I saw a sign out front that said elk hot dogs and I knew we had to stop and try one. We ate it…read moreChicago style and it was so delicious!

My mom, dad, and I were planning on hitting up Gingerbread House/Lappert's in Pine when we were…read moredriving back to Phoenix from paddle boarding in Winslow, and were were bummed to see they had a closed sign out on the fence. It was 3pm on a Friday in early October! Why were they closed?? Anyway, we proceeded to drive down the road and see if there was any other ice cream spot in Pine. We saw ice cream at a little truck at the farmer's market, so we stopped. The AI slop posters plastered everywhere killed me. No where on the menu did it say "ice cream," but "gelato," which was fine except the actual product we got was the most mediocre gelato we've ever tasted. There was one woman working the little stand and there was a couple people in front of us. My mom and I ordered the peanut butter sundae with peanut butter, chocolate sauce, and mini peanut butter cups. My dad ordered a twist waffle cone. We saw other people's sundaes coming out, and they looked pretty big so we were excited. However, I would say it was around 40% whipped cream and 60% gelato. It definitely was peanut buttery and chocolatey, but I maybe got two bites with actual peanut butter cups in it. The actual consistency of the gelato was subpar at best. It certainly wasn't worth $9. Our total came out to almost $30 for three items. My mom was the one who brought up the fact that the gelato wasn't very creamy and unlike other gelato we've had by the way. This is what you get when they say "support local."

Owner John was super friendly, we enjoyed tasting the rum. We took home a bottle of the Rye Rum…read moreand the agave rum which is a little sweeter (no mixing needed) and will be nice to sip on in the evening. Oh... and there is a train caboose you can rent out as an Airbnb on the property.

Our favorite part is the train car set up beside the deck…read more The distillery features rums, whiskey and other items.

Loved our wine tour with Jim! He was so personable and friendly and really gave us the deluxe tour…read more Alcantara Winery was our first stop. The flights were tasty and Jim's customer service was impeccable. We even met the winemaker, Ron, who was so lovely! Our second stop was Cove Mesa Vineyard. The wine flights were great. Deff get a pizza when you are there! Our last stop was Oak Creek Winery, a small, cute, winery. Overall, we had a wonderful time with Wine Tours of Sedona. A fully customizable tour and an incredible experience.

I highly recommend this tour company! Ed was an amazing guide and we loved our winery tour for my…read morefriend's birthday. Ed was knowledgeable and flexible and we enjoyed his company. We had a great time! If you are into hiking and other outdoor activities, Ed can give you all the infornation you need. We appreciated the insight. However, I strongly suggest you disregard any recommendations for Dahl and Diluca restaurant. That place has abhorrent service and couldn't care less about patrons. If you want to enjoy good vibes, take this winery tour...and avoid Dahl and Diluca if you want to maintain your good headspace and be treated with respect! ;)

After traveling to different wine regions including South Australia we were very impressed with…read moreArizona Wines. It should be noted that with a couple of exceptions the wines are all seem to be made in the Willcox, AZ area which is located in South East Arizona. We visited the following tasting rooms during our week long visit to the area. 1. The Jerome Winery 2. Arizona Stronghold 3. Merkin Vineyards 4. Winery 101 5. Pillsbury Wine Company 6. Tantrum Wine 7. Winery 1912 8. Salt Mine Wine 9. Carlson Creek We found wines that we enjoyed at each of these with focus on the Syrah and Syrah blends. Most of these red wines are very smooth and silky with a fruit forward flavor. We found these wines to be actually better than many you would find in the Mclaren Vale region of South Australia, which is famous for their Syrahs. Our favorite hands down were the wines from the Pillsbury Wine Company. Each of these winery's charge between $12-15 for a tasting but most, with the exception of the Jerome Winery and Winery 1912, waived the tasting fee with a purchase of a bottle. We also noted that Tantrum Wine and Winery 1912 did not offer water with their tasting which I believe is pretty important. All in all if you enjoy wines and wine tasting the Verde Valley Wine Trail is a must do.

The individual wineries range from ok to awesome, but the Wine Trail's app is a mess. It doesn't…read moretell you if your attempt to log a visit was successful. Then, some of the wineries don't have QR codes to scan. We managed to obtain some hard copy maps, but we don't know if they will even be accepted. It is kind of frustrating that they offer this chance to win a prize, but there are so many technical issues with it.

My sister and I came for a tour on Saturday and I am sooooo glad we did. We arrived about 10…read moreminutes prior to the tour starting and we were quickly greeted by the owner (Tyler) as he brought us the drink menu. It was pretty busy so we stood to the side. When ready, I ordered a ooh la la lemonade and we served ourselves some cold water. The bartender was friendly as she took my order and made my drink pretty quick. The tour started a few minutes later and lasted a little over an hour. The time went by fast as Tyler kept it fun, informative, and engaging. I learned a lot and walked away with some good brewery knowledge. We tasted several spirits and two were my favorite. There was a vanilla flavored one and a cinnamon one... cant remember the names, oops. We ended up buying the vanilla flavored one and I cant wait to use it! My ooh la la lemonade was delicious, not too sweet and not too strong. I had a GREAT time, this place rocks! Thank you!

I totally recommend taking a tour here. I learned a lot from the owner and how he operates his…read morebusiness and how everything is ran. We were able to try more then a few samples and I also bought a bottle for home. It was a great time!

My friend and I booked a customized wine tour with April for our girls' trip in Phoenix. She was…read moreAMAZING. Friendly, knowledgeable about the area, and so helpful in designing a tour that got us back to our hotel in time for afternoon spa treatments. We stopped at three wineries in the Verde Valley, tasted lots of great wine, and ordered a cheese plate and charcuterie board for lunch. We had a lovely day and both agreed April is a GEM.

What a great adventure, very safe and aware of your particular limitations and she works hard to…read moremake the trip the best all around. Most relaxing trip I have had in a long time. Great snacks and plenty of water for the road.

I've stopped by Queen Creek Olive Mill many times over the years to pick up their hot sauces and…read moreoils, but this was my first time actually getting food here, and it was absolutely worth it! I ordered my usual Italian sandwich, and it was sooo delicious! The olives that came with the meal were also very good but beware they do have pits in them so don't choke on a pit like I did! One of my favorite touches was the complimentary balsamic vinegars and olive oils you can add to your food, they're located near the bar area in the indoor dining room, it was great to be able to try different flavors and customize your foods flavor profile! The service is counter style ordering, which worked fine for us, and we really enjoyed eating outside alongside the beautiful olive groves; Even though it was really hot, they had a massive swamp cooler and misters set up outside that made the heat much more manageable and allowed us to enjoy the scenery. Whenever I run out of olive oil I look forward to coming back to have another round of the soft bread and tasty sandwiches

What started as a plan to head to Queen Creek Olive Mill for Garlic Fest turned into us deciding to…read moreskip the crowds and simply enjoy a delicious breakfast and that we did! Queen Creek Olive Mill is such a delightful place to spend some time. Of course, seeing the olives are fantastic, but their infused olive oils and the dishes they create with them are equally worth enjoying. There's something so relaxing about sitting outside in the shaded portion of the property, looking out over the grounds, and even taking a little stroll among the numerous olive trees. I ended up ordering the ricotta eggs on focaccia, and gosh darn, they were DELICIOUS. The white truffle-infused olive oil was absolutely the star of the dish. It added just the right amount of rich, savory truffle flavor without overpowering the creamy eggs. The focaccia was flavorful, perfectly suited for soaking up all those delicious flavors, and made the whole dish feel extra indulgent. My partner went with the bacon, potato, and ricotta breakfast sandwich, which he really enjoyed as well. It was hearty, flavorful, and a great choice for breakfast. Even though we originally came for Garlic Fest, we ended up having such a lovely and relaxing morning just enjoying the property and the food.

Long way from home…read more Acoustic Cyotes were remarkable and their American Pale Ale is really good.

Umm, the place smelled like puke inside or stale beer! you guys need better ownership & mngt in…read morethere! ugh! and the food truck "Food" was absolutely nasty! avoid this Rat Hole! not worth the $

John was an amazing guide, curator, and overall good sport. He was very accomodating to preferences…read moreand helpful with any questions with a clear passion for the subject matter. Would not hesitate to book again.

So awesome. Can't believe I just found this. So grateful to be apart of it. I would definitely…read morereturn and I'm brining people. We were only here for my father in law but I have a reason to come back!