This place was a hit for brunch. From the service to the food I was very impressed. My waiter Gavin…read morewas so great with making sure I had everything and answered my questions. The manager was even helpful to inquire of what I was thinking of ordering then took my order once I was ready. While waiting I munched on the chips and salsa. The salsa was amazing. Flavors were on point. I never ordered biscuits with sausage gravy, but reading the ingredients on the menu sounded so good. I ordered the spicy chicken biscuits with sausage gravy and I was not disappointed. The chicken was cooked perfectly with a light batter and not too spicy. The sausage gravy was so savory and full of flavor. The biscuits were light and fluffy. Everything tasted so good together. Brunch Entrees come with a drink for $17. Either a mimosa, house margarita, or beer. I opted for the house margarita which was your basic house margarita. This was a really good deal. The portion of food was just right. The inside is beautifully decorated and same with the outside patio. There is plenty of seating outside with some picnic games too. I'll be back for Taco Tuesday!

I really want to see this neighborhood restaurant do well. The interior and décor are beautiful,…read moreand the service was attentive, friendly, and welcoming. I was dining alone, so I ordered the Adobada from the specials section. Unfortunately, the food didn't quite live up to the lovely atmosphere. The tortillas and beans were good, and the pork had nice flavor, but some of the meat was a little gamey and dry. The rice was the biggest challenge--it was somehow crunchy and mushy at the same time! The texture was very inconsistent. I'm sharing this with kindness because I genuinely want this local restaurant to succeed. Good food speaks louder than anything, and I think the restaurant has a lot of potential. I'll definitely come back and try something simpler next time. I'm rooting for you!

I checked out Pour Decisions Patio and Kitchen on a Sunday evening. First off, I loved the play on…read morewords in their name. Well played. I Ubered but like most of Old Town Scottsdale, there's plenty of free street parking. You may need to circle around during peak hours, but you'll find a spot. Ambiance (3/5): Pour Decisions is an open air bar, and a pretty expansive one at that. Beyond the open-air area, there's also a spacious patio and a rooftop. I love a good rooftop. With it being Phoenix, when the weather cooperates of course. The aesthetic of the bar was too "Instagram culture" for me with neon witty quotes and such, but some people are into that. Service (2.5/5): It took us about 10 minutes for the bartender to greet us while we were sitting at the bar. It got to the point where we were wondering if anyone was working. Luckily, after a slow start, service was pretty decent after that. Food (N/A): I was on a liquid diet on this visit. Drinks (3/5): The menu matches the vibe. The cocktail list has some pretty fun options, but of the overly sweet variety that lacks sophistication. I couldn't help but order a cocktail that was served in a cowboy boot-shaped glass with a popsicle in it. Fun for the novelty of it but it was a mediocre drink. While I am being a little critical, Pour Decisions has its purpose. If you're looking for a spot to hang out in a big group, Pour Decisions is solid given how large of a space it is.

This is a fun outdoor bar downtown. It is decorated really cool, and has alot of photo options for…read morepeople out having a great time. I enjoyed the prickly pear margarita and my husband had a beer. We also had the nachos with carne asada and enjoyed them. Excellent friendly service!

regular GUY reviews... Mountain Shadows (Scottsdale, AZ)…read moreSignature Premium King, Room 4323, 427 ft2, 1 King Signature Premium Queen, Room 4321, 427 ft2, 2 Queen Beds, 3 nights Cost: $$ ($300 - $599 / night) Take note, this is low season prices. In high season, prices are triple+! */* Final SCORE: 4.5 Last Thoughts: Fresh, mid-20th century style hotel with a lively (maybe too lively?) pool scene, nice golf course and great restaurant. */* */ The Room... (5/5) Bathroom: Spotless, plenty of towels Toilet in separate room with (frosted) door One sink with some counter space Enclosed shower (frosted door) with regular shower head; No tub Frosted pane of glass between bathroom and bedroom regular GUY's opinion: "Why put a frosted piece of glass there at all... ?" The Beds: Beds were comfortable; Linens were clean and fresh regular GUY's daughter says: "The bed was too firm" Extra Features: We added a mini fridge in one of the rooms for $25 extra Coffee maker Layout: Good amount of space, feels like a really large 427 sq ft Comfortable chair with reading light and magazines Dedicated desk space Outdoor Space: Balcony, 2 chairs, side table Other guests could see and hear us Noticed that Residences building guests have open balconies while the rooms in the building across had more private balconies Style: Modern and fresh style throughout View: We had a great pool view with a view of Camelback Mountain !-------- LIGHT Alerts! Bedroom had a decent amount of light in the morning with the blinds to the patio closed --------! */ *... Amenities... (5/5) $48 / night resort fee Wifi, fitness classes, valet are all included Fitness Center... (5/5) Full service fitness center with plenty of machines, free weights regular GUY's son reports: "Used it once, was good" Grub... (4/5) Hearth '61, Rusty's and room service had surprisingly good options (we loved the breakfast parfait) Otherwise, you have to drive or Uber Location... (5/5) Amazing views of Camelback Mountain Scottsdale is a short drive away (watch for those driving cameras though) Parking... (5/5) Included with the resort fee! You can self park. Even though valet is included, please remember to tip your valet :) Pet Experience (5/5) Pets stay free (we brought our shorkie) Pets allowed at Rusty's and the property has plenty of areas to walk your pup including a dedicated pet area Pool... (3/5) Nice size, poolside service, plenty of towels We rented a cabana (4/5), included a fan, tv, some drinks, fruit plate Free seating is first come first service (I noticed people staking out spots early in the morning) While the pool area is nice, it got much too crowded (this hotel participates in ResortPass so there are non-guests using the pool) Random... (3.5/5) Elevators were kinda slow, think there was only one in service in our building NO ice machine anywhere in the Residences building Safety... (5/5) We felt very safe *Teenage daughter walk around the area alone? Yes, the hotel grounds Staff & Service... (4/5) Check-in was flawless (we arrived at 4:15pm) All staff throughout the resort was helpful, friendly and amazing Billing & check-out: When booking, requested the $20 breakfast credit for each person but I'm still not sure it was applied / don't think it was explained that well to me...? ...*

High end service. I found out about this place by playing golf at their executive course! Fall in…read morelove with the views and came back to stay at the resort over the weekend

We had a pretty major snafu with my daughter's wedding (not Luci's fault) two days before event…read more Talk about a super team of people! The owner and April worked tirelessly to insure my daughter's wedding was perfect! (And it was). The food was fabulous as were the table decorations, lighting, bartenders, servers, just everything. I couldn't have asked for anything better and as the Mother of the Bride I would recommend without any reservations, Luci's for your event. Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to turn a nightmare into a dream.

Spectacular venue and outstanding customer service, cannot say enough about this beautiful venue…read more We had our company Christmas party on the patio surrounded by twinkle lights, beautiful foliage and fire pit, and everyone raved about the ambience. The food was absolutely delicious and the staff was so attentive, our glasses were never empty! I highly recommend this fabulous venue to anyone looking for a lovely dinner for two or a dinner party for 30, the staff will take excellent care of you and make your event beyond amazing!

So let me preface this review on my inebriation level as being pretty high after hitting Pinkys,…read morebut we decided to hit this place up on a bar hop, because why not when your just throwing them down. This is very cool joint with a dark feel too it. They have a basement bar which we ventured into and they also have an upstairs bar as well, so you can fit a lot of drunk People in there. It also features a lot of great art that fits really highlights the Mexican bar vibe. The waitress/bar tender/ agave expert was very welcoming and know a lot about their tequilas and mescal option. I love me some smokey mescal, I dont remember thet name of the drink but it had some kind of elote triple sec or something like that along with Mescal and it was quite tasty. Trust me I was in no state to remember ingredients but this is from my foggy memory. I also got a pick of the cool ice blocks that has an Agave inlay that they put in the tumbler with your drink. I will definitely be going back for their wide Mescal and tequila options. I didn't see food in the bar, but they have a food truck out front that smelled amazing, but sometimes I simply dont want to eat when there are plenty of drinks to be had. They do have Esquites, Tacos, Quesadillas, Mini Chimis, and loaded fries. I will have to do another review on the food when I am not out being a borracho. They do take reservations and host private parties which would make for one raucous Christmas party if you don't work at a Christ loving conservative company like me. You can also order bottles of mescal and pick it up on location which is pretty awesome as especially after trying out the selection. Happy hour is every weekday that they are open to try out some of their cocktails. This is a great option to impress your tinder date if you are a lush like me pr want to show of your sophisticated drinker side.

Really enjoyed Barcoa Agaveria! Great cocktail selection and delicious drinks--the horchata house…read moreshot was a favorite. The menu was well done and the music and ambience were excellent. Our only complaint was the service. The servers weren't very attentive and didn't seem very knowledgeable about the products. Overall, though, a fun spot with a great atmosphere and we'd definitely come back!

I used to get really excited for Arizona Restaurant Week. Still, I lost my enthusiasm after I would…read moregain 10 pounds in a week (truly!) and the fact that many of the set menus feature items I wouldn't ordinarily order. For example, I rarely order dessert, and many menus feature it. Events like Arizona Restaurant Week are suitable when a place is really offering a good value or when you have access to a venue that you wouldn't ordinarily be able to get into. Cue my reason for visiting the University Club of Phoenix. This is a members-only club (a four-year university degree is mandatory for membership as is a monthly membership fee of $125) that only opens up to non-members during select holidays and special events. I was advised to monitor their website for special group dinners that open up throughout the year that sounded pretty cool. I had tried to make a reservation here during the fall portion of ARW last year but it had filled up fast. Pro tip: The spring session of Arizona Restaurant Week is always a bit easier to snag reservations for as many snowbirds have already flown away. The other reason that I wanted to try it wasn't simply for snobbish reasons ("Darling, I have reservations at the University Club tonight") but also because of all the ARW menus on offer, theirs is a steal. For $44 a person, you get an alcoholic beverage (pro tip: order the wine over the beer as it costs more), an appetizer, a choice of an entree, and dessert (yup, I'll eat it if it's included!). When I arrived at the Club, I was just blown away to find it. This is truly a hidden gem for downtown Phoenix. The Heard Museum is next door and the residential tree-lined streets (of epic houses!) make this such a charming part of the city. Parking is a breeze as well. Before it opened as a private club in 1965, it was a residence. One of the servers told me that the original owners recently held an event here to reminisce and explained to the staff the changes that had occurred at the property since they sold it. I thought that was cool! I ordered the Caprese skewers which really should be billed as a Caprese salad. It was divine and the word that comes to mind with everything here is fresh. The chef is excellent and clearly takes pride in his craft. For my entree, I went with the prime rib. It was HUGE. I could not believe the size. The accompanying mashed potatoes and vegetable medley was just as good. My guests ordered the salmon which is a decent size and is served with maple sauce which brings out the sweetness of the fish. Creative and yummy! For dessert, we ordered both the cheesecake and the Key Lime pie. Both were good but I would vote for the cheesecake. And for wine, I did a glass of Malbec. The employees here are amazing. Most have worked here for decades (my server, Lourdes, has been working here for 20 years and she isn't even the longest-serving employee!). I changed my reservation about three times and each time was, "No problem!" (this may not be the case every time but Friday night was not too busy). The servers love chatting with guests and will even give you a brief tour of the property. I also got plenty of other restaurant recommendations, too! Other reviews have mentioned that the property is somewhat dilapidated. It's true that the property is in need of a refresh but there is also something quite wholesome and authentic about it. It's not putting on airs, simply serving quality food with exceptional service. The site can be rented for special events and I would see that as being more of an issue if you were hosting something like a wedding (although the backyard is magnificent!). All in all, my visit to the University Club of Phoenix exceeded expectations. It's hard to find something else like this in the Valley. It's a throwback to a different era when people gathered around a dining table and actually engaged in conversation with each other instead of peering into their smartphones. And to my amazement, they are even open for breakfast and lunch. I can't wait to go back!

The good: staff was very friendly and parking was convenient. Several aspects of the meal were…read moretasty and the portions were generous The bad: the overall feel is shabby and outdated. I can't imagine paying for access and exclusivity to go there.

What a fabulous party place! We went there for a birthday party and the place is huge and can…read moreeasily accommodate a lot of people. It's perfect for weddings or big events. The cleaning, serving services were all included and impeccable. The decoration is part of the place or one could get it done from outside. A good place to host parties

Rosy is the best! Made sure everything was nice and organized, answered all my question and walked…read moreme through everything! Don't be afraid of the old pictures of the place, it has been upgraded and looks AMAZING! I had my wedding here and having my sisters quinceañera next! Very affordable and reasonable price!

Very nice inside. Did a paint and sip there. Staff was nice. Parking is a little toughread more