It’s almost time for Happy Hour.  Since Scottsdale-favorite, Bungalow Bar and Grill, is closed for rejuvenation, they’ve released the recipe for one of their signature skinny cocktails.  Invite some friends over and have an at-home happy hour. And, don’t worry.  We hear the Bungalow will be having a Grand Re-Opening celebration in the next few [...]

Some refer to today as Hump Day but I prefer Wine Down Wednesdays! A great way to forget about this heat a is to indulge in a great bottle of wine.  One of my all time favorite spots in town, Mabel’s on Main, agrees.  They host Wine Down Wednesday every Wednesday evening from 7PM – [...]

Not much time left to determine where you’ll watch the bis show.  Below our some the much anticipated best picks for July 4, 2012! July 4th Tempe town Lake Festival Kiwanis Club of Tempe 60th Annual Fireworks Spectacular boasts the best firework display in the Valley, and they have a choreographed fireworks show to prove [...]

One of my favorite summer finds has been discovering that Sapporo has once again started their All-Day Everyday Happy Hour! Available  Monday through Friday from 11am until close and Saturday and Sunday from 3pm until close.  Guests can enjoy a varied selection of cooling sushi, grilled items, Pan-Asian appetizers, select wines by the glass and [...]

There’s a happy hour hotspot in town, some may refer to it as an oldie but goodie!  Christopher Crush is often referred to as the creator of haute cuisine in Phoenix.  Although the Biltmore are has many trendy bustling spots, this is always a place to be and be seen. As our temperatures raise, many [...]

SOL Mexican Cocina, a Baja-inspired Mexican restaurant at the Scottsdale Quarter, has been the hottest spot in town since opening last month.  My husband and I finally visited last week and we’re still in awe.  SOL celebrates authentic coastal cuisine with a fresh, modern interpretation.  If you still have yet to check out SOL, they [...]

The dreaded tax day is almost here! This year, the tax return deadline has been extended to Tuesday, April 17, and RA Sushi is offering a reward for those who got their taxes done early or a little relief for the procrastinators. RA Sushi has created a “Tax Day Tuesday” special, extending its Happy Hour [...]

One of my favorite restaurants in town, Sushi Roku at the W Hotel, has recently launched a new Happy Hour.  While it seems that many restaurants are  decreasing Happy Hour specials, this Scottsdale Japanese restaurant is actually offering an amazing deal for guests; an impressive lineup, at an equally impressive price. How do starters like [...]

Tonight!! The Valley’s brightest will be in attendance to celebrate the third annual AZ Foothills Best of Our Valley 2012.  Scottsdale Quarter is gearing up to become a mecca for Valley VIP’s, socialites, business owners and everything relevant in our world.  Tickets are still available! Bret Michaels, who won Top Celebrity Twitterer AND had the [...]

SOL Mexican Cocina, a Baja-inspired Mexican restaurant, makes its debut at Scottsdale Quarter on Tuesday, March 20 at 4:30 p.m (but I will be attending a media preview this weekend – so stay tuned.) SOL celebrates authentic coastal cuisine with a fresh, modern interpretation. Scottsdale is the second location for SOL, which originated in Newport [...]