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nightlife
D i s c o v e r y
G u i d e
“There are good ships,
and there are wood ships,
the ships that sail the sea.
But the best ships,
are friendships,
and may they always be.”
Irish Toast
Suede
ta b le of
contents
Hotel Valley Ho
Published by:
President & CEO: Rachel Sacco
Executive Vice President: Brent DeRaad
Vice President of Marketing: Lauren Simons
Creative Services: JoAnne Zeterberg, Creative Director; Mark Luger, Art Director;
Charity Snyder, Art Director; Adam Dustan, Graphic Designer;
Candice Bemish, Production Coordinator/Copywriter
Text by: Allison Young and Candice Bemish
Printed by: Courier Graphics
Special thanks to the establishments and properties that provided photography for this guide.
The Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau (SCVB) has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of
information published in this guide, but assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Nightlife
Discovery Guide, copyright 2007. All rights reserved. Any reproduction, in whole or in part, by any
means, without the express written permission of the SCVB is prohibited.
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Nightlife Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Nightlife Grid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Need a Sitter? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Scottsdale after
dark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Happy-Hour Hubs . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Uncorked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
New Kids on the Block . . . . . . 11
Celebrity Watering Holes . . . . 11
Dress to Impress . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Red-Carpet Treatment . . . . . . . 15
Dance the Night Away . . . . . . . . 16
Cowboy Watering Holes . . . . . . 17
Margarita Madness . . . . . . . . . . 18
Lounge Lizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
That’s Entertainment . . . . . . . . 21
Pubs & Sports Bars . . . . . . . . . . 25
Puff the Night Away . . . . . . . . . 28
Get “Out” and About in
Scottsdale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Getting to and
from . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Call a Cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Resort Car Service . . . . . . . . . . 48
Trolley Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Arrive in Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Valet Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Easy Rider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Special Events . . . . . . . . 53
Theme Nights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
off the beaten path . 61
Starry, Starry Night . . . . . . . . . 62
Get Your Game On . . . . . . . . . 63
Arts & Entertainment . . . . . . . 65
Celluloid Dreams . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Laughter is the Best Medicine . . 68
Late-Night Noshing . . . . . . . . . 69
hot Pockets . . . . . . . . . . 31
Downtown Scottsdale . . . . . . . 32
Flamenco Fever . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Market Street at DC Ranch . . . 33
Shea Blvd. & Scottsdale Rd. . . 33
Scottsdale Rd. & Frank Lloyd
Wright Blvd. / Kierland
Commons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
signature drinks . . . 71
Cocktail Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
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www.NightlifeInScottsdale.com
scot tsdale
after dark
By Allison Young
T
he fun doesn’t stop
a big backyard patio, get $2 Pacificos,
in Scottsdale once the desert
$3 Gringoritas and half off on all
sun goes down. That’s when the party
tacos from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
really gets started – and depending on
every Monday through Friday. Not
what kind of party
too far away at Sugar
you’re looking for,
Daddy’s Blues, the
from a gallery stroll
happy-hour patio fills
through downtown or
up with college kids
a serene night of jazz
and young profession-
and candlelight to
als clamoring for $2
high-octane clubs
beers, $3 Smirnoff
spinning house and
and half-price appe-
hip-hop, Scottsdale
tizers.
has it all.
If you need a cold one
Kona Grill
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H
Scottsdale Fashion Square, stop in at
Happy hour in Scottsdale runs the
Yard House. Not only do they boast
full gamut, from beer specials at
the world’s largest selection of draft
neighborhood hangouts to specialty
beer (more than 100 taps, from Bud
cocktails served with style. In down-
Light to Belhaven Scottish Ale), they
town at Dos Gringos, which feels like
also host one rockin’ happy hour.
after a tough day of trekking through
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“Health - what my
drinking to before
friends are always
they fall down.”
~ Phyllis Diller
Every Monday through Friday from
beer and $4 margaritas. If you fancy
Oatmeal Stout, 8th Street Ale, Hefe-
well as $5 wines and $2 off specialty
3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., get $3.25 pints,
yourself a sushi aficionado, Sushi On
weizen and of course the award-winning
drinks. If you stay for dinner, be sure
$4.25 well drinks and half-price select
Shea is a must visit. Japanese owned
Kilt Lifter. From 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
to try Chef Matthew Long’s Gladiator
appetizers. Across the parking lot is
and operated, they pride themselves
and 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., they serve
Burger. According to an article in
Kona Grill, a bona-fide happy-hour
on using the freshest fish and top-
$2.75 pints and $10 pitchers at their
Phoenix Magazine, “ . . . it’s better
hotspot known for its half-price sushi
grade ingredients for a mix of tradi-
new venue in North Scottsdale, which
than sex.” Nearby Drift Lounge gets
rolls and $4 sake bombers. Happy
tional and modern rolls. They also
has a special happy hour from 10:00
“happy” from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
hour runs weekdays from 3:00 p.m. to
have 13 types of hot and cold sake
p.m. to 1:00 a.m. where pretty much
Monday through Friday, with $2
7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.,
and a colorful martini menu. Select
every drink is only $2 (excluding
select beer, and $4 Mojitos and Mai
and on Friday and Saturday from
martinis are half price from 5:00 p.m.
top-shelf liquors and martinis). Go
Tais. Finger foods start at $3, or order
10:00 p.m. to midnight. If you’re in
to 7:00 p.m. daily. For more of a
Thursday and Friday for live acoustic
the mammoth Pu Pu Platter for $15.
the mood for margaritas and que-
Mexican flavor, there’s Carlsbad
music from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
At Drinx, get half off well drinks,
sadillas, Z’ Tejas is right next door.
Tavern & Restaurant. From 3:00 p.m.
Get half off appetizers and $1 off mar-
to 6:00 p.m., get $3.50 margaritas ($4
If you’re in downtown, you can’t go
off everything else, including food.
garitas, wines and mixed drinks from
frozen), $2.25 well drinks and domes-
wrong with happy hour at Mickey’s
Happy hour runs 4:00 p.m. to 7:00
3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday
tic bottles, $2.75 Bud Light draft and
Hangover, a local favorite that was
p.m. Monday to Friday, 4:00 p.m. to
through Friday. Reverse happy hour
$1 off appetizers. Late-night happy
voted Best Happy Hour by The Arizona
9:00 p.m. on Saturday and all day
runs Sunday to Thursday from 9:00
hour runs 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. and
Republic. Get half-off munchies and
Sunday, with reverse happy hour on
p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. to
only includes drink specials. If it’s beer
well wine and beer from 4:00 p.m. to
Thursday from 10:00 p.m. to close.
12:00 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays,
you’re thirsty for, go to Four Peaks Grill
9:00 p.m. daily. Over at Fusion, you’ll
Just down the road a bit at Bada
and features $5 appetizers, $2 bottle
& Tap. Happy hour features their
find a variety of tasty small plates, as
Boom Pasta Room, get free antipasti,
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beer and appetizers and 25 percent
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award-winning 200-page wine list
intimidate you. Instead, grab the varietals list (arranged by color and price)
If you don’t know a Sauvignon Blanc
or the short and sweet Nifty Fifty.
from a Merlot, not to worry. Wine is
The focus is on indie winemakers and
no longer reserved for wine connois-
limited-production California labels,
seurs, and you don’t need a wine
but the list is nothing if not worldly.
degree to know what you like. For
With the vino comes décor and music.
starters, use the knowledge of your
The plush seating, soft lighting and
waiter (or wine steward), who
jazzy tunes are the perfect backdrop
for sipping, and in true speakeasy
Yard House
wine 101
fashion the entrance is located at the
rear of the building.
should be well versed in vino and
the restaurant’s wine cellar. If you
don’t have a favorite type, describe
to the waiter what you like (or don’t
half-price glasses of wine and well
mentary carved turkey and succulent
drinks and $3 beers every day from
roast beef that keep ’em coming back.
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Salty Señorita
Happy hour runs 3:00 p.m. to 6:30
The motto at Tapino Kitchen & Wine
the bottle for you to confirm vintage
hosts one heck of a happy hour seven
p.m. Monday through Friday.
Bar is “we love wine but we don’t take
and winery, then he’ll place the cork
it too seriously” – and they don’t.
in front of you. Don’t smell it, just
days a week from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00
like), and he will make a suggestion.
When he returns, he will present
look to see that it’s not too dry or too
p.m., with plenty of drink specials
U
Owner and chef James Porter has
and half off select appetizers. Kick
The latest bar craze to hit Scottsdale
created an eatery/lounge without
back on their patio with a $4 Salty
is the wine bar. Not stuffy, snooty wine
pretension or attitude. What they do
House Margarita and half-price tacos.
bars, but down-to-earth places where
have is a smorgasbord of globally
a funky odor, it could be bad. Your
you can sip in style. For the biggest
inspired finger foods (like the lobster
last task is to taste it and, assuming
And, the longest-running happy hour
selection of wine, go to Kazimierz
corn dogs) and a worldly wine menu,
it passes the test, give a nod to your
nod goes to El Chorro Lodge, a Valley
world wine bar, a speakeasy-style
mostly from smaller boutique wineries.
waiter who will then top off your
tradition since 1937. People go for the
lounge that boasts some 3,000 bottles.
Enjoy a bite and bottle at the marble-
glass and those of your guests.
super-charged atmosphere and the
Yes, that’s good news for oenophiles,
top bar or lounge on the draped patio
Mission accomplished – you’re ready
drink specials, but it’s the compli-
but if you’re a newcomer don’t let the
– just be sure not to spill on the all-
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wet, which could indicate improper
storage. Next he will pour you a
mouthful, which is to smell. If it has
to sip and savor like a pro.
white couches. Happy hour runs from
international mix of 200-plus bottles,
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday through
including 100 available by the glass.
Sunday and features $5 wines, drinks
Part wine bar, part down-home
and tapas.
American eatery, the newly opened
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine
Star Spangled Tavern in DC Ranch
Bar, at both the Scottsdale Hilton and
has a Wine Spectator Award–winning
DC Ranch locations, is not only known
all-American wine list that you won’t
for its steak, it’s known for its fine wine.
find anywhere else. California wines
A great place to go after a round of
lead the pack on the 500-bottle-strong
golf, the long bar with leather-covered
menu, but you’ll also find boutique
scrumptious menu of fancy finger
ern yet intimate setting, everywhere you
seats and Rat Pack ambiance offers an
vintages from out-of-the-way places
foods like baked brie and bruschetta,
look there are wine bottles – behind the
like Virginia and Colorado. Plenty of
oenophiles can chill on the patio for
bar, lining the wall and in the climate-
flights are available, like Wonders of
happy hour (half-price beer, mixed
controlled storage space – which carry
Washington and Oregon Pinot Noir,
drinks and martinis from 4:00 p.m.
labels ranging in price from $30 to
as well as an eclectic and extensive list
to 7:00 p.m.) or on one of the comfy
$1,500. Go with a suggested flight or
of American beers (like Jolly Pumpkin
couches in the lounge, which turns up
build your own from any of the 40-
Ale from Michigan and Wingwalker
the tempo with trance music at night.
plus wines available by the glass. On
Lager from Wisconsin) and classic
Don’t forget to ask about weekly spe-
Thursday and Friday they offer a $10
American cocktails.
cials, which include Mellow Mondays
tasting that starts at 6:00 p.m. and runs
(half-price pizzas) and Sunday Funday
until 10:00 p.m. (or whenever they run
Also in DC Ranch is Armitage Wine
(half-price beer, cocktails and wine,
out of wine). Expect a full house by 7
Lounge & Café, a hip and happening
plus live entertainment).
o’clock. On Saturday, stop by for their
 :
Five Wine Terms You Should Know
Tasting Flight: A selection of wines,
usually between three and eight
glasses, meant for sampling.
Varietal: Wines made from a single
grape variety.
Bouquet: The term used to describe
a wine’s fragrance.
Full-bodied: Not to be confused
with “full-figured,” this term describes
a weighty wine, one with a robust
flavor.
Olive & Ivy
escape for those looking for wine and
Vintage: The year the grapes were
harvested.
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RSVP-only Vintage Wine Tasting.
ambiance. While enjoying their favorites
Located on Shea Boulevard just east
from the café’s 100+ different bottles
of Scottsdale Road is The Lounge on
The newest wine bar on the block is
of wine (40 by the glass) and a
Shea at the Wine Studio. In this mod-
located inside Olive & Ivy, a Scottsdale
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Waterfront restaurant that offers
who can blame them? The dance
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Matt
new kids on
the block
400 bottles, mostly Californian and
club/lounge, with its four flashy rooms
Leinart. Another good bet is Devil’s
Mediterranean, including almost 50
fashioned after the four elements, is
Martini. Both of its locations have
Although Scottsdale has some permanent bar fixtures, the nightlife
landscape is constantly changing.
Coming in February 2007 to the
Mondrian Scottsdale are the Red
Room and Skybar. The latter, like
its L.A. namesake, will be a trendy
and stylish urban escape, but the
Red Room is veiled in mystery. Guess
you’ll have to see for yourself what
all the hype is about after the
grand opening.
by the glass. The bar and patio get
on par with the Las Vegas and L.A.
played host to Hollywood bigwigs
hopping at night when late-night
club scene. Downtown lounge Suede’s
and sports icons.
noshers and imbibers indulge in small
VIP section has hosted Carmen Electra,
plates, savory flatbreads, homemade
singer Mya and Missy Elliot; just
Where the rich and famous stay, they
sangria and, of course, wine. Thank-
down the street at Myst, Shaq and
also play, so you can’t go wrong with
fully you don’t need a dictionary to
Steve Nash have partied in the private
high-end hotel bars for celebrity spot-
decipher the menu, which is organ-
skyboxes, while Axis/Radius has host-
ting. Sanctuary Resort and Spa on
ized by type and region. Trendy with-
ed Nick Lachey and DJ AM. The posh
Camelback Mountain is certainly no
out being snobby, this place is about
and playful SIX Lounge, also down-
stranger to celebrities needing a break
drinking and having fun first and
town, is a hub for local athletes and
from the hustle and bustle of L.A.
foremost.
celebrities, however they don’t like to
Have a martini in the jade bar and
name drop. Or swing by the Pussycat
you just might run into Ben Affleck,
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H
Lounge, another swanky downtown
Jennifer Garner, Vince Vaughn,
Scottsdale bar where the beautiful
Jennifer Aniston or Britney Spears,
Given that Scottsdale is a celebrity
people flock, and you just might catch
all of whom have stayed there. The
escape, don’t be surprised if you rub
a glimpse of Jamie Foxx or Jenna
Mondrian Scottsdale (formerly the
elbows with a few A-listers. It’s not
Jameson. The relatively new Pink
JAMES Hotel Scottsdale) is another
unusual to see Vince Vaughn, Phoenix
Taco, located on the Scottsdale
celeb hangout that has seen the likes
Suns MVP Steve Nash or party girl
Waterfront, is quickly becoming the
of Charles Barkley, David Spade, Tom
Paris Hilton out on the town; you just
“it” spot. But given that owner Harry
Brady, Paris Hilton, George Clooney
have to know the right places to go.
Morton has been linked with Lindsay
and Jessica Simpson. Other local
The multimillion-dollar e4 has seen
Lohan, it should come as no surprise
Hollywood hotspots include the Hotel
the likes of Tommy Lee, Keanu Reeves,
the opening weeks saw the likes of
Valley Ho, The Fairmont Scottsdale
Mike Tyson and Dennis Rodman. And
Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Wayne Gretzky and
Princess and The Phoenician.
Right next door to Star Spangled
Tavern in DC Ranch is the newly
opened Baroque luxe lounge, a
glitzy Champagne lounge/club
that is as decadent as the bubbly
it serves. Think velvet brocade,
grandiose chandeliers, plush couches and upscale hors d’oeuvres like
fondue, confit and caviar. The
Champagne list is like nothing
you’ve ever seen, ranging in price
all the way up to $3,600 for a
single bottle. They also offer an
impressive array of fine cognacs,
single-malt scotches, liqueurs and
creative cocktails.
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and frilly tanks. Standout brands like
tution, it’s been in business for more
Nolita from Italy and head-turning
than 70 years and sells a combination
Miguelina will make you look catwalk-
of classic and custom cowboy wear.
ready. Clothes range from $30 tees to
For an urban cowgirl look, Barbwire
$2,000 jackets, the common thread
Western Couture is your place. Carrying
being trendy. If you’re trolling the DC
everything from beaded dresses and
Ranch shops, stop by Savvy Chics, a
bedazzled bags to hip cowboy hats
chic boutique with fashion-forward
and designer jeans, Barbwire puts a
lines for men and women. If it’s jeans
trendy spin on cowgirl chic.
you’re looking for, a definite fashion
Scottsdale Waterfront
dress to impress
Shop ’til you drop with the Trendsetter Tour or European Chic Tour
offered by SPREE! the Art of
Shopping. A chauffeur-driven limousine and an expert fashion guide
will take you to the best boutiques
Scottsdale has to offer. From the
minute you step inside the limo,
you’ll feel like a VIP being whisked
around from one shop to the next;
expect lots of personal attention from
the store owners and managers,
who may even give you a sneak
peek at new merchandise. You can
even arrange to keep the limo into
the evening. Tours last three to four
hours and cost $495 for one to four
people ($100 for each additional
person). For more information,
visit www.azshoppingspree.com.
Jean Company. With more than 80
brands, including Hollywood faves like
ow do you expect to hit the
Lohan jealous. A couple of doors
William Rast and J Brand, they’ll have
town if you’re not dressed
down you’ll find Mahsa. Named by
what you’re looking for. For the guys
appropriately? The usual Scottsdale
Lucky magazine as one of the nation’s
who are sick of sitting on the “boyfriend
dress code is resort casual (you’re on
best boutiques, it lives up to its repu-
chair,” drop by The Rail at Nordstrom
vacation, after all), but if you’re look-
tation. The fashion-forward shop car-
in Scottsdale Fashion Square. They
ing for an excuse to shop, the Scottsdale
ries accessories, from pretty purses to
have brands like Affliction, Monarchy,
club scene is nothing if not fashion-
designer shoes, and designer fashions
True Religion and Rock & Republic
able. For a night of dancing at e4 or
by Stella McCartney, Dsquared2 and
to get you looking club-ready.
Myst, first stop by the new Scottsdale
Zac Posen. Both stores have locations
Waterfront to freshen up your wardrobe.
at Kierland Commons as well.
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staple, look no further than Scottsdale
If you’re bypassing the clubs and house
music in favor of two-steppin’ and
Estilo Boutique carries all you’ll need
for a night on the town, from flirty
Also along the Waterfront you’ll find
country tunes and want to dress in
dresses to trendy tops that would
Twist Boutique, a trendsetting hub
traditional cowboy garb, stop by Saba’s
make Jessica Simpson and Lindsay
that carries skinny jeans, satin dresses
Western Wear. A true Scottsdale insti-
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tars lining the walls – not to mention
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ever seen before. Upstairs in the more
Given the jet-set crowd that frequents
your own bartender and private
In Scottsdale, there are plenty of places
intimate Fire Room, dance under the
Scottsdale, many clubs have separate
entrance – you can’t help but feel like
to get your groove on, and each serves
candlelit chandelier to house music, or
sections roped off for the crème de la
a rock star. Cost starts at $350.
up a unique sound and style.
head downstairs to the organic Earth
Room or the Air Patio. So many options!
crème. Downtown hotspot e4 knows
how to take care of its VIPs. Lining
For triple the VIP fun there are Suede,
No need to go all the way to L.A. for a
the edge of the waterfall-walled
Axis/Radius and Myst. The VIP sec-
night of clubbing when you’ve got e4.
Just down the street at Martini Ranch,
Liquid Room are private tables and
tion of ultra-chic Suede Lounge is
Modeled after the four elements, each
the Shaker Room really gets shaking,
waterbeds where you’re waited on
more for kicking back, outfitted with
room is a world unto itself. Top 40
especially on the weekends. The music
hand and foot. To get upstairs to the
plush couches and tables stocked to
music, from Beyoncé to Britney, blasts
is a mix of house, techno and hip-hop,
VIP section of the Fire Room, forget
the hilt. For $350, you and up to six
through the Liquid Room, which over-
and the crowd is young and energetic.
the stairs. A special elevator will take
guests get one bottle of liquor and
flows with energy and attitude. This
you the back route to the red-hot
bragging rights. Right across the
two-story space, complete with water
Also downtown, Myst offers a whop-
roped-off room. Bottle service begins
street at the high-octane Axis/Radius
walls and waterfalls, has a state-of-the-
ping 18,000-square-foot dance floor to
at $250 and reservations must be
are private skyboxes overlooking the
art liquid-reactive 440-square-foot
show off your moves. A rotating roster
made one to two weeks in advance.
pulsating dance floor. With the prime
dance floor that’s like nothing you’ve
of DJs pumps hypnotic house music
real estate come flat-screen TVs and
Martini Ranch also offers bottle service
your very own server. Multi-level
in its Shaker Room (starting at $175),
dance club Myst just down the street
but for the ultimate VIP experience,
also offers luxury balconies and bottle
reserve the Green Room. Located just
service. And, since all three clubs are
off the main stage, the space was pre-
under the same management, you can
viously reserved for the Ranch’s big-
buy an annual all-inclusive VIP mem-
name acts like Dave Navarro, Avril
bership for $2,500, which gets you and
Lavigne and Coldplay, but now can
a guest triple access. A nine-person
be rented out. With its plush seating,
limo can also be arranged for $150
flat-screen TVs and autographed gui-
per hour (four-hour minimum).
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Axis/Radius
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through the sound system while tech-
Western Town” has not forgotten its
no-colored lights blast down from
roots, which is apparent the minute
above. For escape, chill out in the Milk
you step foot in the Rusty Spur Saloon
Bar, which, as its name implies, is pure
in Old Town, a registered historic
and pristine (in color, that is). It’s open
landmark. Cowboys Clint Eastwood
Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from
and the late John Wayne have stopped
9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. And just around
by to enjoy the down-home atmosphere
the corner at SIX, a rotating roster of
and live country music. For more
DJs plays funk, upscale hip-hop and a
country music there’s Handlebar J
bit of classic rock.
Restaurant & Saloon, which has live
acts seven nights a week. Country greats
For two clubs in one, go to downtown
like Lyle Lovett, Kris Kristofferson,
hotspot Axis/Radius. Cut a rug down-
Hank Williams Jr., Toby Keith and
stairs at Axis, or cross the catwalk for
Vince Gill have played there, not
scotch and single-batch bourbons, it has
Camel at The Phoenician, The Lobby
techno and Top-40 tunes at Radius.
to mention the Herndon Brothers
its very own Single-Barrel Whiskey
at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale, Rita’s
Having just undergone a million-dollar
Band, which takes the stage Wednesday
of Jack Daniel’s.
Taqueria & Bar at Camelback Inn,
makeover, the black, white and chrome
through Sunday. Saddle up to the bar
club pulsates with beats and beautiful
for a beer or a bourbon, or try their
M M
You’ll have to try them out for your-
people. It’s open Thursday to Saturday
free country dance lessons every
There are margaritas and then there
self to see which one is the best. But
9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Insider tip: You
Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday at
are prickly pear margaritas, which are
prickly pear isn’t the only margarita
can purchase a $15 pass that gets you
7:00 p.m. If you fancy yourself a Jack
infused with the sweet pink plant
in town; there are also coconut, straw-
into Myst, Axis/Radius and Suede, with
Daniel’s–loving cowboy, stop by the
nectar. Since it’s a signature drink in
berry, pineapple, mango, piña colada
no cover or line for the evening.
Waltz & Weiser Saloon at The Westin
Scottsdale, lots of places serve ’em up,
and cranberry-flavored concoctions,
Kierland Resort & Spa. Decked out
including Diamondbacks Bar & Grill
all of which are available at Garduño’s
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with cowhide-covered seats and fool’s
at the Millennium Resort Scottsdale,
Margarita Factory. They also have 50
What’s a trip to Scottsdale without
gold embedded in the rock walls, as
The Lobby Bar at the Hyatt Regency
tequilas and an antique tequila distill-
a trip to a saloon? The “West’s Most
well as a good selection of single-malt
Scottsdale Resort and Spa, Thirsty
er from Guadalajara, Mexico. Equally
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Rusty Spur Saloon
and Carlsbad Tavern & Restaurant.
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tequila 101
Tequila was first distilled in the
1500s and 1600s in the state of
Jalisco, Mexico, where the agave
plant grows best (the capital of
Jalisco was later renamed Tequila).
Contrary to popular opinion, tequila
is not made from a cactus, but
rather from Agave tequilana, the
blue variety of the agave plant.
What’s more, tequila must contain
51 percent agave to be considered
true tequila, although most top-ofthe-line varieties are made from
100 percent blue agave. There are
four distinct tequila varieties:
impressive is the margarita menu at
wine menu, complete with tequila
Pink Taco. To go along with the kitschy
flights. Try the Herradura Selección
décor, they serve a watermelon mar-
Suprema, which is as smooth as
garita called the Sandia, one made
Scotch, or live it up with one of their
with rum called the El Calenton and
Tequila Infusions like the Sonoran
the coyly named Mi Casa es Su Casa.
Cactus, which is infused with prickly
The best time to go is for happy hour,
pear cactus and sugar cane. They also
when the house margarita is only $3.
have standout margaritas and special-
Another notable margarita mention
ty drinks.
 :
According to tequila manufacturer
Jose Cuervo, legend has it that the
gods threw down a lightning bolt
that split an agave plant in half. From
that agave, a juice called pulque was
created. Much as we do today, the
Tequili Indians drank this juice to
celebrate good times.
is Z’ Tejas, which has an eclectic
margarita menu made with a mix of
The Salty Señorita in Old Town does-
L L
tequilas and liquors ranging from the
n’t just serve tequila (129 tequilas
The two things that all the resorts
ordinary to the exotic. You can’t go
to be exact), they also host once-a-
in Scottsdale have in common are
wrong with their award-winning 6th
month margarita-making classes. The
unparalleled views and incredible
Street Margarita.
best time to try their award-winning
lobby bars. The Lobby Bar at the
margaritas is on Monday, when they’re
Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and
For tequila, there’s Margaritas
half-price from 8:00 p.m. until close.
Spa at Gainey Ranch is no exception.
Tequilarilla, the gazebo bar at Old
For tequila, dancing and sand, strap on
The massive indoor/outdoor space has
Town Tortilla Factory. They carry
your flip-flops and head to Sandbar
17-foot ceilings and offers spectacular
more than 100 different kinds, plus
Mexican Grill. Sip one of their 150
views of the McDowell Mountains.
Mexican beers and liquors, not to
tequilas on the sand-filled patio while
Cozy up with a cocktail in front of one
Reposado (rested) – Aged up to
one year in oak barrels, Reposado
has a mellow, gentle taste.
mention one of the best patios in the
music videos play on flat-screen TVs.
of the patio firepits and enjoy the live
city. For a more upscale tequila expe-
They also have 52 flavored margaritas
entertainment offered seven nights a
rience, visit Windows on the Green
to choose from, everything from basic
week. Whether you’re sitting inside or
Añejo (aged) – Aged in barrels for
at least a year and up to 10 years,
Añejos are dark and woody.
at The Phoenician. Specializing in
lime to a $150 high-end version made
outside, the views from the sophisti-
rare and boutique varieties, Windows
with premium tequila, as well as both
cated Lobby Lounge at Four Seasons
has a tequila menu that reads like a
tequila and margarita flights.
Resort Scottsdale at Troon North are
Blanco (white or silver) – Clear
in color and bottled right after distillation, Blanco is tequila in its
purest form. Expect intense flavor.
Oro (gold) – A common ingredient
in frozen margaritas, Oro contains
additional colorants and flavors.
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spectacular. Watch the sun set over
after a round of golf or for a nightcap.
being housed in the Famous Door,
Pinnacle Peak while indulging in a
For rustic Spanish charm and an
a former downtown jazz destination,
fine liquor or single-malt scotch. You
award-winning wine list, visit the bar
helps. The Rat Pack–style supper club
can also catch stunning sunset views
at LON’s at The Hermosa Inn, or for
features a rotating roster of local jazz
love to laugh at the American Idol
from both The Thirsty Camel at The
nightly entertainment in an intimate
greats, including Margo Reed and
rejects, Scottsdale has plenty of
Phoenician and jade bar at Sanctuary
setting, try The Lounge at T. Cook’s
Dennis Rowland, as well as more than
karaoke bars to choose from. Cook
on Camelback Mountain. Just beside
at the Royal Palms Resort and Spa.
300 bottles of wine (40 by the glass)
’N’ Jack’s transforms from a restau-
the main lobby at The Fairmont
One of the newer lounge bars in
and noteworthy happy-hour specials.
rant to a karaoke haven every night
Scottsdale Princess is the Cazadores
Scottsdale comes courtesy of FireSky
Bar, a great place for Mediterranean-
Resort. Themed after the elements,
For dancing, there’s always two-steppin’
inspired tapas, martinis and even board
the action starts at the mammoth
at Handlebar J or the Rusty Spur, or
games. They also have live entertain-
lobby fireplace and extends all the way
for oldies but goodies, go to Chances
ment from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
back to the patio and pool area. Picture
Are! on Wednesday, Friday or Saturday
taking the stage at 9:00 p.m. each
Tuesday through Saturday. The Rim,
glowing lanterns, candles, firepits and
for their live entertainment. They also
night. At Ernie’s, a neighborhood
The Westin Kierland’s lobby bar and
a young and happening crowd.
have karaoke every Monday, Tuesday
bar and grill in North Scottsdale,
and Thursday from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00
you can catch karaoke seven nights
T’ E
p.m. and Sunday night jazz starting at
a week starting at 9:00 p.m.; while
Remington’s Restaurant & Lounge
6:00 p.m. Martini Ranch rocks out with
at the Scottsdale Plaza Resort is all
bands five days a week. On Friday it’s
about jazz. From Tuesday through
Top 40, on Saturday it’s ’80s and ’90s,
Saturday, relax on the wingback
and on Sundays it’s hair band/metal.
a New Orleans–style restaurant
chairs or sit bar-side to enjoy their
Acts range from local bands to big-
that presents karaoke on Saturday
weekly roster of musicians. The show
name headliners. Sugar Daddy’s has
and Sunday nights starting at
goes from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
live music five nights a week, with a
9:30 p.m. Other karaoke hot-
(7:00 p.m. on Saturday) and won’t
DJ on Friday and Saturday. Sunday is
spots include Jillian’s/Dave and
disappoint. Blue Note Cellars is a
Acoustics Night, Monday is Battle of
Buster’s, Chances Are! and BS
relatively new kid on the block, but
the Bands and the rest of the week
lounge, is a great place to kick back
FireSky Resort
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“Scottsdale Idol”
If you fancy yourself a performer, or
of the week starting at 9:00 p.m.,
when tourists and locals alike belt
out tunes. The Longshot in South
Scottsdale triples as a grill, sports
bar and karaoke bar, with singers
you’re there, try their crabcakes
or steamed shrimp. Another place
with great seafood and karaoke
is Redfish Seafood Grill and Bar,
West.
“Always carry a large fla gon of whiskey in case of
snakebite and furthermore always carry a small snake.”
~ W.C. Fields
Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort
floor at Chances Are! Starting at 8:00
the Herndon Brothers Band takes the
and Spa has live music seven nights
p.m., live entertainment will play your
stage. Or, if you’re a fan of American
a week, ranging from flamenco to
favorite tunes from the ’50s and up.
Idol, go to Cook ’N’ Jack’s, where
undiscovered karaoke talent from
electric jazz to steel drums. The
Lounge at T. Cook’s at the Royal
Thursday: Take free dance lessons at
across the Valley gathers for “The
Palms Resort and Spa likewise offers
Handlebar J at 7:00 p.m. and stick
Show,” an all-star karaoke showdown
nightly music, including Spanish
around to show off your moves when
every Thursday night starting at 9:00
p.m. Grab dinner and cocktails and
guitar and jazz piano.
play armchair judge to the 25 hand-
A W R 
L A
Sugar Daddy’s Blues
selected singers belting out everything
from rock to R&B.
features local rock bands starting at 9:30
Monday: Watch bands go head to
p.m. The dance floor at Cocomo Joe’s
head at Sugar Daddy’s Blues during
Friday: Start your evening at
in Cave Creek gets rockin’ Thursday,
their Battle of the Bands. Only the
The Westin Kierland Resort’s
Friday and Saturday night with live
best will advance to the next round.
Dreamweavers Canyon for “Irish
bands. For a more mellow mood,
Pipes at Sunset” with bagpiper
Wednesday night features chill-out
Tuesday: Valley favorite Danny Long
Michael McClanathan, followed by
acoustic music.
jazzes up Remington’s from 6:00 p.m.
Paul McDermand’s steel-drum per-
to 11:00 p.m.
formance in The Rim from 8:00 p.m.
Hotel lobbies are also turning into
to 11:00 p.m.
live music forums. The Lobby Bar at
Wednesday: Take a spin on the dance
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Ray Herndon at Handlebar J
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of their many TVs, including three
flat screens. This penthouse bar at
Chaparral Suites Resort is quaint
“Kilt Lifter!” don’t be alarmed. No,
menu of baby-back ribs, pizza and
they’re not referring to a mooning
salads. Downtown’s Upper Deck
Scot on the loose; they’re talking
Sports Grill has more than 30 TVs,
about the flagship ale from Four
high-definition plasma screens and
Peaks Grill & Tap. In addition to
a 12' by 15' projection screen so you
this award-winning amber-colored
also have pool, ping-pong and poker
every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
 :
at 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
at the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale for
When it comes to professional
sports, the Scottsdale area’s really
got game! All the leagues are represented here, from the MLB Arizona
Diamondbacks and the NBA
Phoenix Suns to the NFL Arizona
Cardinals and NHL Phoenix
Coyotes. The San Francisco Giants
even get into the action in March
when they swing into town for
spring training. And, in 2008
things will really heat up when
Super Bowl XLII comes to town.
Visit the calendar of events at
www.ExperienceScottsdale.com
to see who’s playing. Game on!
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If you hear somebody say the words
and classy, and it serves a full bar
won’t miss any of the action. They
Saturday: Stop in at The Lobby Bar
local brews
brew (which is available in both
bottles and on draft), Four Peaks is
behind 8th Street Ale and seasonal
brews like Pumpkin Porter and
Fool’s Gold. But Four Peaks isn’t
the only brewer in town. In 1989,
Mosaico’s gypsy sounds and flamenco
Sports nuts also converge at Eli’s
another local beer was born, this
dancers.
American Grille for their 10 large TVs
one with a little more kick. Now
and Sunday Ticket Prime Rib Sliders.
world famous, Crazy Ed’s Cave
Creek Chili Beer from Black
Sunday: Long live Bon Jovi! Martini
Daytime (and nighttime) fans head to
Ranch relives the glory days every
Mickey’s Hangover, which opens bright
Sunday night when ’80s cover band
and early for sports nuts (9:00 a.m. on
Rock Lobster rocks the house.
Saturday and 10:00 a.m. on Sunday).
in Cave Creek for a swig, or try
They have two large projector screens
their Ocotillo Amber or Black
P  S B
and plenty of TVs to catch the action,
Mountain Gold.
Just because you’re on vacation doesn’t
and everything you’ll need to nurse your
mean you should forsake your favorite
hangover – comfy couches, Bloody
sports team. Catch the game at Fourth
Marys and greasy good food (think
Floor Grille & Sports Bar on one
Kick-Ass Wings and Sweet Potato Fries).
Mountain Brewery comes complete
with a serrano chilie pepper in each
bottle. Swing by the Satisfied Frog
The best place in town to spot an athlete
dab in the middle of the sporting
and beer list. You can’t have an Irish
Resort Scottsdale and Waltz & Weiser
is FOX Sports Grill, a North Scottsdale
action, it’s a hotspot for athletes.
pub without Harp, Smithwicks and
Saloon at The Westin Kierland Resort
institution that has seen pretty much
Recent spottings have included NFL
Guinness on tap, now can you?
& Spa. One of the best hotel humi-
the entire roster from the Coyotes,
Philadelphia Eagles’ quarterback
Diamondbacks and Suns, as well as
Donovan McNabb and part-owner
On the opposite end of town in Papago
The Phoenician, which has vintage
Wayne Gretzky, Curt Schilling and
and Suns star Amare Stoudemire.
Plaza is the British Open Pub & Grill.
and pre-embargo Cubans, including
Terry Bradshaw. But despite the name,
Especially popular during a Suns or
In typical pub style, they have pool,
a 1956 H. Upmann for $625. Another
this isn’t a beer-and-billiards type of
Diamondbacks game, the upscale pub
darts, food (everything from bangers
favorite is Remington’s Restaurant &
bar (although they have that too).
grub and electric energy keep people
& mash to pizza) and plenty of beer.
Lounge at the Scottsdale Plaza Resort.
This place is all class, from the plasma
coming back for more. Pub offerings
On tap are Brit ales Bass, Fullers ESB,
There you can enjoy a premium cigar
and projection screens to the upscale
in Scottsdale are scarcer, but what we
Newcastle Brown, Wexford Cream,
and a glass of high-end port while
menu and leather couches – it’s like a
do have is authentic. Irish restaurant
Boddingtons and a worldly list of
taking in the live jazz music. There’s
VIP box at your favorite game.
and pub the Skeptical Chymist has
bottled beers. Food is served until 1:00
also the Cigar Room at the Royal
plenty of reminders of the homeland,
a.m. Also nearby, Papago Brewing
Palms Resort and Spa. Located off the
Speaking of VIP, Stoudemire’s in
from the Irish apothecary-style décor
Company offers a 30-tap bar where
bar at T. Cook’s, it offers an impres-
downtown Phoenix is not only smack
and live entertainment to the menu
the lineup changes daily.
sive array of international cigars that
dors in the city comes courtesy of
can be enjoyed in the swanky, leather-
FOX Sports Grill
P  N A
filled lounge. An impressive selection
If you’re looking to enjoy a single-malt
of cigars is also offered at Cazadores,
scotch and a cigar after a round of
the bar at The Fairmont Scottsdale
golf, you don’t have to go far. Many
Princess, where smoking is permitted
of the higher-end hotels have humi-
inside as well as on the outdoor patios.
dors stocked full of hard-to-find and
Another option is Blue Note Cellars,
pricey pre-embargo Cubans and
which has a separate cigar lounge
smoking patios, including jade bar at
with sunken bar, flat-screen TV and,
Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain,
of course, a humidor.
The Lobby Lounge at the Four Seasons
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white interior and funky art installa-
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tions as for its food. Everything on the
menu is scrumptious, but standouts
For a uniquely Scottsdale night
include Hell’s Fire Chips, Galettes and
on the town, there’s nothing quite
the AZ88 chicken sandwich and salad.
like SMoCA Nights, an edgy evening
that brings out everyone’s artsy
Just across Scottsdale Civic Center Mall
side. During this event, held three
from AZ88 are the Scottsdale Center
times a year from 9:00 p.m. to
for the Performing Arts and the
1:00 a.m. at the Scottsdale
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary
Museum of Contemporary Art,
watch aspiring Basquiats and
Art (SMoCA). At the Center, you’ll find
Pollocks create “live” works of art
a year-round calendar of music, dance,
right before your eyes while taking
comedy and theatrical performances
Get “Out ” and About
in Scottsdale
in the live band and outdoor per-
featuring stars like Kate Clinton, David
formers. Inside, stroll through the
Sedaris and Dame Edna. At SMoCA,
art-filled gallery while enjoying
cutting-edge contemporary art takes
drinks and free appetizers. The
center stage with exhibits from local
night culminates in the main-stage
hile BS West may be the only
make sure to check out the new patio,
and national artists. And, if you’re in
fashion show, where models strut
official gay bar in Scottsdale,
which specializes in a rainbow of frozen
town on a Thursday evening, don’t miss
their stuff in emerging (often local)
it has everything you need – a friend-
drinks. A 2-for-1 happy hour runs
the Scottsdale ArtWalk in the Downtown
ly atmosphere, airy patio and even a
from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday
Scottsdale Arts, Shopping & Entertain-
VIP room with bottle service. The
to Friday, and don’t miss Kamikaze
ment Districts. Special exhibits, artist
night to attend is Wednesday, when
Karaoke on Thursday and Sunday
receptions and live entertainment are
as entertaining as, well, the enter-
there are 2-for-1 drinks all night long.
starting at 9:00 p.m. But before you
featured from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
tainment. Just be sure to get tickets
Dance to the house and top 40 VJ-
make it to BS West, start your evening
mixed hits blasting across the giant
at AZ88. Also located in downtown,
For gay and lesbian travel information,
10-by-eight-foot video screens, and
AZ88 is known as much for its sleek
please visit www.GLBTScottsdale.com.
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designs to DJ-spun tracks. A club
atmosphere infused with art, it’s
a definite see-and-be-seen event
where people-watching can be just
in advance, as it often sells out.
Members $10; non-members $15.
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Hot
pockets
By Allison Young
I
f you want to
clubs, restaurants, lounges and bars
squeeze in a wine bar, a pub and
await in downtown alone. Come
a dance club all in one night, and you
nighttime, the heart of the city
don’t want to drive from destination
comes alive with dancing, lounging
to destination, fret not. As well as
and live music. Start your happy
boasting a smorg-
hour at Dos Gringos
asbord of bars,
or Pink Taco for
Scottsdale offers some
Mexican beer, mar-
unique neighborhood
garitas and munchies.
hotspots (and it cer-
Once properly hydrat-
tainly makes parking
ed, grab a martini at
a heck of a lot easier).
Suede and then dance
the night away at Myst
e4
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S
and Axis/ Radius, or
Downtown Scottsdale,
the Air Patio at e4
savor a cocktail on
which includes Old Town, the
then catch the live band at Martini
Scottsdale Arts District, Fifth Avenue
Ranch. Or just fly by the seat of your
and the newly christened Scottsdale
pants. Around virtually every corner
Waterfront, has something for every-
is a beckoning bar or lounge, and
one, from art galleries to shops to, of
best of all, most are within walking
course, bars – in fact, more than 50
distance – perfect for a pub crawl.
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Flamenco Fever
Want a little international flair
while in Scottsdale? Then check out
some of the Latin-themed offerings.
As well as the usual tapas and
sangria, Pepín and Tapas Flavors
of Spain, both in downtown, also
have live flamenco shows (Tapas
every Saturday night; Pepín every
Friday and Saturday night) and
both have weekend salsa dancing
that goes well into the night. Sol y
Sombra tapas lounge on Market
Street serves up fancy Spanish small
plates and boasts an all-Spanish
wine list. Thursday, Friday and
Saturday the Latin heat really turns
up when DJs spin Latin and house
music. At The Lobby Bar at the
Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort
and Spa at Gainey Ranch, musical
group Mosaico combines flamenco
guitar, flute and the fancy footwork of flamenco dancers every
Tuesday, Friday and Saturday
night (subject to change). The
Hard Rock Café in Phoenix goes
Latin every Thursday night at
9:00 p.m., when the restaurant
transforms into a Latin-inspired
nightclub with DJ-spun music.
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DC R
Scottsdale Road and Shea Boulevard
Eatery and take in the eye candy
is nonetheless a happening place. With
(we’re talking about the high-defini-
A collection of boutiques, bars and
a country bar (Handlebar J), a sushi
tion TVs, not the scantily clad wait-
restaurants, this trendy people-watch-
bar (Sushi On Shea), two wine bars
resses). For more upscale food, check
ing hub runs along Market Street in
(Tapino Kitchen & Wine Bar and
out Redfish Seafood Grill and Bar
North Scottsdale. Park (or valet park)
Lounge on Shea at The Wine Studio),
and indulge in one of their potent
and stroll from one hotspot to the
a place to play pool (Ernie’s), a sports
Hurricanes. South on Scottsdale Road
next. Kick off the evening at Star
bar (Eli’s), a sleek dance club (Devil’s
along Greenway Hayden Loop you’ll
Spangled Tavern for some down-
Martini) and a couple other food and
find Barcelona, an expansive and
home American grub, or stop by Blue
drink joints (Sandbar and Maloney’s
eclectic supper club that doubles as a
Wasabi’s patio for happy-hour sushi
Tavern) all within a two-mile radius,
wine bar and dance club. And just a
and martinis. For savory Spanish-
you’re in for a good night.
bit farther south on Scottsdale Road
is Sapporo, which boasts a rockin’
style tapas and sangria, head to stylish
“Oyatsu Hour” starting at 4:00 p.m.
heck of a patio view of Market Street.
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L W B. ⁄
K C
If you’re in a relaxed mode, have a
Located in the shopping plazas around
west side of Scottsdale Road, you’ll
nightcap on Fleming’s patio or
Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard and
find Kierland Commons. In addition
Armitage Wine Lounge and Café. But
Scottsdale Road are some tucked-
to more than 70 high-end stores and
if you really want to paint DC Ranch
away yet standout bars and lounges.
boutiques, this Main Street-style
red, opt for dancing and drinking at
For cocktails and pulsating ambiance,
retail wonder also is home to more
Baroque luxe lounge or San Felipe’s
33 Bistro.Lounge.Venue. is a great
than a dozen fabulous restaurants
Cantina.
place to chill out or dance the night
and nightlife hotspots.
Sol y Sombra, a combination restaurant/bar with a modern vibe and one
Just a minute or two south, on the
away. When it comes to beer and pub
S B.  S R.
grub, Skeptical Chymist and Four
Not quite as compact as DC Ranch
Peaks Grill & Tap are always favorites,
or downtown, the intersection of
or visit the nearby Tilted Kilt Pub &
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Scottsdale/Frank Lloyd
Wright & Kierland Corridor
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Scottsdale Civic Center Mall
Need A Sitter?
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et’s face it, sometimes it’s just
transportation) and have a four-hour
not a family affair. There are
minimum. At both Grandmother’s
occasions when you want to leave
Child Care 480-443-4342 and
the kids in good hands at home or in
Safe & Sound Child Care Services
your resort room and have an adult
480-785-5413, sitters are CPR
night out on the town. In that case,
trained, bonded and have gone
there are plenty of kid-sitting options.
through a background screening.
Many hotels and resorts have affiliat-
Contact your concierge or the indi-
ed sitter services that come to the
vidual agencies for more information.
hotel. Most charge by the hour (plus
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getting
to and from
By JoAnne
By Allison
Zeterberg
Young
T
Cab at 602-200-2000.
hese local transportation options will help
ensure that you arrive and get home
R C S
safely.
Your hotel concierge also will gladly
organize transporta-
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tion for you, whether
Scottsdale is definitely
you’re looking for a
not a cab mecca like,
limo, a taxi or a town
say, New York. Instead
car. Most resorts have
of hailing one, your
a town car service read-
best bet is to call in
ily available, although
advance. Depending
there may be a bit of a
on where you are, on
wait during weekend
a typical Friday or
busy times. Most town
Saturday night expect
cars have a flat fee
a 10- to 30-minute
depending on where
wait. Coming home, you have a better
you’re going, which you can either
chance of flagging one down as taxis
pay directly or charge to your room.
usually hover around the hotspots,
Downtown Scottsdale
but calling is recommended. The
T S
meter starts at about $3 and goes up
If you’re staying downtown and you’re
about $1.85 per mile. Call Discount
looking for a happy-hour shuttle, the
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Scottsdale Trolley operates every 10
most Valley limo companies do not
minutes within the downtown area,
have a liquor license, they can stock
from Scottsdale Fashion Square
ice and mix, but you’re required to
through Fifth Avenue and the Arts
BYOB. Desert Knights Sedans &
District, from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Limousines offers 14-passenger
– and it’s free. To view the route, visit
Excursion SUVs to rent with all the
www.scottsdaleaz.gov/trolley (no
bells and whistles, including three
trolley service on New Year’s Day,
flat-screen televisions, two bars, flashy
Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day,
interior lights and a rockin’ sound
Thanksgiving or Christmas).
system, not to mention a curtained
area in the back for extra privacy
For late-night trolley service, reserve
(wink, wink, nudge, nudge) and VIP
(rates vary). Private Coach Limos has
a whole new level of glitz and glam-
Ollie the Trolley. It seats a maximum
passes to all the clubs. They have a
10- and 14-passenger limos to mark
our. Outfitted with four TVs, laser
of 34 people and will gladly serve
four-hour minimum on weekends
your arrival, and special “Ride to the
lights, plush seating and a state-of-the-
Game in Style” packages for sporting
art sound system, it’s like no Hummer
events. Carey Phoenix Limousine
you’ve ever laid eyes on before. But
offers eight-passenger limos and 10-
their real scene stealer is the Party
passenger SUVs with TV, CD player,
Bus, which comes complete with fog
ice and glasses. Rates start at $65 an
machine, disco lights, flat-screen TV
hour with a three-hour minimum on
and an “entertainment” pole. Neither
the weekend. In The Scene Limousine
the “entertainment” nor the alcohol is
has luxury limos and SUVs, as well
provided, but you will get to bypass
as a Hummer limo for up to 20 pas-
covers and lines at many key clubs.
sengers. The outside looks like a
Talk about a party on wheels!
as your designated driver for the
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evening. They provide the ice chest
Great news for travelers – getting
to Scottsdale from Phoenix Sky
Harbor International Airport is
now more convenient than ever!
In January 2006, Sky Harbor
opened a new Rental Car Center.
This stand-alone facility houses
13 rental car companies under
one roof and has the capacity to
hold 5,600 rental cars ready for
customer pick-up. Designated
shuttle buses transport passengers
quickly and efficiently from the
terminal buildings to the Rental
Car Center.
and you provide the alcohol. Cost is
$400 for the first three hours, $125
for each additional hour (three-hour
minimum).
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Whether you’re out for a bachelor
party or a girl’s night out, nothing
announces your arrival like pulling up
in a chauffeured limousine, a stretch
SUV or a souped-up Hummer. Since
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Hummer, but the inside, which has
plenty of room thanks to a raised
Not all limos will cost you. If you’re
roof and lowered floor, takes things to
going to Sugar Daddy’s Blues just
50
south of downtown and are staying
V P
within a seven-mile radius, you can
Valet parking is about as common
reserve their very own limousine.
in Scottsdale as cacti. Many establish-
Decked out in yellow and orange
ments offer it as a complimentary
flames, it’s tough to miss; and not
service, although you are expected to
only does it come to your door, it
tip. Others charge a flat rate. Either
gets you to the front of the line at
way, it’s especially handy downtown,
Sugar Daddy’s. It works on a first-
where parking spaces fill up on the
come, first-served basis seven nights
weekend faster than you can say
a week; all you have to do is call
“prickly pear margarita.”
Easy Rider
(602) 739-0644 and make sure to
tip the driver.
Sugar Daddy’s Blues
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cottsdale boasts miles and miles
contest. If you don’t have your own
of open roads and scenic desert
wheels, you can always rent a ride at
highways, perfect for bike enthusiasts.
EagleRider Motorcycle Rentals. For
After a day of cruising, pull into the
serious bike enthusiasts, there’s the
Billet Bar in downtown or Greasewood
annual Arizona Bike Week. The Pre-
Flat in North Scottsdale, two hog-
Rally kicks off with the Miss Arizona
friendly hangouts that are always
Bike Week Pageant, followed by five
happening. Or head to the Dirty
days of parties and rides, including
Dogg Saloon for Scottsdale’s version
the famous Kick-Start Party. And
of Coyote Ugly. Pretty much every
then comes Cyclefest, a five-day
night gets wild, with bartenders in
motorcycle mania held at WestWorld
“bootie” shorts dancing on the bar
in North Scottsdale, where you’ll find
and swinging from the rafters (literal-
trick riders, ramp jumpers, custom
ly), but things get hog-wild crazy on
bike builders and live music.
Wednesdays with their wet T-shirt
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special
events
By Allison Young
cottsdale is home
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Bon Appétit ArtWalk in October and
to a slew of year-round festivals
the Fiesta Bowl ArtWalk in December.
and events that extend into the
480-945-8475, www.scottsdalegalleries.com
evening hours. Here are a few to
Barrett-Jackson
get you started.
Collector Car Auction
Scottsdale ArtWalk –
– WestWorld
Scottsdale Arts District
January 15-21, 2007 /
Thursday evenings,
2008 dates TBD
year-round
Barrett-Jackson isn’t
Every Thursday
just one of the coun-
evening from 7:00
try’s preeminent car
p.m. to 9:00 p.m., the
auctions, it’s a reason
galleries surrounding
to celebrate. As well
Marshall Way and
as day and night
Main Street open their
auctions, the event
doors and offer special exhibitions,
includes charity galas, parties and a
artist receptions and entertainment.
Rock ’n’ Roll Memorabilia Auction.
Several themed ArtWalks also are
480-421-6694, www.barrett-jackson.com
offered throughout the year: the
Scottsdale ArtWalk
Summer Spectacular ArtWalk in July,
The FBR Open – TPC Scottsdale
the Western ArtWalk in October, the
January 29 – February 4, 2007 /
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2008 dates TBD
SMoCA Nights – Scottsdale Museum
The FBR Open isn’t all about golf, it’s
of Contemporary Art
also a great excuse to party – especial-
March 22, 2007; June 21, 2007;
ly come Wednesday at 4 o’clock when
November 2007 (date TBD)
the Bird’s Nest opens for business. For
Held three times a year, this eclectic
four nights the gigantic tent, which
evening combines fashion shows, live
is located just across from the TPC
music, DJs and free appetizers for an
Scottsdale, hosts one of the biggest
evening of urban art and modern cul-
parties of the year. As well as live music,
ture. Full cash bar available.
expect drinking, dancing and thou-
480-994-ARTS, www.smoca.org
sands of beautiful people. Last year
Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction
March 30, 2007 / 2008 date TBD
phere sets the stage for a gala evening,
drew a crowd of some 12,000. If you
Arizona Bike Week – WestWorld
Stroll the Desert Botanical Garden
showcasing signature dishes from the
want some extra elbow room, you
March 28 – April 1, 2007
while sampling delicious South-
Valley’s most prominent chefs and
might want to opt for the VIP area,
Celebrate the sport of motorcycling!
western cuisine, savoring the sounds
restaurants. Guests will enjoy wine
which comes with separate seating.
The polo field at WestWorld is trans-
of flamenco guitar and salsa music,
and spirit tastings, as well as live
602-870-0163, www.fbropen.com
formed into the “HandleBar Saloon,”
and sipping from a glowing margarita
entertainment and dancing. This excit-
with vendors, concerts by nationally
glass (which you get to keep). The
ing event is part of the week-long
Wine and Jazz Festival – el Pedregal
known performers and more.
event runs from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00
Scottsdale Culinary Festival.
Shops & Dining at The Boulders Resort
Enjoy factory demo rides by Harley-
p.m. and includes a complimentary
480-945-7193,
and Golden Door Spa
Davidson, trick riders, poker runs,
margarita. Tickets must be purchased
www.scottsdaleculinaryfestival.org
February 17 – April 14, 2007 /
custom bike builders, bike games,
in advance.
2008 dates TBD
charity rides and raffles, and demon-
480-941-1225, www.dbg.org
Enjoy live music and wine tasting every
strations.
Saturday night in the el Pedregal Plaza.
480-644-8191, www.azbikeweek.com
Festivities start at 6:00 p.m., with the
Southwest Festival of Beers –
Scottsdale Civic Center Mall
Carnivale de Cuisine – Scottsdale
April 14-15, 2007 / 2008 dates TBD
Center for the Performing Arts
Part of Scottsdale Culinary Festival’s
vino and music beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Agave on the Rocks – Desert
April 13, 2007 / 2008 dates TBD
Great Arizona Picnic, this event is all
480-488-1072, www.elpedregal.com
Botanical Garden
A festive Caribbean Carnivale atmos-
about beer – 250+ specialty beers to
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country join several of Scottsdale’s
602-914-4390, www.phoenixzoo.org
finest chefs for this three-day culinary
extravaganza that includes an ArtWalk,
Scottsdale Fashion Week –
golf invitational, culinary workshops,
gala dinner, a grand tasting and brunch.
November 2007 dates TBD / 2008
480-421-1004, www.bonappetitgolf.com
dates TBD
The Scottsdale Waterfront will be
Scottsdale Fashion Week
Scottsdale International Film Festival
transformed into a high-energy fash-
– Harkins Camelview Luxury Cinema
ion show and street party showcasing
October 2007 dates TBD / 2008 dates
the best of European and American
TBD
designers. The event includes top
Experience the best in current inter-
models displaying the apparel of
be exact. Although it’s a daytime affair,
April 27-28, 2007 / 2008 dates TBD
national film at the annual Scottsdale
internationally acclaimed designers
you can’t ignore the theme. Held on
Held at WestWorld, the fourth-annual
International Film Festival. This five-
straight from New York runways,
Scottsdale Civic Center Mall, as well
McDowell Mountain Music Festival
day event is a wonderful combination
musical performances and a well-
as brew the event offers food and live
promises to be bigger and better than
of outstanding cinema and exciting
ness, beauty and fine living pavilion.
rock ’n’ roll music. A true triple threat!
ever. The 2006 event featured The Black
celebrity-attended parties.
Entertainment and dancing follows
And, if this whets your appetite for
Crowes and Los Lobos and raised
602-410-1074, www.scottsdalefilmfestival.com
the fashion show. VIP ticket packages,
all things culinary, check out the entire
$100,000 for local children’s charities.
week-long celebration of fine food
480-421-1004, www.mmmf.net
and drink that is the Scottsdale
which include access to the exclusive
ZooFari – Phoenix Zoo
event after party, are available.
October 2007 dates TBD / 2008
866-443-8849 or (480) 421-1004,
www.scottsdalespas.com
Culinary Festival.
Scottsdale Celebrity Chef Golf and
dates TBD
480- 945-7193,
Spa Invitational presented by Bon
Feast with the beasts on delicacies from
www.scottsdaleculinaryfestival.org
Appétit & MasterCard – Various
more than 50 of the Valley’s finest
Las Noches de las Luminarias –
Scottsdale Locations October 2007
restaurants and purveyors of wine
Desert Botanical Garden
McDowell Mountain Music Festival –
dates TBD / 2008 dates TBD
and spirits. Live music, dancing and a
November – December annually
WestWorld
Celebrity chefs from around the
silent auction add to the excitement.
Once the sun goes down on the
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entertainment, from fire dancers to
This year’s festivities will feature a
flamenco guitar. Stroll through the lit
Champagne and Chefs celebration
paths and courtyards sampling wine
with delicious food, drinks and a daz-
and delicious desserts.
zling display of fireworks at midnight.
480-941-1225, www.dbg.org
866-443-8849,
www.scottsdalenewyearseveparty.com
ZooLights – Phoenix Zoo
November – January annually
Tostitos Fiesta Bowl New Year’s Eve
The Phoenix Zoo comes alive with
Block Party – Tempe Town Lake
2.5 million lights and nearly 400 light
December 31, 2007 / December 31, 2008
sculptures, including an 18-foot rat-
Named by USA Today as one of the
tlesnake. The annual event costs $8
top 10 places in America to ring in
and runs from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00
the new year, the Tempe block party
p.m. nightly (closed December 25).
features a big-name headliner on the
602-914-4300, www.phoenixzoo.org
main stage as well as 30 to 40 local
bands. Festivities kick off at 4:00 p.m.
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December 31, 2007 / December 31, 2008
For a Sex and the City-style evening, swing by Furio’s for Martinis & Manicures. Every
Monday from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., the trendy eatery and martini bar brings in licensed
manicurists who’ll buff and polish your nails while you sip a Pretty in Pink martini.
Cost: $10. After your manicure, head over to Kazimierz world wine bar for the Cool
Monday Jam with Margo Reed (open jam session from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.).
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hand-lit luminarias as well as live
theme nights
Don’t miss Sugar Daddy’s Gold Digger Tuesdays. Ladies get half-price beer, well drinks
and wine all night long; you just need a Gold Digger’s card which is free at the bar. A
DJ will be spinning high-energy dance tunes starting at 10:00 p.m., so get out there and
shake your booty. Over at NEXT Lounge & Nightclub, it’s Sugar Tuesdays, Scottsdale’s
longest-running Hip Hop weekly.
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Downtown Scottsdale
Whether you’re new to the wine world or a total wine geek, Tapino Kitchen & Wine
Bar’s Thursday Night Flight School is a great excuse to sip and savor. Each week the
one-hour class features a different theme and expert. Be sure to show up at 6:30 p.m.
sharp. The $10 fee includes five pours of wine along with finger food. Reservations are
recommended.
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lights up, literally, with thousands of
Stop by Tapas Restaurant “Flavors of Spain” and enjoy Sizzling Salsa & Top 40s, featuring salsa lessons, world music and a reverse happy hour from 10:00 p.m. to close. For
the ladies, the downtown Comedy Spot has half-price tickets for its 10 o’clock show.
Something for him and her!
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Scottsdale’s Ultimate Block Party –
Not only does The Phoenician’s lobby lounge, The Thirsty Camel, boast one of the best
patios in the city with spectacular views of the mountains and city lights, every Saturday
night from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. you get a front-row seat to the spectacular night sky.
With the help of a 14-inch-diameter telescope and a trained astronomer, you might catch
an up-close and personal look at Jupiter.
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Desert Botanical Garden, the garden
If you’re in North Scottsdale, swing by Blue Wasabi in DC Ranch for Blue Sundays.
Anyone wearing the magic color will get 50 percent off all drinks from open to close.
If you’re downtown, Sunday Nights @ Blue Note Cellars features an acid jazz DJ paired
with a jazz trumpet player, as well as 50 percent off selected wines, a $10 Chef Selection
cheese plate and a $15 antipasto plate all night long. Show starts at 10:00 p.m.
and go until 12:30 a.m.
www.tostitosfiestabowl.com
For a comprehensive list of
Take a trip to Spain via The Lounge at T. Cook’s in the Royal Palms Resort & Spa.
Every Wednesday night from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., the Mediterranean-style lounge
gets its Spanish groove on with tapas, sangria and the musical stylings of Spanish
guitarist Gaetano.
Scottsdale special events, visit
www.ExperienceScottsdale.com.
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b e at e n pat h
By Allison Young
cottsdale’s nightlife
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And since 95 percent of desert
isn’t all about bars. Whether you’re
wildlife comes out at night, don’t be
looking to relax or rev up, there are
surprised if you see coyotes, tarantu-
plenty of alternative nightlife options
las and scorpions – oh my! They’ve
also just introduced
out there.
a military-issue ther-
S, S
N
mal imaging scope
No, you can’t really
thing emitting heat
complain about
up to 500 yards away
Scottsdale’s cloudless
so you can truly expe-
sky considering the
rience the “wild” side
300-plus days of
of nightlife in the
sunshine a year, but
desert. Call for sea-
equally impressive is
sonal departure times.
that picks up any-
the star-filled night
SonoranArizona
Casino
Desert Flora
sky. And what better way to experi-
Stellar Adventures Hummer and ATV
ence it than in a Hummer. Desert
Tours offers both Night Vision and
Storm Hummer Tours offers Night
Stargazing tours. The four-hour
Storm Adventure, a four-hour night-
Stargazing trip starts with an off-road
vision desert tour where you get your
Hummer tour, and then you stop to
own military-grade Gen III scope.
stargaze with a trained astronomer
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“We live for the nights
the people we’ll
we’ll never remember with
never forget.”
~ Anonymous
Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa,
Tuesday for unlimited video games and
has a 13,000-square-foot laser tag
indulge in a winter Candlelit Watsu.
mini golf for $10. Open until 9:00 p.m.
arena complete with towers, bridges,
The seasonal treatment, which is a
during the week; 11:00 p.m. on Friday
and ramps, as well as a state-of-the-
combination of Shiatsu massage and
and Saturday. For an indoor fun park,
art sound system and light show. When
water therapy, takes place in a candlelit
there’s Jillian’s/Dave and Buster’s at
you get tired from chasing each other
pool under the stars.
Desert Ridge Marketplace. Within
around, there’s also pizza, ice cream and
their 65,000-square-foot space they
arcade games. Speed junkies should
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have dancing, dining, billiards, arcade
check out F1 Race Factory, the largest
Golf isn’t just a daytime sport. Once
games and 12 lanes of psychedelic
indoor kart racing entertainment
and high-powered telescope. Depending
the sun goes down, hit the automat-
black-light bowling. Open until 2:00
venue in the United States, with two
on the time of year, you’ll get to see
ed driving range and miniature golf
a.m. on weekends (must be over 21
racing tracks, six billiard tables, arcade
Jupiter’s moons and even Saturn’s rings.
greens at CrackerJax Family Fun &
after 11:00 p.m.). Stratum Laser Tag
games and a rock-climbing wall.
The Aqua Spa at Mondrian Scottsdale
Sports Park. They also have go-karts,
If off-roading isn’t your cup of tea, how
bumper boats, batting cages and
For gambling action, Fort McDowell
about a luxurious moonlit massage.
video games, and they’re open until
Casino has slots, black jack, keno and
The Aqua Spa at Mondrian Scottsdale
midnight on Friday and Saturday.
poker. Casino Arizona’s Loop 101 &
has private poolside cabanas with
Fiddlesticks Family Fun Park also
McKellips location has 998 slots, 50
candles and fireplace available into
has go-karts, batting cages, miniature
blackjack tables and keno, but if it’s
the evening for body treatments. For
golf, bumper boats and a video arcade,
poker and off-track betting you’re
the ultimate in romance, opt for a
as well as a 4,000-square-foot state-
after, visit their Loop 101 & Indian
couple’s massage. At Sanctuary on
of-the-art laser tag adventure. Go
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Bend location.
F1 Race Factory
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Dukakis have taken the stage in recent
seasons, as well as an array of plays
and performances. Nearby, the newly
renovated 326-seat Theater 4301 offers
an eclectic calendar of performances
throughout the year.
To catch large-scale musical numbers,
Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre, a
downtown nonprofit theater housed
in an art deco–style building, is your
Jillian’s/Dave & Busters
place. They offer two stages, a 130-
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To view the gallery route, visit
seat theater-in-the-round, as well as
Scottsdale isn’t just a bar and restau-
www.scottsdalegalleries.com.
The Actor’s Cafe, an intimate 60-seat
theater with smaller-cast performances.
rant mecca, it’s home to more than
100 galleries that showcase the works
If you’re looking for theater or cultur-
Also located downtown is Stagebrush
of both local and international artists
al performances, you don’t have to
Theatre. The 200-seat venue and
working in every medium, from cut-
stray from downtown. Right in the
home to the Scottsdale Community
ting-edge sculptures to rustic oil
heart of Scottsdale Civic Center Mall
Players is the oldest nonprofit theater
landscapes. The best time to take in
is the Scottsdale Center for the
in town and showcases musicals, dra-
the downtown galleries is during the
Performing Arts, a multi-purpose
mas and comedies. For more of an
Scottsdale ArtWalk, a year-round
showplace with several unique spaces,
off-Broadway experience that revolves
affair that takes place every Thursday
including the 838-seat Virginia G.
around women’s issues and themes,
from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. A favorite
Piper Theater, the 136-seat Stage 2
visit arizona women’s theatre company
among locals and tourists, the 30-
Theater and a 2,200-seat amphithe-
in the Stable Arts Complex. Housed
year tradition lets you gallery-hop
ater. Joan Baez, David Sedaris, the
in a 700-square-foot space with pur-
and even meet some of the artists.
Glenn Miller Orchestra and Olympia
ple walls and exposed beams, the
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Celluloid
Dreams
For film buffs, there are plenty of
movie options in the Valley. Catch
dinner and a show at Farrelli’s
Cinema Supper Club, Arizona’s
only restaurant and movie theater.
They have a full menu and a full
bar, and feature flicks seven days
a week. Just be sure to call first to
reserve your spot. If it’s a family
affair (or if you want to make out
in the back seat), there’s always
the drive-in. Scottsdale Six DriveIn is open 365 days a year and
features six screens. For artsy fare
and independent titles, head to
Harkins Camelview 5 just north
of Scottsdale Fashion Square.
This is also one of the sites of
the Scottsdale International Film
Festival, a five-day film extravaganza held in October that highlights international films and
specifically focuses on costume
design. If it’s shoot-’em-up blockbusters you’re in the mood for,
there is no shortage of multiplexes
in Scottsdale. Check www.moviefone.com for listings.
nonprofit theater gives women’s voices
town, you’ve always got Showstoppers
a forum. Slotted for March 2007 is the
Live! at Casino Arizona. On par with
Pandora Festival, which showcases
a Vegas production, the star-studded
Arizona women playwrights.
concert features the music of Elvis,
Tina Turner and the Temptations,
performed by lookalikes. Visit
 :
www.showstopperslive.com for
Stage actors are a particularly
superstitious lot – they don’t say
“Macbeth” in a theater, they don’t
whistle backstage, and they never
wish each other “good luck” before
a performance. This last tradition
is a form of reverse psychology.
Instead of tempting fate by talking
about positive outcomes in advance,
they tell each other to “break a
leg.”
show times.
One of the last projects of renowned
architect Frank Lloyd Wright, ASU’s
Gammage Auditorium in Tempe is as
impressive outside as it is inside. With
Cricket Pavilion
3,000-plus seats on three levels, all with
afternoon show featuring professors
Spade, as well as a crop of up-and-
a great view of the stage, you can
and graduate students from the ASU
coming locals and newcomers. Shows
enjoy concerts and touring Broadway
College of Fine Arts.
run Thursday through Sunday, with
On the other end of the spectrum
plays like Wicked, Chicago and Dirty
(and the other end of town) is Cricket
Rotten Scoundrels. And don’t forget to
Pavilion, a 20,000-seat open-air
amphitheater in Phoenix that brings
8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. shows on
the weekend. The early show features
check out the visual arts exhibition in
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M
its three lobby galleries.
Scottsdale may not be on par with,
pasta, and both shows feature a full
say, Chicago or New York in terms of
bar (two-item minimum). Top head-
in the biggest names in the music biz.
a full menu of prime rib, burgers and
Past headliners have included Van
ASU Kerr Cultural Center in
comedy, but there are plenty of places
liners tend to sell out early, so book
Morrison, Bonnie Raitt, Toby Keith,
Scottsdale is slightly less assuming,
to catch a hilarious headliner, starting
tickets in advance.
Dave Matthews Band and Jimmy
but far more intimate. Expect a vari-
with the most famous. Since opening
Buffett. For upcoming performances,
ety of local, regional, national and
its comedic doors, the Tempe Improv
For a knee-slapping good time,
check out www.cricket-pavilion.com.
international performing artists at the
has hosted heavyweights like Jerry
the Comedy Spot in downtown
If your favorite performer isn’t in
250-seat venue, including a Sunday-
Seinfeld, Damon Wayans and David
Scottsdale features headliners Friday
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Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
finger food at Kazimierz world wine
also is available at Salty Señorita and
bar until 1:45 a.m. The kitchen at
Dos Gringos until 2:00 a.m., or head
Sugar Daddy’s stays open until 2:00
to Mickey’s Hangover for late-night
a.m. for burgers, salads and the
bites until 4:00 a.m. If you’re in the
“world’s best chicken tenders.” If you
Shea/Scottsdale area, the tapas-style
have a pizza craving, Nello’s Pizza
late-night menu at Tapino Kitchen
downtown serves their full pizza
& Wine Bar is served until 2:00
menu, as well as wings and select
a.m. As for resort fare, the Waltz &
appetizers, until 2:00 a.m., although
Weiser Saloon at The Westin Kierland
the kitchen may close early depending
Resort & Spa, Rita’s Taqueria &
on the crowd. For something sweeter,
Bar at Camelback Inn, and The
Sugar Bowl Ice Cream Parlor &
Thirsty Camel at The Phoenician
Restaurant scoops until midnight on
all serve until midnight. Order the
Fridays and Saturdays. For sushi, go
shrimp cocktail at The Thirsty Camel
and you’re in for a treat. Mmmm!
and Saturday night at 8:00 p.m. and
Improv Comedy Troupe. The troupe
to Blue Wasabi at DC Ranch or Hilton
10:00 p.m., and on Sundays the
takes the stage Thursday at 8:00 p.m.,
Village, which serves until midnight
Original Improv Comedy Troupe
and Friday and Saturday at 8:00 p.m.
on the weekends; and for beer bread
takes the stage. Here there are no
and 10:00 p.m., all ages welcome. Cost:
sandwiches, burgers and pizza, the
scripts; the ideas come from you, the
$10, early weekend shows $12.
late-night menu at Four Peaks Grill &
audience. All seating is first come,
Tap in North Scottsdale is available
first served, so get there early. They
L-N N
until midnight seven days a week.
have a full bar but a limited menu of
There’s only one thing to do about
Carlsbad Tavern & Restaurant keeps
nachos and chips and salsa (two-drink
late-night hunger pangs – eat! And
the kitchen open until 2:00 a.m.
minimum).
there are plenty of places to cure your
nightly, serving modern Mexican
cravings. Downtown options include
grub from their late-night menu (you
For family friendly improv, head to
pub grub at the Yard House until
can’t go wrong with their Habanero
Theater 168, the home of the Jester’z
12:30 a.m. on weekends or upscale
Cheeseburger). Mexico-style bar food
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Four Peaks Grill & Tap
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s i g n at u r e
drinks
By Candice Bemish and Allison Young
A
lthough it’s unclear
masters have always enjoyed creating
awhen the first cocktail was
their own custom creations!
mixed, or exactly where the name
As the popularity of the cocktail has
“cocktail” came from, one thing’s for
sure – the drinking
reached new heights,
world has never been
drink-mixing experts
the same since mixed
known as mixologists
drinks were first stirred
have emerged with
(or perhaps shaken).
technical know-how
paired with intense
So, what is a cocktail?
creativity. The result is
It’s a combination of
a new brand of cock-
at least two things – a
tails that utilizes fresh,
base spirit and a flavor
unique ingredients that
mixer. The spirit can be anything from
elevate the everyday cocktail to a gour-
vodka to gin to rum (just to name a
met-level drinking indulgence.
few), and mixers include simple syrups,
Hiking in the Sonoran Desert
fruit juices, liqueurs, pre-made mixes
On the following pages, enjoy signa-
and just about any other complemen-
ture cocktail recipes from some of
tary flavoring ingredient. With such an
Scottsdale’s hottest bartenders and
open-ended definition, it’s no wonder
mixologists and bring the flavors of
that bartenders and at-home mix
the Southwest home!
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C S
Named after the world-famous Mother-of-Pearl swimming pool at The
Phoenician, this light and refreshing cocktail is best enjoyed in the great
outdoors.
Suede bartender Terry Keal created a sweet and sexy martini to go along
with the club’s seductive vibe.
Ingredients:
3 oz Pearl Vodka
1 1/2 oz fresh lychee juice
1/2 oz Midori Melon Liqueur
Directions: Combine the first two ingredients in a cocktail shaker over
ice. Shake and strain into a chilled martini glass. Add Midori Liqueur
and garnish with a fresh peeled lychee fruit.
Ingredients:
1 oz Three Olives Cherry Vodka
2 oz lemonade
1/2 oz Triple Sec
Directions: In a rocks glass filled with ice, combine ingredients.
Garnish with a cherry and serve.
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T B
No stay in Scottsdale is complete without a prickly pear margarita, especially from the Phoenician’s The Thirsty Camel.
The Lobby Lounge at the Four Seasons serves up a rather “rich” drink,
appropriately called The Bentley, and like the car it’s smooth, sophisticated
and, at $80 a pop, an indulgent luxury.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 oz El Tesoro Silver Tequila
Ingredients:
1 1/2 oz Gran Patrón Platinum tequila
3/4 oz Rémy Martin Louis XIII Cognac
1/2 oz lime juice
1/2 oz Cointreau
3 oz fresh lime juice (sweetened) or margarita mix
4 oz sweet and sour mix
1/2 oz prickly pear syrup
Directions: Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker over ice. Shake
Directions: Mix all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Strain into a saltrimmed cocktail glass and garnish with a lime wedge.
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and strain into a chilled martini glass rimmed in salt. Garnish with
a blood orange slice.
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M T
Pretty Ugli from Baroque luxe lounge combines old-school ingredients
for new-school chic.
Drink the “original” Mai Tai in the exotic Polynesian Trader Vic’s at
Hotel Valley Ho.
Ingredients:
8 basil leaves
Juice of 1 fresh lemon
Simple syrup to taste
Ingredients:
2 oz Trader Vic’s Royal Amber Rum
3 1/2 oz Trader Vic’s Mai Tai Mix (available at hotelvalleyho.com/shop)
1 oz fresh lime juice
1/2 lime
1 1/2 oz Nardini Liquore Acqua di Cedro
1/2 oz Chartreuse V.E.P. (green)
Club soda
Directions: In a pint glass, muddle basil with a few ice cubes. Add
liqueurs, lemon juice and simple syrup. Season the rim of a rocks glass
with a basil leaf and fill with ice. Shake and strain into glass. Top off
with club soda and garnish with a basil leaf.
Directions: Mix first three ingredients and shake with crushed ice. Add
lime and serve in original Mai Tai glass. Garnish with pineapple, cherry
and fresh mint.
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M M
Nothing is ordinary at e4, including their cocktail menu. Try Condensation
for an exotic jolt.
The signature drink at Deseo Bar at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
is fresh and fruity, just what you’d expect from a muddle bar.
Ingredients:
1 oz Bacardi Apple Rum
Ingredients:
1 tsp diced mango
1 oz Malibu Rum
1/2 oz Crème de banana
1 tsp diced orange
1/2 oz lime juice
4 basil leaves
1 1/2 oz Grey Goose L’Orange Vodka
1/2 oz Curaçao
1/2 oz simple syrup
Splash of orange juice
7 oz pineapple juice
1 tsp diced pineapple
Directions: In a tall glass, combine mango, pineapple, orange and basil.
Directions: Combine ingredients in a tall glass and serve over ice.
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Using a muddler, smash until all juices are extracted from the fruit. Fill
glass with ice and add remainder of ingredients. Shake and serve.
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Supplemental Business Listings
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Sip on a Cantaloupe Martini in the green glow of the jade bar at Sanctuary
on Camelback Mountain and don’t be surprised if you brush shoulders
with a celebrity or two.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 oz Ketel One Vodka
2 oz watermelon liqueur
Splash of orange juice
Splash of fresh lime juice
Directions: Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker, shake and pour
into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with cantaloupe balls.
Aqua Spa at Mondrian Scottsdale
480-308-1100, www.mondrianscottsdale.com
Estilo Boutique
480-664-0365, www.estiloboutique.com
Arizona Bike Week
480-644-8191, www.azbikeweek.com
F1 Race Factory
602-738-1901, www.f1racefactory.com
Arizona women’s theatre company
480-607-7107, www.azwtc.org
Farrelli’s Cinema Supper Club
480-905-7200, www.farrellis.com
ASU’s Gammage Auditorium
480-965-5062, www.asugammage.com
Fiddlesticks Family Fun Park
480-951-6060, www.fiddlesticksaz.com
ASU’s Kerr Cultural Center
480-596-2660, www.asukerr.com
Fort McDowell Casino
800-THE-FORT,
www.fortmcdowellcasino.com
Barbwire Western Couture
480-443-9473, www.barbwire.com
Grandmother’s Child Care
480-443-4342
Carey Phoenix Limousine
602-996-1955, www.careyphx.com
Harkins Camelview 5
(480) 947-8778,
www.harkinstheatres.moviefone.com
Casino Arizona
480-850-7777, www.casinoaz.com
A R R
Comedy Spot
480-945-4422, www.thecomedyspot.net
In The Scene Limousine
602-996-5466,
www.inthescenelimousine.com
CrackerJax Family Fun & Sports Park
480-998-2800, www.crackerjax.com
Jester’Z Improve Comedy/Theater 168
480-423-0120, www.theater168.com
Cricket Pavilion
602-254-7200, www.cricket-pavilion.com
Kierland Commons
480-348-1577, www.westcor.com
Desert Knights Sedans & Limousines
480-348-0600
Mahsa
480-990-8811, www.mahsa.biz
Directions: Blend first three ingredients. Pour 1/3 of mixture into second
blender and add Blue Curaçao. Pour blue mixture into margarita glass
Desert Storm Hummer Tours
480-922-0020, www.dshummer.com
Ollie the Trolley
480-970-8130, www.olliethetrolley.net
(salt rim if desired). Pour 1/3 mix (white) into margarita glass over blue
mix. Add cactus juice (to the blender) and top with remaining 1/3 mixture.
Discount Cab
602-200-2000, www.discountcab.com
Private Coach Limos
602-653-9340, www.privatecoachlimos.com
EagleRider Motorcycle Rentals
480-970-0120, www.eaglerider.com
The Rail (Nordstrom)
480-946-4111, www.nordstrom.com
There’s no shortage of margaritas at Rita’s Taqueria & Bar at Camelback
Inn, but you can’t go wrong with their signature sweet and sour drink.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 oz tequila
1 oz Triple Sec
2 oz frozen sweet and sour mix
1/2 oz Blue Curaçao
1/2 oz cactus (prickly pear) juice
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Saba’s Western Wear
480-947-7664, www.sabaswesternwear.com
Stagebrush Theatre
480-990-7405, www.stagebrush.org
Safe & Sound Child Care Services
480-785-5413
Stellar Adventures Hummer & ATV Tours
602-402-0584, www.stellaradventures.com
Savvy Chics
480-429-6500
Stratum Laser Tag
480-545-5500, www.stratumhq.com
Scottsdale ArtWalk
480-945-8475, www.scottsdalegalleries.com
Tempe Improv
480-921-9877,
www.symfonee.com/improv/tempe
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
480-874-4604,
www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org
Theater 4301
480-994-2787,
www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org
Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
480-483-1664, www.desertstages.com
Twist Boutique
480-656-4698, www.twistboutique.com
Scottsdale Fashion Square
480-994-8048, www.westcor.com
Scottsdale International Film Festival
602-410-1074,
www.scottsdalefilmfestival.com
Scottsdale Jean Company
480-905-9300, www.scottsdalejc.com
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
480-874-4666, www.smoca.org
Scottsdale Six Drive-In
480-949-9451,
www.phoenix.mrmovietimes.com
Scottsdale Trolley
480-421-1004, www.scottsdaleaz.gov/trolley
602-957-9191,
www.experiencescottsdale.com
Showstoppers Live! At Casino Arizona
480-850-7777, www.casinoaz.com
SPREE! the Art of Shopping
480-661-1080, www.azshoppingspree.com
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