phoenix/scottsdale celebration dinner
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phoenix/scottsdale celebration dinner
I will be traveling to Phoenix in October to celebrate my 40th birthday with my husband and children. A generous friend who lives in the area has offered to take my kids for one night so my husband and I can enjoy an adult dinner. Based on the travel guidebooks the following restaurants sounded interesting to me: Different Pointe of View , T. Cooks, Top of the Rock and Michael's at the Citadel. I am especially interested in a place that has a great view and/or atmosphere. I am from New York and would like a place that is unique to the area. This is a splurge night so price is not a big issue. Has anyone tried any or all of these places? Opinions? Thanks.
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For a very SPECIAL night...go to Mary Elaine's it is located at the Phoenician.....go early & have a cocktail on the veranda...overlooking the Valley of the Sun.....if the weather is cool enough there will be mesquite fires in the firepits. (not sure if the weather will cooperate for a romantic fire...it can still be in the 100's in October)
OR go to Lon's at the Hermosa Inn, while it doesn't have the valley view, it is located in Pardise Valley, with a beautiful desert setting....it is located in an old (Phoenix old....maybe 100 years) adobe home....check out the web-site.
www.lons.cyberitas.com
Happy Birthday!!!!
For a very SPECIAL night...go to Mary Elaine's it is located at the Phoenician.....go early & have a cocktail on the veranda...overlooking the Valley of the Sun.....if the weather is cool enough there will be mesquite fires in the firepits. (not sure if the weather will cooperate for a romantic fire...it can still be in the 100's in October)
OR go to Lon's at the Hermosa Inn, while it doesn't have the valley view, it is located in Pardise Valley, with a beautiful desert setting....it is located in an old (Phoenix old....maybe 100 years) adobe home....check out the web-site.
www.lons.cyberitas.com
Happy Birthday!!!!
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If you are looking for a view and a nice dinner I would recommend Alchemy at the Cooperwynd resort in Fountain Hills. The scenery is spectacular, food great and they do have outdoor seating. There is no other view like it in the valley. Although it may be a little chilling in the evening in October. I would recommend having pre-dinner cocktails outside to watch the sunset and then have dinner inside. Check out the Cooperwynd website at www.cooperwynd.com
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Hi Isb,
All of the restaurant mentioned here are wonderful establishments. You can't go wrong.
The ~Top of the Rock~ in Tempe has wonderful views of the city, nice ambiance. Of course, I love ~Michael's at the Citadel~ in north Scottsdale, but there is no view only wonderful food.
Enjoy.
Francie
All of the restaurant mentioned here are wonderful establishments. You can't go wrong.
The ~Top of the Rock~ in Tempe has wonderful views of the city, nice ambiance. Of course, I love ~Michael's at the Citadel~ in north Scottsdale, but there is no view only wonderful food.
Enjoy.
Francie
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Agree with Bailey. I would go to Mary Elaine's (actually, I do - every year for my birthday). Watch the sunset while you enjoy a wonderful dinner, and then go out on the veranda for drinks.
Or sit inside and listen to the pianist
in the lobby. Second choice would be
T. Cook's - nice ambience in a lovely
resort.
Or sit inside and listen to the pianist
in the lobby. Second choice would be
T. Cook's - nice ambience in a lovely
resort.