Now that the weather is near perfection and we can leave our evening jackets at home, try taking your Friday or Saturday night outdoors and up high with these rooftop or high-rise patio hotspots. With Arizona’s dramatic sunsets behind the even more dramatic mountains, where better to enjoy our stunning desert?

Clarendon Hotel’s Rooftop Bar
Whether a [...]

Sometimes after a long day or week at the office all you want to do is have a glass of smooth and flavorsome wine with a few of your closest friends. This doesn’t mean you need to spend the night at home. Throughout the month of April, the Valley is featuring some amazing wine tasting [...]

Now that the rain and cold weather is behind us and the sun is shining bright, it’s time to get out from under our warm blankets and out on the town. And with only 16 more days until taxes are due and the hindering recession emptying our wallets, we could all use an economical, yet [...]

For those of us with laptops who enjoy a good cup of coffee and a break from the office, below are some café favorites with Wi-Fi internet access (other than Starbucks which now charges by the hour)…

Olive & Ivy Marketplace
7135 E. Camelback Rd. #195
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
A happening nightspot and restaurant by night, a cozy café [...]

With St. Patrick’s Day always at the heart of spring break (Tuesday, March 17), there really is no excuse not to celebrate – Irish style! This year, plan a posh party this side of the rainbow with some Irish treasures and clover green cocktails.

Helpful Hint: You can turn almost any drink green with these liqueurs: absinthe [...]

On Friday, Feb. 27, skip the cafeteria food and take a ride on the Metro Light Rail and taste the flavors of the world at WorldLUNCH! Perfect for those working in downtown Phoenix and for any global connoisseur, this “worldly” event, presented by Pro’s Ranch Market, is a mere $10 for round-trip ride and food [...]

For the lovers and the haters of Valentine’s Day, comes an array of things to do to embrace this holiday (solo or not):

Feb. 14:
The Valentine’s Day Haters Club:
7 p.m. Instead of sitting at home with your head under your pillow waiting for the day to end, head to Hurricane Bay and party with [...]

CityCenter of CityNorth is on the rise and is the new urban retreat for desert living. With new shops and restaurants frequently popping up and Bloomingdales set to unveil next year, CityNorth is destined to become Phoenix’s premiere shopping destination.

So next time you’re shopping late afternoon on High Street, take a break and enjoy drinks and appetizers [...]

Ever wanted to taste the mouth-watering meals they dish up on Bravo’s hit reality show - Top Chef? Well here is your chance! On Dec. 17, recent winner and Scottsdale Culinary Institute alum, Stephanie Izard will prepare an exquisite 8-course meal at the booming Digestif restaurant in Scottsdale. 
With help from Digestif’s chefs, Payton Curry and pastry chef Tracy [...]

Sam Fox’s Blanco Tacos + Tequila dishes out some of the best Mexican fare this side of the boarder and that’s why he decided to bring the flavor not just to Tucson but to the Phoenix area! Now open in the Scottsdale Borgata, Blanco’s mixes a menu filled with yummy Mexican favorites like tacos, enchiladas, and [...]