Downtown Scottsdale is the perfect place to celebrate the cheer this holiday season. Scottsdazzle is the City of Scottsdale’s month-long holiday celebration, kicking off with a tree-lighting ceremony on Friday, November 25 at Soleri Plaza. Enjoy hot cocoa, sweets, and live music. Mayor Jim Lane will be on hand to light the tree, imported from Italy and boasting over one million customizable lights.
New Downtown Scottsdale Wine Trail
Love wine? Check out the brand-new Scottsdale Wine Trail in Downtown Scottsdale. Five tasting rooms have partnered to offer a fantastic wine-tasting experience showcasing the best of Arizona. Explore wines from LDV Winery, Carlson Creek, Aridus Wine Company, Su Vino Winery and Salvatore Vineyards. All of the tasting rooms are within easy walking distance.
Pedal Haus Brewery
This delightful new spot sits on Mill Avenue in the heart of downtown Tempe. Founded by ASU grad Julian Wright, Pedal Haus Brewery boasts a great selection of European-inspired beers and food. Two certified cicerones (the counterpart to the sommelier) can assist you with finding the perfect match.
Huge brewing vats are a part of the industrial décor and enhance the vibe as you munch on …
Wink24 at Biltmore Fashion Park
Have you been to the new Wink24 at Biltmore Fashion Park? It’s an eclectic space with a lovely patio. Owner and chef Fernanda Borlettie serves up wood-fired pizza, paninis, salads and charcuterie.
We sampled a tasting menu showcasing some of their specialty items such as Roasted Barbabietole, Spicy Meatballs and Zucchine Fritte…all delicious. I also loved the Roasted Parsnip and Pecorino Salad with crisp bacon and green …
Teaspressa + Ruze Cake House
Teaspressa is a delightful new spot in Downtown Scottsdale that offers “tea inspired by coffee”. While they’ve been serving their delicious drinks at Tea & Toast Co. inside the DeSoto Central Market in Downtown Phoenix for a year, this is Teaspressa’s first stand-alone location.
The new shop is a collaboration with Jessica Boutwell of Ruze …