Ice Cold Refreshments at Fogo de Chão

Fogo de Chão is serving up drinks cold enough to give you a chill despite the 3-digit heat.  Try one of their two brand new batidas (a well-known blended frozen drink from Brazil) or their Tarragon Pineapple Tini. Fogo de Chão is located on Scottsdale Road south of Indian Bend.

One Last Hurrah at Trader Vic’s

It’s not a rumor, it’s a fact. Trader Vic’s will be closing July 30th.  There’s just one week left to enjoy this iconic restaurant at Hotel Valley Ho in Scottsdale before it closes its doors for good.  Buy two or more entrees and enjoy a free bottle of hand-selected wine.

Get Sassy at the Salty Senorita

Screw the Skinny Bit@*s, I Wanna Eat. Excuse me?! No offense. That’s the tile of local author Sonya Zepeda’s break-up recipe book. Zepeda will be signing her book at the Salty Senorita in Old Town Scottsdale July 28th. Also on the 28th at the Salty Senorita in Peoria, enjoy “Yappy Hour” with your favorite pooch who will enjoy doggie treats and a water bowl compliments of the Salty Senorita.

It’s Girls’ Day

Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North is pampering local ladies with its “Girls’ Day Out” package. For just $109, ladies receive poolside lunch at Saguaro Blossom, all-day pool access, complimentary cabanas (with misters, chilled towels, fruit kebabs and smoothie samples), complimentary use of the Fitness Center and one class, sauna, steam room or 25-minute mini treatment. Yay!  Make a night of it with $129/night room rates. For details click here.

It’s Guys’ Day

July is National Beer Month. Guys, if you haven’t taken advantage of National Beer Month; now is your chance. (Plus, it’s paired up with a very worthy cause.) Check out Rico’s American Grill, who teamed up with Beer for Brains Foundation and four local breweries to raise funds for the fight against brain cancer on Thursday, July 28th. The $59/person ticket includes a six-course menu paired with beer from local breweries: Sun Up Brewing Co. SanTan Brewing Co. Grand Canyon Brewing Co. Sonoran Brewing Co. The event begins at 6:30pm is at Rico’s American Grill, at the Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort. RSVP by calling 602-997-5850.