Wine & Culinary
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Phoenix–Scottsdale
The pleasant desert climate in this part of Arizona doesn’t bring to mind lush fields and fruit orchards. But the region is dotted with pockets of extraordinary richness — places with abundant fruit trees, grain for distilling, and a bountiful harvest of produce for some of the finest destination dining in the country. Here we reveal some of the area’s secret and not-so-secret super-local pleasures.
Destination Dining: Where Wellness Meets World-Class Cuisine
These intimate hidden gems offer luxe accommodations, a bit of history, glorious scenery, and superb farm-to-table dining. You’ll be dazzled at the wealth of local foods, and you’ll play a part in a truly sustainable system.
What’s Brewing? The Scottsdale Ale Trail Covers the State— and the World
Fans of beer and brewing will find a kind of paradise in and around Scottsdale: The city is home to nearly three dozen breweries and beer houses — many offering thirst-slaking beverages from around the state. The central Old Town has a wealth of worthwhile spots, and an excellent map for those who want to make a crawl.
Eat Up! A Trio of Splendid Elevated Spots Show How AZ Really Cooks
Gertrude’s by Tarbell’s at the Desert Botanical Garden, Quiessence at The Farm, and Cloth + Flame’s bespoke desert dining show how Arizona really cooks.
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