Every now and then, it's nice to stroll through the Biltmore Fashion Park. My wife and I…read moreoccasionally make it to a meal or to shop or even play at the Biltmore (or yes, a stroll). I also sometimes meet up with friends or family or even head there on my own. There's something for everyone and plenty to see and do; however, some of my favorite stores and restaurants have closed and been replaced over the years. It also happens to be where my wife and I had our first date! The Biltmore Fashion Park is known for some great restaurants. While there are some upscale and casual restaurants there, my favorites include Seasons 52 or True Food for a good meal and Frost a Gelato Shoppe for dessert. I really enjoy having several Fox restaurants at the Biltmore. There are also many other restaurants in the area. Several of the restaurants have great happy hours, too. I miss the Crepe Club though several other restaurants have opened since then. There are also plenty of shops from upscale shops to more casual ones like Lululemon and Sakes 5th Avenue. There are fancy clothing stores that my wife may enjoy though I typically enjoy the nice courtyard or seating outside some of the stores while she shops. Then, we grab a bite somewhere together. I miss the Apple Store and Sharper Image but look forward to what is opened next. There are also experiences from the Sip & Stroll (where you can enjoy a beverage from one of six restaurants and then walk around), meet-up with the Phoenix Run Club, the Art Walk, the Swiftie Liftie Outdoor Workout Class, or one of a number of galas or special events. Find more details on what is coming up at the Biltmore Fashion Park at https://www.reddevelopment.com/biltmore-fashion-park/events. While stores and restaurant hours may vary, the hours are typically 10 AM to 8 PM daily except for Sundays from 12 Noon to 6 PM. There is plenty of free parking around the Biltmore Fashion Park along with valet options. You can read more about the Biltmore Fashion Park at https://www.reddevelopment.com/biltmore-fashion-park/visit. There is also a mall map on there along with a listing of activities and experiences with events.

Went up from San Tan Valley for a well publicized "Yappy Hour" apparently held monthly in the mall…read morecourtyard. What fun even though it was 90 minute drive for me. Decent parking and I found a close handicapped space for the van. Event started promptly at 5:30. A few vendors including our very own Yelp Elite Event spot in Gilbert -Pixie sticks. They had a nice boutique there with an assortment of their items for sale. Joining them with booths were PetSmart (pup cups), a couple dog rescue orgs, and a Halloween photographer. There was also great music and really good cash bar making some excellent cocktails. It was a free event. The cocktails were $9 apiece... decent value. Topped it off with dinner at ZinBurger before I left. There's a few great restaurants up there, so will probably back despite the long drive.

Scottsdale Fashion Square plaza was the place to be on Labor Day. One of the underground free…read moreparking garages was packed with cars looking for spaces. We got lucky and found a space right away. The escalator going up and down was out of service. The two elevators were operational so all was good. The plaza features many familiar named stores, a Harkins Theater, food court, sit down restaurants, high end designer stores and many boutiques. Stairs and escalators will take you to various floors. Clean restrooms are scattered throughout the plaza. Be ready to shop until you drop. You'll also find valet parking and WiFi in the plaza.

Really?? I haven't written a review for the Scottsdale Fashion Square mall yet?? Well here it…read moregoes... So I'm not a huge fan of any mall these days. Save 'em for the teeny boppers, lol. I like that this mall has high end stores but it also has stores for everyone else. There's a food court and a movie theater, too. Some of my favorite stores include Sephora, Lululemon, VS/VS Pink, and Jo Malone. I don't come very often even though it's less than 10 minutes from work. The parking situation is usually a nightmare and the traffic around the mall doesn't help. I feel like it's congested everywhere around the mall all the time. I do stop in once in a great while if I really need something. It's very clean and they are always opening new stores. The food court has a pretty good selection of cuisines, but if you're looking for anything fancy, you won't find it there. If parking was a breeze, I would probably come in more often, but I guess that's a good thing, lol. Happy shopping!

Incredible is all I can say. First time out to Arizona to get my son situated in Vet school, and…read moreOMG, after visiting the mall from recommendations by friends and even locals, we were impressed in every which way. The clientele, the cleanliness, the strong mix of high-end retailers and the restaurant offerings made this mall look like Beverly Hills! Only missing in the mall was a high-end car dealership (although Mercedes-Benz was only a few blocks away featuring AMG's)! We didn't have time to shop, but definitely eye candy stores everywhere...LV, Rolex, Celine, Tiffany's, Cartier, Prada, Balenciaga to name a few. Restaurants were great too; Barcelona Teleferic, Elephante, Catch, and Din Tai Fung (which we ordered to go since there was a 1.5 hr wait). If you ever had time to kill or want to treat yourself or your loved one to a very nice gift, the Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall is for you!

I was blown away by the diverse selection of stores. The range of the value is from mid to very…read morehigh end clothing. The service depends, and it's a mall, so I expect attitudes here and there. Overall, this mall is vast!

What a lovely plaza to shop, dine, and even get your self-care items. I attended a Yelp Event here…read moreat LATHER in 2023 and I've been frequenting the plaza a few times a year since (another great find thanks to Yelp). Love that they decorate for the holidays and just opened a Salt & Straw! I'll definitely continue to return and keep seeing new shops and eats to try. All the places I've tried have been friendly with a good selection and comparable price points to similar shops. If you are in the area, I'd definitely stop by. My perfect visit would be getting a Watermelon Iced Tea from AJ Fine Foods, Lavender & Pear hand soap/lotion from LATHER, sushi from Sushi Vibe, and end with a delicious treat at Salt & Straw.

Every now and then, it's nice to visit the Uptown Plaza. It's not near my home or work, but it's…read morenot too far from either, and I have friends who live near there. My wife and/or I will occasionally meet friends for a meal, happy hour, or to try out a new restaurant or shop. While some of the older places I used to visit or no longer there, there is still something for everyone and plenty to check out. They also have new restaurants and stores opening up quite regularly. The Uptown Plaza has some great restaurants. They are in general rather casual though some dressier. The Henry and Salt & Straw are probably my favorites, though I am excited for DiMaggio's Italian Restaurant to open soon. You can find the 13 restaurants listed if you go to https://www.uptownplazaphx.com/directory and click on DINING. There are also seven fun shops that are in general casual ones. My favorite stores are AJ's Fine Foods and Road Runner Sports. You can find the 7 restaurants listed if you go to https://www.uptownplazaphx.com/directory and click on SHOPPING. There are also 10 lifestyle services if you go to the same link and click on LIFESTYLE. There are also experiences and events that take place throughout the year. Some example events include the Sounds of the Season and Festive Holiday. Go to https://www.uptownplazaphx.com/events to learn more about upcoming events. Uptown Plaza is also celebrating 70 years since its grand opening in 1955. Stop by https://www.uptownplazaphx.com to sign up for their newsletter for updates and more. You can find a list of all their stores and restaurants as well as a lot of fun history about the Uptown Plaza. If you're looking for good restaurants and shops, definitely stop by!

A definite hidden treasure!!! Quaint little shopping area off Missouri Avenue that has everything…read morefor a one stop shopping experience. Clothing stores, gifts, coffee and sweets, charcuterie items, cookie shop, jewelry, skin care and more!!! And a fabulous cafe and marketplace!!! Outdoor seating spots scattered around. Their own parking lot.

Amazing outdoor little "small business" shopping center. From a cute boutique, to a charcuterie…read moreshop, to a skincare and jewelry store, and a coffee and vintage shop, it's the perfect little area for all your go-tos. The stores are women owned and always have amazing selections. Every business owner is so friendly and makes shopping there even better!

The Shops at Gainey Village is a nice upscale shopping plaza full of restaurants and businesses…read more There is a major organic food store in the plaza serving as the anchor store. There is an are no lack of restaurants to choose from. I saw a few clothing boutiques as well. Located on Scottsdale & Double Tree Road, it is easy access from the freeway or street. Plenty of parking and many of the larger businesses have WiFi.

My awesome husband and I,.. attended the annual event of:…read more "McCormick Holiday Magical" - EVENT!!!! Sooooo,.. We had driven by this: -bigger than EVER imagined- enlightening area of variety of places to venture!!!! (Never knew of its excitement within!!),.. We could NOT believe,- (as we drove around a few times),- how many places are actually here!! AND,.. how spread out this place really is!!!! Wowwww!!!!!!!! As much as we have been by and near here,.. we never, ever,.. had a thought,.. ** to even bother to venture behind the few surroundings of buildings and all, that face the drive down Scottsdale Road!!!! We have yet,.. To explore the many buildings of businesses enclaved in this SUPER - "centerpiece",.. But we are so very excited to do so!!

This outdoor Center has many useful businesses and restaurants. I visited two of the businesses…read morewithin who open early. Lots of parking available and WiFi in the larger businesses.

I was robbed in their parking garage after leaving the LA Fitness. There was zero security on the…read moreproperty (I looked for 15 minutes) so I went to Twin Peaks and the manager helped me. Eventually ten cop cruisers came and cops were everywhere looking for the guy. In that hour there wasn't a single security person who showed up to investigate why the property was swarming with cops. I then called the Town & Country owners and left a message asking to be called back, explaining I was robbed in their garage, there was no security ever, and they should know what happened. No returned call. So I left another message two days later. No response. This is an "upscale" mall and I'm sure tenants pay through the nose, but the owners don't give a shit about the security or the safety of their tenant's customers. If I were a tenant I'd want some answers.

This is an outdoor plaza full of shopping and restaurant choices. I was looking for a coffee shop…read moreto get a bite. I was surprised I didn't see one. Everything was closed because the hour was quite early. I did see a Panera so thought I would have a breakfast there. Plenty of shared parking and WiFi in many of the large stores within the plaza.

there used to be benches all throughout the shopping plaza. now, ALL THE BENCHES ARE REMOVED…read more employees have to sit on the ground or stand during their smoke break. no seat for tires customers. the message of this shopping center is "buy our products and leave our property" wtf. people eating for a ride unable to have a bench to sit on. shame on colonnade

Good selection but generally costs too much for pieces. Decent shoe section, has a wide variety of…read morestyles of clothing. Name brands.

My gosh, so many unhelpful people... nothing has changed since my last review. I asked about a…read moredifferent size and they said there were two and told me to go find them myself lol...wanted to buy some tennis shoes that cost $130 but were somewhat dirty on the soles. Asked if they could be discounted at all, the cashier said they could send them to Last Chance and I could buy them discounted there. Wow. Bill was over $500 with zero customer service.

Every now and then, it's nice to stroll through CityScape in Downtown Phoenix. It's near where I…read morework, and I have monthly meetings right within CityScape. I enjoy going out there for the occasional meal, too. There's something for everyone and plenty to check out. They also have new restaurants and stores opening up quite regularly. CityScape is known for some great restaurants. There are some great local restaurants as well as some regional or national chains among th 24 restaurants within CityScape. My favorites include the Breakfast Club, Dog Haus, and Mo' Bettahs (which opened not too long ago). Find happy hours published at https://dtphx.org/post/dtphx-happy-hour-guide. There are more than 15 shops and experiences. My frequent locations listed include CVS Pharmacy, Copper Blues, and the Downtown Phoenix Inc. Coming soon is The Escape Game. There are also experiences and events that take place throughout the year. Go to https://www.reddevelopment.com/cityscape/events to learn more about upcoming events. CityScape offers affordable, safe, and easily accessed parking to see and experience everything there is to offer. You can park at one of two parking garages with access at Washington Street, Jefferson Street, or First Avenue. Ask about validation from any of the establishments located in CityScape. The typical hourly rate is $5 per hour with a $30 per day maximum. Stop by https://www.reddevelopment.com/cityscape to sign up for their newsletter for updates and more. You can find a map of the stores and restaurants as well as a map of the area to help you find CityScape in the first place. You can also find jobs and contact the CityScape staff if need be. If you're looking for good restaurants and shops, definitely stop by!

FOOD, PHARMACEUTICALS, & FUN! I spotted several restaurants, a CVS, coffee, stand-up, and possibly…read morePilates at this entertainment hub near Mortgage Matchup Center. I came on a slow night with family (post-New Years) and it was quiet since things were opening up again. We visited Chico Malo for a quick bite and were on our way. I didn't see much security on the premises, I would've liked a little more vigilance. However, the area was well-lit and people trickled in as the night went on. There's a little bit of everything here at Cityscape, it's more of a convenience for tourists and locals who live in the neighboring high-rises. There's a nice bridge and dedicated parking lot for Cityscape. I want to come back when things are open so I can fully appreciate the place.