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TOP 3 MARGARITAS IN SCOTTSDALE
Whether you’re a local Phoenician or just visiting the city for a weekend getaway, these three local restaurants are a must try for their amazing and delicious margaritas. You’ll be singing, “Gimme one margarita, imma…” you know the rest! My number one pick has to be the Calamansi Margarita at Pyro , located in the Phoenix Metro area. Not only is this margarita beautifully made, but it’s dangerously good! If you love a spicy drink this margarita is perfect for you. It’s not

Meghan
Aug 27, 20242 min read


The Best Dive Bars in Old Town Scottsdale
Old Town Scottsdale gets a reputation for bottle service and rooftop clubs, but the real soul of the city lives in its dive bars. Cheap drinks. Cash registers that still ding. Bartenders who've worked the same shift for fifteen years. Crowds that feel like a slice of the entire valley walked in at once. We've planned hundreds of bachelorette weekends, guys trips, and birthday celebrations in Scottsdale, and dive bars come up on almost every itinerary. The reason? They break u

Meghan
Aug 20, 20246 min read


Best Espresso Martinis in Scottsdale (2026 Guide)
The espresso martini stopped being a trend years ago. It is now the closing drink at every Old Town dinner, the pre-game cocktail at every bachelorette weekend, and the menu item Scottsdale bartenders compete to make better than the next bar. We plan dozens of weekends in Scottsdale every month, and the espresso martini question comes up on almost every itinerary. Where is the best one? Which spot has the most photogenic version? Where can a group of 8 actually get seated? Af

Meghan Alfonso
Jun 27, 20236 min read


Best Cocktails in Scottsdale
Check out our list of the BEST cocktails in Scottsdale! These are your must-visit restaurants with our favorite cocktails!

Meghan Alfonso
Jun 21, 20232 min read


Take me out to Spring Training!
With 10 ballparks in Scottsdale, you know Scottsdale and the surrounding cities are going to be packed with not just travelers, but...

Meghan Alfonso
Mar 7, 20234 min read


Best Galentine's Spots in Scottsdale
Valentine’s day is coming up and what better way to spend it than with your girl friends? Here's our favorite places for Galantines!

Meghan Alfonso
Feb 14, 20223 min read


Our Favorite Bars in Scottsdale
Here is a list of our 8 personal favorite bars to go to in Scottsdale!

Meghan Alfonso
May 25, 20213 min read


The BEST Restaurants in the Valley
Not sure where to make dinner reservations too? What about what restaurant is good for kids? I listed my top 10 spots in AZ!

Meghan Alfonso
Apr 15, 20191 min read
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