Drinking craft cocktails, resetting in serene spas and taking off-road adventures are just a few ways to spend your time in Scottsdale this season.
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Bourbon & Bones Chophouse and Bar’s B&B Cocktail Lounge is a hip, new spot perfect for any occasion. Upon entrance, guests are greeted with a casual yet sophisticated atmosphere that fits the Old Town Scottsdale vibe. Try the Imperial Old Fashioned or the Knob Creek 15-year Pre-Prohibition Old Fashioned, two fan favorites. In addition to the carefully curated list of bourbons, whiskey and wine, an amazing menu of dishes awaits. For an appetizer, the bone marrow with plantains, squash and crostini is a must-have. And, save room for the bourbon butter cake topped with meringue maple bourbon glaze, vanilla ice cream and candied pecans. 4222 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, bourbonandbones.com
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Adero Scottsdale’s new Cleanse + Reset package merges the mind and body with desert spirituality. Designed to integrate transformational Sonoran Desert spirituality practices, guests are given pocket guides that teach different methods of connecting to themselves. Desert bathing and earth walking are two of the methods used to ground individuals, help them slow down and relieve stress. The package also includes two spa treatments that incorporate Native American ingredients such as amethyst-infused oil, blue corn and turquoise. Through earthing, meditation, sound healing, yoga, spa treatments and more, clients will be in the right place to manifest new beginnings. 13225 N. Eagle Ridge Drive, Scottsdale, aderoscottsdale.com
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With a unique collection of wines from all over Arizona, The Wine Collective provides customers with an intimate, sophisticated wine tasting experience. In Old Town Scottsdale, this newly opened location offers guests a relaxing night with friends or a night out on the town. Ask for the Just Trust Me flight that puts the choice of tastings in the hands of the wine concierge, who will make the best flight for you based on your preferences. And, pair the flight with the High Roller board, which is a collection of the best cheese, mustard and chocolate sourced from local makers and artisans. 4020 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, the-wine-collective.com
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Interior Define opens a new design studio in Kierland Commons, providing homeowners an opportunity to see, touch and experience all of the customization options offered. With more than 125 choices of fabrics, rug swatches and curated selections of home accessories, the Scottsdale Define Studio features a design center where customers can meet one-on-one with a design expert to help guide them through the journey of creating their unique, customized home. “Our design experts are equipped with the tools and knowledge to provide complimentary design consultations from personalized mood boards to floor plan advice,” says Jill John, chief customer officer, “and can create renderings to show several aspects of our products, including 360-degree views, fabric combinations and sitting videos with models of different heights.” Design expert Linda Ann Benson shares how working closely with clients makes a difference when designing spaces in Scottsdale. “People in Scottsdale do a lot of travel and have collections and art,” she says. “From observing the home and items in the space to be redesigned, we can establish what items the client wants to keep and blend into the design.” 15051 N. Kierland Blvd., Scottsdale, interiordefine.com
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Breathtaking views, exotic vehicles and an amazing adventure are all things to be experienced on Desert Dog Offroad Adventures’ Sonoran Desert tours. Whether you’re planning a bachelor/bachelorette party or just looking for something fun to do on the weekend, there are many options for the adventurous with special access to some of the most incredible routes in the Sonoran Desert. Take a private Jeep Wranglers or Ford Bronco off-road tour with a professional guide through the Superstition Mountains to Four Peaks. Or try the U-Drive experience and drive an 800cc two-seat sand buggy with your best bud over the amazing Arizona terrain. Whichever you choose, these memories are sure to last for years to come. 17212 E. Shea Blvd., Fountain Hills, azadventures.com
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Locally owned and operated coffee shop Press Coffee opened its 10th location inside 100 Mill in Tempe this summer. Known for roasting, brewing and serving the world’s finest specialty coffee, the menu includes a variety of options such as drip and cold brew coffee, hot and iced tea, pour-overs, shakers, nitro cold brew and many more. With a modern design and workspace, the new 822-square-foot space provides customers with delicious coffee in a welcoming environment where they can sit and relax with one another. “Employees are hired for their personality and passion for great coffee, so feel free to ask them about the coffee world map or what brew will best fit your coffee desires,” says Andrew Robertson, director of retail. “And, don’t miss out on the avocado toast and the naturally processed Ethiopian coffee.” 100 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, presscoffee.com
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Appreciate the beautiful gardens and serene pathways of Taliesin West in the new Frank Lloyd Wright Wellness Program offering relaxation and mindfulness. With guided relaxation activities such as tai chi, yoga, meditation and hiking, the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation’s goal is to inspire people to discover a better way of living through connections to nature, the arts and each other. “We go beyond offering tours to curate experiences that expand people’s engagement with the ethos here,” says Alexandra Freyermuth, manager of cultural experiences. “Teachers with a great diversity of skill and backgrounds strive to help people learn how to build a more innovative and sustainable future.” 12621 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale, franklloydwright.org
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