It was a marvelous day to stroll the Kierland Commons. Not only could you shop, but you could…read morealso enjoy a weekend art and wine show. We chose to park across the street, which was probably smart. A lot at Kierland Commons was overflowing with drivers looking for parking spaces. The Kierland Commons offers upscale shopping and plenty of restaurants to feed your belly. Parking was at a premium today. They also have valet parking if you decide to use that service. Wi-Fi in many of the stores there.

I am extremely disappointed with how this incident was handled by Kierland Commons Security…read moreManager, Mark Kea. After my vehicle was involved in a hit-and-run in the Kierland Commons parking lot, by a member of the cleaning staff, I left Mr. Kea a voicemail on Saturday, July 18, requesting a return call regarding the incident. Unfortunately, I never received a response. As someone who works at Kierland Commons, I expected a higher level of professionalism, communication, and concern. Instead, I had to flag down an employee driving a golf cart just to locate the security office myself. The lack of follow-up and assistance during a situation involving property damage is unacceptable. Additionally, the parking lot design is extremely narrow, making it difficult to navigate safely and increasing the risk of accidents. I hope Kierland Commons takes both customer and employee safety more seriously and improves its response to incidents like this in the future.

We were happy to return to Scottsdale Quarter. The Memorial Day holiday did not stop shoppers from…read morefinding some deals and sales. We got a prime covered parking spot in their free garage. There is also street and valet parking. You may find the valet parking in the east side of the shopping plaza. There are many new stores and restaurants (at least new to me) to sample and peruse.

It's not uncommon for me to catch cases of travel brain and forget a few necessary items on my…read moreannual trip to Scottsdale...usually moisturizer or weather appropriate clothing. Uber at the ready, those time often call for a quick trip to Scottsdale Quarter. Now, there no such thing as cheap clothing at this open air shopping mall, but, it can be a beautiful spot to gather a few staple pieces to be worn and loved for years to come. My favorite stops are Paige, Rag and Bone and Free People, but from sporty to preppy to upscale, they have something for all tastes. If like me, you're not traveling in a vehicle, it's easy to get around. Furniture, decor, coffee, lingerie, restaurants, shopping, makeup, and putt putt, fair warning, it's easy to spend more time than you planned.

Desert Ridge Marketplace is a huge shopping plaza with businesses and many restaurants to choose…read morefrom. Today at the Marketplace, I visited Cafe Zupas. Traffic was low and it was easy to find a parking space. There's Wi-Fi in the center and plenty of parking.

I love this mall. It has a lot of stores along with a water fountain and a water area where kids go…read moreand play in. There is a great variety of stores and restaurants to choose to spend your money with as well. I also saw two different security officers while I was shopping. You will definitely find what you're looking for whether it's happy hour at a bar or restaurant, a movie at AMC, a comedy show at Improv or clothes or make up.

Every now and then, it's nice to stroll through the Promenade Scottsdale. My wife and I…read moreoccasionally make it to a meal or to shop at one of the many restaurants or stores at the Promenade. I also sometimes meet up with friends or family or even head there on my own for errands. There's something for everyone and plenty to check out. They also have new restaurants and stores opening up quite regularly. The Promenade is known for some great restaurants. There are some upscale and also some casual restaurants there. My favorites include nicer restaurants like Benihana and Cooper's Hawk and more casual restaurants like First Watch, Mendocino Farms, and Paris Baguette. Find happy hours published at https://scottsdalepromenade.com/happy-hour. There are also plenty of shops from upscale shops to more casual ones. My favorite stores are See's Candies, Petsmart, Trader Joe's, Cost Plus World Market, and Men's Warehouse. Find exclusive offers from stores at https://scottsdalepromenade.com/sales-and-savings. I feel like every time I visit the Promenade, I am stopping by a different store. There are also experiences and events that take place throughout the year. Some example events include the Flow into Fall Wellness Event and the Fall Family Celebration, both within the next month. Go to https://scottsdalepromenade.com/events to learn more about upcoming events. Stop by https://scottsdalepromenade.com 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 the Promenade in the first place. You can also find jobs and contact the Promenade staff if need be. If you're looking for good restaurants and shops, definitely stop by!

The Promenade continues to be a favorite stop for shopping and restaurants. I noticed a large…read morediscounted yet upscale business packed up and left. I am also waiting for another business to open; it's been several months with paper on their windows. Still there is enough for me to visit and stay busy. Their EV charging station is no longer operating. Ample parking and WiFi in any of the stores.

High Street is adjacent to the Desert Ridge Marketplace. On Sunday mornings from 9am-1pm, part of…read moreHigh Street is closed off for the Farmers Market. I recognized a few of the vendors from my frequented Carefree Market. The market is a block of vendors selling soaps, produce, handmade items, dog treats and goodies and then some. High Street has mostly restaurants and a few storefronts. Many of the stores were not open on Sunday. If you want massive shopping opportunities, drive over to Desert Ridge. free street and lot parking.

Night life is pretty happening here. On top of that it's clean and well kept. Felt safe walking…read morethrough and checking out the multiple bars and restaurants. There is parking but it looks like it could be limited due to the design of this place (shops and businesses appear to be built within a residential/business complex).

A somewhat quiet day at Desert Ridge. I suspect Black Friday will be very different…read more We made a stop at AMC theater to purchase movie tickets, a quick stop at Joann's and Albertsons. We remarked with time to spare for the movie. We sat outside catching up on the internet. I ran over to It's Sugar to see about some treats. Huge shared parking lot and free WIFI in the center.

Desert Ridge is a gorgeous outdoor mall. Definitely not a place to stay outside during 120 degree…read moreweather, but it's the most shaded and misted mall I've been to in Arizona. Plenty of shops and restaurants, and just plain gorgeous aesthetics. Theres also concerts here that at night, it's great to sit back and relax and enjoy the concerts and cooler weather at night.

Ra Sushi is located in this Towne Center. Yeah! Here for lunch, as always service is excellent,…read morefood is consistent (keep in mind we've only ever ordered sushi). This time around we notice that they got rid of the Sushi sheet and pencil where you can mark your order and just give to the server. I would think it's quit a bit harder on the server, especially if your party is ordering a lot. I also took note that the menus were redone to incorporate the calories to all the items (which I loved). We ordered Green Tea and a Kirin. For Sushi, we ordered Sea Urchin, Salmon, Smelt Eggs with Quail Eggs and a Yellow Tail Sashimi. All the fish was fresh and tasted good. Always good to have a spot to stop by for a quick bite to eat for lunch.

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!!

Semi-organized chaos is what I call this place but when it comes to a variety of higher end items…read morefrom "The Rack", this location tends to have more than many of the others throughout the valley. You definitely need to bring a bag of patience while looking through the racks. I usually give myself a little to make one pass through for specific things. I still ended up spending a good amount of money, but found some critical essentials and what I would call 'selective pop' items to really accentuate my own personal vibe. Lots of foot traffic in and out that's for sure.

Swung by Nordstrom Rack at The Promenade Scottsdale looking for a pair of OluKai flip flops and…read morecompletely hit the jackpot. They had a great selection available, although only a few pairs were in my size. The prices were fantastic too -- about 30% off MSRP, which made the trip even better. After finding the flip flops, I took a quick lap around the store and found several other great deals. They had Ray-Ban sunglasses marked down around 50% off MSRP along with a solid selection of name-brand health and beauty products at discounted prices. Nordstrom Rack is definitely one of those stores where it pays to spend some time searching through the racks. If you're willing to browse a bit, you can find some seriously good deals on quality brands. The store itself was clean, organized, and easy to shop. Evelyn provided excellent customer service during checkout and made the experience even better. Plenty of free parking outside as well.