Resort Hotspots

	Fire in The Sky
	The lobby bar at Firesky Resort is a well-kept secret in town. Newly designed, this indoor/outdoor space provides a designer bar, but without the hype, the hassles and lineups of other hotel bars. It's a great spot for a late night date: sit by the firepits, have a drink at [...]

	Food With a View
	Talavera, a steak and seafood restaurant at the Four Seasons at Scottsdale Troon North used to be known as Acacia, but underwent a reno this winter and has re-opened as a chicer, more visually-pleasing eatery, that still boasts the menu it was formerly known for. The view of the city [...]

	Celeb Status
	The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess has the hippest names attached to its two new dining outlets. Acclaimed Chef Michael Mina has brought his Bourbon Steak restaurant to the hotel, driving hoards of foodies north up Scottsdale Rd. to test his famous American flavors. Valley residents in the know are also thrilled with the [...]

	The Wright Way
	Wright's at The Biltmore had a physical renovated last year, bringing the Wright Bar and the dining room a fresh face, and now a brand new chef has come to town to overhaul the menu. Chef Sicolo introduced a modern approach to classics, with unique flavor combinations and presentation as [...]

	More Newness
	Stop by the ever-evolving Hyatt Regency and dine at either Alto ristorante e bar or SWB, a southwest bistro. Both are new in design and flavor and are not your typical resort eateries. The wine list and anti pasto selection at Alto are impressive and the wood-fired specialties at SWB are perfect for [...]

	Love those Diamonds
	The Valley is reputed for all its "Five-Diamond" service and over-the-top hospitality, but in fact there are only a few true AAA Five-Diamond restaurants: one is Kai at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass and Spa in Chandler. It gets this title for many reasons, including its temperature-controlled flat wear, the synchronized delivery [...]

	Stay Tuned…
	It's not here yet, but come June BLT Prime will be front and center at the new and improved Camelback Inn. BLT Steak is the brainchild of famed Chef Laurent Tourendel, who owns numerous BLT restaurants in New York City, Los Angeles and Washington. The food is fabulous and the [...]

	Cooking up a Storm
	T. Cook's does not feel or look like a resort restaurant at all, thought it is well within the confines of the beautiful Royal Palms Resort and Spa. This is the type of place you go to for a hearty meal of artistically prepared food, and certainly the type of [...]

	Nostalgic Noshing
	The Hotel Valley Ho itself is just a happening place to be on any night. But its restaurants are where the real dining and drinking action occurs. Café ZuZu is a blast from the past with its retro-inspired décor and menu, while Trader Vic’s is also a nostalgic eatery, with [...]

	Seek the Unique
	For a totally unique happy hour drink, head to the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, where you’ll find a selection of these. You have the choice of visiting Deseo, the resort’s signature restaurant, for the Muddle Drink. This is a concoction of choose-it-yourself fruit, alcohol and seasonings, all mashed into [...]