When I heard that Chef Chris Nicosia had opened a new restaurant, we were excited. We got to know Chris originally at Desert Mountain and then followed him to Sassi where he was the Executive Chef until it sadly closed. His new venture is The Craftsman Kitchen & Cocktails and it is located Grayhawk at […]
Where to Eat in Scottsdale
Where to Eat in Scottsdale – Señor Taco Express
– Señor Taco Express in Scottsdale – Looking for some tasty authentic Tex Mex that is served quickly? Señor Taco Express is your answer! This somewhat recently opened restaurant is located on the southeast corner of Scottsdale Road and Pinnacle Peak, in the Sprouts plaza. We were looking for a quick, but fresh lunch the […]
Favorite Patio Dining Around Kierland
Now that temperatures have dropped and it is actually pleasant to be outside for an extended period of time, we thought we would highlight some of our favorite patio dining around Kierland and Scottsdale Quarter. Here are some of our favorites… Zinc Bistro (Kierland)- If you have followed this blog at all, you may have […]
Some of Our Favorite Things to Eat in Scottsdale
Scottsdale is a fantastic food town. We are home to so many excellent restaurants that feature a variety of flavors and price points. We have pulled together a list of some of our favorite things to eat in Scottsdale. This is just a partial list, but here goes… The Basil Chicken Sandwich at Zinc […]
Our Top Scottsdale Ice Cream Picks
Due to COVID-19, some of the places below are temporarily closed, have takeout only or have limited operating hours. Please be sure to check in advance. Since Scottsdale has been breaking all kinds of hot weather temperature records, we thought it would be a good time to pull together a list of our favorite ice […]
Experience Scottsdale’s Itineraries
Experience Scottsdale is an outstanding resource for all things related to visiting and living in Scottsdale. It has event information, information about the local area as well as a long list of activities you can do in and around Scottsdale. I was on their website today and found a section for Itineraries that I thought […]
Favorite Farms Around the Phoenix Valley
Even though the Phoenix Valley is a desert, many wonderful local farms are growing the freshest and most delicious produce. Some offer CSA options where you get a box of fresh produce and/or fruit on a set schedule and some offer U-pick options and farmers’ markets. Some of the larger farms even offer seasonal events […]
Where to Eat in Scottsdale – Pure Sushi
Pure Sushi Bar in North Scottsdale’s Grayhawk Pure Sushi has been around for a while, and for very good reason. It serves great food and drink and the service is always friendly. We are big fans of stopping by Pure Sushi for lunch. They have some great lunch specials to explore and we have been […]
