Famed chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten recently rolled through Scottsdale to take part in the James Beard Foundation’s Celebrity Chef Tour. Beforehand, we sat down with this French-born culinary superstar inside his J&G Steakhouse atop The Phoenician resort to talk about James Beard, his favorite foods and the restaurant with the finest Valley views. (Hint: It has [...]
Michael Lamanna’s credits as a golf professional date back 30 years, and his resume includes stints as the director of instruction and director of schools for three Jim McLean Golf Academies, director of schools at the PGA TOUR Golf Academy in Saint Augustine, Fla. and heading up clinics with Hall of Fame members like [...]
The Phoenician, Arizona’s premier AAA Five Diamond resort destination, is teeing up exceptional value and unforgettable experiences with its new Summer Golf Package for two.
Available seven days a week from June 1 through Sept. 7, 2009, the offer includes luxurious guestroom accommodations; a convenient grab-n-go breakfast or lunch each day; and daily unlimited play on [...]
Best Western Debuts As Newest Hotel in Scottsdale
On April 6, 2009, The Best Western Sundial Resort opened in downtown Scottsdale. This boutique hotel features 54 contemporary guestrooms, including 12 suites that are Zodiac-themed rooms with astrological artwork. All rooms feature flat-screen TVs, glass shower doors and high-speed Internet access plus many of the guest rooms [...]
Delight in the Flavors of the Season With Scottsdale’s Summer Menus
Estate House celebrates the simple summer season with Arizona’s local fruits as Executive Chef Gio Osso grills up Arizona peaches with seared foie gras and strawberry balsamic barbeque pork belly. Accompanying the flavors of the ripe fruits is Brachetto, a sparkling summer wine with hints [...]
Improve fitness on and off the links with Fairmont Scottsdale’s Fit to a Tee program at Willow Stream Spa. Workouts incorporate specific exercises mimicking golf movements, alternating the focus between upper body, core muscles and lower body. The program also integrates stretching to improve flexibility. For more information, visit www.fairmont.com/scottsdale.
Visitors of every ability level can [...]
Congratulations to our members who recently received awards.
Hotel Valley Ho’s Executive Chef Charles Wiley was named “Outstanding Manager of the Year for 2008” by the Arizona Hotel & Lodging Association.
GolfWorld Magazine recognized several Scottsdale golf courses on its lists of “Top 50 Public Courses” and “Top 50 Resort Courses” in the country:
Public Courses: Grayhawk Golf [...]
Travel + Leisure ranked eight Scottsdale resorts among the finest in the world in their “2009 World’s Best 500 Hotels” survey. Winners included:
The Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa
Camelback Inn, A JW Marriott Resort & Spa
Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North
Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa
Fairmont Scottsdale
The Phoenician
The Westin Kierland Resort & [...]
AAA recognized several Scottsdale resorts and restaurants with its diamond ratings. The AAA five-diamond rated hotels are:
Camelback Inn, A JW Marriott Resort & Spa
Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North
The Canyon Suites at the Phoenician
Fairmont Scottsdale
The Phoenician
Hotels awarded four-diamonds include:
The Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa
CopperWynd Resort and [...]
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