Arizona has been given a grand opportunity to showcase the “Grand Canyon State” with a tree to provide that magic splendor you see each year on television of the beautiful Christmas tree illuminating the foreground of the Nation’s Capitol.
There will be a tree cutting ceremony this Saturday, November 7th in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest near [...]

Posted on November 2nd, 2009 under What's Happening, What's Noteworthy. Tags: Capitol, Christmas, Tree. Comments: None

In the recent August 2009 Wine Spectator, they recognized these Scottsdale restaurants for having a fine wine selection. If you’re a casual wine drinker or even a “wine-o” be sure to check out these restaurants. Also, let us know how well they struck your taste palette.

Best of Award of Excellence
Bourbon Steak
The [...]

Posted on August 28th, 2009 under Dining and Nightlife, Resorts & Hotels, Things To Do, What's Noteworthy. Tags: Arizona, Awards, Scottsdale, Wine list, Wine Spectator. Comments: None

Posted on July 21st, 2009 under Dining and Nightlife, What's Noteworthy. Tags: Gnome, Trader Vic's, Travelocity. Comments: None

Posted on July 20th, 2009 under What's Happening, What's Noteworthy. Tags: Gnome, Grand Canyon, Travelocity. Comments: None

One of our favorite magazines, Arizona Highways, has a quick three question interview with Kirk Gibson, former Dodger and bench coach for the Arizona Diamondbacks. In the interview, Mr. Gibson is asked where in Arizona he would take his former manager, Tommy Lasorda, to show him what a great state we have here. It’s no [...]

Posted on July 16th, 2009 under What's Noteworthy. Tags: Arizona Highways, Kirk Gibson, Tommy Lasorda. Comments: None

Who: Zeb Hogan – Aquatic Ecologist, National Geographic Explorer
Hogan is third in a series of eight National Geographic Explorers who will be visiting the Valley of the Sun this summer at the new National Geographic Explorers Camp at the Fairmont Scottsdale.
What: [...]

Posted on June 30th, 2009 under Attractions and Adventures, Resorts & Hotels, Things To Do, What's Happening, What's Noteworthy. Tags: Fairmont Scottsdale, Kids, National Geographic. Comments: None

The Most Interesting Chihuahua in Scottsdale, Uno

Where the Locals Go Scottsdale, AZ

Posted on June 11th, 2009 under What's Happening, What's Noteworthy. Tags: Contest, video. Comments: None

Congratulations to our members who recently received awards. 
 
Several Scottsdale-area restaurants were recognized by The James Beard Foundation as semifinalists across several categories:

Outstanding Restaurateur: Sam Fox, Fox Restaurant Concepts
Best New Restaurant: NoCA
Outstanding Wine Service: Kazimierz World Wine Bar
Best Chef in the Southwest: Beau MacMillan, elements at Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa

Golfweek magazine’s list [...]

Posted on June 9th, 2009 under What's New, What's Noteworthy. Tags: Awards, Boulders Golf Club, elements, Encore Creative, Fox Restaurant Concepts, Grayhawk Golf Club, Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch, InterContinental Montelucia Resort & Spa, Kazimierz, Longbow Golf Club, NoCA, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Royal Palms Resort and Spa, Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa, Scottsdale, SunRidge Canyon Golf Club, Talking Stick Golf Club, TPC Scottsdale, Troon North Golf Club, We-Ko-Pa Golf Club. Comments: None

Arizona residents:  Don’t miss your chance to win a $1,400 luxury Scottsdale staycation package for two, including a two-night stay at the InterContinental Montelucia Resort & Spa, Joya Spa treatments, dinner at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, golf at Eagle Mountain Golf Club, and a tour with Across Arizona Tours.
Plus, test your tourism IQ [...]

Posted on June 1st, 2009 under Things To Do, What's Happening, What's New, What's Noteworthy. Tags: Across Arizona Tours, Eagle Mountain Golf Club, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, InterContinental Montelucia Resort, Joya Spa, prize, Staycation. Comments: None