I recently moved to beautiful Anthem, Arizona and heard about the new Apache Wash Trailhead off of Interstate 17 and Cave Creek Road. I decided to drive through the area instead of on the freeway. If you are traveling north to Sedona or the Grand Canyon, you can take this drive and enjoy the scenery. Exit the 101 Freeway going west at Cave Creek Road and then turn left on Sonoran Desert Drive and follow it 10 miles through the preserve. The road changes …
Custom Scents at The Perfume Shoppe
The Perfume Shoppe is a wonderful local treasure. I stopped by with my daughter and we were greeted by Amyn, who has been in the business for 23 years and has traveled the world in search of the finest perfumes.
After some very interesting and inquisitive conversation (“Do you prefer floral, Oriental, fresh or musk? Are you outgoing, shy, …
New Gluten-Free Menus in ZuZu
Stop by ZuZu and try our new gluten-free menus!
Join us for breakfast and choose savory or sweet, with dishes like omelets, Beef Short Rib Hash, and Stuffed French Toast with lemon cream cheese and fresh berries.
Lunch favorites like burgers and sandwiches are now available gluten-free, including a Bacon Cheeseburger with Virginia bacon, balsamic onions, and Tillamook cheddar; and …
Espresso, Beer & Wine at Cartel Coffee Lab
Cartel Coffee Lab has several shops around town, including one in Downtown Scottsdale. This is a great place to enjoy not only a coffee or latte, but also craft beer, wine, and tea.
Cartel is serious about its coffee. All baristas are trained extensively and many are certified with the Barista Guild of America. They make excellent espresso, lattes, and …
European Chocolates in Downtown Scottsdale
I just love to visit new stores that open near the hotel, especially if they sell chocolate! Chocolade van Brugge is a wonderful shop featuring luxury Belgian chocolates. I heard a rumor that they had chocolate croissants and hot chocolate, which are my favorite foods. I got to taste both and they were delicious!