Seasonal specials are in bloom across the Valley as restaurants and bars release menus to celebrate summer. From refreshing ingredients to floral notes, these establishments provide guests with the perfect drinks and snacks to complement Arizona’s weather…ideally to enjoy on the patio before it gets too hot!
Fresh, bright, and fruity ingredients characterize the all-new seasonal lineup at Windsor. Floral notes from elderflower and the incorporation of tropical elements, such as pineapple and tamarind, add a refreshing, sunny twist ideal for warmer weather, complemented by seasonal flavors like strawberry and lychee. Guests can also enjoy $6 cocktails daily until 5 p.m.
Summer Wine Dinner Series, an exclusive four-night dining experience featuring world-class wines and five-course Italian menus thoughtfully crafted by Chef Joey Maggiore, is set to debut at The Italiano this summer. Each of the five courses is perfectly paired with wines from a celebrated vineyard, accompanied by tips from a visiting winemaker or vineyard expert. Tickets are $125 per guest for a single dinner or $400 per guest for the full four-event summer package.
A blend of savory, floral notes, and citrusy sips for every kind of summer vibe has landed at this Old Town Scottsdale lounge. The new Summer Martini Menu includes a variety of twists on American classics and local favorites. Highlights include the Pepper-tini, made with Aviation or Ketel One Vodka, pepperoncini brine, extra virgin olive oil, and cracked black pepper, or the Rose Colored Glasses, made with Glendalough Wild Rose Gin, elderflower, lemon, and grapefruit.
Sophisticated lounge Bar Bambino is adding to its extensive menu of entrées and shareable plates. New highlights include smoked trout dip, shrimp cocktail, zeppole, and more. Bar Bambino will now feature a live DJ and disco dancers on Fridays and Saturdays. The new culinary program is set to make Bar Bambino a destination for full-service dining as well as a hotspot for cocktails and live entertainment.
The Sicilian Baker is bringing back its Gelato and Cannoli Happy Hour, offering $2 scoops of gelato and $1 mini traditional cannoli, Monday through Thursday, from 1 to 5 p.m. This special will feature rotating seasonal gelato flavors all summer.
Meanwhile, The Sicilian Butcher has relaunched its Summer Passport challenge for 2025. Guests can earn stamps by completing six culinary activities, like trying the new lunch or dinner menu, ordering the Board and Bottle combo, enjoying happy hour, or following them on social media, by July 31 to earn a complimentary dinner for two in August. Mentioning “passport” also grants 15 percent off catering and free delivery.
Royale is offering new nightly specials and launching a summer water drive in support of Feed PHX. Guests who donate a case of bottled water during July and August will receive $2 off any cocktail. Daily specials include a mix of offerings such as sliders and pitchers on Mondays, taco and tapas deals on Tuesdays, happy hour pricing on Wednesdays, martini specials on Thursdays, retro cocktails on Fridays, and weekend brunch and drink deals.
Available for dine-in or takeout Thursday through Saturday, Diego Pops has launched a bold new Late Night Menu packed with craveable bites. Delicious creations, including the Crunch Wrap, Mexican Pizza, Gringo Tacos, and more, will be available from 9 p.m. to close. A seasonal cocktail menu has also been introduced to keep the summer vibes flowing with fresh ingredients and tropical twists. What’s more, the Clase AF, a mix of Clase Azul Reposado, lime juice, and Cointreau, will be served in a luxe collectible cup.
Led by Chef Gio Osso, Pizzeria Virtu is introducing two new weekly specials for the summer. On Tuesdays, guests can enjoy a classic Margherita Pizza with two glasses of wine for $30. Wine Wednesdays features 50 percent off all wine bottles, excluding the reserve list.
