Chef Aaron May, the brains behind favorites Mabel’s on Main and the Lodge, has been the talk of the town for months as we’ve awaited the most anticipated Grand Opening of the summer.  Opening a few days ago, Praying Monk Restaurant and Bar in Old Town Scottsdale pays homage to foodies everywhere with plates of [...]

The newest sandwich shop in Scottsdale has been receiving rave reviews since the Grand Opening earlier this month . Big B’s Hangover sits on the most convenient corner in town, at the Northwest corner of Scottsdale Road and 5th Avenue.  Whether you’re leaving the clubs and need some late night eats or your enjoying a [...]

The Phoenix Zoo has recently been gaining national attention.  And, spring is the perfect time to take advantage of the Phoenix enjoy  Zoo both with and without little ones.  My first time at the Phoenix Zoo,  I was especially surprised to see adult beverages on the menu, so you can even go, have a few [...]

For those Valley singles whose love lives resemble a massacre more than a movie romance, Scottsdale’s British Open Pub has just the ticket this year – a St. Valentine’s Day Massacre party at the popular Scottsdale pub. Traditionally, the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre is known as the 1929 mob hit of seven associates as part of a prohibition [...]

Watch me today on ABC15 Sonoran Living Live telling viewers some of our favorite ways to celebrate Valentines’ Day! Ready2Rewed at W Scottsdale Finally the ultimate romance option to make Valentine’s Day truly special! The honorable and ordained GM at W Scottsdale is leading a group vow renewal on the Wetdeck.  This offers the perfect [...]

On New Years Eve, Sandbar is inviting New Year’s revelers, righteous dudes and anyone looking to celebrate 2012 with retro style.     Sandbar Chandler and Desert Ridge are hosting a totally awesome New Year’s Eve Party. Fast Times at Sandbar High will take the evening back three decades to 1982 with classic drinks from [...]

British Open Pub, in South Scottsdale, is having a Thanksgiving Bash! What: When Your Goose Is Cooked Thanksgiving Bash Where: The British Open Pub, 1334 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85281 When: Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24, 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Why: Because sometimes you just need a getaway! When Arizonans had their turkey (or goose) [...]

Fox Restaurant Concepts is hosting an inaugural Cocktail Competition at Culinary Dropout on Sunday, October 2 from 4 -6 p.m. Talk about Sunday Fun Day! From 4:00 p.m. to close, Culinary Dropout will be offering Holy Stoli drink specials plus 25% off  cocktails and appetizers in the bar. There are ten bartenders in the competition [...]

IT’s officially football season! The Valley has so many bars dedicated to this sport that it’s often hard to decide on where to watch the game. I’ve often heard Upper Deck Sports Bar in Scottsdale referred to one of the best sports bars in the Valley. Upper Deck opens daily at 11am but during football season [...]

One of Tempe’s more popular college bars returns to school Thursday, September  1st.  College Dropouts will re-open in their much desired spot, just steps from Arizona State University’s Sun Devil Stadium. September 1st is also the very first Sun Devil football game of the season , Sun Devils take on UC Davis. A college hangout for [...]