So consistent - great place for a date night especially on Friday and Saturdays. Have been a…read moremillion times now and have never had bad food, not even once! The Valencia paella and bread service is always my go-to, but all the tapas are bomb as well. Could not recommend more!

We made the reservation to celebrate a special occasion and we were looking forward to visiting…read morewhat USED TO BE one of our favorite restaurants in Scottsdale. The weather was perfect and we were seated in the beautiful patio where we can hear the music and see the live flamenco dancers. Then..... it all went downhill from there! We were ignored by multiple servers for more than 20 minutes to the point where I had to walk up to the host desk to ask for a service. Once we were assigned a server, the service was rushed and hurried. Very transactional and not welcoming at all. The food was mediocre. The octopus was tough and rubbery. The peace and quiet of our patio table was quickly destroyed by a large bachelorette party that was seated right next to us. We had Amazing experiences (yes, multiple) at this place in the past and I wanted to be fair to the restaurant so I sent them a message via Open Table to let them know how disappointed we were. They never responded! Unfortunately, this restaurant has become another Scottsdale tourist trap. All hype and no substance.

Yumi is an excellent flamenco dancer! We hired her for a Spanish theme party and all guests were…read moreamazed by her dance performance!!

Not only does my wife study the art of Flamenco with Yumi, but my daughter just started taking…read morelessons with Yumi. And my wife conned me into taking some lessons when we went to Seville with some other Flamenco students for a week over the summer. Come on people, how many chances do you get to study Flamenco in Spain. When one of your family members takes lessons with Yumi, you join the Yumi community. Sort of like Groupon, we visit various venues around the city to see Yumi dance. Also, the students perform several times throughout the year at festivals and events. It all started when my wife decided that we would go see Mujeres 1 at the Tempe Center for the Arts. At the end of the show, my wife decided that she wanted to start taking dance lessons with Yumi. And now my wife has performed in Mujeres 2 and Mujeres 3. My wife recalls a different set of events, but you can rest assured that my telling is the truth. I posted it first on Yelp. Mujeres is the main show that everyone trains for each year and occurs in the Spring at the Tempe Center for the Arts. By the way, don't tell anyone, but it looks like I'm going to take lessons with Yumi. .

Love coming here. Such a romantic setting. The outside is so cozy with comfy big chairs and several…read morefire pits to relax by with your cocktail. Every time we come, service is stellar. We always start out with some tapas, amazing delicious wine and then entrees. Never had a bad meal or experience. I highly recommend you visit this place.

I recently stayed at the Omni, Montelucia Scottsdale, and had the opportunity to enjoy breakfast,…read morethe bar, and dinner at Prado. My favorite breakfast is the chicken sausage hash. It has wonderful flavor. If you are part of the Omni select guest program, you get a card for a complementary drink. I joined a couple of friends at the bar one night and had a glass of white wine. Another night we sat at a smaller counter area that was like a bar, but looked into the open fire cooking area that they have. The Chef interacted with us and we watched her make several dishes, including ours. I had the octopus and it was very tender and tasty. As a starter, we shared the Shishido peppers with a saffron aïoli. For dessert, we enjoyed the bread pudding. If you are in the area, we're staying at this hotel. It is worthy of a visit.

The Desert Botanical Garden is always a great place to go for a walk and experience the beauty of…read morethe desert. Every visit feels a little different depending on the season, and it's amazing to see all the different desert plants, wildlife, art installations, and water features throughout the garden. My wife especially loves coming here for gardening inspiration because this is one of the best places to see what actually thrives in a desert environment. One of the things that keeps us coming back is how often they rotate exhibits and events throughout the year. If you live nearby, a membership is absolutely worth it because just a few visits will pay for itself. Earlier this spring we visited during the FRAMERATE: Desert Pulse installation, which used 3D scanning technology to document desert life. The huge digital displays scattered throughout the garden added such a unique modern contrast to the natural scenery. They're currently hosting the Garden: After Dark exhibit with light installations integrated into the trails and cactus gardens. We visited during the daytime so we haven't experienced it firsthand yet, but it already looks incredible. Another highlight is the permanent Dale Chihuly glass exhibit near the entrance. If you're a fan of glass art or Chihuly's work, you'll definitely want to spend time checking it out. A few tips: definitely bring water, especially if you're visiting during the day. Thankfully there are several refill stations throughout the trails and plenty of shaded seating areas to rest. There's also Gertrude's near the main entrance along with a café deeper in the garden for snacks and lighter fare. The gift shop is also worth browsing before you leave. One of my favorite parts of every visit is the wildlife. On this trip alone we saw prairie dogs, quail, woodpeckers, doves, hummingbirds, and even a roadrunner. It's such a peaceful and beautifully maintained place that never gets old no matter how many times you visit.

The garden is always such a nice place to experience nature, get inspired for gardening and outdoor…read moredesign, and get a little walk in. They do such a nice job with all of it! They also hold events all through the year. I definitely recommend a membership if you're close-ish. I come often and it's definitely worth it and supports a great organization. If you see volunteers at any of the tables throughout the garden, take a moment to stop! They have interesting information and its fun to learn new things from them. The short guided tour is also worth doing.

The Reel Moment at great time photographing Blake Rose while he performed live at the Crescent…read moreBallroom in Phoenix, AZ on 05/05/24! Incredible venue, staff and show! Would recommend! - TRM

Went for the first time as Sons of Legion were in town playing there. It's a small (sold out at…read more550), cozy venue. Clean, well maintained and nicely decorated. It's mostly standing room only with a few bleacher type seating options. I'm getting old, so standing the entire time has me thinking Celebrity Theater is the better venue for me. But, if you're good with standing it's a nice experience. Parking deck is conveniently located across the street and reasonably priced, the area is well lit and they have a full bar.

This is an amazing facility. The design and lay out is quite stunning. The small cafe and outdoor…read moreseating area is grand to enjoy a snack and adult beverage before the show. The theater was comfy. We did not care for balcony 2 - if you have height issues might stick to main level. Parking easy and validated. Restrooms spacious and on 2 levels.

As the self-appointed king of events in Phoenix, I've been to pretty much every major event venue…read morein Phoenix and surrounding areas over the past 10 months. And it's safe to say that Tempe Center for the Arts is one of my favorites. First off, you can either park in the parking garage a few minutes away from the venue by foot or you can park in the gravel lot that is a minute or two farther away. If you park in the garage, they will validate your ticket. Guaranteed parking is always a big win in my book. I've been to the Tempe Center for the Arts (TCFTA) twice. Once for a concert and once for a play put on by the Arizona Theater Company. Both have been A+ experiences. First off, the venue is located right by Tempe Towne Lake which makes for a picturesque location. The venue itself is just as beautiful with stunning architecture, both inside and out. It's clean. It's comfortable. The ushers are friendly. There is plenty of seating to hang out outside before the show, during intermission, or after. You can also hang out on the patio where there's a fire pit and seating. On a certain day of the week that's escaping me, they do an open mic night out there. I haven't tried any of the concessions, but they have a bar and some snacks. There's complimentary water. The theater is pretty intimate which makes for a better experience. It's designed well. There are even often some art installations you can check out. Overall, you can't ask for much better than this when it comes to an event experience! I've become a season ticket holder of the Arizona Theater Company, so I can't wait to be back!

Let me say this, I have lived in the Valley all my life. Yes, I am a full fledged native. The City…read moreof Chandler has rapidly grown over the years and this was my first visit to Chandler Center For The Arts. On this Saturday night the artist performing was Pat Metheney. At the onset before the performance we were told that this would be the last concert of the season. The Chandler Center is going to get a renovation and probably will not be open until late October or early November. This Center houses a large venue and on this Saturday night it was pretty much a sold out crowd. When Pat Metheney came out he didn't waste any time and just started playing. The crowd was really into the music and so was I. The place has provisions for the handicapped and does allow for drinks during the performance. I really don't know what else to add other than the place is impressive. When it opens up again in the Autumn maybe take a look at what they have in the concert venue. I guess we got lucky to attend their last concert of the season.

As the self-appointed king of events, I'm back at it with another venue review. I have been to the…read moreChandler Center For The Arts twice: once for a UB40 concert and once for a screening of a Louie Armstrong documentary (live jazz ensemble included). Located in a nice part of Chandler, with lots of cool bars and restaurants within the vicinity, they do have a complimentary parking lot. For one of the events, I was able to find a spot without much trouble. For the other, I had to park on the street a few minutes away by foot. I guess it depends on how popular the event is. The venue itself is beautiful. Clean and modern with nice amenities. You get a program once you enter the theater, which I always appreciate. It's a good size-venue, but still small enough that it's intimate. My only real complaint? The seats are packed pretty close to each other, so you don't much shoulder room or leg room. A little too snug. Outside of that, and parking being a bit of a wild card, it's a phenomenal venue.

First, this place is situated a little weird. You can't really see the front of the building…read morebecause there is a parking garage immediately in front of it and immediately behind it. If you didn't know where it was you could miss it. That's the only negative thing I can say about this place. The lobby has plenty of seating areas with sofas, which is a really nice touch. There is a gift shop with many lovely gifts, and the concession stand with cocktails, wine, so does, and water is incredibly reasonably priced compared to other venues. What really makes this place stand out is that there is not a single bad seat in the house. The show we were at did not have a lot of choices left when we we're looking for tickets, and I was concerned that we would have bad seats. That is impossible here. This is a great venue and I'll be looking into more shows here because of the fantastic seating arrangement.

Derek the bartender is the friendliest face and warmest energy you'll feel when you step into this…read moretheater, whether you're grabbing a drink, a snack or simply saying hello. The shows are great, parking can be a challenge when busy but the garage just outside Az88 is a great option. Acoustics and theater layout are great.

We were really disappointed with the seating at this theater. Even though we had what should have…read morebeen great middle seats, the layout made it extremely difficult to actually enjoy the performance because the seats aren't tiered. You end up constantly trying to look over the person in front of you just to catch a glimpse of the stage, which takes away from the entire experience! This feels like a major design flaw. For a venue centered around live performances, clear sightlines should be a priority, and unfortunately that's just not the case here. It was frustrating to spend the whole time shifting around in my seat. Won't be back!

Accessible parking for all. Easy access to seats. Shows have been very enjoyable. There are some…read moresnacks for purchase. I look forward to repeat visits. I think it's been about 6 times.

Miguel played for our wedding ceremony and reception at the Hermosa Inn last week. He was…read morewonderful. It was perfect for what we wanted for our intimate and special day. He is very easy to work with, and learned our song just for our event. Many guests remarked on how wonderful his music was. Can't recommend Miguel enough!

Miguel was prompt, professional and played beautiful, soft Spanish guitar music during a bridal…read moreshower that I I recently hosted. He was so easy to work with. I recommend him!