Thursday, January 26, 2012
If you are considering visiting Scottsdale, read this marvelous article from The Edmonton Journal!
SCOTTSDALE - Like to be in the heart of the action? Then downtown Scottsdale is the place to be. Just 14 kilometres from the Phoenix airport, Scottsdale has over 100 art galleries and restaurants and 80 specialty boutique shops.
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Sunday, January 22, 2012
Distrito in the Saguaro Hotel (Formerly Mondrian) Disappointing
The pictures online looked great so we gave it a try for brunch today. It was worth the trip just to see the new interior designs and colors. They have only been open since December but that should have been ample time to get the service right. There was only one other group in there at the same time so no excuse for extremely slow and forgetful (though polite) service. The menu is beautifully written with mouthwatering descriptions. In actuality, most of the dishes we experienced were seasoned with a very heavy hand (including the bloody mary), making me wish I had Rolaids. Have not felt like that since we were the judges at the Chili Cookoff in Texas. The patio off the bar, upstairs, is now utilitarian with hard, plain surfaces and no pillows or other welcoming decor. The only one there was one of the employees having his lunch. All in all, I don't think this one is going to make it either.
House of the Day: Deep in the Heart of Texas
Don't be mistaken; you're not in Paris, but this $35 million Parisian palace in Texas is a close second.
The Champ d'Or, a magnificent work of art, took a total of five years to plan, build, and perfect--and it's just 40 minutes from Dallas.
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