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So many great restaurants, so little time in South/Old Town Scottsdale.
City Guide 2023Where to Eat in Old Town Scottsdale
Editorial StaffNovember 4, 2022
So many great restaurants, so little time in South/Old Town Scottsdale.
Desert DigestFood & DrinkHottie Sandwich Recipe from Chickadees Chicken and Fries
Marilyn HawkesOctober 21, 2022
If you’re hankering for a hot chicken sandwich, but don’t feel like going out, we’ve got a solution for you: Make yourself a spicy sandwich at home. To help you out, we spoke to Miguel Banuelos, executive chef at Chickadees Chicken and Fries, an Old Town Scottsdale spot that opened on Labor Day weekend. He graciously shared one of the chicken sandwich recipes with us. Banuelos offers a couple of tips when making the sandwich...
Photo courtesy Diego Pops THE SCENE I don’t know about you, but I’ve been reuniting with a lot of old friends lately. The vaccine rollout has finally made it feel safe to see friends and family in person, to watch their expressions, to hug them, to share food with them – in restaurants, if you can imagine. Some of these reunions have been with the eateries themselves. I know I’m not the only one who feels bonds strong enough with the...
Merkin Vineyards in Old Town Scottsdale’s new executive chef, Steve Zimmerman, has been busy developing new dishes for the winery’s tasting room menu. Zimmerman, who started a few months ago, was previously the executive chef at Widewaters Hotels in Tempe (Tres Kitchen and Bar) and the Sheraton Crescent Hotel in Phoenix. He brings more than 25 years of culinary experience to the farm-to-table, vine-to-glass tasting room. Having spent the bulk of his career in resort...
With widespread vaccination and decreasing COVID-19 numbers, this summer offers shimmering hope – and smoking deals – for some good, old-fashioned fun at Valley resorts. Smiles are returning to the faces, indeed.
Have a podcast idea but no clue how to make it a reality? Check out PodPopuli, the first retail podcast storefront in the U.S., which opened in Old Town Scottsdale in January. “This is a place where people of all ages can learn to podcast, launch a podcast and even watch podcasts being created,” says founder Brian Howie, who hosts four pods of his own. PodPopuli offers recording, production, creative and distribution services.
Desert DigestFood & DrinkScottsdale’s Blue Clover Distillery Now Offers New Mobile Bar
Emily SchmidtMarch 11, 2021
Photo by Tayden Savage The Valley is home to many breweries and restaurants with craft alcoholic beverages, but Old Town Scottsdale features the always crowded Blue Clover Distillery (7042 E. Indian School Rd). As the area’s first ever microdistillery, Blue Clover is famous for its small-batch, hand-distilled vodka and gin. With an indoor-outdoor bar and huge dining patio, it’s perfect for laidback dinners and weekend brunches. Because of its growing popularity, Blue Clover has...
Desert DigestNew Restaurant Alert: Belle’s Nashville Kitchen Comes to Old Town Scottsdale
Nikki BuchananNovember 11, 2020
The Nashville Hot Chicken craze shows no signs of cooling off here in the Valley, and any minute now (probably by the middle of next week), we’ll have a brand-new venue — Belle’s Nashville Kitchen on Main Street in Old Town Scottsdale — for the crazy-crispy, insanely incendiary dish that, when done right, simultaneously sends pain and pleasure signals to the brain. Owner Mike Haley, who worked in local restaurants and bars for a couple...
FeaturesLifestyleLove Your Downtown
PHOENIX magazineAugust 26, 2020
From Glendale to Gilbert, downtown neighborhoods across the Valley have flourished over the past decade, sprouting high with local restaurants, boutiques, theaters and that all-important “cultural density.” Now, in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, they need our love more than ever.
Valley NewsLand Zo: On the Waterfront
Lisa HonebrinkMarch 26, 2020
Scottsdale’s proposed Southbridge II development has divided Old Town tenants.
The PHiX7 Places for Festive Photos in the Valley
Angelina AragonDecember 23, 2019
Swing by these festive spots to snap a holiday selfie! North Phoenix Creative Holiday Chalk Art at Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort Check out this huge 3D sleigh chalk art piece, which is located at the resort’s Falls Water Village. This installation was created by local husband and wife team, Rather Be Chalking. The display has been getting a lot of attention from guests and locals alike, and will be available for “sleigh rides” until the end...
The PHiXTrending: Office Space
Sara EdwardsSeptember 30, 2019
Lots of artists work from home, but not everyone can let their creative juices flow in a garage or a spare room. In the heart of Old Town Scottsdale, The Creative Center of Scottsdale leases monthly loft space for artists who need a place of their own. Painters, sculptors, photographers and more can rent space to create and foster community with other artists. WiFi, a kitchenette and drying racks are provided, as well as lockers...
Food & DrinkCitizen Public House
Nikki BuchananAugust 22, 2019
This classy but congenial gathering spot specializes in craft cocktails and elevated comfort food.