Insider Guide

Want to know where to eat or play in Scottsdale? This is your  guide to local events and locally-owned restaurants that you will want to check out!

Poolside Dining | Dominick’s Steakhouse

Looking for poolside dining to watch the sunset while enjoying dinner? If you're craving a steak, you absolutely can not go wrong at Dominick's Steakhouse in the Scottsdale Quarter on Scottsdale Road.  If you're here in the winter the best DIG tip is to dine poolside upstairs - watch that magnificent sunset that you can only get in Scottsdale. DIG Scottsdale Dominick's Steakhouse Poolside Dining in the Winter The featured image here is pulled directly from Dominick's website as there's no way we would be able to capture a better picture.  This is one of the best restaurants in Scottsdale

By |12 September 2018|Categories: Eat, Insider Guide|Tags: , , |

Reverse Happy Hour

In the Valley of the Sun, reverse happy hour is everywhere.  Sometimes there's just too much to do during the day to make it to happy hour. When the weather is gorgeous it's hard to stop playing outside and relax.   We have never heard of reverse HH So you're wondering just what the hell is a reverse happy hour?  You're not alone.  Scottsdale is all about happiness and good times.  If there's a way to make your world more enjoyable, this is the place to find it.  DIG Scottsdale Reverse Happy Hour is the last few hours a bar is open.

By |3 September 2018|Categories: Eat, Insider Guide|Tags: , , , , |

Amazing Desserts | Shopping at Kierland Commons

Desert desserts! If you're looking for a late afternoon dessert or want to have a romantic time over drinks and something sweet look no further than Zinc Bistro in Kierland Commons on Scottsdale Road.  Zinc is a quaint cafe right across from Z Gallerie. There are several dessert options to choose from on the menu.  The ricotta beignets are a little twist on the typical served with three dipping sauces: vanilla fromage, blackberry coulis and butterscotch caramel sauce.  The creme brulee is consistently good and perfect with an espresso martini. DIG Scottsdale Zinc Bistro Ricotta beignets with three lovely

By |1 September 2018|Categories: Eat, Insider Guide|Tags: , , |

Quick Lunch | Kierland | Sandwiches at Zinc

Ready for Lunch? If you're looking for a quick bite to eat with a great ambiance try Zinc Bistro at Kierland Commons in North Scottsdale for a great sandwich at lunch.  The daily  DIG Scottsdale Zinc Bistro classic Smoked tuna salad sandwiches on walnut toast with aigre doux peppers, dill, caper and cornichon topped with quail eggs. Whatever your goals is: A lite bite to eat.  A glass of wine.  Make a new friend.  Rest from shopping.  Quick lunch.  You're in the right place.  With a lunch menu, dinner menu and bar menu plus daily specials, you are sure

By |30 August 2018|Categories: Insider Guide, Play|Tags: , |

Skies In Scottsdale

If you do nothing else while you're visiting Scottsdale, make sure you absolutely, positively check out the sky.  That may sound silly to you but part of the desert beauty is how gorgeous the sky is -- whether it's the cloudless blue skies of the winter, the cloudy skies during monsoon season or the pink, purple and corals of a desert sunset - make sure to look up from what you're doing and look outside. 

By |26 August 2018|Categories: Insider Guide, Play|Tags: , , , , |