT BARRETT-JACKSON

Arizona Concours d’Elegance

Approximately 100 of the world’s rarest and most valuable collector cars from all eras were invited to the Arizona Concours d’Elegance to be considered for judging and exhibition. The event is held on Jan. 22 in the newly renovated Scottsdale Civic Center in Downtown Scottsdale.

This is the first year it will be held in this location—it was previously held at the Arizona Biltmore resort—and the first year there is a partnership with Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts and Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA). A nonprofit event, it will support the arts and local artists.

Judges from the United States, Canada, and Europe participate, determining winners in a number of classes and the coveted Best of Show.

One vehicle of note that will be showcased is a 1935 Jaguar SS-90 prototype, which served as the factory's first competition car.

Other automobiles range from early runabouts and pre-war classics to notable sports cars and modern exotics.

Tip: Children under 10 are admitted free with a ticket holder. Scottsdale Civic Center, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale; www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org

RM Sotheby’s

RM Sotheby’s returns to the grounds of the Arizona Biltmore

Resort & Spa on Jan. 26.

Admission to the preview, held on Jan. 25, is free and open to the public. The auction on Jan. 26 is for registered bidders and consignors only.

Just a few of the automobiles crossing this year’s auction block include a 1999 Lamborghini Diablo VT Roadster, believed to be one of less than 200 made with few in the U.S; a 2007 Chevrolet Impala SS NASCAR ‘Jimmy Johnson’, a key component of Jimmy Johnson’s unbeaten five-season NASCAR Cup championship streak, which Johnson drove to victory during the 2007 season; and a 1992 Aston Martin Virage, one of just 54 examples exported to North America.

Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa, 2400 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix; www.rmsothebys.com

MAG Auctions

Motorsport Auction Group is holding its MAG Auctions event from Jan. 27-28 at We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort in Fort McDowell.

Some of the automobiles up for auction include a 1930 101 Roadster, a 1966 Cobra Roadster Shelby Kit Car, a 1926 Ford Model T Tall T Hot Rod, and a 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GTS Coupe.

Each day there will also be a memorabilia auction in addition to the automobile auction.

We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort, 10438 Wekopa Way, Fort McDowell; www.motorsportauctiongroup.com

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: COURTESY RM SOTHEBY’S; COURTESY SCOTTSDALE ARTS; COURTESY SCOTTSDALE ARTS

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: 1999 LAMBORGHINI DIABLO VT ROADSTER (RM SOTHEBY'S); 1955 MERCEDES-BENZ 300 SL (ARIZONA CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE); 1935 JAGUAR SS-90 PROTOTYPE (ARIZONA CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE)

Take a HIKE

The view from above is pretty spectacular— and the climbs are, too

BY MICHELLE GLICKSMAN

Now that the weather has cooled down, it’s the perfect time to explore the outdoors. Whether you’re an avid hiker or a first-timer, there are trails for everyone. Grab some water, your charged phone, and sunscreen, and get ready to marvel at the scenery.

PIESTEWA PEAK

EASY

Hole-in-the-Rock Trail and Double Butte Loop

Those seeking an easier hike with great scenery can head to Phoenix’s Papago Park and take the Double Butte Loop (2.3-mile loop), which begins in the West Park Parking Lot, and enjoy the red sandstone formations. On the park’s east side, a quick climb takes you to Hole-in-the-Rock (825 feet out and back)—literally, a giant hole in the mountain that frames a stunning view of the Valley.

MODERATE Pinnacle Peak Park Trail

In North Scottsdale, Pinnacle Peak Park Trail—located in Pinnacle Peak Park—offers a relatively easy climb that’s 1.75 miles each way, and offers views of the Valley and the nearby golf courses and large homes.

Tom’s Thumb and Gateway Loop Trail

There are also plenty of trails in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve in Scottsdale. One favorite with both locals and visitors is Tom’s Thumb. A moderately difficult hike, the trail’s signature formation is a pile of boulders that resemble, yes, a thumb. Also part of the preserve is the Gateway Loop Trail, a 4.5-mile trail that only gains 655 feet in elevation.

Scenic Trail

In McDowell Mountain Regional Park near the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, the Scenic Trail is a nice, relatively level trail with a variety of scenery to capture your attention—making it perfect for families. The full trail is 7 miles though, so it may be too much for younger children.

Hidden Valley Trail via Mormon Trail

Ready for tunnels, dry waterfalls, and fantastic city views? If so, try this 3.6-mile loop at South Mountain Preserve. The first mile is often considered the most challenging—and the trail requires hikers to squeeze through an area called Fat Man’s Pass.

CHALLENGING

Piestewa Peak

If you're looking for more of a challenge, try climbing Phoenix’s Piestewa Peak. It rises 2,610 feet, making it the second-highest point in the Phoenix Mountains. Located in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve, this 2.1-mile out-and-back trail is a difficult, steep hike. The reward? Stunning 360-degree views of Metro Phoenix.

Camelback Mountain

Of course, for those looking for the most iconic of hikes, that would be Camelback Mountain (named for its resemblance to a reclining camel). There are two trails—the Echo Canyon Trail and the Cholla Trail—to get to the summit, which is the highest in the Valley. Both trails are difficult but for those who make it to the top, the 360-degree views are breathtaking.

TRAILHEAD INFORMATION AND MAPS: www.phoenix.gov/parks/ trails; www.scottsdaleaz.gov/parks; www.azstateparks.com

FROM TOP: PHOTO BY IG USER @EMITOMS; PHOTO BY AN PHAM/EXPERIENCE SCOTTSDALE; PHOTO BY DANNY UPSHAW/VISIT PHOENIX; COURTESY EXPERIENCE SCOTTSDALE. OPPOSITE: PHOTO BY JULIA HILL

FROM TOP: HOLE-IN-THE-ROCK; THE GATEWAY LOOP TRAILHEAD; CAMELBACK MOUNTAIN; PINNACLE PEAK

NEW KIDS ON THE BUTCHER’S BLOCK

The Valley’s recent restaurant debuts and most eagerly anticipated openings

BY ALISON BAILIN BATZ

COLLINS BROS. CHOPHOUSE

With the slew of recently opened and soonto-open eateries across greater Phoenix, there has never been a more delicious time to visit the Valley of the Sun. Here are just some of the new spots to sip and savor across town.

B&B COCKTAIL LOUNGE

Bourbon & Bones Chophouse and Bar, an upscale steak and seafood house that opened in Old Town Scottsdale in 2016, recently opened the doors on the B&B Cocktail Lounge. Located directly north of the flagship restaurant in a 3,300-square-foot space, B&B Cocktail Lounge is a more intimate experience. Primarily offering shared plates, expect modern takes on classics, including a steak-themed tasting flight with side-by-side cuts of U.S.D.A. prime beef and wagyu. The cocktail menu is one for the ages, with nearly two dozen specialty options ranging from $18 to $300. 4222 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale; www.bourbonandbones.com

ST. URBAN

Housed at The Colony, a 1950’s era mixed-use development located in the heart of the 7th Street restaurant district, St. Urban is a modern take on the classic French brasserie. A combination of light bites, shareable plates, and handcrafted cocktails with views for days, it is the perfect place for casual cocktails with friends or a romantic dinner date. Highlights include the Roasted Pork Panini, Provencal flatbread, and shareable fromage and charcuterie board, and the cocktail menu is an ever-changing master class in mixology magic. 5538 N. 7th St., Phoenix; www.sturbanaz.com

MR. PICKLE’S SANDWICH SHOP

Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop, a beloved and crave-worthy fullservice sandwich shop specializing in innovative sandwiches and salads, which sources its products from artisan bakers, regional farms, and ranches, moved its headquarters from California to Arizona in 2022. The move made it possible for the formerly strictly California brand with a cult following to open shops across the Valley as well, starting with two outposts in Scottsdale and locations planned to open in Chandler, Laveen, Surprise, and Queen Creek over the next several months. 10701 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale; 14696 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale; www.mrpickles.com

THE WINE COLLECTIVE OF SCOTTSDALE

Scottsdale has become a hub for oenophiles curious to explore the state’s unique terroir, and The Wine Collective of Scottsdale is the only area tasting room and retail shop to showcase almost exclusively a variety of premium Arizona producers under one roof. The space is owned by Zoya Vora-Shah, a wine industry veteran who hand-selects each of the roughly 40 bottles on the shelves and prides herself on offering an experience that’s educational, as well as relaxing and fun. 4020 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale; www.the-wine-collective.com

TÍA CARMEN

Now open at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, Tía Carmen is the brainchild of award-winning celebrity chef and Top Chef favorite Angelo Sosa. Named after Sosa’s aunt, the eatery is a love letter to all things Southwest, including local farmers, ingredients, artisans, and traditions. The restaurant takes pride

COURTESY B&B

COCKTAIL LOUNGE; COURTESY TÍA CARMEN

PHOTO BY GRACE STUFKOSKY. OPPOSITE: COURTESY

FROM TOP: B&B COCKTAIL LOUNGE; TÍA CARMEN

in cooking many dishes on a wood-fired grill and is actively collaborating with a variety of Arizona-based purveyors. 5350 E. Marriott Drive, Phoenix; www.tiacarmendesertridge.com

COLLINS BROS. CHOPHOUSE

Collins Bros. Chophouse is a true-to-form Scottsdale steakhouse with an a la carte "Butcher Shop" section featuring six cuts of meats and a generous selection of steakhouse sides. The brainchild of chef Christopher Collins and his Common Ground Concepts, the eatery boasts a selection of the brand’s menu favorites from The Macintosh, The Collins, Grassroots Kitchen & Tap, and more, including Sweet Heat Baby Back Ribs, the Twisted Noodle Salad, oysters both shucked and served Rockerfeller-style, plus Butter Cake and an award-winning Coconut Cream Pie. 8220 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale; www.collinsbroschophouse.com

GASTROMÉ MARKET

Wine stores are lovely, as are independent flower shops. Gourmet delis and new restaurants? Fabulous! But all of these under one roof? Enter the 5,000-square-foot Gastromé Market, which offers international and domestic cheeses, wines from around the world (complete with a wine cave and tasting space), delicious delicacies both sweet and savory, a flower store, a bakery, a giftbasket making station, and a cozy restaurant limited to about 20 guests per seating and offering shareable items and full-sized

entrees. 7704 E. Doubletree Ranch Road, Scottsdale; www.gastromemarket.com

JT PRIME KITCHEN

Until recently, chef Alex Trujillo was best known for his restaurants across Yuma. But, he earned so much acclaim that in late 2022 he ventured to Scottsdale to open JT Prime Kitchen. Pairing modern steakhouse favorites with globally inspired flavors that his family loves most when they travel, the Old Town restaurant is already winning acclaim from guests and fellow chefs alike. 4216 N.Brown Ave., Scottsdale; www.jtprimekitchen.com

BUCK & RIDER

In 2015, LGO Hospitality opened Buck & Rider in Phoenix’s popular Arcadia neighborhood. The restaurant made an immediate splash thanks to the impeccable quality of its seafood, shellfish, and USDAcertified meat programs, as well as its buzzy bar scene. In recent years, due to popular demand, LGO announced two more Buck & Rider locations would be coming, choosing North Phoenix and Gilbert for its new digs. Both are now open and feature seafood and shellfish sourced directly from small producers around the world who engage in sustainable fishing and oyster farming practices. Buck & Rider also has its own reserve Certified Angus beef program. 4225 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix; 7015 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix; Epicenter at Agritopia, 3150 E. Ray Road, Gilbert; www.buckandrider.com

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: GASTROMÉ MARKET; BUCK & RIDER; JT PRIME KITCHEN; MR. PICKLE'S SANDWICH SHOP

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: COURTESY GASTROMÉ MARKET; COURTESY BUCK & RIDER; COURTESY JT PRIME KITCHEN; COURTESY MR. PICKLE'S SANDWICH SHOP

In an age of constant change, Marc Chagall’s single vision was a breath of fresh air. For all the styles and movements, rarely does a single artist defy comparison, fit no mold, and standalone like Marc Chagall. Almost every work of art created by the hand of Chagall reads like poetry. All elements infused into his paintings complement one another to create harmonious, lyrical, and balanced compositions.

American Fine Art, Inc. in Scottsdale has amassed a collection of the original Bavarian limestones created by the hand of Marc Chagall these museum pieces are the largest collection of Chagall Stones outside of any museum giving the viewer a first hand understanding of lithography. You can see the entire process from the stones to the working proofs to the final work of art. The collection encompasses mixed media originals and one of kind masterpieces by Chagall. He worked in practically every medium; he made paintings, illustrations, etchings, glass-work, ceramics, tapestries, and more. Chagall’s artworks, regardless of the media, are filled with the everlasting essence of life.

He was both a pioneer of modern art and a major figure in Jewish art. Robert Hughes called him “the quintessential Jewish artist of the 20th century.” One of Chagall’s common themes is love as seen via the romantic love in the Daphnis & Chloe suite, brotherly love in his Bible suite, and his Lovers in Paris.

Chagall's first major lithography series, ‘Arabian Nights’ (pictured)

Vichy, France was an unsafe place for Jews to live, so Chagall, his wife and daughter fled to New York for the duration of the World War II (and a few years after it). His printmaking thus far had predominantly consisted of etchings. In 1948, however, he produced his first major lithography series, ‘Arabian Nights’, depicting four stories from the collected Middle Eastern and South Asian folk tales known as The Thousand and One Nights.

Chagall was renowned for the rich palette of his paintings. Before Matisse’s death in 1954, Picasso said that, “Chagall will [soon] be the only painter left who understands color.” Lithography offered him the chance to show that same richness in prints, investing

“If I create from the heart, nearly everything works.

If from the head, almost nothing.”

—Marc Chagall

the images with a sense of magic that is integral to his visual storytelling. With Chagall, nothing is quite as we expect it’s going to be,” wrote Sorlier in 1974. “He has the rare ability to start each morning afresh. For him, each day is the first day, each flower the most brilliant, each fruit the sweetest… With every stone, lithography is born again… I have had the rare privilege of seeing Chagall at work, and it cannot be denied that, at times, it seems as if an angel has entered the workshop.”

As he himself said in the 1960s, “Something would have been lacking in my life if… I had not at a certain stage become involved in engraving and lithography… Each time I had a lithographic stone or a copper plate in my hands, I felt that I was touching a talisman to which I could entrust all my sorrows and all my joys.”

Color is really the key

“When it comes to Chagall, color is really the key — and that applies as much to his prints as to any other medium,” says Macaulay, head of Christie’s London. “His lithographs produced in vivid color are perennially the most popular.” The five highest auction prices for Chagall prints have all been for lithographs. The piece pictured is a rare proof extensively hand-colored by the artist in pastel and gives a fascinating insight into the artist’s creative process. The master printer Charles Sorlier, with whom Chagall collaborated at the legendary Imprimerie Mourlot from the early 1950s until his death in 1985, described the artist’s method in making lithographs as follows:

“Chagall normally begins the process of producing a lithograph by drawing a composition in black on stone, zinc or transfer paper… The black is nearly always the complete skeleton of the work. After printing some proofs, he adds color, in watercolor or pastel, thus permitting himself a choice between several versions. The maquette established, Chagall then executes the principal plates. Next he and I do our color tests at the printing press, tests which are subsequently submitted to him. He nearly always goes over them again, correcting them and adding other tones. New trial proofs are usually necessary before the definitive adjustments. Only when he finds the proof entirely to his satisfaction does he sign the order to print [the edition].” (C. Sorlier, Chagall Lithographs, 1974-79, Monte Carlo, 1984, p. 12).

American Fine Art, Inc. is proud to feature the original works and limited editions of Marc Chagall. Visit our 12,000 sq. ft. showroom in Scottsdale, AZ or call today. Our website is offered only as a limited place to browse or refresh your memory and is not a reflection of our current inventory. To learn more about collecting, pricing, value, or any other art information, please contact one of our International Art Consultants. We look forward to giving you the one on one attention you deserve when building your fine art collection.  We hope you find our website helpful and look forward to seeing you in Scottsdale soon.

Welcome to the Table

Not only is Tucson a UNESCO-designated City of Gastronomy, but it offers ‘The Best 23 Miles of Mexican Food’

BY MICHELLE GLICKSMAN

“W

hat inspired me to open BK Carne Asada & Hot Dogs was the desire to share my culture with the Tucson community by offering authentic Mexican food originating from Sonora, Mexico, my hometown. That includes the traditional Sonoran Carne Asada and Sonoran Hot Dog,” says Benjamin L. Galaz, CEO/owner of Tucson’s BK Carne Asada & Hot Dogs/BK Tacos. “Not only did I want to offer this food with a unique, authentic flavor that reminded me of home, but I also wanted to offer customers the best experience by taking them back to the dish’s origins and cooking culture by having a self-serve salsa bar with a variety of options that they could choose from to dress their taco and have it their way!”

BK Carne Asada & Hot Dogs, which opened in 1994, is just one of the treasured stops along what is designated as “The Best 23 Miles of Mexican Food” in Tucson, a designation bestowed by the Tucson City Council and acknowledged across the country.

The area, located in South Tucson with a heavy concentration of restaurants along 12th Ave., is home to more than 50 restaurants.

Another one of the restaurants is El Charro Café, which first opened in 1922 and is the oldest Mexican restaurant in America continuously owned by the same family. It was opened by Monica Flinn, and is now operated by her niece, chef Carlotta Flores. It was even at El Charro Café, which specializes

in Sonoran-style Mexican food, where the chimichanga was invented by Flinn (by accident when she dropped a burrito into the deep-fat fryer!).

Also in the area are restaurants including Taqueria Pico de Gallo, which offers staples like carne asada and chicken tacos, as well as lengua (tongue), and Rollie’s, which has birria tacos (tacos made with chunks of chuck roast stew and Oaxacan cheese).

BK Carne Asada & Hot Dogs’ Sonoran Style Hot Dog is a hot dog wrapped in bacon, on a special bun, with pinto beans, grilled and fresh onions, tomatoes, mayonnaise, mustard, their secret jalapeño sauce, and served with a side of grilled yellow peppers.

At Perfectos, customers arrive for the tamales, while chef Maria Mazon of BOCA Tacos y Tequila and Sona Tortillas de Maiz—as well as Top Chef fame, amongst other shows—is known for offering an impressive selection of taco varieties.

For those with a sweet tooth, Oasis Fruit Cones is known for its raspado dessert. The sweet treat includes an option of ice cream or lechera (evaporated milk) drizzled on top of shaved ice, with fresh fruit toppings.

And, La Estrella Bakery, a traditional Mexican panaderia, also offers a selection of desserts, including its well-known donuts.

Of course, there is a huge selection of restaurants and specialties in the area. In fact, in addition to offering The Best 23 Miles of Mexican Food, in 2015 Tucson was designated as a UNESCO City of Gastronomy—the first city to receive that honor in the United States. It joined locales such as Brazil and Sweden.

These designations draw diners from both around the corner and around the world to savor the locally created cuisine, and yes, especially the abundant Mexican food offerings.

“I believe that ‘The 23 Miles of Mexican Food’ is unique because it doesn’t just focus on the food itself, but it focuses on the culture and traditions, and the entire experience, behind every restaurant," says Galaz.

“Our family had a role with the mayor of Tucson at the time, to make the claim that Tucson was ‘the Mexican food capital of the world.’ Our proximity to the Sonoran Mexico border just 60 miles away, our diverse agricultural surroundings, and the influence of Native American and Arizona cooking blend together in a way that no other market can compare. Simply put, there are so many amazing Mexican food offerings in Tucson that 23 miles may not be enough!” says Raymon Flores, partner/president of Flores Concepts (owners of El Charro Café, amongst other restaurants).

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: A CHIMICHANGA AT EL CHARRO CAFÉ, THE FLORES FAMILY IN 2001; A DISH AT EL CHARRO CAFÉ, A DISH AT TACOS APSON

FAVORITES

GAME TIME

It’s football season and the Valley is gearing up for the Big Game next month. The Vrbo Fiesta Bowl was just held here, too. But even if you missed it—it took place in Glendale on Dec. 31, 2022—you can still experience the excitement of the game at the Ziegler Fiesta Bowl Museum in Downtown Scottsdale. Here, relive the greatest moments in the game’s history as you wander through exhibits that feature memorabilia from games and events. View all 130 team helmets, as well as some of college football’s most prestigious award trophies—the Fiesta Bowl, Heisman, Eddie Robinson, and The National Championship Coaches’ Trophy. Open Mon.-Fri.; free admission. 7135 E. Camelback Road, Ste. 190; 480.350.0900. www.fiestabowl.org

ENTERTAINMENT

Bars, Nightclubs & Lounges

DIERKS BENTLEY’S WHISKEY ROW—Arizona-born Dierks Bentley doesn’t live here anymore, but the country star chose the Valley for his Whiskey Row saloons. The American gastropubs serve food, drinks and an exhilarating lifestyle experience. Locations include: 4420 N. Saddlebag Trail, 480.945.4200. Scottsdale Map E6; 323 N. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, 480.467.8595. www.dierkswhiskeyrow.com Valley Map V22

DIRTY DOGG SALOON— Bottled beer and loud classic rock. Female bartenders dance on the bar top when not slinging rounds. 10409 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.368.8095. www.dirtydoggsaloon.com Valley Map K19

HANDLEBAR J— Country music, a large dance floor, line dance songs on the weekends, live music, a patio, and a menu of ribs and sandwiches. 7116 E. Becker Lane, 480.948.0110. www.handlebarj.com Valley Map K18

HI-FI KITCHEN & COCKTAILS— Music-centric, retro vibe. Late-night food service and a good cocktail menu. Indoor/outdoor space encourages power-lounging and lures sports fans with projector screens and lots of TVs. 4420 N. Saddlebag Trail, 480.970.5000. www.hifibars.com Scottsdale Map E6

MERCBAR—Handsome leather furnishings, dark corners, stiff drinks. An outpost of the original MercBar in SoHo, New York City. The Esplanade,2525 E. Camelback Road, 602.508.9449.www.mercbaraz.com Valley Map O16

PATTIE’S

FIRST AVENUE LOUNGE—

A dive bar where music gets the party-loving crowd going on the patio and at the bars. Inside, the pool tables, shuffleboard, and darts make the mood extra mellow. 7220 E. 1st Ave., 480.990.0103. Scottsdale Map J6

WASTED GRAIN— Old Town Scottsdale’s only champagne lounge and nightclub . 7295 E. Stetson Drive, 480.970.0500. www.wastedgrain.com Scottsdale Map E5

THE WHITE RABBIT—This speakeasy offers a nod to the past—and includes a secret door (join the VIP list for the password). The locale features handcrafted cocktails and light, sharable plates in a high-end yet nostalgic atmosphere. 207 N. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, 480.750.0099. www.twr.bar Valley Map V22

Breweries & Tasting Rooms

ARIDUS WINE COMPANY— A Scottsdale tasting room for a Willcox-area (Southern Arizona) winemaker. 7173 E. Main St., 520.954.2676.www.ariduswineco.com Scottsdale Map K4

CARLSON CREEK VINEYARD—This Willcox vineyard and winery opened a tasting room along the ArtWalk route in Old Town Scottsdale. 4142 N. Marshall Way, 480.947.0636. www.carlsoncreek.com Scottsdale Map I3

DESERT ROCK WINERY—The full-production urban winery, distillery, and tasting room in North Scottsdale pours a variety of blends and hosts live music . 7302 E. Helm Drive, 480.400.9955. www.wineandspiritsthatrock.com Valley Map J18

FOUR PEAKS BREWING COMPANY— Kilt Lifter ale, Hop Knot IPA, an oatmeal stout and other beers accompany pub grub. Locations include: 1340 E. 8th St., Tempe, 480.303.9967. 2401 S. Wilson St., Tempe, 480.634.2976. www.fourpeaks.com Tempe Map F7

HUSS BREWING CO.—This husband-andwife-operated brewery makes a Blonde ale and a seasonal rice pudding porter, and the taproom features house and fellow-Arizona brews. Locations include: 1 520 W. Mineral Road, Tempe, 480.264.7611. 100 E. Camelback Road, 602.441.4677. www.hussbrewing.com Valley Map U17

LDV WINERY—The Rhone varietals of southeastern Arizona’s Lawrence Dunham Vineyards or LDV (Syrah/Petite Syrah, Grenache, Viognier) are poured by the taste or glass and sold by the bottle. 7134 E. Stetson Drive, 480.664.4822. www.ldvwinery.com Scottsdale Map L1

to Frankfurt, Germany and beyond

PEDAL HAUS—This popular local brewery has won numerous medals and awards. 730 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, 480.314.2337.

Valley Map S18; 95 W. Boston St., Chandler, 480.656.1639. www.pedalhausbrewery.com Valley Map X21

PHX BEER CO.—This local beer company uses fresh ingredients to “bring the city to you” with its selection of craft beers. Brewery & Tap Room: 3002 E. Washington St., 602.275.5049.

Valley Map R16 Restaurant: 8300 N. Hayden Road, 480.571.8645. www.phxbeerco.com Valley Map M19

SANTAN BREWING + DISTILLERY—Brewery and eatery serving popular brews like MoonJuice Galactic IPA and Devil’s Ale American pale ale, alongside hearty burgers, sandwiches, tacos, and more. 8 San Marcos Place, Chandler, 480.917.8700. www.santanbrewing.com Valley Map X21

Casinos

CASINO ARIZONA—Slots, blackjack, keno, and live entertainment. Open 24 hours. East of Scottsdale in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa

community. 524 N. 92nd St., 480.850.7777. www.casinoarizona.com Valley Map Q20

DESERT DIAMOND WEST VALLEY— Desert Diamond’s West Valley casino is located in Glendale, and features more than 75,000 square feet of space, with over 1,400 games. 9431 W. Northern Ave., Glendale, 623.877.7777. www.ddcaz.com Valley Map M11

GILA RIVER HOTELS & CASINOSLONE BUTTE CASINO—Slots, table games, bingo, dining, and a concert venue. Open 24 hours. Loop 202 and Kyrene Road, Chandler, 800.946.4452. www.wingilariver.com Valley Map Y18

GILA RIVER HOTELS & CASINOSWILD HORSE PASS—Slots, poker, and table games. Open 24 hours. Adjacent to Chandler in the Gila River Indian Community. I-10 & Wild Horse Pass Blvd., 800.946.4452. www.wingilariver.com Valley Map Y17

TALKING STICK RESORT CASINO—Slots, poker, blackjack, Let It Ride, Casino War, keno; shows and concerts. Open 24 hours. East of Scottsdale in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa community. 9800 E. Talking Stick Way, 480.850.7777. www.talkingstickresort.com Valley Map M19

WE-KO-PA CASINO RESORT—Slots, keno, bingo, blackjack, live entertainment. Open 24 hours. East of Fountain Hills in the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation. 10438 WeKoPa Way, Fort McDowell, 855.957.9467. www.wekopacasinoresort.com Valley Map K24

Comedy

RICK BRONSON’S HOUSE OF COMEDY— Owner Rick Bronson, comedian and former host on the Travel Channel, injects comedy into the High Street neighborhood. 5350 E. High St., 480.420.3553. www.az.houseofcomedy.net Valley Map G17

STAND UP LIVE— Local and regional comics perform every weekend at this theatre. 50 W. Jefferson St., 480.719.6100. www.standuplive.com Phoenix Map K3

TEMPE IMPROV—Touring comedians perform in a small theater with a balcony. 930 E. University Drive, Tempe, 480.921.9877. www. tempeimprov.com Tempe Map E7

Venues/Theaters/Performances

ARIZONA BROADWAY THEATRE— Cozy venue specializing in live Broadway-style musicals, accompanied by dinner and bar service. 7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria. www.azbroadway.org Valley Map I11

BALLET ARIZONA— Arizona’s professional ballet company, under the direction of Ib Andersen. 2835 E. Washington St. www.balletaz.org Valley Map R17

GILA RIVER ARENA— Home to the NHL’s Arizona Coyotes and national touring acts. 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale. www.gilariverarena.com Valley Map N11

SYMPHONY HALL—The opulent home of the Phoenix Symphony. 75 N. 2nd St., 602.495.1117. www.phoenixsymphony.org Phoenix Map J5

TEMPE CENTER FOR THE ARTS— A modern theater on the shores of Tempe Town Lake. 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, 480.350.2822. www.tempecenterforthearts.com Tempe Map D4

Tucson

ARIZONA THEATRE COMPANY—Offering everything from reimagined classics to innovative musicals. Temple of Music and Art, 330 S. Scott Ave., Tucson, 520.622.2823. www.arizonatheatre.org Arizona Map V10

BROADWAY IN TUCSON—The best of Broadway visits Tucson at historic Centennial Hall on the University of Arizona campus. Single tickets often available Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd., Tucson, 520.903.2929. www.broadwayintucson.com Arizona Map V10

FOX TUCSON THEATRE—A one-of-a-kind space that has gathered people together and shaped memories since 1930. Today, the historic theatre offers everything from live concerts to curated classic movie screenings and lifelong learning programs. The iconic space is known for its grandeur. 7 W. Congress St., Tucson, 520.547.3040. www.foxtucson.com Arizona Map V10

Sports & Activities

GLOW PUTT— An indoors, glow-in-the-dark, 18-hole miniature golf course. The golf balls themselves also glow, and can be recharged at one of the custom-made chargers located throughout the course. The jungle safarithemed course is illuminated with special UV lighting. 9160 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale, 480.451.4569. www. glowputtaz.com Valley Map L20

ICE DEN—The practice rink of the NHL’s Arizona Coyotes hosts public skating sessions, amateur leagues, and local tournaments. 9375 E. Bell Road, Scottsdale, 480.585.7465. www.icedenscottsdale.com Valley Map I20; 7225 W. Harrison St., Chandler, 480.598.9400. www.icedenchandler.com Valley Map X17

MAVRIX— Bowling, laser tag, arcade and billiards, as well as a restaurant. 9139 E. Talking Stick Way, 480.291.7500. www.mavrix.com Valley Map N20

PUZZLE RIDES— An adventure game where players are taken on a route in Scottsdale that they determine via a golf cart and have to use teamwork to solve a series of clues before the time runs out. Pub crawls, too. 602.601.2261. www.puzzlerides.com

TOPGOLF—This interactive golf venue has multiple floors to swing from. Aim microchipped golf balls at colored targets throughout the range. Earn points when playing various games, fit for pros and new players alike. Locations include: Topgolf Scottsdale at Riverwalk, 9500 E. Indian Bend Road, 480.240.2402. Valley Map N20; Topgolf Glendale, 6101 N. 99th Ave., Glendale; 623.218.2243. www.topgolf.com Valley Map M9

Events/Festivals

JAN. 13-15: 11TH ANNUAL SURPRISE FINE ART & WINE FESTIVAL—Just 45 minutes from Downtown Phoenix is Surprise. At this event, explore fine art and wine. Surprise Recreational Campus, 15940 N. Bullard Ave., Surprise. www.thunderbirdartists.com

JAN. 13-MARCH 26: ARIZONA FINE ART EXPO— This expo combines the elements of a juried fine art festival, the elements of a gallery, and the inner workings of an artist’s studio. 26540 N. Scottsdale Road. www. arizonafineartexpo.com

JAN. 14-MARCH 26: CELEBRATION OF FINE ART— One hundred artists gather, create, and showcase their work as part of one of the most unique fine art experiences in the country. 18400 N. Hayden Road. www.celebrateart.com

JAN. 20-22: 30TH ANNUAL WINTER CAREFREE FINE ART & WINE FESTIVAL— More than 165 juried fine artisans display works ranging from oil paintings to jewelry to hand blown glass and more. 101 Easy St., Carefree. www. thunderbirdartists.com

JAN. 21-29: BARRETT-JACKSON SCOTTSDALE AUCTION—The famous lifestyle auto auction returns to WestWorld of Scottsdale. WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Road. www. barrettjackson.com

FEB 16-26: SCOTTSDALE ARABIAN HORSE SHOW—View stunning Arabian horses as they are shown at this well-known, qualifying show. WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Road. www. scottsdaleshow.com

MUSEUMS+ATTRACTIONS

MUSEUMS+ATTRACTIONS

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

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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. An on-site gift shop sells an array of Wright-inspired merchandise. 12621 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., 480.860.2700. www.franklloydwright.org

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MYSTERY CASTLE— An 8,000-square-foot folk architecture castle in the foothills of South Mountain, with 18 rooms, 13 fireplaces and scores of there’s-a-story-here antiques, craftworks and found objects. Tours Thurs.-Sun. 800 E. Mineral Road, 602.268.1581. www.mymysterycastle.com

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ROSSON HOUSE MUSEUM—Tour this 1895 Victorian home of a surgeon who became mayor of Phoenix and view its parquet floors, painstakingly replicated wallpaper patterns, a pressed-tin ceiling and more. Heritage & Science Park, 113 N. 16th St., 602.262.5070. www.rossonhousemuseum.org Phoenix Map I7

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. 5025 E. Van Buren St., 602.256.3221. www.tovreacastletours.com Valley Map Q17

Art Museums

ASU ART MUSEUM— As part of the New American University, ASU Art Museum is a site for innovation and discovery. From the exhibitions and programs to the collections and initiatives, the museum is internationally recognized as a leader in contemporary art. Nelson Fine Arts Center, 51 E. 10th St., Tempe, 480.965.2787. https://asuartmuseum.asu.edu Tempe Map F5

HEARD MUSEUM—This respected institution began in 1929 with a private collection of American Indian art, and continues to grow. Curated, themed, static and interactive exhibits feature icons, implements, lore, lifestyles and artistic expression from primitive through contemporary. 2301 N. Central Ave., 602.252.8840. www.heard.org Phoenix Map A4

PHOENIX ART MUSEUM—The largest visual arts museum in the Southwest contains a vast collection of art ranging from 19th-century European works to 21st-century contemporary masterpieces. 1625 N. Central Ave., 602.257.1880. www.phxart.org

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This “Junior Grand Canyon” tour is consistently rated one of the “Best Things to Do in Arizona” and is a premier Arizona attraction for locals and tourists alike.

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SCOTTSDALE MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY

ART (SMOCA)—Modern art, architecture, and design works are showcased in a building redesigned by Arizona-based architect Will Bruder. 7374 E. 2nd St., 480.874.4666. www.smoca.org

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City Sights

HERITAGE SQUARE—This city block is home to restored buildings dating back to the late 1800s, and is the only remaining group of residential structures from the original townsite of Phoenix. Some interiors—like those of the 10-room, 2,800-square-foot Rosson House—have been restored to their original residential luster, and can be toured. Others have been turned into museums or shops. Heritage & Science Park, 600 Washington St., 602.262.5071. www.heritagesquarephx.org

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MCCORMICK-STILLMAN RAILROAD PARK—

Historic railroad cars, a steam-powered engine, and detailed model railroad exhibits reveal Arizona’s traintracked roots. Take a small-scale train ride through the park, play on the playgrounds, or ride the carousel. 7301 E. Indian Bend Road, 480.312.2312. www.therailroadpark.com Valley Map M18

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ARIZONA MEMORIAL GARDENS AT SALT

RIVER—The USS Arizona Memorial Gardens at Salt River spans the exact length and width of the USS Arizona, with over 1,500 commemorative columns outlining the actual perimeter of the ship. Each lit column represents a person who died in the attack; each column without a light represents a person who survived. The Gardens feature a relic of the actual boat house, which is enclosed in a glass case and can always be viewed. 7455 N. Pima Road, 480.362.2700. www.discoversaltriver.com Valley Map M19

Farms & Gardens

DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN—The Garden’s 140 acres showcases the Sonoran Desert and more than 50,000 plants. Special events often. Papago Park, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., 480.941.1225. www.dbg.org Valley Map Q18

THE FARM AT SOUTH MOUNTAIN— A working farm, restaurants, a market, and more. 6106 S. 32nd St., 602.276.6360. www.thefarmatsouth mountain.com Valley Map T16

JAPANESE FRIENDSHIP GARDEN— A stroll around the koi pond in this three-acre park in Downtown Phoenix could help one achieve zen. The manicured grounds include a tea house, and were a gift from Phoenix’s Japanese sister city, Himeji. Ticketed public tea ceremony, too. 125 N. 3rd Ave., 602.256.3204. www.japanesefriendshipgarden.org Phoenix Map C1

QUEEN CREEK OLIVE MILL—This 30-acre olive grove produces extra-virgin and specialty olive oils favored by many resort kitchens and retailed by specialty grocers. Tours daily. Food and products available on-site. 25062 S. Meridian Road, Queen Creek, 480.888.9290. www.queencreekolive mill.com South of Valley Map Z27

Museums

ARIZONA CAPITOL MUSEUM— Government museum tracing Arizona to its territorial days. 1700 W. Washington St., 602.926.3620. www.azlibrary.gov/museum Valley Map R14

ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER—Hands-on exhibits illustrating scientific principles; awesome weather theater, and planetarium. Heritage & Science Park, 600 E. Washington St., 602.716.2000. www.azscience.org Phoenix Map J7

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF PHOENIX— Tactile, noisy, and imaginative activities abound. 215 N. 7th St., 602.253.0501. www.childrensmuseumofphoenix.org Phoenix Map H8

HALL OF FLAME FIRE MUSEUM—Nearly 100 restored fire-fighting vehicles and apparatuses, plus a sizable collection of badges, helmets, patches and other equipment. The National Firefighting Hall of Heroes contains archives, citations, photographs, and a 9/11 World Trade Center tribute. 6101 E. Van Buren St., 602.275.3473. https://hallofflame.org Valley Map Q18

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM (MIM)—A repository of more than 8,000 music-making devices from more than 200 countries around the globe, where antique and futuristic instruments from countries familiar and foreign are presented country-by-country in detailed vignettes. Concerts and events are held here, as well. 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., 480.478.6000. www.mim.org Valley Map H17

PENSKE RACING MUSEUM—Showcasing a majority of Penske Racing’s Indy 500-winning cars, plus pace cars, display engines, and memorabilia from 40-plus years in racing. Penske Automotive Group, 7125 E. Chauncey Lane, 480.538.4444. www.penskeracingmuseum.com Valley Map H18

PHOENIX POLICE MUSEUM— A police car from 1919, police uniforms to try on, plus assorted law enforcement memorabilia from the 1880s to the present day. A contemporary acquisition of note: a 300-pound crossmember from one of the World Trade Center towers felled in 9/11. Historic City Hall, 17 S. 2nd Ave., 602.534.7278. www.phxpdmuseum.org Phoenix Map K2

WESTERN SPIRIT: SCOTTSDALE’S MUSEUM

OF THE WEST—This Smithsonian Affiliate museum and “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

Zoos & Aquariums

BUTTERFLY WONDERLAND— Largest butterfly pavilion in North America. Features things-withwings gallery within a tropical rainforest setting, a 3-D theater, and a reptile room. Arizona Boardwalk, 9500 E. Via de Ventura, 480.800.3000. www.butterflywonderland.com Valley Map M19

ODYSEA AQUARIUM—The largest aquarium in the Southwest. It combines theme park-style amusement with engaging presentations, and includes the OdySea Voyager, touch pools, SeaTREK underwater ocean walking, a theater, and more. Arizona Boardwalk, 9500 E. Via de Ventura, 480.291.8000. www.odyseaaquarium.com Valley Map L20

PHOENIX ZOO—Home to some 3,000 animals, many of which are endangered and threatened species. The only zoo in the Valley accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, and a nonprofit zoological park. Visitor options include a Safari Train, a Discovery Farm tailored to ages 18 months to 5 years, a 4-D theater, a carousel, pedal boats, camel rides, and more. Papago Park, 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., 602.273.1341. www. phoenixzoo.org Valley Map Q18

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DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN

WILDLIFE WORLD ZOO, AQUARIUM & SAFARI PARK—Explore a 95-acre Wildlife Park with Arizona’s largest collection of exotic animals.Aquarium exhibits; reptiles; a Safari Park; shows; a baby animal nursery; and 10 rides, including a family coaster, zip line, train and tram rides, a skyride, a flume ride, and a carousel. 16501 W. Northern Ave., Litchfield Park, 623.935.9453. www.wildlifeworld.com Valley Map L7

Tombstone

O.K. CORRAL— Live re-enactments of the world-famous 1881 Gunfight at the O.K. Corral featuring Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday. Also, the stables, blacksmith shop, historic photograph equipment, and more. 326 E. Allen St., Tombstone, 520.457.3456. www.ok-corral.com Arizona Map V10

Tucson

ARIZONA-SONORA DESERT MUSEUM— garden, zoo, and natural history museum, all set on 98 acres. View more than 242 animal species, including such Sonoran Desert animals as javalinas, mountain lions, and prairie dogs, as well as 1,200 plant varieties. 2021 N. Kinney Road, Tucson, 520.883.2702. www.desertmuseum.org Arizona Map V10

THE MINI TIME MACHINE MUSEUM OF MINIATURES— Discover the big world of small delights, where visitors are seemingly transported to different lands and times through the stories told by over 500 miniature houses and roomboxes. The

as Pablo Picasso, Norman Rockwell, Henri Matisse, Andy Warhol, Andrew Wyeth, Marc Chagall, Banksy, René Magritte, LeRoyNeiman, Joan Miró, Alexander Calder, Salvador Dali, Theo Tobiasse, Fernand Léger, Frederick Mellinger, Leonardo Nierman, Takashi Murakami, Donald Sultan, Victor Vasarely, Itzchak Tarkay, Agam, and Rufino Tamayo to name a few. Sharing the galleries unending showroom floor with sculptures and glass by Jean-Claude Novaro and Lord Crosbie, Mcain and bronzes by Erte Frederick, Remington and more. 3908 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.990.1200. www.warhol.me Scottsdale Map K5

BONNER DAVID GALLERIES—Traditional and contemporary works shown in harmony. 7040 E. Main St., 480.941.8500. www.bonnerdavid.com Scottsdale Map J3

LARSEN GALLERY—Fine art gallery known for its represented artists and its consigned art for sale on the secondary market. Featuring more than 500 works by more than 180 artists. Also, home of the Larsen Art Auction. 3705 N. Bishop Lane, 480.941.0900. www.larsengallery.com Scottsdale Map M5

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THE LEGACY GALLERY—More than 100 nationally known artists are represented here, showing the finest in representational and impressionistic art. View paintings and sculptures in a variety of subject matter, including Western, figurative, wildlife, still-life, and landscape. 7178 Main St., 480.945.1113. www.legacygallery.com Scottsdale Map J6

OVER THE TOP CONSIGNMENT SHOPPE— Luxury collectibles and designer fine jewelry. Specializing in Lalique crystal, Herend porcelain, and David Yurman jewelry. 7072 E. Fifth Ave., 480.947.2782. www.overthetopconsignment.com Scottsdale Map G3

WILDE MEYER GALLERY—Wilde Meyer galleries in Scottsdale and Tucson have changing exhibits of original contemporary fine art. 4142 N. Marshall Way, 480.945.2323. Scottsdale Map I4. Gallery Row, 2890 E. Skyline Drive, Tucson, 520.615.5222. www.wildemeyer.com Arizona Map V10

Phoenix

EYE LOUNGE— Artist-run contemporary collective. Limited hours; call first. 419 E. Roosevelt St., 602.430.1490. www.eyelounge.com Phoenix Map C6

MODIFIED ARTS— Art gallery and music hall with revolving exhibitions of art, sculpture and photography. Limited hours; call first. 407 E. Roosevelt St., 408.258.365. www.modifiedarts.org Phoenix Map C6

ROOSEVELT ROW— Mixed-use, independent, culture- and arts-dominated neighborhood. Participants located on or in the vicinity of Roosevelt Street, 15th Street to Seventh Avenue. www.rooseveltrow.org Phoenix Map C8

Tucson

ETHERTON GALLERY—Showcasing the icons of the history of photography, as well as the contemporary artists changing its course. 340 S. Convent Ave., Tucson, 520.624.7370. https://ethertongallery.com Arizona Map V10

JANE HAMILTON FINE ART— Artwork spanning traditional, contemporary, abstract, and figurative styles in an established gallery in the Catalina Foothills. Plaza Colonial, 2890 E. Skyline Drive, Tucson, 520.529.4886. www.janehamiltonfineart.com

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HEALTH Health

FOUR PEAKS ENDODONTICS—This familyowned and -operated practice, featuring Dr. Trond U. Hegle, is a boutique endodontic practice with state-of-the-art equipment, technology, and skills. 6930 E. Chauncey Lane, 480.630.0000.www.fourpeaksendo.com Valley Map H18

SHOPPING

Apparel

AT-EASE FINE MENS CLOTHES— Locally-owned store offering fine and resort-casual clothing by prominent designers. On-site tailoring, too. The SHOPS Gainey Village, 8787 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.947.3800 www.mensclothingaz.com

BURBERRY— Clothing, accessories and fragrances in and beyond the British brand’s signature plaid pattern. Scottsdale Fashion Square, 480.947.4400. www.burberry.com

CARINE— Uncommon women’s clothing, casual to special occasion, with attentive service and custom touches by the designer, Carine Wang. Locations include: The Shops at Gainey Village, 480.483.3888; 7233 E. Main St., 480.686.8533. Scottsdale Map K6; 7090 E. 5th Ave., 480.949.0800. www.shopcarine.com Scottsdale Map G4

DIVA—Elegant clothing for women in sizes 14-24, including swimwear and formal wear, plus handbags and jewelry. The SHOPS Gainey Village, 480.948.8777. www.divascottsdale.com

QUARTER PAST DRESS—Vintage-inspired dresses, shoes, and hats curated from designers around the world. 13802 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.748.4788. www.quarterpastdress.com Valley Map J18

KISS ME KATE—Women’s fashion boutique offering a variety of labels for all occasions. Jewelry, handbags, belts and scarves too, and many one-of-a-kind items. Camelback Village, 5039 N. 44th St., 602.840.6173. www.kissmekateaz.com Valley Map O17

MAE & MARIE—Sweet and savvy fashions for moms and daughters. Biltmore Plaza Shopping Center, 3170 E. Camelback Road, 602.957.2917. www.maeandmarieshop.com Valley Map 017

RITZY RAGS & SHOES—Colorful clothing and accessories with a dash of glitz and comfort shoe collections. The SHOPS Gainey Village, 480.596.0533. www.ritzyragsandshoes.com

Art Supplies

QUAIL RUN NEEDLEWORK— Premier needlework shop known for its creative designs and extensive supplies, plus classes and trunk shows. 7704 E. Doubletree Ranch Road, 480.551.1423. www.quailrunneedlework.com Valley Map K18

Bargains/Resale/Outlets

ARIZONA MILLS—Value-focused indoor shopping center with outlets. 5000 S. Arizona Mills Circle, Tempe, 480.491.9700. www.arizonamills.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

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, 480.639.1766. www.premiumoutlets.com Valley Map Y17

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Furnishings & Accessories

AMERICAN LEATHER COMPANY— Custom-built belts using exotic leathers and ornamental hardware. 7236 E. 1st Ave., 480.421.2166. www.facebook.com/americanleatheraz Scottsdale Map G6

BUFFALO BOUTIQUE—Expertly crafted home decor, heirloom-quality textiles, luxury apparel, and artful accessories. 7032 E. Fifth Ave., 602.617.8020 www.buffaloboutique.com Scottsdale Map F3

VALERIANNE—Luxury home furnishings, luxury bedding, linens, towels, accessories, tabletop and gifts. 7033 E. 1st Ave., 480.946.8772. www.valerianne scottsdale.com Scottsdale Map F3

Gifts

KACTUS JOCK—This is Arizona souvenir central, with tees, art, food, mugs, locally made art, and other keepsakes, plus tasty Arizona hot sauces. 7229 E. Main St., 480.945.6691; 7121 E. 5th Ave., 480.946.7566. Scottsdale Map K6

www.kactusjock.com he Purple Saguaro, 480.933.5119. The Kactus Jock Experience is located behind the 5th Ave. location.

Homes

CAMELOT HOMES—Family-owned business building luxury home communities built with attention to detail. Office and design studio: 6607 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.367.4300. www.camelothomes.com Valley Map H18

Jewelry

E.D. MARSHALL JEWELERS—Large selection of GIA-certified diamonds, gems, engagement rings and fine jewelry. Buy from the showcase or design custom. Also, jewelry repair and gemstone and jewelry purchasing services. 10261 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.922.1968. www.edmarshalljewelers.com Valley Map K18

THE ESTATE WATCH & JEWELRY COMPANY— Appraiser and reseller of pre-owned jewelry, timepieces and loose diamonds. 7121 E. 5th Ave., 480.946.9940. www.watchlink.com Scottsdale Map G4

SUNRISE JEWELRY & GALLERY—Native American and contemporary art and jewelry, as well as leather clothing and boots, and cowboy hats. 7254 E. Main St., 480.425.9944. www.sunrisejewelryusa.com Scottsdale Map J4

Shoes, Boots & Hats

MEPHISTO SCOTTSDALE—Famously comfortable walking shoes for men and women. Village at Shea, 7342 E. Shea Blvd., 480.443.1689. www.mephisto scottsdale.com Valley Map L19

Shopping Centers

BILTMORE FASHION PARK—Outdoor shopping center of luxury boutiques, anchored by Saks Fifth Avenue, and restaurants ranging from fast food to fine French fare. 2502 E. Camelback Road, 602.955.8400. www.shopbiltmore.com Valley Map O15

CHANDLER FASHION CENTER— Bi-level enclosed mall with open-air village. 3111 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler, 480.812.8488. www.shopchandlerfashioncenter.com Valley Map Y19

CITYSCAPE PHOENIX—Shops, restaurants, and a comedy club in a high-rise development in Downtown Phoenix. 1 E. Washington St., 480.947.7772. www.cityscapephoenix.com Phoenix Map I3

DESERT RIDGE MARKETPLACE—This sprawling outdoor shopping center destination features a variety of retail, restaurants, and entertainment options. 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., 480.513.7586. www.shopdesertridge.com Valley Map G17

HIGH STREET—Select shops, services, entertainment venues and date-night restaurants at the base of an upscale residential development. 5415 E. High St., Phoenix, 480.319.8700. www.highstreetaz.com Valley Map H18

KIERLAND COMMONS—A walkable outdoor shopping center, with boutiques and bistros on the Main Street level and residential lofts upstairs. 15205 N. Kierland Blvd., 480.386.6020. www.kierlandcommons.com Valley Map I18

SCOTTSDALE FASHION SQUARE—The largest indoor shopping center in the Southwest, anchored by Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus. A Tesla car showroom, Microsoft store, Golden Goose, Christian Louboutin, H&M, multiple restaurants—including Nobu and Zinqué— and theatres. 7014 E. Camelback Road, 480.568.5568. www.fashionsquare.com Scottsdale Map D5

SCOTTSDALE QUARTER—This open-air shopping center features a variety of Arizona exclusive stores, as well as other retail shops, and a number of restaurants ranging from casual to elegant. There’s also a splash pad, and events are held regularly. 15059 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.270.8123. www.scottsdalequarter.com Valley Map I18

SCOTTSDALE WATERFRONT— A variety of shops and dining establishments along the canal in Downtown Scottsdale. Southwest corner of Camelback & Scottsdale roads, 480.247.8071. Scottsdale Map D5

THE SHOPS AT GAINEY VILLAGE—Outdoor-access boutiques and restaurants. 8787 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.398.2222. www.theshopsgaineyvillage.com Valley Map M18

THE SHOPS AT HILTON VILLAGE— Upscale local boutiques and a diverse dining selection. 6045 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.348.3451. www.hiltonvillage.com Valley Map N18

TEMPE MARKETPLACE— Explore more than 100 shops and restaurants at this sprawling outdoor shopping destination. The locale also often hosts events and live music. 2000 E. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, 480.966.9338. www.tempemarketplace.com Tempe Map D8

WESTGATE ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT— Outdoor mall featuring restaurants, bars, fast-food cafes and brand-name stores, as well as a splash pad. 6751 N. Sunset Blvd., Glendale, 623.266.6607. www.westgateaz.com Valley Map M11

Specialty Food/Drink

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

Tombstone

ARLENE’S— Open since 1978, here is where to find something special to remember your Arizona adventure. Specializing in Native American jewelry, pottery, kachinas, artifacts, and artwork made in the Four Corners region. Also, home decor and gifts. 400-402, 415 E. Allen St., Tombstone, 520.457.3678 and 520.457.3833. www.arlenessouthwest.com Arizona Map W12

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Tubac

LONE MOUNTAIN TURQUOISE COMPANY— Authentic American Indian turquoise and silver jewelry is sold at this gallery, as well as pottery, rugs, paintings, and more. 11 Tubac Road, Tubac, 520.298.2802. www.lonemountainturquoiseco.com Arizona Map X10

Tucson

COPENHAGEN— A more-than 60,000-squarefoot showroom with Danish modern furniture, wall art, wall sculptures, lamps, rugs, and more. 3660 E. Fort Lowell, Tucson, 520.795.0316. www.copenhagenliving.com Arizona Map V10

HF COORS STORE AT THE FACTORY— Artist-designed dinnerware manufactured to withstand the daily demands of professional chefs, enthusiastic restaurant guests, and home cooks. 1600 S. Cherrybell Stravenue, Tucson, 520.903.1010.www.hfcoors.com Arizona Map V10

LOOP JEAN COMPANY— Men’s and women’s premium denim and denim-friedly apparel, with customized recommendations and in-store consultations. Casas Adobes Plaza, 7047 N. Oracle Road, Tucson, 520.219.9785. www.loopjeancompany.com Arizona Map V10

DINING

Scottsdale: Downtown

AZ/88—American. This upscale city tavern is located in Scottsdale’s Civic Center, and serves burgers, salads, and sandwiches alongside its famous martinis. 7353 Scottsdale Mall, 480.994.5576. www.az88.com Scottsdale Map K7

BOURBON & BONES CHOPHOUSE BAR— Chophouse. A chef-driven boutique chophouse and bar featuring an innovative menu and an extensive bourbon list. Locations include: 4200 N. Scottdsale Road, 480.629.4922. www.bourbonandbones.com Scottsdale Map F5

CAFE MONARCH—American. Dine in the candlelit courtyard or one of two dining rooms at this restaurant, and enjoy seasonal, fresh, local dishes with a weekly changing, four-course menu option. Named #2 on the Most Romantic Restaurants in the U.S. 2020 list by Tripadvisor. 6939 E. First Ave., 480.970.7682. www.cafemonarch.com Scottsdale Map J2

CARLSBAD TAVERN—New Mexican. New Mexican cuisine is served in a unique, secret cave-like atmosphere at this restaurant. The patio sits along a moat. 3313 N. Hayden Road, 480.970.8164. www.carlsbadtavern.com Valley Map O19

COLD BEERS & CHEESEBURGERS—American. Burges and an extensive beer menu are the hallmarks of this go-to sports bar restaurant. Locations include: 4222 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.941.2747. Scottsdale Map G6 5625 N. 7th St., 602.354.8093. www.coldbeers.com Valley Map N14

EVO—Italian. Find pizzas, handmade pastas, and more. 4175 N. Goldwater Blvd., 480.265.9814. www.evoscottsdale.com Scottsdale Map G3

MARCELLINO RISTORANTE—Italian. This husband-and-wife operation features handmade, fresh pastas, Mediterranean seafood and authentic Italian recipes. The Shops at SouthBridge, 7114 E. Stetson Dr., 480.990.9500. www.marcellino ristorante.com Scottsdale Map F4

OLD TOWN TORTILLA FACTORY—Southwestern. Trees with lights and a fountain with a fire feature on the patio make for a relaxing place to dine on a progression of poblano dip, tortilla soup, soft tacos and Southwestern-spiced surf and 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

RUSTY SPUR SALOON—Western. Swinging doors lead the way to tacos, burgers, chili-cheese fries and cowboy lies. Live music afternoons and evenings, usually of the country variety. 7245 E. Main St., 480.425.7787. www.rustyspursaloon.com Scottsdale Map J6

THE SALT CELLAR RESTAURANT—Seafood.

A Valley landmark since 1971, the Salt Cellar Restaurant continues to reign atop the “Best Of Seafood” lists. 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. There’s also happy hour and reverse happy hour at this underground dining room hosted by a husband-wife team. 550 N. Hayden Road, 480.947.1963. www.saltcellar restaurant.com Valley Map Q19

Scottsdale: Beyond Downtown

EL CHORRO—American. Paradise Valley’s historic El Chorro offers an authentic Arizona dining experience with stunning views of the Valley’s most prominent landmark, Camelback Mountain. Seasonal cuisine features sustainable and locally grown ingredients. 5550 E. Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley, 480.948.5170. www.elchorro.com Valley Map N17

FAT OX— Modern Italian. A chef-driven restaurant with modern takes on regional Italian classics. The pasta is made in-house daily. 6316 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.307.6900. www.ilovefatox.com Valley Map N18

J&G STEAKHOUSE— Steak. Global steakhouse by Michelin-starred Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, which underwent a renovation in late 2018. Award- winning meats and a global selection of seafood. The Phoenician, 6000 E. Camelback Road, 480.214.8000. www.jgsteakhouse scottsdale.com Valley Map O18

LON’S AT THE HERMOSA INN—American. This popular establishment located in a charming inn uses fresh ingredients to prepare globally inspired Arizona cuisine through traditional cooking styles. The Hermosa Inn, 5532 N. Palo Cristi Road, Paradise Valley, 602.955.7878. www.hermosainn.com Valley Map O16

Scottsdale: North

CAT’S PAJAMAS BISTRO—American. A classic American bistro offeaturing an inventive mix of French, Italian, American, and Latin cuisines. Fun list of craft cocktails. 10323 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.687.5162. www.catspajamasbistro.com Valley Map K18

CHOMPIE’S—Deli. Arizona’s New York deli since 1979, offering deli favorites and bakery items from an extensive menu. Locations incude: 9301 E. Shea Blvd., 480.860.0475. Valley Map L20 3212 E. Cactus Road, 602.710.2910. Valley Map K16 3481 W. Frye Road, Chandler. www.chompies.com Valley Map X19

EDDIE V’S PRIME SEAFOOD— Seafood. Fresh fish and shellfish in an array of preparations, from raw to charred. Open for dinner only. Scottsdale Quarter, 15323 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.730.4800. www.eddiev.com Valley Map I18

KASAI— Japanese/Sushi. This Japanese eatery features both regular and teppanyaki tables, a sushi bar, an Asian fusion menu and a large bar patio. 14344 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.607.1114. www.kasaiscottsdale.com Valley Map J18

MODERN OYSTERBAR CHOPHOUSE— Steakhouse. A family-owned restaurant featuring prime steaks, fresh oysters, seafood, and seasonal specialties. Live music on Fridays and Saturdays. 17001 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.531.1400. www.modernoysterbar chophouse.com Valley Map I18

Fresh Seafood

The Salt Cellar has been a Valley landmark since 1971 and continues to reign atop the “Best of Seafood” lists. Its unique underground location is just the beginning of the culinary adventure. The Salt Cellar’s fresh fish and seafood selections are sourced from around the world; the consistency and quality of our seafood has been the key to our success. We are known for always having available a selection of whole 1 - 1/2lb. and 3lb. live Maine Lobsters.

Don’t miss our happy hours daily from 4:00pm to 7:00pm and again from 10:00pm to 12:00am.

480.947.1963 • www.saltcellarrestaurant.com • 550 North Hayden Road • Scottsdale • Reservations Suggested

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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

Z’TEJAS SOUTHWEST GRILL— Southwest. Southwestern cuisine with bold, flavorful twists, including Adobo Chorizo Meatloaf, Stuffed Artichoke Chicken, Sante Fe Enchiladas, and a selection of tacos. 8300 N. Hayden Road, 6702.767.4790. Valley Map M19; 7221 W. Ray Road, Chandler, 480.893.7550. Valley Map W17

Phoenix: Downtown

COMPASS ARIZONA GRILL—American. Get oriented with the old and brand-new features of Downtown Phoenix from this rotating restaurant on the 24th floor of the Hyatt Regency. 122 N. 2nd St., 602.440.3166. hyatt.com Phoenix Map I5

DURANT’S—Steak. Durant’s founder’s motto was “Good friends, great steaks and the best booze are the necessities of life.” Today, the beloved restaurant has been serving steaks and martinis for almost 70 years. Enter through the famous back kitchen door to enjoy classic steakhouse dining. 2611 N. Central Ave., 602.264.5967. www.durantsaz.com Valley Map P15

PIZZERIA BIANCO—Pizza. The popular spot from James Beard Award-winning proprietor Chris Bianco. The appeals are crafty wood-fired pizzas—the Rosa, for example, is topped with rosemary and pistachios—numerous Italian red wines and an industrial-chic ambiance. Heritage Square, 623 E. Adams St., 602.258.8300. Phoenix Map I8; Town & Country, 4743 N. 20th St., 602.368.3273. www.pizzeriabianco.com Valley Map O15

Phoenix: Beyond Downtown

BLUEWATER GRILL— Seafood. Newport Beach import serving seafood, sushi, and steaks. 1525 E. Bethany Home Road, 602.277.3474. www.bluewatergrill.com Valley Map N15

CHELSEA’S KITCHEN—American. Hip comfort food. 5040 N. 40th St., 602.957.2555. www. chelseaskitchenaz.com Valley Map N16

THE STOCKYARDS—Steak. The area’s cattleranching 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. Look up to pressed-tin ceilings, down to polished-wood floors, and 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. Specialty martinis anchor the selections available at this upmarket bar and lounge, which also features live entertainment. Sip one of the sweet concoctions before or after a nibble from the menu of shareable food—think flatbreads, the Shrimp Martini, and Beef Tenderloin. High Street, 5455 E. High St., 480.638.2583. www.bluemartinilounge.com

EXPLORE

OCEAN PRIME—Seafood. Steaks and seafood, with live piano in the bar and a fire-enclosed patio. High Street, 480.347.1313. www.ocean-prime.com Valley Map H18

Tucson

THE CORONET— Brasserie. This café features a seasonally inspired menu that incorporates sustainably sourced meats, seafood, and produce. 198 W. Cushing St., Tucson, 520.222.9889. www.coronettucson.com Arizona Map V10

DANTE’S FIRE—American. Adventurously creative continental American fare and craft cocktails. 2526 E. Grant Road, Tucson, 520.382.9255. www.dantesfireaz.com Arizona Map V10

EL CHARRO CAFÉ— Mexican. Arizona’s oldest Mexican restaurant continuously operated by the same family since 1922. Traditional Sonoran-style and innovative Tucson-style Mexican fare. Locations include: 311 N. Court Ave., Tucson, 520.622.1922.6910 E. Sunrise Drive, Tucson, 520.514.1922. www.elcharrocafe.com Arizona Map V10

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Destinations

GLENDALE—This West Valley city has stealthily prepared for the future even as it mines the past. Wander Historic Glendale, then head to Westgate Entertainment District. There’s also State Farm Stadium, home field for the NFL Arizona Cardinals, and special events. www.visitglendale.com Valley Map M12

MARANA—Find shopping, golf, hiking, biking, museums, the Sauguaro National Park West, and so much more in Southern Arizona’s Marana. Also a UNESCO City of Gastronomy. Visitor center: 13251 N. Lon Adams Road, Marana, 520.639.8040. www.discovermarana.com Valley Map T9

TALKING STICK ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT—

This area includes destinations such as Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament, Octane Raceway, Topgolf Scottsdale, Salt River Fields at Talking Stick; The Pavilions at Talking Stick shopping area; Talking Stick Resort and Great Wolf Lodge; and so many other ways to play, stay, shop, and eat. 9120 E. Talking Stick Way, 480.362.2700; ww.talkingstickarizona.com Valley Map L19

Tours/Transportation

RAINBOW RYDERS—Daily hot air balloon flights above Phoenix and Scottsdale. 1.800.725.2477. www.rainbowryders.com

THE DOLLY STEAMBOAT—Double-decker sternwheeler offering narrated nature and catered dinner cruises. 16802 AZ-88, Tortilla Flat, 480.827.9144. www.dollysteamboat.com Valley Map M30

Travel/Airline Transportation

CONDOR—Fly from Phoenix to Frankfurt, Germany, and beyond with this easy-to-fly airline. www.condor.com/us

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1 MIMOSA FLIGHTS

Hash Kitchen, which has locations in Chandler, Peoria, Phoenix, and Scottsdale, offers a mimosa flight ($16) that is as colorful and bright as it is bubbly. It features four mini versions of the bubbly brunch beverage in your choice of several flavors, including mango, guava, strawberry, blueberry, kiwi, watermelon, and traditional orange. www.hashkitchen.com

2 WHISKEY FLIGHTS

B&B Cocktail Lounge in Scottsdale has two dozen scotches, bourbons, and whiskies available in 2 oz. pours ($18-$350) on its regular drink menu. Beyond this, there are 11 distinct tasting flights ($22-$51), some with three 2 oz. pours from a single producer like Four Roses

or Maker’s Mark, and others with three pours of a particular type like ryes or those finished in a specialty barrel, and others with coveted or house-selected expressions. www.bourbonandbones.com

3 WINE FLIGHTS

Cooper’s Hawk, which has locations in Chandler, Scottsdale, and Surprise, is a combination restaurant, wine tasting space, and wine shop offering both its own labels of wine, as well as favorites from around the world. In addition to traditional tastings, those in the restaurant can choose from five unique flights while dining ($18.99-$22.99). There are bubbles, white, and red flights as one might expect, each with three pours, but also a build-your-own

flight and the Cooper’s Hawk Lux Flight, which is a sampling of four Cooper’s Hawk exclusives. www.chwinery.com

4 TEQUILA AND MEZCAL FLIGHTS

Both Mission locations in Scottsdale offer a variety of tequila and mezcal flights. On the tequila side, there are six flights ($32-$265), with each featuring four pours. Of course there are flights for each of the main styles of tequila—blanco, reposado, and añejo—but there are also three specialty flights featuring ultrapremium and coveted expressions. For its two mezcal flights ($26$59), expect one with traditional brands and a premium offering. www.themissionaz.com

5 FROZEN MARGARITA FLIGHTS

The Mexicano in the Paradise Valley area has a frozen margarita flight ($18). It features a rotating selection of four mini frozen margaritas, with its original frozen margarita made using Corazon Blanco, Cointreau, and lime always

in the rotation. Other flavors include spicy mango, prickly pear, and guava-orange, and there is often at least one seasonal rotating special, as well. www.themexicano.com

6 BEER FLIGHTS

Huss Brewing, with locations in Downtown Phoenix, Uptown Phoenix, and Tempe, has a buildyour-own-flight that allows guests to mix and match four 4 oz. pours from anything on draft at its taprooms, including its popular Scottsdale Blond, Papago Orange Blossom, Koffee Kolsch, Copper State IPA, AZ Light Lager, and more. www.hussbrewing.com

7 SPIRIT FLIGHTS

Arcadia’s CRUjiente Tacos has create-your-own spirit flight options (prices vary) and guests can select three to four spirits in 1 oz. or 2 oz. pours. There are more than 400 unique spirits to choose from behind the bar, including 200 different tequila and mezcal variations and over 150 whiskeys. www.crutacos.com

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: COURTESY CRUJIENTE TACOS; COURTESY HASH KITCHEN; COURTESY BB COCKTAIL LOUNGE; COURTESY THE MEXICANO; COURTESY HUSS BREWING; COURTESY THE MISSION; COURTESY COOPER'S HAWK

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