Scottsdale Is Setting the Table: The Newest Culinary Must-Eats in the City

There has always been something quietly confident about Scottsdale’s dining scene; the sense that the desert knows how to throw a party. But 2026 is different. This year, the city isn’t just keeping pace with the country’s best food cities…it’s making a genuine argument for the top of the list. The most talked-about arrival so far is Cielito, the new … Read More

ParkingGate 2.0: Scottsdale’s $100K-Per-Spot Garage Just Won’t Quit

By Alexander Lomax Just when you thought Scottsdale’s most dramatic parking saga might finally find a spot to rest, the city went ahead and unveiled its grand vision for the Brown Avenue Parking Structure Expansion: a four-level, Western-style garage that will set taxpayers back a cool $18 million, or roughly $100,000 per parking stall. Yes, per stall. Let that marinate. … Read More

Guest Editorial: Results – Old Town Scottdale

By Councilwoman Jan Dubauskas Your Old Town Scottsdale is a beautiful and uniquely charming area that represents Scottsdale’s western heritage, while also welcoming locals and visitors to enjoy our modern amenities. Last week’s Western Week showed that Old Town is an important part of our past and our future. Unfortunately, it has languished too long without the attention of the city or … Read More

Old Town Does What Old Town Does: BOA Steakhouse Brings Hollywood Glamour to Scottsdale Waterfront

While conversations continue about the future of Old Town Scottsdale, complete with task forces and neighborhood debates (read our full coverage here), the area itself remains unbothered, doing what it does best: attracting world-class dining, shopping, and nightlife experiences that keep it at the forefront of Arizona’s entertainment scene. The latest proof? BOA Steakhouse is set to open along the … Read More

Scottsdale Might Get an Old Town Task Force. Is This Even Necessary?

By Alexander Lomax In a bit of a surprise move, Mayor Lisa Borowsky has called a special City Council meeting for January 7 to discuss creating a Downtown Task Force focused on Old Town Scottsdale. According to a letter to the Old Town business community, the proposed task force would “evaluate and refine the Downtown Character Area Plan and current … Read More

Scottsdale’s Finest Tradition: Blackout Wednesday Lives Up to Its Name (and We’re Not Judging)

Ah, Blackout Wednesday…or as the more refined among us prefer, “Drinksgiving.” The unofficial drinking holiday drew massive crowds to Scottsdale and Phoenix bars on Thanksgiving Eve, with venues like Coach House reporting their busiest night of the year. If you ventured anywhere near Old Town Scottsdale last Wednesday evening, you witnessed a heartwarming American tradition: college students reuniting with high … Read More

Love Conquers All (Except Security Cameras)

In a city where everything is photographed for Instagram, from your pink pasta to your overpriced mimosas, two alleged lovebirds forgot one crucial Scottsdale survival rule: assume you’re always on camera. Last month, Corrisa K. Sucanick, 30, and Brian H. Morrow, 39, were arrested for what can only be described as the most romantically misguided burglary in Old Town history. … Read More

Our Farmer’s Market is Moving: Here are the Pros and Cons

So, big news if you’re a Saturday market regular: the Old Town Scottsdale Farmers Market is packing up and heading to the city hall parking lot when the 2026-27 season kicks off. After more than a decade at the First Street and Brown Avenue parking garage, change is coming, and honestly, people have feelings about it. Let’s start with the … Read More