One of our favorite places to hang out at and grab a bite to eat. Some of our favorite places to eat are Postino (the best bruschetta boards) and North Italia (really good chicken parm and you have to try the zucha chips).
Another favorite for us to hang out at, the Quarter is directly across the street from Kierland which makes it easy to bounce back and forth between the two spots. This area has some upscale dining options and shopping. We love Obon for happy hour, Dominicks has the best steak, and Sorso wine bar is where we had our first date.
This area tends to be a tourist favorite and has a lot of Arizona themed shops to peruse. Downtown Scottsdale is a short walk from Fashion Square mall and has a ton of good food options. We've listed some of our favorite spots below if you find yourself in the area. Bars: Boondocks Patio and Grill, Hot Chick Restaurants: Old Town Tortilla Factory, Mastro's City Hall, Citizens Public House, AZ 88, The Porch, Pitch, Olive and Ivy, Diego Pops, Montauk, Buck and Rider Coffee shops: Sip, Schmooze, JoJos, Press
This mall is huge and you can get lost in here for hours wandering the shops. The mall ranges from boutiques to high end shops.
This is a fun spot to hang out at for a few hours and enjoy some snacks and drinks. For those that like a good casino, Talking Stick Resort and Casino is right next door.
The Scottsdale Princess hosts this event every year on their property and is a fun holiday event that people around the valley love. The entire property is covered in Christmas lights with a variety of activities and fun themed bars to lounge at as well. To make the most of your night, we suggest grabbing dinner at one of the hotels restaurants (our favorite is Bourbon Steak) and walking around the resort after to enjoy the festivities. Note: This does require a ticket to enter and park on the property so we suggest booking your desired date ahead of time.