Media Coverage

 

03/16/2012
Scottsdale's Thermo Fluids Bought by Heckmann Corp.
Thermo Fluids Inc., an Arizona oil recycling and environmental company, will be purchased by Heckmann Corp. but will remain here and potentially expand.

More information: http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/morning_call/2012/03/thermo-fluids-bought-by-heckmann.html

 

03/11/2012
Howard Seftel rates Devoured Culinary Classic 2012, Part 2
This elegant restaurant (Different Pointe of View) seems to go all-out every year. It certainly did today with its lustrous grilled pork belly perched on a honey griddle cake, inventively topped with a dollop of strawberry rhubarb jam.

More information: http://www.azcentral.com/thingstodo/dining/articles/2012/03/11/20120311devoured-howard-seftel-review-2012-culinary-classic.html

 

03/05/2012
The Future of Technology In Arizona: Where Do We Go From Here?
Science and engineering turned Arizona’s first 100 years upside down, so where do we go from here?

More information: http://aznow.biz/tech/future-of-technology-arizona

 

03/01/2012
Restoration Hardware to relocate to grocery's site
Restoration Hardware, is crossing the road for a new three-story space at Scottsdale Quarter on the corner formerly occupied by the short-lived Oakville Grocery, which was torn down last week.

More information: http://www.azcentral.com/community/scottsdale/articles/2012/02/28/20120228restoration-hardware-relocate-grocerys-site.html

 

03/01/2012
Arizona's 365 Days of Meetings
Honoring the earth's fundamental elements is the design motif for the 204 rooms and outdoor spaces at Kimpton's FireSky Resort and Spa.

More information: http://pubs.royle.com/publication/frame.php?i=101578&p=&pn=&ver=flex

 

03/01/2012
Venue Rundown: Talking Rock Ranch
Talking Rock offers mountain views and Western style.

More information: http://arizonabridemag.com/stories/venue-rundown-talking-rock-ranch

 

02/25/2012
Plaza Lofts at Kierland pull in $7.8M in sales this year
With so many restaurants and personal services at Kierland Commons and across the street in Scottsdale Quarter, people are buying into the lofts for the lifestyle.

More information: http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/blog/business/2012/02/plaza-lofts-at-kierland-pull-in-78m.html

 

02/23/2012
State Leaders Join Forces to Stop Littering
Many state leaders are tired of seeing litter along the highway. That's why today they launched a new advertising campaign for the initiative called "Don't Trash Arizona."

More information: http://www.kpho.com/story/17007101/state-leaders-join-forces-to-stop-littering

 

02/23/2012
Wanted: Luxury condos in Phoenix
High-end condos are selling briskly in this Arizona city, one of the epicenters of the housing crisis. Inventory as a whole is down 42% and prices are up 15%.

More information: http://realestate.msn.com/blogs/listedblogpost.aspx?post=a865736d-9713-4e84-ae00-ac1669eb6671&ocid=vt_twmsnre

 

02/13/2012
How My Doctor Saved My Life
Sylvia Allen lay unconscious in a San Francisco hospital emergency department, stopped at the age of 30 by yet another cardiac arrest.

More information: http://www.angieslist.com/articles/how-my-doctor-saved-my-life.htm

 

02/12/2012
Sweet seductive Valentine's Day dining in Phoenix
Are you scrambling for dinner plans for Valentine's Day? The best restaurants in the Phoenix area have created some outstanding menus for you to share with your sweetheart.

More information: http://www.examiner.com/luxury-travel-in-phoenix/sweet-seductive-valentine-s-day-dining-phoenix

 

02/10/2012
Love in the workplace
We spend nearly half of our life at work so the odds are pretty good that we may find love at the office. But how do you handle interoffice romance?

More information: http://www.azfamily.com/good-morning-arizona/inside/Love-in-the-workplace-139101699.html

 

02/10/2012
Valentine's Day Dining in Phoenix
Here’s a few Valley restaurants that are dishing up something special for the big day.

More information: http://www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com/taste/restaurants-phoenix/valentines-day-dining-in-phoenix-2

 

02/08/2012
Hyatt Lost Pines Resort and Spa Offers Robed in Romance Package
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, romance-minded couples can celebrate their love throughout the month of February with the “Robed in Romance” package offered by the Hyatt Lost Pines Resort and Spa.

More information: http://www.lovetripper.com/saving/2012/02/hyatt-lost-pines-resort-and-spa-offers-robed-in-romance-package.html

 

02/06/2012
Different Pointe of View in Phoenix, 3.5 stars
Dramatic. Gorgeous. Breathtaking. Those are the first words that will come to mind when you tell your friends about dining at Different Pointe of View.

More information: http://www.azcentral.com/thingstodo/dining/articles/2012/02/08/20120208different-pointe-view-phoenix-review.html

 

02/06/2012
UC Davis awards student housing project to Sundt Construction
Sundt Construction Inc. has been awarded a $71 million design-build contract for a a 1,200-bed student housing project at the University of California Davis, the company announced Monday.

More information: http://www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/news/2012/02/06/uc-davis-student-housing-sundt-construct.html?s=print

 

02/05/2012
Travel Matters: A barrel of Valentine's Day packages
Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa's Robed in Romance package is good throughout February.

More information: http://www.statesman.com/life/travel/travel-matters-a-barrel-of-valentines-day-packages-2148688.html

 

02/04/2012
Valentine's Day Events 2012
Not sure what to do this Valentine’s Day? Here’s a list of Valentine’s day ideas with restaurants and events that are sure to make your date unforgettable.

More information: http://scottsdalelivingmagazine.com/events/valentines-day-events-2012

 

02/02/2012
Arizona Centennial Series: Looking Ahead At The State’s Next Century
Arizona Centennial - Forward thinking: Algae, solar, personalized medicine or none of the above? Some of Arizona’s greatest minds look ahead at the state’s next century.

More information: http://aznow.biz/tech/arizona-centennial-series-states-century

 

02/01/2012
EAT PLAY LOVE
15 creative ways to woo your sweetheart this month - and year round.

More information: http://www.phoenixmag.com/lifestyle/things-to-do/201202/eat-play-love/

 

02/01/2012
Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Renovates Lobby and Event Venue
The Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort in Phoenix, with 563 rooms and suites, has completed a major renovation to its lobby and Palacio event venue.

More information: http://digital-edition.am.meetingsnet.com/?iid=764bd2ad

 

02/01/2012
The Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Polishes Palacio Event Center
The free-standing Palacio offers 6,362 square feet of space on multiple levels, and the resort totals 48,000 square feet of flexible function space, including three ballrooms and 46 conference rooms.

More information: http://digital-edition.cmi.meetingsnet.com/?iid=44fe4863

 

02/01/2012
A New Year and A New Green Leaf for the Hotel Industry part 2
Is going green the right thing to do? Absolutely. Is it easy? Not always. But it’s a page right out of General Manager of Firesky Resort Jim Hollister’s life story.

More information: http://www.greenlivingaz.com/?p=3637

 

01/30/2012
Valentine's Day 2012 Dining Guide
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and marks one of the busiest “holidays” for dining out. We’re lucky enough to live in a city with many selections for romantic (and even anti-romantic) restaurant options for this love-filled celebratory day, but how will you choose? We’ve compiled a list of a few local gems that caught our attention for their Valentine’s Day offerings.

More information: http://phoenixbites.com/2012/01/30/valentines-day-2012-dining-guide/

 

01/29/2012
Valentine's Day Dinner in Phoenix and Scottsdale - 2012
These restaurants have a special recipe for romance.

More information: http://phoenix.about.com/od/valentinesday/tp/valentines-day-dinner.htm

 

01/27/2012
El Chorro Restaurant Adds 3 Car Chargers
Addition provides final touch to eco-friendly remodel.

More information: http://www.azcentral.com/community/nephoenix/articles/2012/01/20/20120120el-chorro-restaurant-adds-car-chargers.html

 

01/23/2012
ENR Southwest's Top 20 Under 40
Recently promoted to lead Sundt's Living, Learning and Laboratory Division in the Southwest, Abbott manages construction for complex higher education laboratories such as the $110-million Interdisciplinary Science and Technology Building No. 4 at Arizona State University in Tempe, Ariz.

More information: http://southwest.construction.com/southwest_top_lists_construction_firms/2012/0123-enr-southwests-top-20-under-40.asp

 

01/19/2012
College Park Center in Tempe is Sold
Major deals and awards honors around the Valley featuring FireSky Resort's recent Green Key certification

More information: http://www.azcentral.com/business/abg/articles/2012/01/19/20120119college-park-center-tempe-sold.html

 

01/15/2012
Work on Fort Worth's West Seventh Bridge Starts Soon
The replacement of the West Seventh Street bridge is a two-year project, and it begins in a matter of weeks.

More information: http://www.star-telegram.com/2012/01/15/3661918/replacement-of-fort-worths-west.html

 

01/11/2012
Resident Wino Spills It: Balance Your Bottles
Introducing our Resident Wino, wine master, Derek Lewis of Taggia inside Kimpton's Firesky Resort and Spa in Scottsdale.

More information: http://scoopfactory.com/phoenixscottsdale/dining/resident-wino-spills-it-balance-your-bottles/

 

01/05/2012
El Chorro to Host ZD Wines for February Dinner
Longtime Valley favorite El Chorro, situated between Camelback and Mummy Mountains in Paradise Valley, Arizona, is proud to host one of America’s premier winemakers, ZD Wines, for an exclusive dinner event on February 21 at 6:00 p.m.

More information: http://www.foodandflourish.com/quick-bites/el-chorro-to-host-zd-wines-for-february-dinner.html

 

12/23/2011
New Year's Eve parties, dinner and overnight staycations
People often fret over their plans for the holidays. With Christmas upon us, some may be planning their New Year's Eve events already-or not. Others may have the perfect outfit and a date, but are clueless as to where to spend the evening ringing in the new year. This season the Pointe Hilton Resorts and Kimpton FireSky Resort and Spa have put together some fantastic packages to make closing out 2011 phenomenal!

More information: http://www.examiner.com/family-balance-in-phoenix/new-year-s-eve-parties-dinner-and-overnight-staycations

 

12/23/2011
Different Pointe of View Introduces Happy Hour Specials
Known for breathtaking views and stunning patio sunsets, The Terrace Room lounge at Different Pointe of View has introduced happy hour specials on Sundays and Mondays, as the lounge extends their hours to seven days a week.

More information: http://www.foodandflourish.com/quick-bites/different-pointe-of-view-introduces-happy-hour-specials.html

 

12/20/2011
Monthly 'Insider's View' Wine Dinners at DPOV
If you haven’t been up to Different Pointe of View for one of their Insider’s View Wine Dinners, then you’re missing out.

More information: http://phoenixbites.com/2011/12/20/monthly-%E2%80%98insider%E2%80%99s-view%E2%80%99-wine-dinners-at-dpov/

 

12/16/2011
Pointe in Tyme Names New Chef de Cuisine
Pointe in Tyme located at the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort has named Dennis Christenson as Chef de Cuisine.

More information: http://phoenixbites.com/2011/12/16/pointe-in-tyme-names-new-chef-de-cuisine/

 

12/13/2011
Troon Partners with Lookout Mountain Golf Club
Troon announced that it is partnering with Lookout Mountain Golf Club at the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort in Phoenix, Arizona.

More information: http://www.clubandresortbusiness.com/2011/12/13/troon-partners-with-lookout-mountain-golf-club/

 

12/13/2011
Troon Announces Agreement with Lookout Mountain Golf Club at Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort
Troon, the leader in upscale golf course management, development and marketing, is pleased to partner with Lookout Mountain Golf Club at Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort in Phoenix, Ariz.

More information: http://www.crsportsnews.com/?id=787693&keys=Golf-Troon-Tapatio-Phoenix

 

12/05/2011
Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Hosts Annual Holiday Festival This Friday
Bundle up and get into the holiday spirit this Friday at Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs’ Annual Holiday Festival benefitting St. Mary’s Food Bank.

More information: http://phoenixbites.com/2011/12/05/pointe-hilton-tapatio-cliffs-hosts-annual-holiday-festival-this-friday/

 

12/05/2011
Harvest Beer Dinner
If you want a superb beer dinner, look no further than Rico’s American Grill in Phoenix.

More information: http://drinkbetterbeer.wordpress.com/2011/12/05/harvest-beer-dinner/

 

12/05/2011
Dining Out on New Year's Eve in Phoenix and Scottsdale - 2011
Looking for a nice meal on New Year's Eve in the Phoenix area? Besides concerts, shows, and New Year's Eve parties, you'll also find some wonderful New Year's Eve dinners at fine restaurants around town.

More information: http://phoenix.about.com/od/newyears/tp/New-Years-Eve-Dining-Phoenix.htm

 

12/05/2011
New Year's Eve in Phoenix - 2011
Looking for something to do on New Year's Eve in the Phoenix area? Here are some ideas for celebrating on December 31st.

More information: http://phoenix.about.com/od/newyears/tp/New-Years-Eve-Parties-Phoenix.htm

 

11/29/2011
Thursday: Harvest Beer Dinner at Rico's
Thursday, December 1st, Rico’s American Grill at Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak hosts a Harvest Beer Dinner in conjunction with San Tan Brewing with proceeds benefiting the Peoria-based Beer for Brains Foundation

More information: http://phoenixbites.com/2011/11/29/thursday-harvest-beer-dinner-at-rico%E2%80%99s/

 

11/29/2011
Farm-to-Table Dining at Rico's in Phoenix
Fresh food just got a fresh face. It’s not everyday you can go to a restaurant, lounge in their open-air patio, and have a garden salad be prepared garden-side, instead tableside. Well, at Rico’s American Grill at the Squaw Peak Resort at Pointe Hilton in Phoenix, you may just get that luxury from their farm-to-table philosophy that revels in the simple sophistication of good eats.

More information: http://www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com/taste/restaurants-phoenix/farm-to-table-dining-at-ricos-in-phoenix

 

11/28/2011
Arizona Retailer Sings Praises of Scottsdale Quarter Locale
One of Scottsdale Quarter's newest tenants is singing the mixed-use development's praises.

More information: http://www.flickr.com/photos/olsoncommunications/6420837803/

 

11/28/2011
Top 10 Phoenix-area patio bars for al fresco sipping, socializing
From jaw-dropping views at Different Pointe of View to Quiessence at the Farm at South Mountain, here's the top 10 patio bars for al fresco sipping and socializing in Greater Phoenix.

More information: http://www.azcentral.com/thingstodo/bars/articles/2011/11/23/20111123patio-bars-phoenix.html

 

11/27/2011
Visitors Guide: Scottsdale Quarter
If you’ve been to Scottsdale before, you’re likely familiar with Scottsdale Fashion Square. As a shopping centerpiece near Old Town, Fashion Square has Macy’s, Dillards and Barney’s. Plus, trendy boutique-like retailers, including H&M and Anthropologie.

More information: If you’ve been to Scottsdale before, you’re likely familiar with Scottsdale Fashion Square. As a shopping centerpiece near Old Town, Fashion Square has Macy’s, Dillards and Barney’s. Plus, trendy boutique-like retailers, including H&M and Anthropo

 

11/26/2011
New crosswalk links Scottsdale Quarter, Kierland Commons
A midblock crosswalk connecting the Scottsdale Quarter with Kierland Commons was scheduled to open Wednesday.

More information: http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2011/11/25/20111125new-crosswalk-links-scottsdale-quarter-kierland-commons.html

 

11/25/2011
Scottsdale Quarter development could include apartments, hotel, retail
Further development of the Scottsdale Quarter could include apartments, a hotel and additional retail on the eastern side of the property.

More information: http://www.azcentral.com/community/scottsdale/articles/2011/11/25/20111125scottsdale-quarter-development-could-include-apartments-hotel-retail.html

 

11/25/2011
Scottsdale Quarter to add residential units
Scottsdale Quarter is tentatively slated to begin construction on residential rental units on the remaining 9 acres due east of the already developed shopping area.

More information: http://www.airparkbiz.com/index.php/2011/11/25/scottsdale-quarter-to-add-residential-units/

 

11/23/2011
Holiday shopping begins early this season

More information: http://www.azcentral.com/community/scottsdale/articles/2011/11/21/20111121scottsdale-phoenix-shopping-centers-prog.html

 

11/23/2011
Scottsdale retailers await holiday crush
Scottsdale's invasion of holiday shoppers springs to life before dawn on Black Friday with bargain hunters looking to grab door-buster deals.

More information: http://www.azcentral.com/community/scottsdale/articles/2011/11/22/20111122scottsdale-retailers-await-holiday-crush.html

 

11/23/2011
New crosswalk opens between busy retail shops
A busy traffic corridor between two retail centers is now safer just in time for holiday shopping.

More information: http://www.kpho.com/story/16114452/new-crosswalk-opens-between-busy-retail-shops

 

11/22/2011
Tomorrow: 5 stories to watch in Arizona
So you can stay ahead of the news, here's a quick look at some of the stories ABC15 will be keeping an eye on Wednesday, November 23. Read more: http://www.abc15.com/dpp/news/state/tomorrow%3A-5-stories-to-watch-in-arizona-11_23_11#ixzz1f2CTwWJk

More information: http://www.abc15.com/dpp/news/state/tomorrow%3A-5-stories-to-watch-in-arizona-11_23_11

 

11/22/2011
How do shoppers get to the other side of Scottsdale Road? A HAWK, of course!
Representatives from the cities of Scottsdale and Phoenix are ready to activate a new HAWK – High-intensity Activated crosswalk.

More information: http://www.sonorannews.com/archives/2011/111123/businessnews.html

 

11/18/2011
Scottsdale Quarter apartments slated
Zaremba Group .Zaremba Group Latest from The Business Journals Packing them in: Apartment projects bringing 2M boost to Tempe’s economyOct. 7 banking and finance roundupChateau on Central sells first unit to Phoenix mayor Follow this company .has outlined plans to build an $80 million luxury apartment development in the Scottsdale Quarter, a high-end retail center that always was meant to include a significant multi­family component.

More information: http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/print-edition/2011/11/18/scottsdale-quarter-apartments-slated.html

 

11/17/2011
Gallery: Galacia Fine Jewelers Opening in Scottsdale Quarter
Galicia Fine Jewelers had a grand opening celebration to mark the opening of newest store in Scottsdale Quarter on Nov. 17, 2011.

More information: http://arizonafoothillsmagazine.com/photo-gallery.html?func=detail&id=80673

 

11/16/2011
Different Pointe of View's Soups
Different Pointe of View's Chef Anthony DeMuro shares recipes for Lobster Bisque and Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Maple Crème.

More information: http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/dpp/more_azam/recipes/different-pointe-of-view-soups-11162011

 

11/16/2011
Local Restaurants Serving Christmas Buffet/ Dinner December 25, 2011
Here are restaurants in Greater Phoenix that are open on Christmas Day. Some serve a buffet brunch, some serve dinner, and some serve both! I'll be updating this Christmas Dinner listing throughout December, so check back often.

More information: http://phoenix.about.com/od/events/tp/Restaurants-Open-Christmas-Day.htm

 

11/15/2011
Thanksgiving 2011: Where to Feast
A round up of the Valley's best spots to enjoy your holiday meal, stress-free.

More information: http://phoenixbites.com/2011/11/15/thanksgiving2011/

 

11/14/2011
Rico's Hosts Launch Party for SanTan Brewing's New Seasonal Beer
Cancel all your previous plans for this Friday, November 18th, and head to Rico’s American Grill for the launch party of San Tan Brewing’s new seasonal beer: the 12 Daze Caramel Spiced Amber Ale. The new beer is described as a strong American amber ale, lightly spiced with a fresh, local Chai tea blend of 12 unique herbs and spices. Is your mouth watering yet? Mine is.

More information: http://phoenixbites.com/2011/11/14/ricoshostslaunchpartysantanseasonalbeer/

 

11/14/2011
The Garden at Rico's American Grill
Earlier this month I had the opportunity to meet chef Kenneth Arneson of Rico’s American Grill at the Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort, and he is doing some exciting things at his restaurant.

More information: http://www.marielook.com/2011/11/14/the-garden-at-ricos-american-grill/

 

11/03/2011
Top 10 Uniquely Arizona Restaurants for Out-of-Town Visitors
It's inevitable: Once our fabulous fall, winter and spring weather returns, so do hordes of shivering, sun-deprives visitors. But why not give them a taste of something uniquely Arizona? Howard Seftel, restaurant critic for The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com, recommends these top 10 spots in Greater Phoenix.

More information: http://www.azcentral.com/thingstodo/dining/articles/2011/01/13/20110113best-restaurants-take-out-town-visitors-phoenix.html?page=3

 

11/02/2011
Historic Scottsdale Resort Celebrates 50 Years
This November, Kimpton's FireSky Resort & Spa celebrates 50 years as a Scottsdale travel destination. To commemorate its golden anniversary and 1961-grand opening, the AAA Four-Diamond resort has created a mix of special $50 deals.

More information: http://www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com/valleygirlblog/valley-girl-news/kimptons-firesky-resort-spa-celebrates-50-years

 

11/02/2011
Different Pointe of View Winemaker Dinner Series
Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort‘s acclaimed restaurant called Different Pointe of View will be hosting a series of winemaker dinners November 2011 through May 2012 — the likes of which you may have never experienced before.

More information: http://www.marielook.com/2011/11/02/different-pointe-of-view-winemaker-dinner-series/

 

11/02/2011
Gardening Tips from Chef Kenneth Arneson
Recently recognized as “Certified Green Lodging” by the Arizona Hotel & Lodging Association, Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort is dedicated to its eco-friendly efforts throughout the resort’s property. Executive Chef Kenneth Arneson has added a new level to the property’s environmental sustainability – adjacent to the patio at Rico’s American Grill, he’s planted a garden, growing a medley of organic fruits and vegetables that are used in dishes at the restaurant.

More information: http://phoenixbites.com/2011/11/02/gardening-tips-from-chef-kenneth-arneson/

 

11/01/2011
Eat Out on Thanksgiving at Phoenix/Scottsdale Restaurants, Casinos and Resorts
You are sure to find great restaurants that are open on Thanksgiving Day in the Phoenix area, and some of them are on this page.

More information: http://phoenix.about.com/od/events/tp/Go-Out-For-Thanksgiving-Dinner.htm

 

10/28/2011
Escape to Arizona for the Winter
Snow is falling and the air is chilling to the bone. To see the ground again (that is not blanketed with snow) and to possibly take a dip in the pool, venture out to Arizona and enjoy the winter escapes that this state holds for you.

More information: http://www.examiner.com/family-balance-in-phoenix/escape-to-arizona-for-the-winter

 

10/28/2011
Different Pointe of View Announces Fall/Spring Schedule of Insider's View Dinner Series
Different Pointe of View, easily one of the Valley’s best restaurants, recently announced their fall and spring schedule for the Insider’s View Wine Dinner Series.

More information: http://phoenixbites.com/2011/10/28/insidersviewseriesschedule/

 

10/28/2011
Home Tips, Products, News and Sales
Nambe, known for its home-entertaining pieces, opened a store in Scottsdale Quarter this month. Nambe sells barware, dinnerware, flatware and home decor with modern shapes using materials such as acacia wood, copper, bronze, glass and metal alloy.

More information: http://www.azcentral.com/style/hfe/decor/articles/2011/10/28/20111028home-tips-products-news-sales.html

 

10/26/2011
Pumkin Carving Made Easy
Halloween is just around the corner and that means it's time to carve those jack-o'-lanterns. This year, there are a few new tools on the market to make it easier.

More information: http://www.azfamily.com/good-morning-arizona/Pumpkin-carving-made-easy-132625953.html

 

10/26/2011
New Tricks for Old Malls
Goodbye to Circuit Citys and Old Navys; Hello, Gun Ranges, Aquariums, Go-Carts.

More information: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204644504576653393614129726.html

 

10/21/2011
Taste of History: Valley's Classic Restaurants Serve Up Great Food
In the restaurant world, it sometimes seems like the new eateries get all the attention. A restaurant opens, and foodies from around the Valley rush to try all that the new place has to offer. The next time you go out to eat, though, don't forget about the oldies but goodies: the restaurants that have stood the test of time and become Valley mainstays for 30, 50, even 80 years. From delis and Chinese restaurants to Mexican eateries and steakhouses, there's a classic Valley restaurant for every appetite.

More information: http://www.jewishaz.com/issues/printstory.mv?111021+taste

 

10/19/2011
Talking Rock Ranch Hosts Green Builders at Open House Event
The free Talking Green Fair and Open House at Talking Rock Ranch north of Prescott will feature approximately 30 architects, builders, contractors and suppliers ready to talk about green home designs.

More information: http://www.prescottaz.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=99154&SectionID=74&SubSectionID=114&S=1

 

10/11/2011
$104 Million Student Union Project Gets Underway at SDSU
Sundt Construction Inc. broke ground on the new Aztec Student Union at San Diego State University, one of the oldest universities in California.

More information: http://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/launch.aspx?referral=other&pnum=31&refresh=mB130j4A6Lq1&EID=affdd005-3901-48b9-8064-f6961f005fb2&skip=&p=31

 

09/29/2011
10 Football Bars in Metro Phoenix
Cooler temps are so close we can almost feel the light fall breeze. But what we're really excited about - besides double-digit ratings on the thermometer, of course - is the return of football season. From come-as-you-are sports bars to more posh hangouts, we're kicking off this much-anticipated sports season with a list of some of metro Phoenix's best football bars.

More information: http://www.azcentral.com/thingstodo/bars/articles/2011/09/28/20110928top-10-football-bars-phoenix-arizona-tempe-scottsdale-beer.html?page=4

 

09/19/2011
Different Pointe of View Hosts Insider's View Winemaker Dinner on September 21
Continuing their Insider’s View Dinner Series, Different Pointe of View –one of my favorite restaurants- is hosting another installment of the series on September 21st. Designed as an intimate dining experience for guests, the dinner is limited to 12-14 guests and includes a four course meal prepared tableside by Chef Anthony DeMuro in the dining room.

More information: http://phoenixbites.com/2011/09/19/differentpointeofviewhostsinsidersviewdinneronsept21/

 

09/19/2011
Sundt CEO Pruitt Retires After 45-Year Career with Arizona Firm
J. Doug Pruitt is retiring as chief executive officer of Sundt Construction, Tempe, Ariz. Pruitt has worked for the company since 1966 and served as CEO for 13 years.

More information: http://southwest.construction.com/southwest_construction_people/2011/0919-people.asp

 

09/19/2011
Five Must-Have Arizona Spa Week Deals
Arizona Spa Week starts in less than a month (we're talking 21 days), and from October 10 to 16, spa fiends will flood the nearly 30 spas offering $50 treatments.

More information: http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/jackalope/2011/09/top_5_arizona_spa_week_treatme.php

 

09/19/2011
Kiewit-Sundt Team Speeds Freeway Expansion to Finish in Arizona
Battling monsoons, heat, live traffic and subpar soils, a joint-venture team expects to complete 30 miles of a Phoenix-area freeway expansion in just eight months—adding another reason for the Arizona Dept. of Transportation to embrace design-build as it constructs projects to cope with growing traffic.

More information: http://enr.construction.com/infrastructure/transportation/2011/0919-freewayexpansionspeedstothefinishlineinarizona.asp

 

09/16/2011
A Suite Deal for AZ Restaurant Week
How many places in Phoenix are offering you a restaurant pairing Arizona Restaurant Week with a one-night suite deal? Well, Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort has created a suite package that can be added to the dining experience. The deal includes a one-night stay and breakfast for two starting at $139.

More information: http://www.examiner.com/family-balance-in-phoenix/a-suite-deal-for-az-restaurant-week

 

09/14/2011
Howard Seftel's 10 Best Meals for Arizona Restaurant Week
It's not often you can have your cake and eat it, too. But during Arizona Restaurant Week, which runs statewide from Saturday, Sept. 17, through Sunday, Sept. 25, you can also have your foie gras, lamb osso buco and prime-grade beef tenderloin and eat them, as well. And you can do it at cut-rate prices.

More information: http://www.azcentral.com/thingstodo/dining/articles/2011/09/13/20110913howard-seftels-10-best-meals-arizona-restaurant-week.html?page=2

 

09/14/2011
Interview with Chef Anthony DeMuro of Different Pointe of View
We’ve raved about the incredible menu at Different Pointe of View in the past (and still are!), so today we learn more about the brains behind the operation – Executive Chef Anthony DeMuro.

More information: http://phoenixbites.com/2011/09/14/interview-with-chef-anthony-demuro-of-different-pointe-of-view/

 

09/09/2011
Home Gardening Tips
Looking to grow your own at-home garden? Chef Kenneth Arneson of Rico’s American Grille at Phoenix’s Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort (the restaurant sources many of its ingredients from the on-site Rico’s garden) provides a few pointers for perfecting your green thumb.

More information: http://www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com/taste/phoenix-food-and-restaurant-news/home-gardening-tips

 

08/27/2011
Last-Gasp Resort Escapes
The kids are back in school, your vacation days are numbered and there's no more cutting out of the office early on Fridays. Summer is in the rearview mirror, yet the thermometer still screams lazy, hazy, crazy days. How to cope? Squeeze in one last summer getaway with a bargain resort stay over Labor Day weekend. Phoenix-area resorts start raising rates in the fall as business travel and conventions slowly pick up.

More information: http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/arizonaliving/articles/2011/08/27/20110827laborday0827.html

 

08/25/2011
Sundt Construction CEO to step down, not out
Outgoing Sundt Construction Inc. Chief Executive J. Doug Pruitt is stepping down from the firm's top management position at a time when the construction industry is on the ropes, but Pruitt is hardly walking away from the fight. The 66-year-old Pruitt said he decided to retire from the Tempe-based company three years ago, when construction companies still were doing relatively well...

More information: http://www.azcentral.com/business/articles/2011/08/23/20110823sundt-construction-ceo-pruitt-retiring.html

 

08/22/2011
Candied Yams with Marshmellow Brulee? Yes, please!
Who doesn’t completely melt at the sight of ooey-gooey, warm toasted marshmallows? My now not-so-secret love affair with marshmallows was exposed on a recent visit to Ocean Prime when I happened upon one of my favorite childhood comfort foods on their side dish menu: Candied Yams with Marshmallow Brûlée ($8). Heaven in a bite!

More information: http://phoenixbites.com/2011/08/22/candied-yams-with-marshmallow-brulee-yes-please/

 

08/15/2011
Valley business sends restaurants' wasted food to pig farms, FireSky Resort among clients that compost food
Cheryl Martin, FireSky Resort’s assistant general manager, said it was “astonishing” at first how much food was being left uneaten, and then how much was being recycled. “When we realized how much we were sending out, we started looking to see if we could recycle in other ways,” she said. FireSky’s staff also looks for ways to prepare less food for events, and employees make sure different types of waste go into the right bins. From January to July of this year, the resort diverted about 22.6 tons of food from landfills into recycling or composting programs. The waste [from FireSky and its Taggia restaurant] is collected by Global Green Integrators several times a week...

More information: http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/print-edition/2011/08/12/business-sends-restaurants-wasted.html?page=all

 

08/12/2011
Tocasierra Spa, Salon and Fitness Centre has 'Margarita and Manicure Fridays'
After a hard workweek, and never ending job of being mom, wife, sister, and girlfriend, the time has come for a much needed 'Mommy Night Out.’ Maybe mom is not looking for a lot of time away, but just a manicure and a margarita to help her forget the stresses of the week. Well Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak comes to the rescue! This beautiful property with its mature landscaping, nestled in the North Mountains of Phoenix has a beautiful salon that will soothe the tired mind of any mom. The Tocasierra Spa, Salon and Fitness Centre offers a spectacular deal from 4-8 pm with margaritas and manicures for only $20.

More information: http://www.examiner.com/family-balance-in-phoenix/tocasierra-spa-salon-and-fitness-centre-has-margarita-and-manicure-fridays

 

07/26/2011
Dazzle Your Toes with Swarovski Crystals
Ladies: Do you want to add some pizazz to your pedicure?FOX 10's Kristin Anderson shows us the newest trends in twinkle toes! You can dazzle them with up to 90 Swarovski crystals at Tocaloma Spa at Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort!

More information: http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/dpp/morning_show/ladies_room/dazzle-your-toes-with-swarovski-crystals-07262011

 

07/25/2011
Where the sun don't shine: Top 6 underground lounges, bars
Perched atop a mountain peak some towering above north central Phoenix, the Different Pointe of View restaurant is best known for its stunning, near 360-degree city views. However, tucked into the bottom-floor of its soaring rotunda entryway lies a private room room/wine cellar that's been carved into the mountain itself. The room can hold dinner parties for up to 12 people, and the walls are studded with glass-lined wine racks overflowing with the some of the finest vintages from the restaurant's famed $300,000 collection.

More information: http://www.azcentral.com/thingstodo/bars/articles/2011/07/13/20110713underground-lounges-bars-phoenix.html?page=2

 

07/18/2011
Resorts Put Stock in Livestock, Frisbee Golf
“A resort in some ways is like an amusement park,” said John Scovell, chief executive of Dallas-based Woodbine Development Corp., owner of four U.S. hotels and resorts, including the Austin Hyatt Regency Lost Pines. “Every once in a while, you have to add a new ride” to keep it fresh. Mr. Scovell spoke about the resort industry and Woodbine's projects in June at a conference of the National Association of Real Estate Editors.

More information: http://blogs.wsj.com/developments/2011/06/18/resorts-put-stock-in-livestock-frisbee-golf/?KEYWORDS=resort+hyatt+hill+country

 

07/06/2011
Different Pointe of View Winemaker Dinner
The premier dining experience at the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort (Tapatio is pronounced: tap-uh-tee-oh) is Different Pointe of View. As a matter of fact, Different Pointe of View is one of the best dining experiences in the Greater Phoenix area, incorporating a spectacular view of Phoenix with fine cuisine, great wines, and excellent service.

More information: http://phoenix.about.com/od/restreview/ss/Different-Pointe-Of-View.htm

 

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