Jackie's Guidebook
Food scene
Great food and environment - delicious margaritas - close to house
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The Mexicano
4801 East Cactus RoadGreat food and environment - delicious margaritas - close to house
Great coffee and gourmet food either sit down or drive through -
Local favorite
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32 SHEA
10626 N 32nd StGreat coffee and gourmet food either sit down or drive through -
Local favorite
Starbucks
4637 E Shea BlvdJust around the corner
Valentine
4130 N 7th AveLocated inside Modern Manor mid century consignment shop
Good for a night on the town - if you like meat try the braised short rib / they make a great pomegranate and fig mule (drink) and try the lemon desert (incredible)
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The Henry
4455 E Camelback RdGood for a night on the town - if you like meat try the braised short rib / they make a great pomegranate and fig mule (drink) and try the lemon desert (incredible)
Make reservations on open table this place fills up but great handmade pasta and usually 1/2 price wine on Wednesdays
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Mora Italian
5651 N 7th StMake reservations on open table this place fills up but great handmade pasta and usually 1/2 price wine on Wednesdays
Make reservations on OpenTable - great vibe and food (our favorite is the truffle bread and chicken pesto pasta)
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North Italia
4925 N 40th StMake reservations on OpenTable - great vibe and food (our favorite is the truffle bread and chicken pesto pasta)
A little further away in south Scottsdale - make reservations - if here in the cooler months ask to sit out back for a romantic Mexican vibe / delicious tacos and table side guacamole / while in the desert try a prickly pear margarita :)
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The Mission
3815 N Brown AveA little further away in south Scottsdale - make reservations - if here in the cooler months ask to sit out back for a romantic Mexican vibe / delicious tacos and table side guacamole / while in the desert try a prickly pear margarita :)
Proof Bread
Swig
Grocery
Whole Foods Market
7111 E Mayo Blvd
Trader Joe's
7720 W Bell RdGreat place to shop with an affordable selection of flowers
Fry's Marketplace
1311 E Bell Rd
Costco Wholesale
2450 E Beardsley RdBashas' Grocery Store
10631 N 32nd StGeneral Shopping
Great place if you need to grab a few quick things minutes from house (also this location is in a better location then most Ross' stores in area)
Ross Dress for Less
8970 E Indian Bend RdGreat place if you need to grab a few quick things minutes from house (also this location is in a better location then most Ross' stores in area)
Target
12602 N Paradise Village Pkwy WTarget a few minutes away
Popular area with outdoor shopping and restaurants | 15 mins from house
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Kierland Commons
Popular area with outdoor shopping and restaurants | 15 mins from house
Popular shopping area next to Kierland Commons - 15 mins from the house
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Scottsdale Quarter
15279 N Scottsdale RdPopular shopping area next to Kierland Commons - 15 mins from the house
T.J. Maxx
Casinos
Clean - non smoking casino out near Fountain Hills - no poker but several card games / slots / bingo / roulette etc
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Fort McDowell Casino
10438 N Fort McDowell RdClean - non smoking casino out near Fountain Hills - no poker but several card games / slots / bingo / roulette etc
Desert Diamond West Valley Casino
9431 W Northern AveRodeo + Bar / Food
Saturday night rodeo / live music / authentic southwest cowboy experience
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Buffalo Chip Saloon and Steakhouse
6823 E Cave Creek RdSaturday night rodeo / live music / authentic southwest cowboy experience
Southwest Vibe
Igaleriya yeRare Earth
6401 E Cave Creek RdGreat selection of southwest jewelry / gem stones etc
Cave Creek
Western area / cowboy vibe / little town with lots of shopping