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!

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: , , , , |

Hummus Plate | Sports Bar

Many sports bars do greasy food well but not many have a good alternative if you're trying to eat light or eat healthy.  Cold Beer and Cheeseburgers to the rescue! CBCB is a locally owned chain that now has 10 locations.   DIG Scottsdale Cold Beer and Cheeseburgers hummus plate Many of the locations will air UFC fights.  They have happy hour every day and some locations also offer a reverse happy hour.  The hummus plate at CBCB is filling with fresh veggies, two big scoops of hummus and slices of pita.  DIG tip is that this travels well so

By |23 August 2018|Categories: Eat, Insider Guide|Tags: , , |

Bourbon Steak’s Lobster Pot Pie

You Must Try The Lobster Pot Pie Here at DIG we try to make our locally owned businesses shine because we want them around for a long time.  But on occasion, there's something so good that we have to recommend it! We've already told you about The Princess but here is what we didn't tell you yet.... this is one of the only resorts we are aware of that every restaurant is a treat.  DIG is about exploring so if you are staying at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess don't just stay onsite but for the sake of all things

By |21 August 2018|Categories: Eat, Insider Guide|Tags: , |

Prosciutto & Arugula Pizza At Spiga

Everyone has their idea of what a perfect pizza is and there are so many things you can do with a pizza it's hard to make a recommendation on a pizza.  That being said, the prosciutto and arugula pizza at Spiga Cucina Italia in North Scottsdale is pretty awesome.  It's not too heavy and the fior di latte cheese and shaved Pecorino is just the right touch. DIG Scottsdale Spiga Cucina Proscuitto & Arugula Pizza Perfect for sharing and a great addition to happy hour.  Their happy hour is 3pm-6pm weekdays.  It's a lovely place to watch the sunset too

By |19 August 2018|Categories: Eat, Insider Guide|Tags: , , |