Matthew's Guidebook
Food scene
Delicious food made by a local chef. Wide variety, but all executed wonderfully! Great date vibe too.
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Hush Public House
14202 N Scottsdale RdDelicious food made by a local chef. Wide variety, but all executed wonderfully! Great date vibe too.
Great food, nice atmosphere and ambiance. And of course… great wine!
Coopers Hawk Winery & Restaurant
7361 East Frank Lloyd Wright BoulevardGreat food, nice atmosphere and ambiance. And of course… great wine!
Great food and service. Lunch or dinner are always tasty. Try the Caesar salad with sardines if you want to live a little.
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Houston's
6113 N Scottsdale RdGreat food and service. Lunch or dinner are always tasty. Try the Caesar salad with sardines if you want to live a little.
TapHouse Kitchen
6137 N Scottsdale RdSalt Cellar Restaurant
550 N Hayden RdGreat seafood! Good for a date night.
Love this Italian! A bit more upscale, but worth every penny.
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Sophia's Kitchen
17050 N Thompson Peak PkwyLove this Italian! A bit more upscale, but worth every penny.
Roaring Fork
4800 N Scottsdale RdWood fired deliciousness!
Our go to Chinese spot! There’s an AJ’s next door if you want to grab a bottle of wine and dessert for home.
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Flo's - New Asian Cuisine
15027 N Thompson Peak PkwyOur go to Chinese spot! There’s an AJ’s next door if you want to grab a bottle of wine and dessert for home.
This one is downtown Phoenix, but a unique spot. Take the only elevator down and make sure you get a menu. The food and drinks are both handcrafted.
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Rough Rider
1001 North Central AvenueThis one is downtown Phoenix, but a unique spot. Take the only elevator down and make sure you get a menu. The food and drinks are both handcrafted.
Old school steakhouse. Walk in through the kitchen like the old days. Wide whiskey and wine menu. Date spot for sure!
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Durant's
2611 N Central AveOld school steakhouse. Walk in through the kitchen like the old days. Wide whiskey and wine menu. Date spot for sure!
Authentic Mexican food! We haven’t had anything we didn’t love. Their margaritas go down a bit too smooth.
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Valle Luna
16048 N Cave Creek RdAuthentic Mexican food! We haven’t had anything we didn’t love. Their margaritas go down a bit too smooth.
Great meatball! There’s also a bakery next door that makes delicious desserts!!
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The Sicilian Butcher
15530 N Tatum BlvdGreat meatball! There’s also a bakery next door that makes delicious desserts!!
Fun!
Local activities and destinations 🌵🌴
Driving range and bar/grill. Modern, tons of different games, what more can I say. Being the whole family. Next door to Butterfly Wonderland and OdySea Aquarium!
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Topgolf
9500 Talking Stick WayDriving range and bar/grill. Modern, tons of different games, what more can I say. Being the whole family. Next door to Butterfly Wonderland and OdySea Aquarium!
Be prepared to be covered in beautiful butterflies as you learn all about them! Great for the family.
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Butterfly Wonderland
9500 East Vía de VenturaBe prepared to be covered in beautiful butterflies as you learn all about them! Great for the family.
Local aquarium and entertainment district. Great for everyone!
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OdySea Aquarium
9500 East Vía de VenturaLocal aquarium and entertainment district. Great for everyone!
Local amusement park. Bumper boats, bumper cars, laser tag, batting cages, mini golf and arcade! Big and small children will enjoy.
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CrackerJax
16001 N Scottsdale RdLocal amusement park. Bumper boats, bumper cars, laser tag, batting cages, mini golf and arcade! Big and small children will enjoy.
Local comedy club. In the Desert Ridge shopping district. Lots of nearby food and shopping!
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CB Live
21001 North Tatum BoulevardLocal comedy club. In the Desert Ridge shopping district. Lots of nearby food and shopping!
Anything and everything for the retail therapy inclined. High end stores.
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Scottsdale Fashion Square
7014 E Camelback RdAnything and everything for the retail therapy inclined. High end stores.
Hiking for every skill level! Be safe and always bring lots of extra water and sunscreen.
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Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveHiking for every skill level! Be safe and always bring lots of extra water and sunscreen.
Hike or bicycle, great desert scenery on an established trail. Bring the kids and pets.
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Gateway Loop Trail
Gateway Loop TrailHike or bicycle, great desert scenery on an established trail. Bring the kids and pets.
Do good for the local animals and have fun while you’re at it! Local animal rescue and sanctuary. Has all kinds of animals including a bears, giant tortoises, coyotes and javelina. Desert animals need love too!
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Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center
27026 N 156th StDo good for the local animals and have fun while you’re at it! Local animal rescue and sanctuary. Has all kinds of animals including a bears, giant tortoises, coyotes and javelina. Desert animals need love too!