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The Creekstone Farms Black Angus Beef Brisket Burger at Cask 63

One of the newest restaurants to hit the Scottsdale restaurant scene in 2012 is Cask 63 which took over the lease at the former Bloom Restaurant located at The Shops at Gainey...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

Scottsdale - experts spread the word about preventing women's heart disease

from:Scottsdale Healthy Living Examiner

The month of February has many Scottsdale women seeing "red!" The reason is because February 3rd, 2012 is National Wear Red Day®. It "provides an opportunity...

All Burgers 1/2 Price for Happy Hour at American Junkie in Scottsdale

from:Scottsdale Burger Examiner

Tucked back in what’s being called Scottsdale’s “Entertainment District” sits American Junkie, which is a sports bar with a hip club like name. With...

Exhibition - I Myself Have Seen It: Photography and Kiki Smith

from:Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art

A major figure in contemporary art, Kiki Smith is best known for her sculpture, prints and drawings exploring corporeal (both human and animal) realms and, more recently, the...

The South of the Border Burger at The Rusty Spur Saloon in Scottsdale

from:Scottsdale Burger Examiner

The Rusty Spur Saloon is a hole in the wall sized bar located in old town Scottsdale’s historic area. This former bank building, built in 1921 is an old west style saloon...

The Black & Bleu Burger at Firehouse Bar & Grill

from:Scottsdale Burger Examiner

In what seems to be more bar filled with hipsters than a grill, Firehouse Bar & Grill serves a full menu ample for all 3 meals of the day. Having taken over the old...

eLove Matchmaking enters Phoenix/Scottsdale market, opens matchmaking office in Scottsdale.

It’s difficult to imagine it being hotter in the Phoenix area. For singles looking to find that special someone in 2012, that just might be the case as eLove Matchmaking...

The 1/2 lb. Cheeseburger Special at Goldman's Deli

from:Scottsdale Burger Examiner

Goldman’s Deli has been serving Chicago style deli food in Scottsdale since 2000. Using family recipes and Chef Greg’s experiences as a chef in Chicago area...

Exhibition - Economy of Means: Toward Humility in Contemporary Sculpture

from:Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art

In these lean times, we are often asked to do a lot with a little. The artists in economy of means distil the material stuff of our lives and create poetic sculptural work that...

Compelling motivators and 9 more hints to achieving your New Year's resolutions

from:Scottsdale Healthy Living Examiner

Adding a compelling reason (motivator) to the end of the your New Year's resolution or goal, will develop a stronger statement and a more sustainable resolution - of just who...

Sustainable New Year's resolutions need more than an intention or commitment

from:Scottsdale Healthy Living Examiner

Failing to achieve a goal results in negative self-efficacy - we tend to fail at similar tasks in the future. The same applies to New Year’s resolutions.Chances are that if...

The Hearty Half Pounder at The Good Egg

from:Scottsdale Burger Examiner

With 19 locations throughout the Phoenix and Tucson area and 1 in San Diego & 1 in Wichita KS, The Good Egg has become a staple for breakfast for over 20 years. The name...

Scottsdale hikers share their New Year's resolutions - intentions and attentions

from:Scottsdale Healthy Living Examiner

Sunday, January 1st, was the inaugural First Day Hikes program, a national program encouraging exercise, and more than 1500 hikers geared up to hike Pinnacle Peak Park in...

Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Scottsdale, Arizona with AmericanTowns Scottsdale Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Maricopa County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Scottsdale organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Scottsdale is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when...

Weekend Activities in and around Scottsdale

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

Eat Local! Great Resources in the Scottsdale area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Arizona’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

Winning the Real Estate Game in Scottsdale in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in Arizona is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent talk...

An Invitation to our Scottsdale Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Scottsdale, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to...

The Smothered Burger at 92nd St. Cafe in Scottsdale

from:Scottsdale Burger Examiner

Don’t let the name or glossy website of the 92nd St. Café fool you, it’s more neighborhood bar and grill than café. Not necessarily a bad thing in thing in this day...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

The Jimmy J burger at Bonfire Bar & Grill in Scottsdale

from:Scottsdale Burger Examiner

Dazed and confused is not only a great movie that introduced us to several “A” list actors or a great song by Led Zeppelin, but the way I felt after reading the menus...

The Zin Burger at the Tavern Grille in Scottsdale

from:Scottsdale Burger Examiner

On the busy NW corner of the intersection of 90th St. and Via Linda in Scottsdale is the Tavern Grille. A neighborhood bar and grille that serves all of standard grille favorites...

Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in Arizona

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a Arizona Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to call...

Cowboy Ciao's Wagyu Burger

from:Scottsdale Burger Examiner

Being a Scottsdale staple for almost 15 years Cowboy Ciao has been known for its extensive wine list and some interesting menu items, some that even have other restaurants trying...

Burgers made simple at The Dirty Drummer

from:Scottsdale Burger Examiner

Sometimes you just want a dive bar burger with no fuss and just the basics at a good price. It should be the rule not the exception in this day and age and it is at the Dirty...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her Students

Teaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach...

How much is too much to pay for a burger? Modern Steak's Kobe Burger.

from:Scottsdale Burger Examiner

A few weeks ago a conversation started with a friend about how much is too much to pay for a burger. The conversation restarted when I tweeted out that I was contemplating the $15...

Scottsdale Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!

With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving...

The House Special Black & Blue Burger at the British Open Pub

from:Scottsdale Burger Examiner

Fish n Chips and Bangers & Mash are standard fare often found on menus at British pubs, not burgers. The British Open Pub, just south of old town in Scottsdale is...

CEO/Best-Selling Author Randy E King to address Yleaders and

Scottsdale resident and Best-Selling Author Randy E King will address “Yleaders” and Youth & Government teens at the Northwest YMCA on Nov. 28 at 6:00 pm 7770 N. Shannon...

The Power of a Single Vote - Scottsdale Election Information and Polling Places

Presidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Scottsdale elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all...

The Primebar burger hits the spot at Primebar

from:Scottsdale Burger Examiner

With a prime location at the trendy Scottsdale Quarter, and a few locations throughout the country, Prime Bar offer up 5 burgers (4 beef and 1 turkey) on the menu priced at...

Bueno Burger's Arizona Style burger

from:Scottsdale Burger Examiner

The newest entry into the burger scene is Glendale’s own Bueno Burger. Its newest location just opened in Scottsdale and I hear a local chef is doing some consulting. Bueno...

$5 Max burger for lunch at Max Sports Grille in Scottsdale

from:Scottsdale Burger Examiner

With the fall sports season in full swing and people looking to save some money, Max Sports Grille will help you score, and save with $5 Max burger Mon.-Fri. from 11 a.m.-3 p.m....

Maricopa County Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide - Maricopa County

Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Maricopa County Arizona area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the local...

Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for Arizona AZ

Arizona Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in Arizona. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the local...

Share and Celebrate Local Green Initiatives

AmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in Scottsdale and across the country. With...

Orchard: Africa Presents The Inaugural "The Orange Ball"

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Find Arizona Corn Mazes - Get lost in an Arizona haunted Halloween corn maze this season!

Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Arizona corn mazes and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have...

Make your way up to the 4th Floor Grill & Sports Bar for the Bleu Phoenix burger

from:Scottsdale Burger Examiner

Tucked away in the locally owned Chaparral Suites Hotel, just north of Old Town Scottsdale is the 4th Floor Sports Grille & Sports Bar. An unlikely place amongst the see and...

Don't miss the Famous ZuZu Burger at Cafe ZuZu in Scottsdale

from:Scottsdale Burger Examiner

A modern day throwback, Café ZuZu is simple food from a simple time with simple modern day twists. Inside the Valley Ho Hotel, Café ZuZu that is the case with the...

The 'New King of Pop' to Launch New DVD

SCOTTSDALE, AZ---Valley of the Sun Artist Jeff Ivanhoe, the King of Pop -- that's soda pop and beer cans -- is launching his new DVD, How to Create Soda & Beer Can AluMosaics...

Arizona's Original Scream Park Attraction

AZ Scream Park is a Halloween Theme Park featuring 4 unique attractions plus the Monster Midway.Horror High3-D Fear FactoryCastle of DarknessGoldminers Revenge New For 2011 -...

Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for Arizona AZ

We have the best Arizona apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for the state of Arizona. We have found the best 'pick your own' apple orchards and apple farms in...

Best-Selling Author/CEO joins the US Green Chamber of Commerce CEO’s advisory council

Arizona business man and Best-Selling Author Randy E King has been asked join the US Green Chamber of Commerce CEO’s advisory council. King will advise Mr. David Steele CEO of...

Burgers & Bottles' Memphis Burger

from:Scottsdale Burger Examiner

From time to time you come across a place when you least expect to and that was the case a week ago as I cruising through my neighborhood and saw the sign for Burgers &...

Scottsdale resident, Best-Selling Author and successful businessman, Randy E. King, has joined the Board of Directors for Welcome Home Troops

September 6, 2011 – Scottsdale resident, Best-Selling Author and successful businessman, Randy E. King, has joined the Board of Directors for Welcome Home Troops – a...