I've been on three wine walkabout tours with Sip & Savor and each tour has been better than the…read morelast. Bachelorette party, corporate events, they do it all! Most recently, I hosted some VIPs to Phoenix and we booked a wine walkabout tour back to back weeks. Booking was easy with Susan, she was able to get us scheduled quickly. Our tour was with Sharon -- she was the BEST. An absolute legend. She was hilarious, so fun, accommodating, and helpful. Each stop was unique and the wines were delicious. The snacks were great too! We will definitely book with Sip & Savor again. Highly recommend!

Wonderful experience in Scottsdale, Arizona. Tours mainly in the historical area.. Our guide Susan…read moreBray was fun with a bubbly, personality and provided the back up for our 3 hour journey. A highlight of the tour was a blind tasting at the end. Highly recommend this tour as a introduction to Arizona wines.

Atmosphere and people were great. Had a really nice selection of wines to choose from with some…read moregreat background and history about the wine.

Peter is an amazing person. He shared incredible stories about the Phoenix area and all the people…read morehe has helped! The man knows wine! I highly recommend for any private parties. Learn all you can from this guy...he rocks!

Do not pass Go! If you want local wineries this is the only…read moreplace to go. Very knowledgeable people and great selection and good prices

On a Sunday fun day, we stopped by The Wine Collective of Scottsdale for some vino. Located in Old…read moreTown Scottsdale, this winery, while it doesn't have a parking lot, is surrounded by free street parking. I Ubered but I saw that there was a good amount of parking as I walked in. Ambiance (3.5/5): A small but homey winery. You're not in wine country, so you won't have scenic views, but it is a nice place to have some wine. We sat at some high tops close to the bar. Service (4/5): Friendly service. If you're doing a wine tasting, they'll tell you a little bit about each wine. Food (N/A): We were on a liquid diet during this visit. Drinks (4/5): The Wine Collective participates in the Scottsdale Wine Walk along with five other wineries in Old Town. You can get a passport at any of the locations for $5 and then you'll receive a discount off of flights at each. You also get a stamp upon completing your mission at each spot. They only had one passport left, so luckily I was able to start the challenge. They have several different flights, more than just your standard red or white, including one where they will customize the flight based on your preferences. Pretty awesome and not something I see at a lot of wineries. All of the wines we sampled were solid. I'd return! Now I just need to complete the Wine Walk. It's a tough job but somebody's gotta do it!

What a great experience!! My 13 year old daughter and I took a cooking class for Not So Traditional…read moreThanksgiving Side dishes. Maggie has such great life experience in the food industry. She taught us not just how to cook, but how to prep, basic knife handling, and an interesting way to prepare garlic. The first part of the class we all sat with our recipes and watched Maggie in the kitchen while she explained everything. Then we split into groups of 2 and tackled one recipe for each group. When we were done, our reward was the amazing food we cooked! Every dish complimented the others spectacularly. I cannot wait to make these again at home. Thank you Maggie for a lovely evening!

A WOW Culinary Experience... We planned a cooking class for ourselves and 3 couples with Maggie and…read moreit easily exceeded all expectations. If you're looking for a fun, interactive and delicious way to add spice to your date night, look no further than Whisked Away! Dana & Marty, Surprise Date Challenge

Ever since we discovered Tracy Dempsey we stop in every two weeks to refill my neverending need for…read morebaked goods...good baked goods. Tracy is usually in the back of the little house, baking or putting another dish together. Never fail to find four or five delectable desserts to hold us over. My husband and I split one after dinner as Tracy doesn't skimp when it comes to portion sizes. If I had to pick one food group to live on the rest of my life, it would be baked goods. So I don't take it lightly when I say Tracy makes the best. And I've been around the Bakery Block a time or two. Light, flakey exteriors with whipped creamy insides. Muffins too. Little French dessert things. Don't know what they are called but do know they are delicious.

Best in baked goods. Tracy is always professional friendly and has great knowledge. My wife attends…read moreher classes, learns new skills and brings home tasty goodies.

Looooove this spot! You can tell the staff is passionate about the wine, which makes it taste even…read morebetter. They help you understand how the grapes are harvested, all the tasting notes, and offer fun facts when you're sitting at the bar. Such a fun tasting experience! They even comped our tasting with the purchase of two bottles of wine (we couldn't turn down this offer). We particularly loved their reds! Bright and airy space to visit solo, on a date, or with a big group.

This was suppose to be our first stop but they weren't open on time ?? We came back by a few hours…read morelater. The wife liked the wines. The service could have been better. Our male server was overly attentive to three young pretty girls. It was a nice place with a back room for large parties.

Date of visit: June 6, 2026…read more This was one of the visits on our Arizona Food Tour and while I don't drink wine (or anything, really) we had a lovely experience here at the Aridus Tasting Room in Old Town Scottsdale. Giovanni (or Gio for short) was a cute and wonderful host, explaining the various items on our tasting board--cleverly shaped like the state of Arizona, of course--as well as the various things he was serving my mom. Mom is by no means a wine connoisseur, and she definitely prefers the sweet wines over the dry ones. But she managed to find some things that she didn't mind during our stay. For me, the delicious cheese and salami was wonderful and while I didn't love the NA Aperol Spritz, I appreciated the opportunity to try it.

I stopped by on a whim. They had a live performer and she was very good. She played the guitar and…read moreshe played a couple of her own songs. I got a flight of white wines. I enjoyed the first two. The third one was a Chardonnay and that one wasn't bad. However, my waitress disappeared and I never got my fourth glass of wine. Also, she did not bring me a fresh glass for each wine tasting which I thought was a little tacky. She also did not bring me any water to cleanse my pallet. I just think that if you are serving different wines, they should be served in separate glasses because the residue from one could affect the taste of the next period. I thought that was just common sense. Anyway, that was a bit of a turn off for me. Otherwise it's a cute place.

We got a gift card here and WOW! As soon as you walk in, you're immediately blown away by the…read moreincredible selection. The variety of meats alone is impressive, but it doesn't stop there! They've got everything from barbecuing essentials and specialty seasonings to bold hot sauces and even a cold beer to enjoy while you shop. And then you make your way to that beautiful deli counter. That's when you truly appreciate the value of a real butcher. The quality, expertise, and personal service, it's a completely different experience compared to your typical grocery store. They also have 'cuts' of bone for your furry friends. We grabbed a bone for our dog and can't wait for him to enjoy it! Von Hanson's isn't just a deli... it's a place for anyone (new to grilling or professionals) who wants to enjoy quality meat and find whatever they need to cook it!

I haven't experienced this issue before, which is why I was surprised by my visit today. I…read morerequested five center-cut filet mignons, all cut to the same size, and trusted that they would be prepared as requested. Unfortunately, when I got home, the steaks varied significantly in size, and one was clearly not a center-cut filet. It was disappointing, especially since I was preparing a special meal on short notice. Update to my original review: After reflecting on my experience, I realized my original review didn't fully represent the business. From the moment I walked in, everyone was as friendly and welcoming as they have been during my previous visits. The staff was also very helpful in recommending some of their prepared side dishes, including the mac and cheese, twice-baked potatoes, and potato skins. They even provided cooking suggestions for both the air fryer and grill, which were appreciated. Although I was frustrated with how the filets were cut, I have to say the quality of the meat itself was excellent. The filets were incredibly tender, full of flavor, and everyone enjoyed them. The sides were also a big hit with our guests, especially the potato skins. I also want to recognize their outstanding customer service. The owner responded to my review promptly, and the store manager called me first thing the following morning to discuss my experience and make things right. That level of responsiveness and genuine care for their customers is becoming increasingly rare and deserves recognition. While my initial experience with the butcher counter was disappointing, I appreciate how seriously they took my feedback and their commitment to customer satisfaction. Because of that, I'll gladly continue shopping here and look forward to seeing the same high standards reflected in future visits.