Wine Girl Napa was the perfect setting for the soft launch of OVER IT. A Girlfriend's Guide to…read moreGetting Back on Track. From the moment I arrived, the atmosphere felt welcoming, stylish, intimate, and effortlessly special. The ambience created exactly the kind of experience I hoped to share with my guests -- relaxed, beautiful, celebratory, and memorable. I'm especially grateful to the Wine Girl Napa team for hosting such an important milestone for me. Launching a book is deeply personal, and having the opportunity to introduce OVER IT. in a space that felt both elevated and warm made the day even more meaningful. My guests loved the setting, the energy, and the overall experience, and I couldn't have imagined a better backdrop for this soft launch. Thank you, Wine Girl Napa, especially Laurra for your hospitality and for being part of such a special chapter. I'm truly grateful. Love Lisa Bishop

Such a cute and beautiful spot! The neutral decor gives the restaurant such a fun, and…read moreInstagram-worthy vibe. It's the perfect place for a girls' night out, date night, or just to enjoy some good food and drinks. The food was really good, and the drinks were delicious. They had a great selection of drinks, and everything paired perfectly with the food. The pizza was flavorful and satisfying, too. Overall, I really enjoyed the service, atmosphere, food, and drinks. Such a fun little spot, and I'd definitely come back!

This very well be my favorite pizza in the valley…read more Been meaning to try this spot out for a while and I'm very glad I finally did. As far as wood fired pizza goes, this is the best you can get. It is better than Bianco. Sorry, it just is. Less flop, better flavor on the crust, excellent topping flavor combos. I had the Meatball hero pizza, diablo pizza, and the star of the show, the Adobo Pina special pineapple menu pizza. Great beer selection as well. Whats better than amazing pizza and good beer?

Thrilled to have happened on this charming little place with sweet, warm, welcoming staff and…read moreincredibly talented chefs! Fresh made to order bruschetta & pizza arrived promptly and was spectacular! No wonder they win awards for their brew & pizzas! But it is the people who shined here too - from the kitchen, bar to servers! Fresh made mozzarella is like butter

I found Not My First Rodeo through Instagram after seeing their food specials, including weekend…read morebrunch and $1 sloppy joes on Wednesdays, and decided to check it out with a friend. Right away, the guys spotted the three-wheeler parked out front--something you don't see often anymore! Inside, the place has a fun, nostalgic vibe with customer photos and cowboy hats covering the ceilings, plus lights and sparkles throughout the bar and patio. There's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, including large tables for groups. We even saw bachelor and bachelorette parties come through while we were there. We shared the Nashville hot chicken, which was a generous portion for two, and our friend demolished the breakfast tacos. Our bartenders were super friendly, kept the conversation going, and the drinks flowing. Apparently, they've been around for a couple of years, but it still feels like a hidden gem. If you like football, cowboys and cowgirls, affordable food and drinks, and great people-watching, this is your spot. I'll be back for the Matthew McConaughey "Alright, Alright, Alright" tuna sandwich!

Chicken bites are a 10/10 we order 2 baskets for our table…read more They do repeat "sweet home Alabama" over and over. We heard it 6 times in 45 mins. Staff super nice, chicks are super hot!!!! Definitely beautiful girls working here

I love this place! As a local spot, they have a ton of great drink options. I love to go on trivia…read morenights, too!

Sorry, they used to stream the Live Phish shows during tour but apparently they aren't a Phish bar…read moreanymore. I hope they bring the vibe back for those of us in Scottsdale who love music & the live Phish streams. Please The staff informed me they haven't done it in a while or didn't even know what I was talking about or even know why the bar is named Rift! (I assumed it was after the Phish album/song). Maybe hire some heads who love craft beer or change the name of the bar.

Best cigar bar in the country. Trust me. I've been to cigar bars around the world. There's nothing…read morelike Fox's. Great staff, great cigars and great vibes

What a great, laid back vibe! We visited on a Saturday evening and was treated like royalty. From…read morethe doorman to the baristas made our experience great. The drinks were what we needed after a long day. They do not sell food, but we ordered a pizza and enjoyed it near the patio area. There is accessible parking nearby. There are a couple of steps leading into the bar, but staff can assist if needed.

It was my lucky day! Craving for a beer after a stressful day (what else would heal stress better…read morethan a beer? jk!!) and found a street parking spot right outside Goldwater. I took it as a sign. It was meant to be. I immediately sat down, closed my eyes, took a deep breath, and left work behind. The AC came on at the perfect time. I cool down with a cup of water first, and explored the menu. Probably because of my defeated and exhausted look, the bartender came straight to me. I ordered the sour from their rotating menu. I appreciate the attentiveness of her, but also appreciated that she let me be during the visit. Seems like there were some usual guests there, so they were chatting away. I also left with a few cans of beer to-go. I love that they have a fully stocked fridge for the to-go needs!

I was in Old Town Scottsdale for Scottsdale Art Walk and ended up checking out Goldwater Brewing…read moreafter checking out some art. While it's not in the heart of Old Town, it's within walking distance. We stopped by on a Thursday around 9:30 p.m. While we were on foot, I noticed that they have a parking lot. Ambiance (4/5): Relatively small for a brewery, but your typical chill, brewery vibes. They have some seats at the bar, some high tops, and a small patio. We sat out on the patio since the weather was nice. The seats out there are a bit uncomfortable, but we couldn't pass up on patio weather. They have free water in the corner which is always a plus so you don't have to wait in line. Service (5/5): The bartender working was super nice. It's always appreciated when servers go above and beyond in providing a great experience. He was friendly, efficient, and attentive. I couldn't have asked for more in my service experience at Goldwater. He exceeded my expectations. Food (N/A): I already ate previously so no food for me. There was a Mexican food truck in the parking lot. Drinks (4/5): I love trying local brews. At breweries, I typically get a flight so I can try out a variety of beers. This time though, I went with a pint. I couldn't say no to the Sour Rangers. I grew up watching the Power Rangers, so that was all the motivation I needed. An added bonus was that this beer is a sour. Not something you have every day, nor a style of beer that you come across very often. So I had to take advantage of the opportunity. And it was a good one. Goldwater is my type of place. I'd definitely return the next time I'm in the area!

Do not pass Go! If you want local wineries this is the only…read moreplace to go. Very knowledgeable people and great selection and good prices

On a Sunday fun day, we stopped by The Wine Collective of Scottsdale for some vino. Located in Old…read moreTown Scottsdale, this winery, while it doesn't have a parking lot, is surrounded by free street parking. I Ubered but I saw that there was a good amount of parking as I walked in. Ambiance (3.5/5): A small but homey winery. You're not in wine country, so you won't have scenic views, but it is a nice place to have some wine. We sat at some high tops close to the bar. Service (4/5): Friendly service. If you're doing a wine tasting, they'll tell you a little bit about each wine. Food (N/A): We were on a liquid diet during this visit. Drinks (4/5): The Wine Collective participates in the Scottsdale Wine Walk along with five other wineries in Old Town. You can get a passport at any of the locations for $5 and then you'll receive a discount off of flights at each. You also get a stamp upon completing your mission at each spot. They only had one passport left, so luckily I was able to start the challenge. They have several different flights, more than just your standard red or white, including one where they will customize the flight based on your preferences. Pretty awesome and not something I see at a lot of wineries. All of the wines we sampled were solid. I'd return! Now I just need to complete the Wine Walk. It's a tough job but somebody's gotta do it!

Great! Please don't let the strip mall exterior fool you. This is a very fun spot with a unique…read moreset up. We came in for a wine tasting a few weeks back and had a great time. Something they mentioned was that you can bring in your own food to the tasting room and buy a bottle of wine from the rack to drink while there. Definitely something we will be taking advantage of in the future. It sounds like this is right next to a really solid restaurant as well that we may be trying in the future. The staff was really friendly and knew a ton about wine. We'll be back!

Me and a couple of my girlfriends come here occasionally for a book club meet. We like the idea…read morethat we can bring food, engage in conversation and purchase delicious wine all in the same spot. It's a cool spot and I have yet to be disappointed in a recommended wine selection!

I am a tough critic when it comes to pizza (NYC spoiled me) and this place makes legit pizza!!…read more I came here one weekday evening and was hungry and wanted some food and a beer. You order your pizza from the food truck which is permanent here. I ordered the supremo medium and the fella helping me was very nice and thoughtful. He said once the pizza was ready, he will bring it to me and would bring plates and utensils for me. Great service really! While I waited for my pizza, I went into the bar area of the store and ordered a draft beer. Since its October, they have a special draft by Wren House which was a pumpkin pie wheat. This was a really nice beer, I enjoyed it. I sat outside at one of their picnic tables (they have red pepper and parmesan cheese shakers at every table) and drank my beer and waited for my pizza. The atmosphere was super laid back and welcoming. Everyone here was so nice, from the staff to the cliente sitting at the bar. After eating my dinner, I walked around the liquor store and this place has such a huge collection and very well curated. They had so many tequilas and mezcals, my mind was swimming. Overall, a 5+ star experience here! I will definitely return again!

I've heard so many good things about Trevor's and I am happy to report that they are all true!!!…read moreCoolest liqueur store ever!! Very high end and they have tons of specialty brands. The employees are extremely friendly and ready to help you if needed. Bonus is the Pizza!!! So good!! A thin crust but not the crunchy flat ones . Perfect thickness so you can enjoy the quality toppings and cheeses. Excellent pizza!! I will definitely return!

My husband and I came here on a Monday night and they have some great deals (we didn't know about…read moreit until we got here)! There are drink specials and half price pizzas and appetizers. I ordered a cocktail and my husband had some beer from their extensive list. We started with the Big Brewery Pretzel and beer cheese and it was delicious. It was cooked perfectly! We ordered two pizzas for our entree - they're a decent size, but not big. The mushroom was our favorite. I had the Island Vibes cocktail and it was okay. I think it had too much guava puree for me. I can't remember our servers name, but she was good and super friendly! I'd go back when I was in town again!

Left one happy hour spot to try happy hour here. I was with my sister and we were seated and waited…read moreon quickly. The happy hour food specials were attractive so I ordered lemon pepper wings and electric fries - beer battered fries topped with carne asada, chorizo pork belly, caramelized rajas, melted cheese and poblano salsa. You would think with all the ingredients this would be so satisfying but unfortunately it wasn't. There was no flavor of the ingredients that wooed me, but it was worth a try. The wings were jumbo and I didn't know otherwise I would have asked for them to be cooked extra crispy. I didn't really enjoy those since they were juicy and not crispy. The atmosphere was chill with not many customers. The service was fast and waitress was nice.