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BanjoBanjo Posts: 272
edited February 2010 in All Encompassing Trip
My wife is getting sent to Scottsdale for a few days in March for work and I was wondering if there were any places we should check out. It's the weekend before St Pat's day but I don't know if St Pats as big a deal as it is in the NYC-Philly area (where we're from). Any Irish pubs we should check out? We are going to a Suns game and to Majerle's (Thunder Dan was my favorite player when I was a kid). I'd like to do a brewery tour or go to a brewpub. Also we're skipping Valentine's day to save some cash for a real nice dinner in AZ so any suggestions there would be appreciated. We're also going to Sedona for a day or two.
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  • mca47mca47 Posts: 13,301
    Banjo wrote:
    My wife is getting sent to Scottsdale for a few days in March for work and I was wondering if there were any places we should check out. It's the weekend before St Pat's day but I don't know if St Pats as big a deal as it is in the NYC-Philly area (where we're from). Any Irish pubs we should check out? We are going to a Suns game and to Majerle's (Thunder Dan was my favorite player when I was a kid). I'd like to do a brewery tour or go to a brewpub. Also we're skipping Valentine's day to save some cash for a real nice dinner in AZ so any suggestions there would be appreciated. We're also going to Sedona for a day or two.


    Well...no. St. Paddy's day isn't much of anything here (sadly).
    If you do want to go to an Irish bar, this is my favorite. They often have some good live music there too.
    http://www.skepticalchymist.com/

    Maherle's is very much "meh". I know you're a fan, but don't tell me I didn't warn ya'! ;)
    There are a ton of good places to eat, so if you need suggestions for something specific let me know.

    If you're a pizza fan, check this place out...
    http://www.pizzeriabianco.com/
    You'll have to wait a couple hours for a table (no reservations) but it's been rated best pizzeria in the US multiple times.

    As far as brew-pubs in the Scottsdale area...
    http://www.fourpeaks.com/ (The one in Tempe has a better vibe, but the one in Scottsdale is nicer)

    This place here is super tiny and not much to offer atmosphere wise, but they have a great beer menu!
    http://www.papagobrewing.com/

    Good call on going to Sedona! Keep in mind that Sedona will be pretty chilly in March, but it should still be damn beautiful. If you like to hike, you're in heaven! -Also, let me know if you do and I can recommend some good trails.

    Are you a golfer? If so, don't forget the clubs! Scottsdale has some ridiculously amazing courses!!

    Anywho, I can go on and on...

    If you need some specific advice, let me know.
  • BanjoBanjo Posts: 272
    Thanks for the info! All those places look good.
  • BanjoBanjo Posts: 272
    Anyone else have any suggestions?
  • Indian SummerIndian Summer Posts: 2,296
    eat at Chino Bandido
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  • fotdfotd Posts: 514
    San Tan Brewing Company has some great beers. Four Peaks does too.
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  • BanjoBanjo Posts: 272
    Chino Bandido looks like the coolest place of alltime.

    A few people have suggested 4 Peaks to me.

    I really appreciate the input guys. Thanks!
  • angiebabyazangiebabyaz Tucson, AZ Posts: 148
    Matt's Big Breakfast
    www.mattsbigbreakfast.com
    Tiny little place but worth the wait IMHO
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  • he still standshe still stands Posts: 2,835
    god I miss Phoenix... lived there for 2 years and moved back to PA last February.

    Mill Ave in Tempe is fun if you enjoy the college bar scene. I typically went to a little irish pub in Tempe called O'Kelley's on Dobson and Guadalupe. It is just a dive bar but cheap drinks and beat people... my kinda crowd.

    I was never a fan of Scottsdale... it is typically people who make $40k a year and drive a $40k car. :? All about your image.
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  • BinFrogBinFrog MA Posts: 7,309
    edited February 2010
    he still stands wrote:
    I was never a fan of Scottsdale... it is typically people who make $40k a year and drive a $40k car. :? All about your image.

    I disagree. Scottsdale has lots of fun/interesting things to do (and yes, the golf is second to none). Yeah there is some cheesiness, but any destination town has that sort of vibe to it (Palm Beach, Woodlands, Hilton Head, etc). There's some "image" BS in Scottadale, but it's easy to look past.

    To the thread starter: if you are an architecture kind of guy, check out Taliesin West and do one of the short tours.

    Depending on what kind of food you are into, and your budget, there are almost limitless possibilities.
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  • he still standshe still stands Posts: 2,835
    Sedona is really fun.

    My favorite spot on earth is the Mogollon Rim about 2 hours from Phoenix... if you're into camping. BEAUTIFUL views. March isn't the best time to go... May through September. It is in the 70s there and 110s in Phoenix.
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  • mca47mca47 Posts: 13,301
    he still stands wrote:
    god I miss Phoenix... lived there for 2 years and moved back to PA last February.

    Mill Ave in Tempe is fun if you enjoy the college bar scene. I typically went to a little irish pub in Tempe called O'Kelley's on Dobson and Guadalupe. It is just a dive bar but cheap drinks and beat people... my kinda crowd.

    I was never a fan of Scottsdale... it is typically people who make $40k a year and drive a $40k car. :? All about your image.


    I'm not a huge fan of Mill, but I do like Rula Bula...
    http://www.rulabula.com/


    Also, while some Scottsdale people may be materialistic...they all aren't and I think it's a great town.
  • he still standshe still stands Posts: 2,835
    mca47 wrote:
    he still stands wrote:
    god I miss Phoenix... lived there for 2 years and moved back to PA last February.

    Mill Ave in Tempe is fun if you enjoy the college bar scene. I typically went to a little irish pub in Tempe called O'Kelley's on Dobson and Guadalupe. It is just a dive bar but cheap drinks and beat people... my kinda crowd.

    I was never a fan of Scottsdale... it is typically people who make $40k a year and drive a $40k car. :? All about your image.


    I'm not a huge fan of Mill, but I do like Rula Bula...
    http://www.rulabula.com/


    Also, while some Scottsdale people may be materialistic...they all aren't and I think it's a great town.

    yeah I shouldn't make generalities... I have a few friends that still live there. We used to have a great time at "The Sand Bar" in Scottsdale.

    Remember the song called "I'm a big douche at a scottsdale bar"???

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKwA8pFJvJc
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    i was there a couple of times....nothing was all that memorable. :lol:

    old town was sort of neat,i did find some cool coasters.
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  • mca47mca47 Posts: 13,301
    he still stands wrote:
    mca47 wrote:
    he still stands wrote:
    god I miss Phoenix... lived there for 2 years and moved back to PA last February.

    Mill Ave in Tempe is fun if you enjoy the college bar scene. I typically went to a little irish pub in Tempe called O'Kelley's on Dobson and Guadalupe. It is just a dive bar but cheap drinks and beat people... my kinda crowd.

    I was never a fan of Scottsdale... it is typically people who make $40k a year and drive a $40k car. :? All about your image.


    I'm not a huge fan of Mill, but I do like Rula Bula...
    http://www.rulabula.com/


    Also, while some Scottsdale people may be materialistic...they all aren't and I think it's a great town.

    yeah I shouldn't make generalities... I have a few friends that still live there. We used to have a great time at "The Sand Bar" in Scottsdale.

    Remember the song called "I'm a big douche at a scottsdale bar"???

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKwA8pFJvJc

    Yeah, while not a huge fan of the Sandbar, I do go there for one important reason...

    It's a Iowa Hawkeye bar! :)
    On Saturdays it's packed full of Hawkeye fans and is a ton of fun!


    And yeah...that song is pretty damn funny! Pretty accurate in many ways. :lol:
  • OffHeGoes29OffHeGoes29 Posts: 1,240
    I lived in the Dirty GLD (Glendale) for 3 years, and there are pros and cons to living out there. I miss the winter there and I also miss my secret camping spot near Flagstaff.......

    If you don't mind the traffic, heat, and pollution...then more power to you.
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  • mca47mca47 Posts: 13,301
    OffHeGoes29 wrote:
    I lived in the Dirty GLD (Glendale) for 3 years, and there are pros and cons to living out there. I miss the winter there and I also miss my secret camping spot near Flagstaff.......

    If you don't mind the traffic, heat, and pollution...then more power to you.

    What's your secret camping spot?


    It's not like I'm going to be running into you there... :D

    I hike and camp all the time and am always looking for a new trek or camping spot.
    PM me if you don't want to give away the goods! :lol:
  • OffHeGoes29OffHeGoes29 Posts: 1,240
    mca47 wrote:
    OffHeGoes29 wrote:
    I lived in the Dirty GLD (Glendale) for 3 years, and there are pros and cons to living out there. I miss the winter there and I also miss my secret camping spot near Flagstaff.......

    If you don't mind the traffic, heat, and pollution...then more power to you.

    What's your secret camping spot?


    It's not like I'm going to be running into you there... :D

    I hike and camp all the time and am always looking for a new trek or camping spot.
    PM me if you don't want to give away the goods! :lol:

    I will only tell you if you promise not to litter or blare loud music....
    :? :? :?
    BRING BACK THE WHALE
  • mca47mca47 Posts: 13,301
    OffHeGoes29 wrote:
    mca47 wrote:
    OffHeGoes29 wrote:
    I lived in the Dirty GLD (Glendale) for 3 years, and there are pros and cons to living out there. I miss the winter there and I also miss my secret camping spot near Flagstaff.......

    If you don't mind the traffic, heat, and pollution...then more power to you.

    What's your secret camping spot?


    It's not like I'm going to be running into you there... :D

    I hike and camp all the time and am always looking for a new trek or camping spot.
    PM me if you don't want to give away the goods! :lol:

    I will only tell you if you promise not to litter or blare loud music....
    :? :? :?


    Ok...
    Is it pack camping or car camping?

    Either way, I'm all for a good spot!
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