A friend and I were having a little Sunday funday and popped over to Tarbell's after she mentioned…read moretheir delicious French 75 cocktail. The main restaurant wasn't opened yet but we were told the wine store next door was & should be able to make the same drinks. This is not only a lovely little wine shop but they also have a full bar and food service available. We didn't try any of the food this visit but the cocktails were incredible. My favorite was a cocktail with a basil topping and egg whites foam, I could've easily drank 5 of these. Each drink was crafted with care & all of the bartenders were very friendly and well skilled. I will definitely be back soon, especially to try some of the food!

Nobody, at least in a two mile radius of Arcadia or Biltmore districts, creates perfectly smooth…read morecocktails or mocktails such as Shanti.

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.

It's a beautiful place and would've loved to have done a tour. The view is absolutely amazing. We…read morewent to watch an illusion magic show here and it was very entertaining. Everyone was really into the interactions with the magician. I would like to come back and dine at one of the restaurants here and also do a tour of this beautiful mansion.

The Wrigley house is a wonderful monument to love: it was built for his adored wife by Mr. Wrigley…read morein 1931, with a mediterranean feel and a stunning view. We used the valet parking as the signage was a bit unclear, so it seemed the easier solution than going up and down stairs to find Geordie's. The entrance had the open feeling of a grand house, with the wrought iron staircase and the beautiful ceiling, terracotta tiles and wood furnishings. There was a wedding party in the large restaurant area that we passed on the way to our table in a separate area. The table was set with care and the rose petals were such a thoughtful touch! As a European I was pleasantly surprised by a small velvet covered stool, placed by my side, for my purse: these touches made the evening even more memorable. No rushing to seat more people or a check arriving while still deciding if something else was going to be ordered. I do enjoy a real meal in a real restaurant, with table linens, linen napkins, the proper glasses, the good silverware. Nick was taking care of our table and was very attentive to anything we may have needed. The cocktails we had were the " Ready, Fire, Aim" with rye whiskey, Drambuie, St Remy and bitters, and the "Dr Vincent's Penicillin" with scotch, lemon, honey, ginger and Laphroaig spritz: both were delicious. For the meal I had the Risotto made with Carnaroli rice, oyster mushrooms, truffle and asparagus; for me the risotto was just a bit over but it was creamy and all of it eaten! The Scallop Ceviche was fabulous, thinly sliced served with auicos, sliced jalapeño, leche de tigre : my chile allergy wouldn't let me taste this dish, but my partner ate it all so definitely good :) The main course consisted of the prime Filet for me, cooked perfectly!! to my medium-rare with emphasis on rare, served on pommes purée and enjoyed to the last bite; the other order was for the dry smoked Branzino (sea bass) with olive tapenade, artichoke and tomato: the fish was so moist and tasty, the skin crispy, and was presented beautifully. For dessert we shared the "Milk and Honey" which is a twist on panna cotta with brown buttercream and honeycomb. With dessert I had my usual after dinner espresso with a shot Sambuca to go with it. Thank you Nick for taking such good care of us. A perfect meal and ambiance for a special night

This is the wine festival by which all other wine festivals will be measured for me going forward…read more Admittedly this is more expensive than other wine events held here in the valley (between $55-$75/person depending on when you buy tickets). But what you get for the money far exceeds any wine festival I've experienced here in the valley. It didn't hurt that this year's Grape Arizona Wine Event was held on a crystal clear 70 degree day, but this is truly the biggest and best wine event I've been to anywhere in the Phoenix area. My only criticism would be that this event should be held on a Saturday (rather than Sunday) to maximize exposure for the event and its vendors. Other than that, I have almost nothing but positive things to say for this fantastic event. I bought my ticket about a month in advance so I only had to pay $55 (rather than the door price of $75). With that ticket came a goody bag containing a wine glass, event program, 20 wine tasting tickets (that's not a typo) and 10 food tasting tickets. I counted 15 Arizona wineries at this event and 7 restaurants offering food tastings. Most of the wineries this year hailed from southern Arizona (particularly the Willcox and Sonoita areas) but also with a few from the Verde Valley area as well. Restaurants participating in this year's event included Beckett's Table, Thirteennorth, Match, Leona's Foccacia, Herb Box, Modern Round, and Vincent's Bistro. Additionally there were miscellaneous vendors selling everything to chocolate, to wine glass charms, to olive oil, to home decor. With so many tickets to use, I wanted to make sure I made use of them all. So I employed a balanced strategy. 2 wine tastings, then 1 food item, then 2 more wine tastings, then another food item, then...well, you get the picture. Thankfully a number of the food vendors had some hearty food samples to help soak up all of that wine. From Beckett's muffuleta sandwich, to Modern Round's beef sliders, to Thirteennorth's turducken meatloaf, and even Vincent's roast beef slider. Though I have to admit my favorite of the food offerings at this event was Leona's cannoli. It was so good I got two helpings. As for the wines, most the wineries were here earlier in the month at the Grand Arizona Wine Festival so I was somewhat familiar with the offerings. Alcantera (my favorite from the Grand AZ Fest) was unfortunately not one of the wineries on hand this time around. That said I still found plenty of wine varieties to love. My favorite this time around was probably from Carlson Creek (a Willcox winery with a tasting room in Scottsdale). Their Rule Of Three wine is a perfectly well balanced mix of Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvedre. A full bodied but smooth wine that went perfectly with all those food bites. The crowd at this event, while impressive, was smaller than the Grand Arizona Wine Festival earlier in the month. No doubt in part because this event was more expensive and because this event was on a Sunday rather than a Saturday. But for me that was a good thing as I had room to move about the wine and food booths quite easily and there was plenty of tables and chairs to station myself at any given time. And unlike the Grand AZ Festival, there was an abundance of food offerings to help balance out all the alcohol. The entry price may not be cheap, but what you get for the money is truly worth every penny. I was able to make use of all my tickets in just over two hours, though I could have easily spent more time here if I were hanging out with a big group. Fantastic event showcasing both Arizona's growing selection of wineries as well as some of the Phoenix area's diverse culinary treasures. Hoping to see even more offerings the next time this event comes around as there's plenty of room for even more vendors should they decide to come to this event next year. A quick note that a portion of the proceeds from this event also goto the Phoenix Rotary 100 Club. So to recap: Drink wine, eat good food, support a good cause. Any questions?

My sister and I came for a tour on Saturday and I am sooooo glad we did. We arrived about 10…read moreminutes prior to the tour starting and we were quickly greeted by the owner (Tyler) as he brought us the drink menu. It was pretty busy so we stood to the side. When ready, I ordered a ooh la la lemonade and we served ourselves some cold water. The bartender was friendly as she took my order and made my drink pretty quick. The tour started a few minutes later and lasted a little over an hour. The time went by fast as Tyler kept it fun, informative, and engaging. I learned a lot and walked away with some good brewery knowledge. We tasted several spirits and two were my favorite. There was a vanilla flavored one and a cinnamon one... cant remember the names, oops. We ended up buying the vanilla flavored one and I cant wait to use it! My ooh la la lemonade was delicious, not too sweet and not too strong. I had a GREAT time, this place rocks! Thank you!

I totally recommend taking a tour here. I learned a lot from the owner and how he operates his…read morebusiness and how everything is ran. We were able to try more then a few samples and I also bought a bottle for home. It was a great time!

I've been a virtual wine club member for over a year and it has been the best experience! I tell…read morepeople all the time about the pairings, I've tried and our very friendly No Snob Somm. It is a great way to learn more about wine and connect with a wonderful community. There's a combination of virtual events, and in person events. In addition, Sam makes herself available for personal requests if you have an event or need some help pairing a wine. I would highly recommend this Somm and joining the wine club!

When Sam calls herself the no snob somm she is not lying. She is down to earth. She really brings a…read morebright energetic presentation in all she has built on her community. It's fun, welcoming and she attracts like minded people. No snobs, just all around great people. It's a safe place to explore wine and not be judged. My favorite part is that Sam's knows her stuff but has a hard time pronouncing certain wines just like the rest of us. Just join if you have any hesitations because you will not regret it and you will learn about all new kinds of wines, and people.

This was a lot of fun and an insightful tour! Our guide James Beach was a TON of fun and made the…read moretour worth it. He had a lot of stories and history about the area which was interesting to learn about the area. We stopped at about 5 restaurants and the food from each of the restaurants was really good at each stop. If you are looking for a fun tour to learn more about the Scottsdale area, this is a good one. Be ready for a lot of walking though, and wear comfortable walking shoes!

Our tour was a great introduction to Old Town Scottsdale! Our guide, John (or James as he was known…read morefor our tour!), was such a great host. He shared so much background not only about the food but about Scottsdale itself. The stops were well planned and provided a great variety of items to sample. Our trip included pizza, tacos, a pasty, macarons, gelato, margaritas, beer, tea, popcorn and spice blends. I also thought the price was really fair for what we got. Highly recommend Taste It Tours and our guide John!

This is a more modern art / contemporary art store. Worth a stop if you're in the Uptown area. I…read morelove that they support local artists! They have a large selection of unframed prints which is a great way to showcase more available art. Though the selection was small, the t-shirts were really nice. A lot of the art on the walls wasn't marked so I wasn't sure if it was for sale or not and I hate asking!

Great place for locally made gifts. Inventory changes often, so every visit you'll discover new…read morestuff. Staff is always helpful.