{"id":3316,"date":"2017-05-05T09:00:12","date_gmt":"2017-05-05T16:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/?p=3316"},"modified":"2017-05-03T10:40:34","modified_gmt":"2017-05-03T17:40:34","slug":"best-valley-issue-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/entertainment\/best-valley-issue-2017","title":{"rendered":"Best of Our Valley Issue 2017: Nightlife and Cocktails"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>By Alyssa Demember<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>BEST CRAFT COCKTAILS: The Breadfruit &amp; Rum Bar<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Breadfruit &amp; Rum Bar serves up Jamaican cuisine, local, organic produce and fresh\u00a0seafood delivered daily, making for an experience close to paradise. Rum afi cionados\u00a0carefully select every bottle, contributing to The Breadfruit\u2019s relentless dedication to truly\u00a0superb, tropical-inspired cocktails. The latest cocktail menu, closely resembling that of the\u00a0dinner menu, is arranged in courses, starting with Light &amp; Citrusy, moving on to Full Flavored\u00a0libations and closing out with Spirited Sipping. <a href=\"http:\/\/thebreadfruit.com.\">thebreadfruit.com.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"size-large wp-image-3317 aligncenter pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070341\/breadfruit-Shim-Sham-80x53.jpg\"  alt=\"breadfruit Shim Sham\"  width=\"620\"  height=\"413\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070341\/breadfruit-Shim-Sham-620x413.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070341\/breadfruit-Shim-Sham-620x413.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070341\/breadfruit-Shim-Sham-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070341\/breadfruit-Shim-Sham-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070341\/breadfruit-Shim-Sham-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070341\/breadfruit-Shim-Sham-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070341\/breadfruit-Shim-Sham-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070341\/breadfruit-Shim-Sham-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070341\/breadfruit-Shim-Sham-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070341\/breadfruit-Shim-Sham-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070341\/breadfruit-Shim-Sham-850x567.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070341\/breadfruit-Shim-Sham.jpg 1500w\" ><\/p>\n<p><strong>BEST BLOODY MARY:\u00a0The Hash Kitchen Creative\u00a0Breakfast &amp; Bar<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Hash Kitchen Creative Breakfast &amp;\u00a0Bar lives up to its name with its distinctive\u00a0take on a Bloody Mary. The indoor\/\u00a0outdoor bar area offers the build-your-own Bloody Mary bar, connected to a\u00a0full-service bar, boasting more than 50\u00a0unique and exaggerated garnishes for\u00a0diners to choose from, including pickled\u00a0hard-boiled eggs and mozzarella sticks.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/thehashkitchen.com.\">thehashkitchen.com.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"size-large wp-image-3318 aligncenter pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070349\/The-Hash-Kitchen-Low-res-A-54-of-72-80x53.jpg\"  alt=\"The Hash Kitchen Low res A (54 of 72)\"  width=\"620\"  height=\"413\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070349\/The-Hash-Kitchen-Low-res-A-54-of-72-620x413.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070349\/The-Hash-Kitchen-Low-res-A-54-of-72-620x413.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070349\/The-Hash-Kitchen-Low-res-A-54-of-72-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070349\/The-Hash-Kitchen-Low-res-A-54-of-72-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070349\/The-Hash-Kitchen-Low-res-A-54-of-72-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070349\/The-Hash-Kitchen-Low-res-A-54-of-72-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070349\/The-Hash-Kitchen-Low-res-A-54-of-72-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070349\/The-Hash-Kitchen-Low-res-A-54-of-72-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070349\/The-Hash-Kitchen-Low-res-A-54-of-72-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070349\/The-Hash-Kitchen-Low-res-A-54-of-72-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070349\/The-Hash-Kitchen-Low-res-A-54-of-72-850x567.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070349\/The-Hash-Kitchen-Low-res-A-54-of-72.jpg 1500w\" ><\/p>\n<p><strong>BEST LOCAL DJ: DJ Elite<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>DJ Elite is the man behind Elite Event Services,\u00a0a full-service wedding and corporate event\u00a0company that provides DJ, MC, sound, lighting\u00a0and event photography services. In business for\u00a0more than 15 years and DJing full-time since\u00a02009, DJ Elite regularly works with Pepsi, Home\u00a0Depot, Oakley, OdySea Aquarium, Audi and\u00a0the NFL, to name a few. He\u2019s also been the\u00a0guest entertainer for Disney Cruise Line and the\u00a0host and DJ for the NFL Experience and NFL\u00a0Shop at the recent Super Bowls.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/eliteeventserv.com.\">eliteeventserv.com.<\/a>\u00a0<em>Also a 2016 winner!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>BEST CRAFT BEER BAR:\u00a0Goldwater Brewing Co.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This family-owned brewery and tap\u00a0room, located in Old Town, has more\u00a0than 15 of its own craft beers and\u00a0specialty one-off beers that brewers\u00a0come up with on the fly, as well as\u00a0barrel-aged varieties. Goldwater\u2019s 30-plus years of knowledge, experience\u00a0and raw passion has enabled them to\u00a0create some truly fine local brews in an\u00a0inviting neighborhood bar atmosphere.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/goldwaterbrewing.com.\">goldwaterbrewing.com.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"size-large wp-image-3319 aligncenter pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070355\/Goldwater-DesertRose-80x53.jpg\"  alt=\"Processed with VSCO with hb2 preset\"  width=\"620\"  height=\"413\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070355\/Goldwater-DesertRose-620x413.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070355\/Goldwater-DesertRose-620x413.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070355\/Goldwater-DesertRose-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070355\/Goldwater-DesertRose-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070355\/Goldwater-DesertRose-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070355\/Goldwater-DesertRose-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070355\/Goldwater-DesertRose-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070355\/Goldwater-DesertRose-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070355\/Goldwater-DesertRose-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070355\/Goldwater-DesertRose-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070355\/Goldwater-DesertRose-850x567.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070355\/Goldwater-DesertRose.jpg 1500w\" ><\/p>\n<p><strong>BEST WINE BAR:\u00a0Rhytm + Wine<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Charming indoor seating, a patio with a view, chef-driven contemporary cuisine and a casual\u00a0ambience fuel Rhythm + Wine in Scottsdale. Choose from a selection of more than 40 wines\u00a0by the glass (now with great prices on wine to go)\u2014it\u2019s the prime place to gather with a large\u00a0group of friends for a relaxed night of sipping, chatting and savoring. And be sure not to miss the\u00a0awesome happy hour specials. <a href=\"http:\/\/rhythmandwine.com.\">rhythmandwine.com.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"size-full wp-image-3320 aligncenter pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070400\/rhythm-and-wine-80x116.jpg\"  alt=\"rhythm and wine\"  width=\"485\"  height=\"701\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 485px) 100vw, 485px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070400\/rhythm-and-wine.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070400\/rhythm-and-wine.jpg 485w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070400\/rhythm-and-wine-208x300.jpg 208w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070400\/rhythm-and-wine-380x549.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070400\/rhythm-and-wine-80x116.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070400\/rhythm-and-wine-55x80.jpg 55w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070400\/rhythm-and-wine-75x109.jpg 75w\" ><\/p>\n<p><b>BEST NIGHTLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER:\u00a0Tavit Daniel<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Tavit Daniel is the premiere, sought-after\u00a0photographer for the hottest nightlife spots\u00a0in Scottsdale and Tempe, including El Hefe\u00a0Scottsdale\/Tempe, The Mint and Wasted\u00a0Grain, and has been published in The Wall\u00a0Street Journal. After graduating from the\u00a0W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona\u00a0State University in 2010, Tavit launched\u00a0Tavits Photography LLC, shooting weddings\u00a0and corporate imagery.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/tavitsphotography.com.\">tavitsphotography.com.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"size-large wp-image-3321 aligncenter pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070406\/nightlife-photographer-53x80.jpg\"  alt=\"nightlife photographer\"  width=\"620\"  height=\"930\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070406\/nightlife-photographer-620x930.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070406\/nightlife-photographer-620x930.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070406\/nightlife-photographer-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070406\/nightlife-photographer-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070406\/nightlife-photographer-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070406\/nightlife-photographer-380x570.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070406\/nightlife-photographer-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070406\/nightlife-photographer-80x120.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070406\/nightlife-photographer-53x80.jpg 53w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070406\/nightlife-photographer-73x109.jpg 73w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070406\/nightlife-photographer-850x1275.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070406\/nightlife-photographer.jpg 1000w\" ><\/p>\n<p><strong>AFM FAVE!\u00a0BEST CRAFT COCKTAILS:\u00a0Bitter &amp; Twisted\u00a0Cocktail Parlour<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This highly stylish cocktail parlor packs\u00a0a punch: its innovative from-scratch\u00a0cocktail program includes a wide array\u00a0of house-made ingredients including\u00a0house-infused spirits and ingredients like\u00a0grilled pineapple, pure vanilla bean and\u00a0a variety of in-house sugars, syrups and\u00a0foams. To top it off, this historic high-rise\u00a0establishment once housed Arizona\u2019s\u00a0Prohibition Department. Talk about irony.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/bitterandtwistedaz.com.\">bitterandtwistedaz.com.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"size-large wp-image-3322 aligncenter pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070413\/Bitter-80x53.jpg\"  alt=\"Bitter\"  width=\"620\"  height=\"412\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070413\/Bitter-620x412.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070413\/Bitter-620x412.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070413\/Bitter-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070413\/Bitter-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070413\/Bitter-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070413\/Bitter-380x252.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070413\/Bitter-800x531.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070413\/Bitter-1160x770.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070413\/Bitter-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070413\/Bitter-750x498.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070413\/Bitter-850x564.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070413\/Bitter.jpg 1280w\" ><\/p>\n<p><strong>BEST ARIZONA\u00a0BREWERY:\u00a0O.H.S.O. Nano Brewery<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>O.H.S.O. Nano Brewery in Arcadia,\u00a0the original location, is a small brewery\u00a0dedicated to perfection in its craft. Offering more than 36 craft beers, 24 wines by the\u00a0glass, craft spirits and more, O.H.S.O. feels\u00a0like a neighborhood bar, somewhere you\u2019d\u00a0naturally gravitate toward with a group of\u00a0friends looking to have a good time. Often\u00a0experimenting with small batches of various\u00a0suds, O.H.S.O. offers a &#8220;brew experience&#8221;\u00a0where guests, alongside brewers, can come in\u00a0and craft a unique beer. <a href=\"http:\/\/ohsobrewery.com.\">ohsobrewery.com.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"size-large wp-image-3323 aligncenter pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070420\/OHSO_PATIO_012-80x53.jpg\"  alt=\"OHSO_PATIO_012\"  width=\"620\"  height=\"413\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070420\/OHSO_PATIO_012-620x413.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070420\/OHSO_PATIO_012-620x413.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070420\/OHSO_PATIO_012-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070420\/OHSO_PATIO_012-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070420\/OHSO_PATIO_012-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070420\/OHSO_PATIO_012-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070420\/OHSO_PATIO_012-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070420\/OHSO_PATIO_012-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070420\/OHSO_PATIO_012-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070420\/OHSO_PATIO_012-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070420\/OHSO_PATIO_012-850x567.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070420\/OHSO_PATIO_012.jpg 1200w\" ><\/p>\n<p><strong>AFM FAVE!\u00a0BEST MARGARITA:\u00a0Modern Margarita<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This High Street hot spot offers a modern twist\u00a0on the traditional margarita with drinks like the\u00a0OG Rustic and The Conquistador\u2014or go really\u00a0bold with the Hot Mango, which incorporates\u00a0jalape\u00f1o agave. With a 1,200-sq.-ft. patio\u00a0and fire pit, guests can also grab a cocktail\u00a0and enjoy eats like gourmet street tacos,\u00a0burgers and fresh, house-made guacamole.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/modernmargarita.com.\">modernmargarita.com.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>BEST MALE\u00a0BARTENDER\/\u00a0MIXOLOGIST:\u00a0Ben Laney<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Former bar manager at Bevvy and former\u00a0bartender at Maya Day + Nightclub and\u00a0The District, Ben Laney spent three years\u00a0working his way up from busser to mixologist,\u00a0eventually landing a gig running his own bar\u00a0program. His bartending style is all about\u00a0maintaining the highest quality drinks amidst\u00a0a fast-paced nightlife crowd, while keeping\u00a0the customers happy above all else. While\u00a0he loves working under an endless stream of\u00a0Patron, Laney\u2019s favorite drink to serve up is\u00a0water to keep patrons hydrated. Now, here\u2019s a\u00a0bartender who knows how to take care of you.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/districtbaraz.com\">districtbaraz.com<\/a>; <a href=\"http:\/\/mayaclubaz.com\">mayaclubaz.com<\/a>;\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/bevvyaz.com.\">bevvyaz.com.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>BEST COUNTRY MUSIC\u00a0BAR AND BEST\u00a0DANCE FLOOR:\u00a0Dierks Bentley\u2019s Whiskey Row<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dierks Bentley\u2019s Whiskey Row is more than\u00a0a little bit country. Having expanded to\u00a0three locations in Arizona (the latest just\u00a0opened in Gilbert in March) with plans for a nationwide rollout, Whiskey Row is the\u00a0premiere spot for cowboys and cowgirls\u00a0across the Valley, serving up American\u00a0gastropub fare and illustrious beverages.\u00a0The real kicker is Whiskey Row\u2019s dance\u00a0scene, where patrons can two-step and\u00a0line dance to country music and live\u00a0performances in an ever-vibrant environment.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/dierkswhiskeyrow.com.\">dierkswhiskeyrow.com.<\/a>\u00a0<em>Also a 2016 winner!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>BEST BAR TO FEED YOUR\u00a0INNER CHILD, BEST DANCE\u00a0MUSIC SCENE, BEST DAY\uf6ba\u00a0DRINKING SPOT, BEST HAPPY\u00a0HOUR, BEST MIMOSA, BEST\u00a0NIGHTCLUB, BEST PARTY BAR\u00a0AND BEST PLACE TO SPEND\u00a0A 21ST BIRTHDAY:\u00a0Hi Fi Kitchen &amp; Cocktails<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Winner of eight categories, Hi Fi Kitchen\u00a0&amp; Cocktails has a lot to brag about. This\u00a0retro, music-centric cocktail bar and kitchen\u00a0offers eats late into the night and a stellar\u00a0drink menu\u2014we\u2019re talking 14 over-the-<br \/>\ntop adult milkshakes including the Salty\u00a0Caramel (whiskey, sea-salted caramel)\u00a0and the Drunken Monkey (banana vodka,\u00a0Frangelico, banana, chocolate drizzle).\u00a0Incorporating a feel-good vintage vibe, HiFi has black and white TV\u2019s, wood-framed\u00a0speakers and a digital graffi ti wall that\u00a0gradually changes images with the shifting\u00a0moods throughout the night. Take a seat\u00a0at the square island bar, elevated lounge-style seating area or the outdoor high-tops.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/hifi scottsdale.com.\">hifi scottsdale.com.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"size-large wp-image-3324 aligncenter pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070429\/Hi_Fi_Day_268_HDR_no_logo-53x80.jpg\"  alt=\"Hi_Fi_Day_268_HDR_no_logo\"  width=\"620\"  height=\"930\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070429\/Hi_Fi_Day_268_HDR_no_logo-620x930.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070429\/Hi_Fi_Day_268_HDR_no_logo-620x930.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070429\/Hi_Fi_Day_268_HDR_no_logo-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070429\/Hi_Fi_Day_268_HDR_no_logo-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070429\/Hi_Fi_Day_268_HDR_no_logo-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070429\/Hi_Fi_Day_268_HDR_no_logo-380x570.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070429\/Hi_Fi_Day_268_HDR_no_logo-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070429\/Hi_Fi_Day_268_HDR_no_logo-80x120.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070429\/Hi_Fi_Day_268_HDR_no_logo-53x80.jpg 53w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070429\/Hi_Fi_Day_268_HDR_no_logo-73x109.jpg 73w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070429\/Hi_Fi_Day_268_HDR_no_logo-850x1275.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070429\/Hi_Fi_Day_268_HDR_no_logo.jpg 1000w\" ><\/p>\n<p><strong>BEST MARGARITA:\u00a0Sandbar Mexican Grill<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sandbar Mexican Grill takes the\u00a0energy of a sports bar and pairs it\u00a0with relaxing, sand-between-your-<br \/>\ntoes beach feels. Kick back in a\u00a0beachside lounge chair and indulge in fresh, Southwestern\/Mexican\u00a0cuisine like ancho chile-rubbed\u00a0mahi tacos while sipping on the\u00a0best margaritas in the Valley. Did\u00a0we mention the 30 fl at-screen TV\u2019s?\u00a0Yeah, life\u2019s a beach.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/sandbaraz.com.\">sandbaraz.com.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"size-large wp-image-3325 aligncenter pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070435\/Sandbar-Chandler-53x80.jpg\"  alt=\"Sandbar Mexican Grill\"  width=\"620\"  height=\"930\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070435\/Sandbar-Chandler-620x930.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070435\/Sandbar-Chandler-620x930.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070435\/Sandbar-Chandler-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070435\/Sandbar-Chandler-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070435\/Sandbar-Chandler-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070435\/Sandbar-Chandler-380x569.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070435\/Sandbar-Chandler-800x1199.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070435\/Sandbar-Chandler-80x120.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070435\/Sandbar-Chandler-53x80.jpg 53w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070435\/Sandbar-Chandler-73x109.jpg 73w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070435\/Sandbar-Chandler-850x1274.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070435\/Sandbar-Chandler.jpg 1001w\" ><\/p>\n<p><strong>AFM FAVE!\u00a0BEST HAPPY HOUR:\u00a0Jade Bar, Sanctuary on Camelback<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fun, fresh and delicious\u2014that\u2019s the name of the game at Sanctuary on Camelback\u2019s jade bar. The\u00a0ingredient list spotlights farm-fresh local fruits, herbs, vegetables and juices, alongside premium\u00a0spirits, to create innovative sips that you\u2019ll want to savor. Stop by Monday through Thursday, from\u00a04 to 6 p.m., for The Pour happy hour. Specials include $8 cocktails (hello, cantaloupe\u00a0martini), among other don\u2019t-miss deals. <a href=\"http:\/\/sanctuaryoncamelback.com.\">sanctuaryoncamelback.com.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>BEST ROOFTOP BAR:\u00a0LUSTRE Rooftop Bar\u00a0at Hotel Palomar<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Offering sweeping views of the Phoenix\u00a0skyline, LUSTRE Rooftop Bar is set atop\u00a0the third-floor deck of the Kimpton Hotel\u00a0Palomar with cabanas, a pool and a menu\u00a0of locally sourced ingredients and skillfully\u00a0crafted beverages. Summer pool parties with\u00a0local music make this sleek, modern space\u00a0a hot spot for lounging around or partying it\u00a0up. <a href=\"http:\/\/lustrerooftopbar.com.\">lustrerooftopbar.com.<\/a>\u00a0<em>Also a 2016 winner!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"size-large wp-image-3327 aligncenter pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070442\/LUSTRE-Rooftop-Bar_MAIN-80x53.jpg\"  alt=\"Lustre All.jpg\"  width=\"620\"  height=\"413\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070442\/LUSTRE-Rooftop-Bar_MAIN-620x413.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070442\/LUSTRE-Rooftop-Bar_MAIN-620x413.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070442\/LUSTRE-Rooftop-Bar_MAIN-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070442\/LUSTRE-Rooftop-Bar_MAIN-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070442\/LUSTRE-Rooftop-Bar_MAIN-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070442\/LUSTRE-Rooftop-Bar_MAIN-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070442\/LUSTRE-Rooftop-Bar_MAIN-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070442\/LUSTRE-Rooftop-Bar_MAIN-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070442\/LUSTRE-Rooftop-Bar_MAIN-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070442\/LUSTRE-Rooftop-Bar_MAIN-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070442\/LUSTRE-Rooftop-Bar_MAIN-850x567.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070442\/LUSTRE-Rooftop-Bar_MAIN.jpg 1500w\" ><\/p>\n<p><strong>BEST FEMALE\u00a0BARTENDER\/\u00a0MIXOLOGIST:\u00a0Ciara Anzar<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bartender Ciara Anzar of The District is always\u00a0moving a mile a minute. A party atmosphere\u00a0every night, catch her at the lively and ultra-hot District Burger Bar &amp; Nightclub mixing up\u00a0her favorite drink, Liquid Marijuana, consisting\u00a0of Malibu rum, Blue Cura\u00e7ao, Midori, a\u00a0splash of pineapple juice and Sprite for some\u00a0sparkle. <a href=\"http:\/\/districtbaraz.com.\">districtbaraz.com.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>FAST FAVORITES:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BEST BLUES\/JAZZ BAR:<\/strong>\u00a0The Rhythm Room, <a href=\"http:\/\/rhythmroom.com.\">rhythmroom.com.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"size-large wp-image-3328 aligncenter pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070449\/rhythm-room-80x48.jpg\"  alt=\"rhythm room\"  width=\"620\"  height=\"372\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070449\/rhythm-room-620x372.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070449\/rhythm-room-620x372.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070449\/rhythm-room-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070449\/rhythm-room-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070449\/rhythm-room-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070449\/rhythm-room-380x228.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070449\/rhythm-room-800x480.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070449\/rhythm-room-1160x696.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070449\/rhythm-room-80x48.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070449\/rhythm-room-750x450.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070449\/rhythm-room-850x510.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070449\/rhythm-room.jpg 1500w\" ><\/p>\n<p><strong>BEST DIVE BAR:<\/strong>\u00a0Pattie\u2019s 1st Ave Lounge,<a href=\"http:\/\/facebook.com\/Patties-1st-Ave-Lounge.\">\u00a0facebook.com\/Patties-1st-Ave-Lounge.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>BEST LATE-NIGHT MUNCHIES:<\/strong>\u00a0Cheba Hut, <a href=\"http:\/\/chebahut.com.\">chebahut.com.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>BEST LOUNGE:<\/strong>\u00a0Casablanca Lounge,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/thecasablancalounge.com.\">thecasablancalounge.com.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>BEST PLACE TO BUY BOOZE:<\/strong>\u00a0Total Wine &amp; More, <a href=\"http:\/\/totalwine.com.\">totalwine.com.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>BEST PLACE TO\u00a0DISCOVER NEW MUSIC:<\/strong>\u00a0Crescent Ballroom, <a href=\"http:\/\/crescentphx.com\">crescentphx.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>BEST PUB:<\/strong>\u00a0The Phoenix Ale Brewery Central Kitchen,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/centralkitchenaz.com.\">centralkitchenaz.com.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>BEST TRIVIA NIGHT:<\/strong>\u00a0The Bevvy, <a href=\"http:\/\/bevvyaz.com.\">bevvyaz.com.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>BEST SALOON:<\/strong>\u00a0Dirty Dogg Saloon, <a href=\"http:\/\/dirtydoggsaloon.com.\">dirtydoggsaloon.com.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>STRONGEST DRINK:<\/strong>\u00a0Hefe\u2019s Blackout Margarita at El Hefe,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/facebook.com\/elhefescottsdale.\">facebook.com\/elhefescottsdale.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>BEST COMEDY CLUB (TIE)<\/strong>:\u00a0Rick Bronson\u2019s House of Comedy,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/az.houseofcomedy.net\">az.houseofcomedy.net<\/a>;\u00a0Tempe Improv, <a href=\"http:\/\/tempeimprov.com\">tempeimprov.com<\/a>.\u00a0<em>Also a 2016 winner!\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>BEST COUGAR BAR:<\/strong>\u00a0The Mint, <a href=\"http:\/\/themintaz.com.\">themintaz.com.<\/a>\u00a0<em>Also a 2016 winner!\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"size-large wp-image-3329 aligncenter pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070458\/The_Mint_180_HDR_no_logo-80x53.jpg\"  alt=\"The_Mint_180_HDR_no_logo\"  width=\"620\"  height=\"413\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070458\/The_Mint_180_HDR_no_logo-620x413.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070458\/The_Mint_180_HDR_no_logo-620x413.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070458\/The_Mint_180_HDR_no_logo-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070458\/The_Mint_180_HDR_no_logo-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070458\/The_Mint_180_HDR_no_logo-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070458\/The_Mint_180_HDR_no_logo-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070458\/The_Mint_180_HDR_no_logo-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070458\/The_Mint_180_HDR_no_logo-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070458\/The_Mint_180_HDR_no_logo-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070458\/The_Mint_180_HDR_no_logo-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070458\/The_Mint_180_HDR_no_logo-850x567.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/25070458\/The_Mint_180_HDR_no_logo.jpg 1500w\" ><\/p>\n<p><strong>BEST GAY BAR (TIE):<\/strong>\u00a0Charlie\u2019s, <a href=\"http:\/\/charliesphoenix.com\">charliesphoenix.com<\/a>;\u00a0BS West, <a href=\"http:\/\/bswest.com.\">bswest.com.<\/a>\u00a0<em>Also a 2016 winner!\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>BEST HIPSTER BAR:<\/strong>\u00a0Casey Moore\u2019s, <a href=\"http:\/\/caseymoores.com.\">caseymoores.com.<\/a>\u00a0<em>Also a 2016 winner!\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>BEST KARAOKE NIGHT:<\/strong>\u00a0Geisha A Go Go, <a href=\"http:\/\/geishaagogo.com.\">geishaagogo.com.<\/a>\u00a0<em>Also a 2016 winner!\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Buy your copy of Arizona Foothills Magazine Best of Our Valley 2017 Collectors Edition issue<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/buy\">\u00a0<strong>here<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"By Alyssa Demember BEST CRAFT COCKTAILS: The Breadfruit &amp; 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