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Tale 19: Meriam Craweleoth: Mage Queen of The Grand West (chapter 5 - Do Not Wait 5/10) part 4. Stories of Old

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After the Battle in Celticia, Meriam had some nice peaceful years with her family. Feon and Edmond gave her a lot to think about, including the value of her daughter, husband and nephew. She felt lucky to be queen, and use magic peacefully, and watch over the magic forest city she had made with the Raven Gate. The harvests where good, and Francia retreated from the east boarder for the winter. Anglia enjoyed finally being safe at every other boarder. Yet, Meriam lusted for more; she wanted another adventure, and more allies. She suspected Francia may be bribing the Eastern and Southern nations, to aid in conquest; or reap their land. It was almost too quiet this season. Then one day, at a court meeting, the scribe translator read a letter from the Far South: Hispania. Hispania was so far away from the rest of Ealden Cynedom, that people knew nothing about it. All except Meriam, who read about a specific type of mage in one of Feon’s journals, and that the main magic forest in Hispania, belonged to the Fairy Gate. The thought of undiscovered magical scenery, gave her wanderlust once more.

The Letter said that Hispania had fallen into civil unrest, as families instead of governments, tried to acquire mages to rise to power. Currently there was no consolidated government, causing the balance around the Fairy Gate to fall into corrupt hands. The Far South of Hispania had no care for the politics of other lands, and instead wanted advice; They had heard marvelous stories about the mage queen of the Grand West. And one family decided to contact her.

But Meriam’s king husband, and the other court members, had no interest in the Far South. It was a month’s journey away, and provided no trade or threat. But these things are meaningless to a mage. Outside her window, the Raven Gate was visible in the square. Meriam could travel alone through the shadow veil, to the Fairy Gate, all by herself. Time and distance were malleable in the veil, and mages could use gates, like fey, to travel between magic forests. But Meriam needed to know if the Fairy Gate was open, because if it was, that meant there was a mage. The men around Meriam rolled their eyes, as she rose her hand to hear the rest of the message.

“Our mage is a fair lady, unlike her kin. There are white marks about her wrists, and a heart with a sword marked on her chest. She is a mage that can heal with compassion; If only she could love. Her name is Corona Wintersleapen. She was bred and possessed by her family for power, and then ran away to the peak of the city. Inside the mouth of the halved mountain, is a lush jungle of wonder around the iced Fairy Gate. Corona’s darkened heart needs to be healed, so the city can prosper. She must belong to no one, and stop harming anyone who attempts to reach her. The city needs to access, coexist, and expand into the enchanted jungle. We believe your queen’s power, and achievements, make her the best person for the job.” The Messenger said. The translator gave a brief summery. Then there was a bump under the table. Meriam and the king looked under, and Eatheltwein, their nephew, was eavesdropping on the courts with his canary.

“Eatheltwein Cynedom, we talked about this. You should be studying literature, not joining our table. I know you wish to be included as you enter manhood, but this is not your time. Off with you.” The King demanded. Eatheltwein slinked off like a scared dog. Leaving the court embarrassed and the messenger, scribe, and translator very confused.

“I will quickly use the gates to settle this matter. I want to be on good terms with every kingdom. I cannot bring my men, as the pure magic of the shadow veil petrifies commoners in it’s deprivation of the senses. Not to mind the presence of the beast kings. I will go alone in my fairy robes, wielding the unbreakable sword and bow. Care for our daughter and Eathel well.” Meriam said. She stood up and left before anyone could stop her. It had been a long time since she had an adventure; it made her giddy. Meriam almost had a skip to her step as she went to her study; And then she noticed someone was following her…

Meriam walked into the shadow veil, through the black marble Raven Gate in the square. She entered the serene setting of black, white and grey. As she walked though a rough forest trail, no birds sang, or wind blew. The light almost refracting as it spilled through the canopy. Meriam did not look behind her, nor her familiar Nithen; yet she still sensed she had a follower. The shadow veil was not deterring them... Then Meriam crossed into the plains full of unicorn, and carnivorous mares. Then hiked through the rough terrain of the wolf kingdom, with cats of luck and moonlight, that hid in the brush. Only magic had colour here; fey, fairy robes, magic tools, and the eyes of those who wield it. Nearly at her destination, Meriam crossed a bridge of ice into the Fairy Kingdom, where the frosted trees echoed with the laughter of children, and everything glittered like diamonds and snow. Yet, her pursuer still walked behind her. Is it even a person? Why didn’t the shadow veil deter them? She thought. As Meriam stood at the foot of a stone circle, engraved with the table of fours, she decided to look behind her. Meriam was taken aback: Eatheltwein stood gleaming with joy, admiring all the fairies, and the soothing atmosphere. This meant two things: firstly, Eathel was now her responsibility, and was in a world of trouble. Secondly, in order to be content in the ether of all magic, he must be a mage. Noticing the confused glare of his aunt, Eatheltwein nervously waved hello.

“Sorry Aunt Merry, the quest just sounded like a lot of fun. I’m tired of talking to trees in the court yard, and reading books about dead men. I Love you, and want to go on an adventure! Also, what is this place? It’s a bit odd isn’t it.” He smiled, looking around innocently.

Realizing Eatheltwein was a mage, and that his canary was his familiar, Meriam decided to take the opportunity to teach him more magic. Something so powerful must be utilized wisely and safely. Eathel had developed a habit of sneaking into her magic study, and reading her mage journals, this whole time. His little familiar’s name was Viola, and she was quieter than Meriam’s kestrel familiar Nihten. Though a golden canary suited Eatheltwein well; he never shut up, and was very innocent, and showy. When the surprise faded, they all began to take the adventure as an opportunity to bond. With joy, they stepped through the Fairy Gate, and into the Mediterranean heat of Hispania. Eatheltwein coughed; he had come from right from a pleasant and crisp winter in Anglia.

The fairy gate was atop a large, forested, fey infested mountain. It was overlooking a city of white sandstone, painted vibrant colours. The tall houses had tall walls with small iron gates, and where like vibrantly painted stacked children’s blocks. The view in every clearing was spectacular. You could hear music, shouting, and singing echo up the mountain. It sounded like an undying fiesta. In Feon’s book, she said this place was called Torres de Calendulas; Meriam had no clue what that meant, she only knew there was a Meader mage wielding healing love magic here somewhere. If the message she received was accurate.

Eathel’s company was pleasant. He helped search. There were no trails, just twisted trees with odd leaves, ripe fruit, and large colourful flowers. What odd tree children, they both thought; And so many pretty, shinny, colourful Phoenix’s, minor Roc’s, and cockatrices. There were also many nymphs in the trees, creeks, freshwater springs, and patches of sunlight they passed; yet no people. The magic forest was thick, and toughly filled with fey. The Fairy Gate itself was a wonder made of solid aquamarine, that looked like ice; Yet, it was nothing compared to its forest. As they searched, Meriam and Eatheltwein suddenly walked into a short Indigo cornfield. It gave way to a yard of colourful patches of perfectly square vegetable beds, making a garden in front of a perfectly square spackled house, with a blue roof. On the porch sat a man of tanned skin, and deep eye’s and hair. His hair was curled, and waved into a short low ponytail, and weaved with marigolds of various colours. He wore a loose cotton shirt with a deep neckline, and poofed sleeves, that were embroidered with pinstripes and wild patterns of vibrant colours which matched his tight pants. He was tuning a lute, and humming with the cicadas. Meriam had the most confused look on her face. Between the hallucinogenic fey, perfect garden, and this man’s outfit, she wondered if she had eaten something unusual before she left.

“Eatheltwein, are you seeing what I’m seeing?” Meriam asked, in a mildly disturbed way.

“Oh my, It’s not just me! Thank the fjords! I thought I had eaten those mushrooms again…” Eatheltwein sighed. Meriam turned to look at him with a jerk; she made a gesture that suggested she had too many questions to actually ask them.

Eatheltwein and Meriam were experiencing the special type of embarrassment that comes from walking into a stranger’s house, being offered a myriad of things, and not being sure what the socially acceptable thing to do is. The man talked in a monotone voice, with a slight cheer, and his face expressed no emotion, whilst still encapsulating a polite faux sense of enthusiasm. Like he might be in pain. He switched between old Anglian and old Hispanian, making him nearly incomprehensible. Meriam and Eathel were now eating what was probably chillies filled with cheese, and topped with a fried egg, inside a corn tortilla. The man starred at them with the same expression, while strumming is lute giddily. The unfamiliar notes not forming a coherent melody. They all made uncomfortable distressing prolonged eye-contact. Then the man started smiling. Meriam looked like she was in fear as the strings of melted cheese hung from her mouth and the iron skillet she shared with her nephew. Wait, it’s not iron… its copper?

“How is it dear visitors? I made it with my lady’s fine recipe; with golden goose eggs!” He said with a thick accent, and astrum of him lute. “She is a talented potion maker, and Heartmann mage.” He continued. The last part was in old Hispanian. Meriam started to cry. She had no idea what was going on. She had seen war, but this broke her.

“Aunty Merry, are you ok? I have concluded we actually may have shared some suspicious forest gatherings at the palace. But what luck! I love spending time with you. And to be in one of your adventures; This is fantastic! And this food, whatever it is, is disgusting in a way that makes me keep eating it.” Eatheltwein cheered. Meriam’s crying, now also contained a sort of gagging and laughter. Her mouth was still full of cheese. This was not her finest moment. Worse yet, this cabin bard, who was attending her fever dream, spoke in an incomprehensible fast language, and Meriam could not ask where the Meader mage, Corona, was. Then she recognized the word ‘Heortemann.’ She swallowed, and took some deep breathes, when she realized the walls were covered in paintings, potions, baking trays, and cookware. It was a gingerbread cottage, spackled like confetti cake. Eathel was now examining the large oven at the end of the cottage, and the stairs down to a cellar; Where Meriam began to hear laughter.

Peering into the dim cellar, like two children looking into a well, Meriam and Ealtheltwein saw two large beautiful fairies, and a woman with platinum hair, amber eyes, white fairy kingdom fair robes, and a marking in black, of a sword in a heart upon her chest. The three cellar occupants looked unblinkingly at Eathel and Meriam.

“You brought mages my love! More friends for our party in our safe little garden!” the female fairy spoke. She matched the second fairy like a twin; though the other fairy was a boy. Their complexions were like ice, and their hair was silver, and eyes that were pale and lustered like aura quartz. Their wings were lilac and periwinkle, and shimmered like their eyes. They wore fairy robes, and had crowns of ice. They looked just like the Fairy King and Queen. Meriam was delighted; Royal Fairies. Fairies make sense! She almost started to tear again.

“Hello, you must be Corona Wintersleapen. Your people need you to stop attacking them, when they go near the magic forest. They fear your introverted nature is caused by your families neglect. But I think your just a mage, and people are mean.” Meriam said. “Also, your two royal friends are radiant, by the way.”

“Nada. I do not attack the people. They just get lost in the forest; the fey lead them back out again. It’s their fault for trying to cut down the tree children, instead of asking politely to be neighbors. If they were nicer, and stopped having children in hopes of bearing mages, their city could become entangled with this forest no problem. And I live happy in my little cottage, with all my true loves. I want nothing to do with tower folk.” Corona spoke. She sounded like a snooty child.

“Miss, this situation is so upsetting to common folk; they cower in fear-” Meriam said. Then she stopped. “Wait, you just don’t want to talk to commoners? It has nothing to do with your family or how close or far away they are?”

“Se” Corona chirped. “I even send them medicine, when the sickness passes time to time.”

“Wait, true love? With all four of you? That is a lot of love… Aunt Merry says you’re a mage that can heal with love; you must make everyone feel better with four times the hugs!” Eatheltwein smiled. “I love romantic stories! Is that why everything is copper and you have so many baking and brewing supplies? To heal people and befriend fairies?” Eathel gleamed. Meriam rolled her eyes.

“We are Earden Faries; royal fey! We came to look for our father, but my sister fell in love with this fine bard! And then I fell in love with this adorable lady! So, we stayed here, instead of returning home with no news of our father. Her shortbreads are wonderful!” the fairy prince said sweetly. Meriam went into seer mode; she covered Eatheltwein’s mouth, to start an interrogation:

“Why were you looking for your father: The Fairy Queen?” She asked.

“Oh, my love can sing that for you! It’s very sad. We taught him to sing it in every tongue.” The fairy princess said.

“I love songs and music! Why I would love a ballad form that fine lads lute!” Eathletwein said.

“No.” Meriam grimaced. “Just tell me. I want to record everything in grotesque detail.” she demanded. The man took his seat, and the fairies hugged his knees, and Corona curled up to keep brewing in the wine cellar. Then the unsettling bard took a deep breath, and started with one strum; and Meriam’s palm, met her face.

Upon the tallest mountain, in the southmost lands; A selfish king did ask a mage for a simple thing.

He held a knife to the mage’s kin, and then began to yell.

Summon me the Raven King; whose song will kill us all.

The armies of the bitter folk, come before my fort. Now have the biggest raven come, and make the men no more.

When the Raven King did come, from his shadowy throne; the Fairy Queen did run away, to stop the bird lord’s song.

Alas too late, the mage summoned him, and the Raven began to plea: “release my mage, my dearest friend and I may sing for thee.”

Forgotten was the darkness, of the king’s new oath; For when the Raven King began to chime, the king and mage began to fall.

The Fairy Queen, though light of foot, could not warn the peoples to flee;

And down came the fort and mountain, and all the fey and trees.

No one lived to tell the tale, of how a mountain halved; to quote the lives of all that died, or witness the beast king’s spell.

The Fairy King did cry, for the loss of her dead love. The Raven King forgiven, but the damage already done.

The lord of birds he cracked his voice, for death he saw as sin; and tells each mage of whom he sees, of what crimes he did commit.

Now that many years have past, and the Gate and Forest remade. The people here will never learn, but at last we’re safe.

It doesn’t matter how talented a bard is, if the courts don’t care to listen. Meriam got up, broke his lute in a rage, and glared the man with malice.

“No. I am a Queen, a time controlling mage, a wife, and a Mother; I have seen battle, magic, murder, pain, and filth beyond imagination; AND I DON’T WANT TO BE SERENADED BY A HISPANION STALLION COLLECTING FARIES IN A FANTASY MUSHROOM SAMBA.” Meriam cursed. Her dark powerful voice even scared Eatheltwein, who cowered in the oven. The information was fun lore, and it explained the art on the walls. But it would not satisfy Hispania in terms of having good will towards this magic forest; or Anglia. Meriam pulled Eathel out of the oven, and Corona out of the cellar. She brought them to the table to sit, while the royal fairies swooned, and transmuted a new loot for their love, from a broken ladle.

The most Meriam could do now, was inform Corona that common folk can’t talk to trees, so she would have to be a witch and negotiate the land partitioning between commoners and tree children. Corona hated the idea; that would require leaving the forest and talking to people.

“If you don’t want to talk to people, send your insufferable bard. He’s a special kind of peasant. Small people might find him charming.” Meriam scoffed.

“It’s only until the people who hate fey leave, and the rest accept living aside fairies and phoenixes. My aunt here, made the Raven Gate in the main square of the Capital of Anglia; a magic forest in the biggest city of the Grand West! And all the common people live well from what I’ve seen.” Eathel said with a smile. His sunny aura had begun to comfort and attract Corona. The idea involved her staying away from humans, having fey be safe, and still being able to be a magic healer, and baker, in the woods. The witch in a little cottage of a magic forest. Corona agreed, and offered Eatheltwein a spot in her bed with the bard and fairies. Then gestured at Meriam as well. She considered it, until her eyes met the bard’s; dead eyes. She didn’t trust him.

Meriam took Eathel aside, and warned him to stay away from sketchy offers like that, and they should get home before his uncle realizes he wasn’t becoming literate. Eathel was disappointed; he always wanted to make a pillow fort. Noticing Meriam was becoming short, Eatheltwein said they could tell him he was learning other kingly skills. Meriam argued creepy house, in creepy forest, with a creepy woman, who was asking if they wanted to be the fifth and sixth flower in her vase. Eathel gave up, as he didn’t understand; he was not full grown either. The two of them politely declined Corona’s offer. When she persisted, Eathel gave her his shirt as a distraction, and dashed into the tight twisted vibrant forest. Meriam followed behind, and they started looking for the Fairy Gate to get home.

Meriam and Eatheltwein started to get trapped in the dense forest. The tree children were stubborn, and they had gone the wrong way. They were lost.

“Can we use our familiars to scout?” Eatheltwein asked.

“Too tight, we might lose them. We need a Mothkin.”

“Those giant fairy moths? that turn into human sized fairies that guide people?”

“I’m not going to ask how you know that, but yes. I don’t know the names of any in this forest, to call for one. By the way, saying a fey’s name, if it has given it too you out of fondness, is how to charm a fey to you. It’s rude to say, or share, a fey’s name; it’s a gift from their parents. Also, never summon them like edge lord Edmond.”

“The Wolf prince?”

“Yes. By the way, if he ever comes to you for peace, say yes, and don’t mention that I said that.”

“This place really got to you aunt Merry…” Eathel mused. He was ensnared in greater bean stalk, which was talking to him in tree euphemisms. Something about him being a treasure of the Grand West. Then, as he was being lifted by the tendrils, shortbread fell out of his pocket. Eatheltwein had taken it in the cabin, as the fairy recommended. Meriam picked them up; they were rum flavoured. She shrugged and put them on a nice plate from the palace, she summoned with chalk. Eathel was now having neon flowers and fruit nuzzled against him by the tree children. Now he was bothered. He was in need of a water closet.

It was a waiting game. They hoped some mothkin, whisp, or nymph, would come and help them for a cookie. Fairy logic is both the best and worst. Eventually the tree children parted way, slowly dropping Eatheltwein, and a night blue mothkin walked forward. She was deep blue and royal navy; wearing a sparkling velvet robe, long glassy hair, and soft eyed wings and antenna.

“The cookie is nice, but I could feel your desperation from across the creek. Sorry I took so long, you guys kept moving away.” She said calmly. “Oh! I remember you! Meriam Craweleoth?”

“Hello, my name is Eatheltwein Cynedom; what is your name?” Eathel said, hoping to get his first fey name. Meriam handed the cookies to the Mothkin, with a smile.

“Celscael. Most mages call me Chelsea. It’s nice to meet you Eatheltwein” Chelsea said, taking a bite and gesturing them to follow. The world will literally bend before a mothkin, between the start and finish of a journey. Meriam and Eatheltwein could see the warp of the trees and path as they followed; they didn’t even say where they were going, and Chelsea still led them to the Fairy Gate.

“Good tidings! Thank you for helping Corona; I can’t wait to make more friends when those lively dancing men move into the forest! This has got to be one of the better places mother has put me.” Chelsea said tenderly. Meriam smiled and waved goodbye, as did Eatheltwein to copy. They ran back to the gate and Shadow Veil without looking behind them, and walked into the square panting.

“Don’t take me on your next quest; I will be in the study becoming a good nobleman. Please Aunt Merry. PLEASE.” Eatheltwein said. He noticed he wasn’t wearing a shirt, and hugged himself in embarrassment. He turned to Meriam; she was ecstatic.

“I am going to spend the next two days writing that all down! That was so Exciting! Odette will love to hear about this!” Meriam giddily chimed. Meriam was never this cheerful. Eathel looked at her blankly, and then he silently walked back to the palace alone.

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3 Restaurants To Get The Most Innovative Fusion Food In Arizona

Arizona has become a hub for wine lovers and foodies. And the state boasts dozens of vineyards, innovative bistros, and restaurants that cater to the most discerning palates. With Arizona’s growing popularity among gastronomes, it’s no surprise that every month, new establishments are opening their doors to the public to showcase the best of the best in traditional and fusion cuisine. In August 2019 alone, there were 12 new restaurants that started their operations in Tempe, Scottsdale, and Phoenix, and locals are getting excited over these cities’ thriving fusion food scene. From authentic and traditional recipes to modern and creative fare. Here’s where you can get the newest and most innovative fusion food in Arizona.

Deez Buns, Tempe

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What do you get when you take a classic Chinese bao and combine it with the Philippine siopao? You get an Asian-style bun that is the perfect vehicle for ingredients. And dishes that are inspired by Vietnamese, Korean, and Filipino cuisine, among others. Owners Justin Jin Park and Kevin Rosales were able to showcase the best of Asian cuisine in a portable package as they reinvented the steamed buns of their childhood into something that resembles a burger, but is very Asian in taste. Guests should try the BTS (bulgogi, tomato, and slaw) bun, longsilog (Filipino sausage) bun, and the Satay bun.

SumoMaya, Scottsdale

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This Scottsdale institution features the best of Mexican-Asian fusion fare. Everything on their menu expertly highlights the flavours of Mexico, the Far East, and South America. As seen in dishes such as the Ahi Tuna Tostada, Lobster Mango Roll, and Tuna Tacos. It’s also the place to be after a night of revelry. So after dancing up a storm and indulging in tropical drinks while on a Scottsdale Night Club crawl, head to SumoMaya the morning after for their Bottomless Brunch. Try the Korean Fried Chicken Torta or feast on some Wagyu Steak and Eggs to wake up your taste buds, then wash it all down with Mimosas or Margaritas.

Three Bowls and a Burro, North Phoenix

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This restaurant features fresh, healthy food that showcases the unique flavours of Asian, Californian, and Mexican cuisine. Must-try dishes include the Yellow Bowl, a comforting dish made with white rice, grilled chicken, yellow peppers, toppings, and a zesty citrus soy ginger sauce. Meanwhile, burrito fans will surely enjoy the Blue Burro. It is a grilled flour tortilla filled with white rice, grilled chicken, purple cabbage, cheese, and barbecue sauce.

The fusion food scene in Arizona is heating up. So drop by The Grand Canyon State. And enjoy feasting on some of the most flavorful and creative Asian and Central American fusion dishes in the country.

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Your Guide to a Weekend in Arizona

If you’re planning to visit Arizona, the Phoenix-Scottsdale area, also known as the Valley of the Sun, is not to be missed. Phoenix is the state’s capital, and it’s also the fifth-largest city in the United States. With plenty of relaxing, wellness-focused resorts, stunning nature views, and dining options galore, Arizona vacations are bound to be memorable. Even if you’re a local, these tips will have you falling in love with the Grand Canyon State all over again. If you’re lucky enough to be one of the Arizonians that have a medical marijuana card, you also have the added benefit of visiting one of three Cannabis dispensaries in Tempe Airport or central Scottsdale, near Scottsdale airport, or by the Tempe Airport. Ahead, the ultimate rundown of things to do in Arizona—places to stay, eat, see, and more.

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The Phoenician, a Luxury Collection Resort in Scottsdale Looking for Arizona’s ultimate relaxation sanctuary? This 250-acre resort features stunning views of Camelback Mountain. As part of a three-year renovation, the 60-room hotel built a 4,600 square foot fitness center, redesigned its pool area, and added a three-level spa with two dozen treatment rooms. Enjoy a relaxing facial or body treatment of your choice.

CIVANA If wellness and self improvement are your goals on this trip, consider staying at CIVANA. Located just outside of Scottsdale in the Sonoran Desert, CIVANA is the first sustainable wellness resort in the area and is focused on four key pillars: healthy cuisine, movement and fitness, spa’s healing arts, and discovery and enrichment. It offers up to 18 classes every day, each one centered around a topic on fitness, personal growth, or spirituality. There’s also a 22,000-square-foot spa and a restaurant that has a creative and healthy menu led by the renowned Chef Justin Macy.

Tratto Speaking of food, are your munchies giving you a craving for Italian? Book dinner at Tratto, a restaurant from beloved chef Chris Bianco, who is also famous for his pizza spot, Pizzeria Bianco (which is located right nearby Tratto, and considered to be one of the best restaurants in Arizona). At Tratto, all the pasta is made in-house, so you’re guaranteed to dig into fresh, authentic flavor no matter what you get—but the cacio e pepe is a known crowd-pleaser.

Tacos Chiwas This spot is vetted by the Mayor of Flavortown himself, Guy Fieri. Indeed, this Phoenix taco joint is not to be missed. It’s a labor of love, started by married couple Nadia Holguin and Armando Hernandez, who were both born in Chihuahua, Mexico (the restaurant is a homage to their hometown) and met in Arizona in 2012. Make sure to order the rajas gorditas, a star dish made with soft, pillowy pockets of tortilla, flavorful beans, and rajas, which are poblano chile strips with cheese. Drooling.

Taliesin West Are you an architecture geek or interior design nerd? Plan a day trip to Frank Lloyd Wright’s winter home, which was recently added to the Unesco World Heritage List. There are plenty of tours to choose from, but the Night Lights tour is perfect for a romantic desert night.

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Your Guide to a Weekend in Arizona

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The 25 Best Places To Eat & Drink In Phoenix (1)

From tortas to the best pizza in America, there’s a lot of good things to eat in Phoenix and Scottsdale. Sure, there are the expected taco spots, pizzerias, and Southwest diners, but Phoenix’s restaurants can surprise you too with their unexpected details (like creepy dolls sitting in a basement). Whether you’re craving barbacoa for brunch or house-made pasta for dinner, we’ve organized this guide by meal so you’ll always know where to eat next.

Breakfast Rachel Richards Lux Central $ $ $ $ American in Uptown $$$$ 4402 N Central Ave Not

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Lux does a little bit of everything - they’re the kind of place that could probably assemble Ikea furniture without having an existential crisis. Part cafe, part bar, and part restaurant, this Central Avenue spot works whether you want coffee and a pastry, a cocktail, or some of the best mac and cheese in the city. Keep it in mind for breakfast before visiting The Heard Museum or Phoenix Art Museum nearby. Lux Central opens at 6am daily.

Rachel Richards Ocotillo $ $ $ $ American , Pasta in Midtown $$$$ 3243 N 3rd St Not

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Don’t expect tumbleweeds and swinging saloon doors when you come to Phoenix. Instead, you’ll find places like Ocotillo - a cool spot with an outdoor patio/beer garden that’s great for groups. Come for the fantastic brunch, which has everything from a skillet pancake with roasted bananas to brie-stuffed French toast. It’s also a great spot for lunch or dinner with its American menu with Southwestern twists, like beef ribs with a mole espresso barbeque sauce and the crispy eggplant “meatballs” over parmesan polenta.

Futuro at Palabra Collective $ $ $ $ Cafe/Bakery in Downtown $$$$ 909 N 1st St

Maybe you have an affinity for minimalist design, or you just don’t feel like waiting in line to eat at a breakfast spot Guy Fieri has called “gangster.” Futuro is a very white and bright cafe inside a hair salon that serves excellent Mexican coffee drinks (try the Cajeta, made with goat-milk caramel and sea salt) as well as pastries. And if you’re here when they serve brunch - on the weekends October through May only - anything involving barbacoa is on the menu, order it.

Lunch Tacos Chiwas $ $ $ $ Mexican in Midtown $$$$ 1923 E McDowell Rd Not

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Tacos are the unofficial love language of Phoenix, and they end up on the majority of restaurant menus - Mexican or not. While the number of places with overpriced chicken tacos and a Dia de los Muertos theme continues to grow in the Valley, you’ll find us at Tacos Chiwas. Here, the meats are super flavorful, the tortillas are soft (but not so soft they fall apart), and we’d like to install their salsa bar in our own kitchens. Try the classics like carne asada and al pastor, but don’t skip out on the lengua or chiwas (beef, ham, jalapeno, Anaheim chiles, asadero cheese). It’s a small space with only a few tables, but it’s perfect for two or three people who want a quick taco lunch.

Shelby Moore Windsor $ $ $ $ American in Uptown $$$$ 5223 N Central Ave Not

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When you want to spend a day with friends eating and drinking without wasting time traveling from neighborhood to neighborhood, Central Ave has you covered. Start your own bar/restaurant crawl at Windsor, an American spot with great bar food, before grabbing a Grid Bike (Phoenix’s bike-share system) and riding along the tree-lined Bridle Path. Then head to Postino for wine, Federal for wood-fired pizza, and Joyride for tacos. Drinks are $5 until 5pm at all of these spots, even on the weekends.

Pizzeria Bianco Downtown $ $ $ $ Pizza in Downtown $$$$ 623 E Adams St Not

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If you’re in Phoenix for just one day, Pizzeria Bianco is the restaurant you need to eat at because they’re serving some of the best pizza in the country. Start with the spiedini (fontina wrapped in prosciutto) and follow with the Rosa pizza, which is topped with pistachios and rosemary. Located downtown, this casual, brick-walled spot with outdoor seating is the original of two locations in the city.

Danny Upshaw The Churchill $ $ $ $ Market in Downtown $$$$ 901 N 1st St Not

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This open-air food court is about a 12-minute walk from the Phoenix Convention Center, so make a stop here after a day filled with networking, seminars, and conversations about the dry heat. It’s a courtyard surrounded by repurposed shipping containers out of which local vendors sell burgers, tacos, pizza, and drinks.

Los Reyes de la Torta $ $ $ $ Mexican in Uptown $$$$ 9230 North 7th Street Not

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Our favorite tortas (Mexican sandwiches) in the city are at Los Reyes de la Torta. The bread is soft, the fillings are delicious, and it’ll be so large you’ll wonder how you ever spent $10 on anything else. The most popular torta - and our favorite - is the Norteña with chipotle-marinated chicken or steak with caramelized jalapeños, onions, melted mozzarella, and a smear of refried beans. Pair it with one of their many shareable frescas (freshly squeezed juices) or even better, BYOB. Los Reyes is a larger space than Tacos Chiwas, but still super casual.

Rachel Richards Fellow Osteria & Pizzeria $ $ $ $ Italian in South Scottsdale $$$$ 1455 N Scottsdale Rd #100 Not

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Located in South Scottsdale, Fellow Osteria serves the best, and most-reasonably priced lunch in the area. There are house-made pastas and wood-fired pizzas as well as a great lunch special (half pizza and small salad for $10, and deals on drinks). Have a long lunch here then spend the rest of the afternoon in the Desert Botanical Gardens (about a five-minute drive away) ranking your top 10 favorite species of cacti.

Ingo's $ $ $ $ American in Arcadia $$$$ 4502 N 40th St Not

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When you land in Phoenix craving something other than airplane food, head to Ingo’s in Arcadia. Choose from a menu of fried chicken sandwiches and gourmet burgers, order cocktails by the carafe, and replenish your vitamin D supply out on the patio.

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Trying to convince someone in Phoenix that your favorite Mexican restaurant is better than theirs is like trying to convince another dog owner that yours is cuter. But we’re big on bold statements so we’ll tell you that the best Mexican food is at Barrio Café Gran Reserva, on the outskirts of Downtown. They serve food from different regions of Mexico, setting it apart from the Sonoran-style of Mexican food you’ll find all over the city. Barrio Café Gran Reserva is well-known for its mole (it’s even used in a few of the cocktails), so be sure to center your order around trying multiple types. If no one in your group volunteers as team orderer, try the $50 six-course tasting menu for dinner.

Rachel Richards Tratto $ $ $ $ Italian in Midtown $$$$ 4743 N 20th St Not

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Founded by the same guy as Pizzeria Bianco, Tratto is a pasta-focused restaurant right next to Bianco’s location in the Town & Country Center. Tratto is best when you share a few things from their regularly-changing menu that has included dishes like cavatelli with duck and prosciutto ragu. There’s an off-menu cacio e pepe that’s phenomenal here too. Try to get a reservation ahead of time, otherwise you can try your luck at the first-come-first-serve bar.

Pizzeria Bianco Town & Country Center $ $ $ $ Pizza , Italian in Midtown $$$$ 4743 N 20th St Not

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The second location of this pizzeria in the Town & Country Center is more of a dinner play. There’s an expanded menu (that still includes the famous pizza) and later weekend hours, and they take reservations. The space is still rustic, but this one looks more like the country home of an eccentric aunt with the mismatched chandeliers and thrift store art all over the walls.

Melissa Fossum Dino's Napoletana $ $ $ $ Pizza in Midtown $$$$ 710 W Montecito Ave Not

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Dino’s Napoletana is one of our favorite late-night food options in Phoenix, and it’s located in the back of Thunderbird Lounge, a ’70s inspired bar. The menu is small (just a margarita, a salami, and a green pie with zucchini, ricotta, pistachio, and mint), the hours are short and late (Tues-Thurs 8pm-12am, Fri-Sat 8pm-2am), and there’s only outdoor seating. But don’t let any of that stop you. The pizza here is some of the best you can eat in the city.

Glai Baan $ $ $ $ Thai in Midtown $$$$ 2333 E Osborn Rd Not

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Glai Baan is a lively Thai restaurant perfect for a night out with friends. It’s located in a converted bungalow in Midtown and serves shareable street food-inspired Thai dishes that are all under $20 - like salted crab papaya salad and pork skewers. Seating is limited and wait times can run high, but it’ll be worth it once you’re eating panang curry with braised beef and nua num tok under a string of twinkling lights.

Sid Pearce Restaurant Progress $ $ $ $ American in Uptown $$$$ 702 W Montecito Ave Not

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Coming to Restaurant Progress is like upgrading to an exit row seat - sure, it costs extra but you’ll be happy you spent the money. This place feels casual and unpretentious, but serves the kind of food you’d expect to find somewhere more upscale - with staples like foie gras with lentils, dates, and brown butter walnuts and an octopus dish with melted tomato and garlic confit. If you’re tired of having to make daily life choices on what to wear, eat, watch, and do - then let the chef decide your meal for you here with the $75 five-course set menu.

Hermosa Inn Lon’s At The Hermosa $ $ $ $ American in Paradise Valley $$$$ 5532 N Palo Cristi Rd Not

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We have a theory that all vacation home purchases in Phoenix were decided after eating at Lon’s. Located at The Hermosa Inn in Paradise Valley - a small area near Scottsdale - Lon’s is fine dining with beautiful views and the best patio in the area. Order The Stetson (a mezcal, prickly-pear cocktail) and choose from dishes like lobster tempura, steaks, and scallops. Definitely make a reservation to sit on the patio and time it up with the sunset.

Rachel Richards The Canal Club $ $ $ $ American , Cuban in Old Town Scottsdale $$$$ In The Scott Resort & Spa Not

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Old Town Scottsdale is kind of like a diet Vegas. It’s the best place to come when you’re planning to get rowdy, and the best place to go for dinner to start is The Canal Club. The theme here is 1930s Havana, and the menu puts a modern twist on that, with dishes like fried plantains with smoked black bean puree, pan roasted scallops with creamed masa and chorizo, and a gaucho steak with masa potato cakes. It’s always full of groups who probably have the same plan as you - and there are always events happening at The Canal Club, from game nights every Wednesday to Friday night movies with cocktails and complimentary Mexican street popcorn.

Rachel Richards Welcome Diner $ $ $ $ American , Diner in Downtown $$$$ 929 E Pierce St Not

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Welcome Diner isn’t exactly downtown, it’s slightly east in the Garfield neighborhood. But because it’s open late (until 2am every night) and serves exactly the type of food you want after a long night at the downtown bars, you’ll want it on your list. The Southern menu here includes things like the Big Jim (a fried chicken biscuit sandwich with sausage gravy), Andouille corn dogs, and mac and cheese.

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Located in a 1940s department store, Hanny’s looks pretty average on the surface. But grab a $7 martini and take the glass-bottomed elevator downstairs where you’ll find old porcelain dolls sitting in a row behind a chain-link fence, and old dressing rooms repurposed into some very neon bathrooms. You may have come here for drinks and some hot honey pepperoni pizza, but you’ll stay to see if the rumor about the dolls inexplicably disappearing and reappearing is true. It’s as much a bar as it is an experience - just check your bag before you leave to make sure one of these creepy dolls hasn’t hitched a ride home.

Grace Stufkosky Century Grand $ $ $ $ American , Bar in Arcadia $$$$ 3626 E Indian School Rd

Picking a spot inside the Century Grand building is like deciding on your Mario Kart player - you can’t go wrong but everyone has a favorite. There’s a bar called Century Grand with an extensive cocktail and wine list, and dim sum-style carts that bring around throwback dishes like fried oyster Rockefeller and steak tartare with a cured egg yolk. There’s Platform 18, a cocktail bar that’s also a 90-minute train simulation. And there’s the Grey Hen, a bottle shop and whiskey bar with rare spirits. Regardless of where you end up, you’ll spend some money - nowhere this cool is cheap - but you’ll have found a new favorite drink or dish.

Valley Bar $ $ $ $ Bar in Downtown $$$$ 130 N Central Ave Not

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If you’re the type of person to check the FBI’s most wanted list on your morning commute while listening to the latest episode of Crime Junkie, you should have a drink at Valley Bar. It’s inspired by Phoenix murderer Winnie Ruth Judd and there’s a shadow art installation with hanging figurines that depicts scenes from her infamous trial. Valley Bar doubles as a venue for weekly events that include everything from comedy shows to concerts to film screenings, so come for a game of pool, a performance, or to drink cocktails while learning a little local history.

Stefan Yarish - Capsfoto International Wren House Brewing Company $ $ $ $ Brewery in Midtown $$$$ 2125 N 24th St Not

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Exposed industrial piping, large picnic tables, and bearded guys trying to explain what beer is to the bartender must all be part of some brewery handbook. Wren House is a welcome change from that standard. In the Green Gables neighborhood in Midtown, the taproom was once a 1920s bungalow and is a perfect place to stop by for one beer and then forget what time it is four hours later. Their beer is exceptional, and they’re constantly incorporating local flavors, like Sinagua malt, Arizona wheat, and local citrus. Some nights you’ll find local food trucks out front, or you can head over to Pa’la just down the street for wood-fired Mediterranean food.

The Attic Ale House $ $ $ $ Bar Food , Burgers , Pizza in Arcadia $$$$ 4247 E Indian School Rd Not

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Camelback Mountain separates Phoenix and Scottsdale, and has two of Phoenix’s most popular hiking trails: Cholla and Echo Canyon. The Attic Ale House, an eight-minute drive from the trailhead, is the best spot in the area for that beer and burger you’ve been imagining since about 10 minutes into your hike. There’s a long list of beer and wine options to drink alongside the Ivan burger (our favorite) with a view of the mountain, while debating whether the person who was hiking in jeans and flip flops ever made it to the top.

Rachel Richards Second Story Liquor Bar $ $ $ $ American , Bar Food in Old Town Scottsdale $$$$ 4166 N. Scottsdale Rd, #102 Not

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When tequila shots and a techno version of “Don’t Stop Believing“ aren’t in the cards for the night, Second Story Liquor Bar is an excellent choice for a tamer night in Old Town Scottsdale. This is a place you come to sit in a comfy leather chair and go through their long list of whiskey and scotch-focused cocktails. Although drinks might be your priority here, they also have a small-but-solid menu of snacks like falafel with whipped feta and pork belly lettuce wraps.

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Great Wolf Lodge Scottsdale Review

I’m excited to share a full review of the new Great Wolf Lodge in Scottsdale. This kid-friendly resort has lots of fun options for families. Read on for the good… and the bad.

Hi friends! Hope you’re having a wonderful morning. Sorry for disappearing yesterday! We were jumping into 7-day reset fun and also returning from our weekend staycation to Scottsdale. The best part was that the Pilot was finishing up training and was able to catch a flight into Phoenix late Saturday night and could meet us!

We spent 3 days and 2 nights at the brand-new Great Wolf Lodge, which is basically a kid’s dream come true. The girls lost their minds! I’d seen a few posts about Great Wolf Lodge over the years and was excited finally to take the crew. When I found out this summer that we were getting one, I booked our rooms the first day that they opened the system for reservations. The site crashed multiple times in the process, I was able to snag a room for the end of the month, which ended up being their grand opening weekend.

Great Wolf Lodge Scottsdale

Great Wolf Lodge is a family-friendly resort with a lodge “campfire” kinda vibe to it. The two wolf mascots, Wiley and Violet, stroll around the property for photo ops, and they have quite a few fun amenities.

Activities at Great Wolf Lodge Scottsdale

I was pretty blown away by the amount of activities they offer on site. They have a mini golf area, gold panning, a mine exploration activity, an indoor ropes course, mini bowling alley, a rock-climbing wall and a full indoor waterpark. The waterpark is climate controlled to 86 degrees year-round and has various slides, a lazy river, a wave pool, a giant splash pad, and a baby/toddler area.

Inside the resort, they also have a Build-A-Bear workshop, a kids’ area (where they offer childcare), a candy store, and MagiQuest.

MagiQuest ended up being one of the biggest hits with the kids. It’s an indoor scavenger hunt using magic wands (that you purchase for around $20). You pay an additional $15 to participate in the MagiQuest game, and as you find different spots throughout the property – they’re marked with a little green leaf – you flick your wand at the object and something will happen. It can be something small, like a picture on the wall will light up- or something pretty intense, like the giant animatronic dragon that will come to life. You have to follow a “quest path,” collecting different runes and objects, battling different characters on screens throughout the property, and it can turn into a very involved game. This part was truly magical and kids everywhere were running around waving their wands at various objects, then heading to the portal to see what they needed to do next. It was very Harry Potter.

Saturday morning, the girls and I hit the road fairly early and made the quick drive up to Scottsdale. We checked into the hotel, where the girls received cute wolf ear headbands,

and since our room wasn’t quite ready, we spent an hour at the arcade, which is conveniently open 24/7. I managed to win stuffed sloths for each of them from one of the claw machines and they were pretty pumped.

We checked into our rooms and grabbed dinner on site before heading to the waterpark. We spent a few hours jumping in the waves, playing at the splash pad, and the girls rode the slides until it was bedtime. The Pilot came into the room when we were all crashed, and we spent the next couple of days alternating between the waterpark and the indoor activities. It was a great family staycation and the perfect way to celebrate the end of airline training.

The pros

The activities. I was surprised by how many of the activities were included with the cost of staying on property. The waterpark was included, where we spent hours each day, and they also offer a daily schedule with various activities on the hour. These include character greetings, face painting, story time, a dance party with the wolves, Bingo, etc. Some of the other activities were an additional purchase, like the bowling, ropes course, gold panning, rock wall, etc. I didn’t find the prices to be unreasonable for what they offered. You can buy a Wolf Pass for each kid which includes everything, but I wasn’t sure how much we’d actually do, so I opted out of it.

The waterpark. The girls LOVED the waterpark and we literally spent hours here each day. There was so much for each of them to do, and I think it’s perfect for babies all the way up to teenagers.

Cons

The food. The food was overpriced and horrible. We usually love hotel food – the girls have a serious obsession with room service – and we can easily find something we all love. That wasn’t the case at all here. Even if you compare it to Disney food, it’s also overpriced, but at least it’s good food and they have tons of options. I found the options to be very limited, not very healthy/fresh, and overpriced. I will say the fries were great but you can’t live off fries for 3 days. (Liv even said the pizza was gross, which I’ve never heard her say before.)

Here are the saddest tacos you will ever see in your life. They were called “fajita veggie tacos” which were on very small tortillas, filled with pico salsa and one or two slices of bell pepper on each taco.

We’re in Arizona. We do tacos well and this was just an abomination.

The good news is that Prep & Pastry is only 12 minutes away, and so is Fashion Square and lots of other great dining options. Scottsdale has a ton of wonderful food, so I think it’s worth it to go off-property for real meals and just depend on the Great Wolf Lodge for quick bites and snacks. (Some of my recs: Olive & Ivy, True Food Kitchen, Flower Child for lunch, Blanco tacos, and Butters.)

We checked out the brand new Scottsdale Prep & Pastry location and ordered all of our faves. The chickpea scramble is amaaaazing.

(So proud of Kyle and their new location!)

Great Wolf Lodge was obviously still working out some of the kinks since it just opened. It wasn’t unusual to try something (like a vending machine or a drink machine) to find that it was broken. We also found the rooms to be so-so. The duvet was like half an inch thick – I have the worst time sleeping when I feel like the blanket is just a sheet, so I take towels from the bathroom and cover myself in towels lol. They also had a smoke detector in the room that flashed a super bright light every 10 seconds. We didn’t get great sleep the first night.

How does Great Wolf Lodge compare to Disney?

They’re completely different animals. (<— see what I did there?) Disney is such a well-oiled machine and runs smoothly, and efficiently, with lots of magic touches throughout. Great Wolf Lodge isn’t trying to be Disney, and what they do is fun and they do it well, but it just isn’t the same. We had a great time, but it’s not one of those places where we’re like “Omg I can’t wait to go again.” All in all though, I think it was absolutely worth it and I’m sure the girls will want to go back.

For now, it’s back to the swing of things over here! I have a couple of conference calls this am, am going to get in some cardio for 7-day reset, and finish working on the new workouts for HIIT Bootcamp (coming later this month!).

Hope you have a wonderful morning and I’ll see ya soon.

xoxo

Gina

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Wednesday (7.4.2018)

UPTOWN / BRONX

ALIBI: Extended happy hour with DJ Poison Ivy (6pm)

KAZZA: HAMILTON LODGE happy hour (8pm)

TOOLBOX: Karaoke with Jackie Dupree (9pm)

WEST END: Lagoona Bloo (10pm)

CASTRO: GET TWISTED WEDNESDAYS (10pm)

HELL’S KITCHEN

ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: Men of Adonis Lounge (10pm)

POSH: Kristy Blaze & Octavia Anyae with DJ John Marto & Valeria Sparks (10pm)

THERAPY: Pixie Aventura & Kizha Carr (11pm)

RISE: Brenda Dharling, Bootsie LeFaris & Marti Gould Cummings (11pm)

HARDWARE: Paige Turner (11pm)

RITZ: TURNt feat. Sherry Pie, Egypt, Jasmine Kennedie & Black Widow, plus shotgirl Nasty Queen and DJ Eugene Edo (midnight)

INDUSTRY: Sherry Vine (midnight)

EAST SIDE

EVOLVE: THE EVENT urban party (6pm)

UNCLE CHARLIE’S: live piano (8pm)

LIPS: Bitchy Bingo with Ginger Snaps (9pm)

CHELSEA

EAGLE NYC: Jockstrap Wednesdays (10pm)

ELECTRIC ROOM: PLEASE ME dance party (10pm)

BARRACUDA: Tina Burner with Jasmine Rice & Holly Box-Springs (11:30pm)

REBAR: TBA

WEST VILLAGE

ROCKBAR: White Elephant Burlesque (7pm); Karaoke with Lee VaLone (10pm) 4th of July BBQ (5pm)

OFFSIDE TAVERN: VEGAS NIGHTS variety show hosted by Jayse Vegas feat. Castelar, The Organism That Persons, Saint the Sinner, Lady Havokk, Jessie James & Viva Vidalia & DJ JCLEF (9pm)

STONEWALL: 90′s Themed karaoke (10pm)

HENRIETTA HUDSON: DJ Culi (10pm)

PIECES: JanSport & Izzy Uncut with Juicy Liu, Vix Vaporub & Lemon (10pm)

MONSTER: Holly Dae hosts BEAT YOUR FACE drag competition (10pm)

DUPLEX: Heidi Haux (11pm)

EAST VILLAGE

COCK: Bingo hosted by Princess Bitch (7pm); BORED & HORNY underwear party (11pm)

PHOENIX: Drunk Trivia (7pm); Karaoke with Tammy Spanx (10pm)

CLUB CUMMING: CABERNET CABARET (8pm); Open mic with Henry Koperski (10pm) DJ Sammy Jo (9pm)

NOWHERE: TBA

TRIBECA / FINANCIAL DISTRICT

BELLE REVE: Karaoke with Glace Chase (11pm)

SOHO GRAND HOTEL: Kayvon Zand’s SO SO GOOD (10pm)

BROOKLYN

593 CENTRAL AVE: Rooftop party feat. Ruby Fox, Flower Tortilla, Pepto Dismal, Thee Suburbia, Glamöur Stephanie, Ayla & Hystée Lauder (5pm)

BIZARRE: Ms. Ter & Juno Tempest feat. Paradise, Gassy Bordeaux & Onyma (7pm)

MACRI PARK: Karaoke with DJ Jen Urban (9pm)

METROPOLITAN: ALOTTA TRIVIA (9pm); CAKES benefit for Merrie Cherry, Horrorchata, Hannah Lou, DJ Ickarus, Devo Monique, Dezi 5, Dynasty, Jacquée Kennedée, K. James, Lee VaLone, Magenta, Mini Horrorwitz, Misty Meaner, Mocha Lite,Ragamuffin, Ruby Fox, Tyler Ashley, Untitled Queen & Will Sheridan (10pm)

LA ESQUINA: Ellipsis Queen & friends (9pm)

ROSEMONT: OOPS feat DJ P_A_T, Crystal Mesh, Harajuku, Jacquée Kennedée, West Dakota & Miz Jade (10pm)

THE WOODS: MISSTER feat. DJs Amber Valentine, M.O. & Roze Royze (10pm)

QUEENS

HOMBRES LOUNGE: Karaoke (5pm)

CLUB EVOLUTION: Karaoke with Victoria Chase (9pm)

ICON: Gilda Wabbit (9pm)

ALBATROSS: TBA

FIRE ISLAND

ICE PALACE: PINES INVASION (11am)

CHERRYS ON THE BAY: PINES INVASION (9:30pm)

BLUE WHALE: PINES INVASION feat. Alyssa Edwards (4pm)

WESTCHESTER

MARGARITA: Alexa Du Mont, Angel Elektra, Shay D'Pines & Starr Lust (8pm)

NEW JERSEY

THE ROYAL: Karaoke with Kia Karr (7pm)

GEORGIE’S: Karaoke Dance Party (9:30pm)

FEATHERS: DJ Steve Sidewalk feat. Kimora Blac (11pm)

Full List Here

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Unique Foods in Every State: Arizona

In the middle of the desert, you see shining cities, beautiful cacti and abundant choices for food. Phoenix, Tucson and Scottsdale are some of the biggest foodie draws in the west. I am Kathleen Raskin, and here at Kathy Jo’s Kitchen, I know exactly what you need to know about the Grand Canyon state and their eating habits. There are many celebrities who have gotten their start, take a day and drive the Apache Trail Scenic Drive into the Superstition Mountains. Enjoy the history behind the Lost Dutchman’s Gold Mine on the way to visiting Tortilla Flat. Eating locally is a tasty proposition. Chiles, dates, and citrus all grow in abundance.

Mesquite Beans

Now there are some more interesting foods that you may not have heard about made from not quite normal ingredients. Mesquite, the most common shrub or small tree in the Desert Southwest, forms fruit of bean-like pods in the fall that have long been a nutritious food source to humans, wildlife and livestock. Mesquite beans are usually harvested after they turn hard and golden. Both the pods and the seeds (which are very tough) are ground into meal. The pods of mesquite beans are very sweet and the sweetness comes from fructose which doesn’t require insulin to be metabolized.

Saguaro Cactus Fruit Jam

The saguaro cactus is one of the defining plants of the Sonoran Desert. These plants are large, tree-like columnar cacti that develop branches (or arms) as they age, although some never grow arms.

Ingredients:

Roughly 6 cups saguaro cactus pulp

Water

Method:

Gather saguaro cactus fruit.

Put the pulp in a pot and add water until half of the pulp is covered.

Soak for 1.5 hours stirring occasionally.

Put the pot over low heat and cook for 40 mins or so.

Separate the pulp from the liquid, saving the pulp. Boil the liquid very slowly, stirring constantly, until it turns into a syrup.

Mash the pulp and put through a strainer to remove the seeds.

Combine the remaining pulp with the syrup until the mixture is the consistency of jam. When it looks like jam, it is jam.

Serve over warm fry bread, another Arizona favorite.

Rattlesnake

You see the stereotypical image of someone huddling against a rock away from a rattling snake tail. The amazing thing, is that this is a delicious delicacy. It does not taste like chicken, which is even better. It has a much gamier flavor, much more reminiscent of pheasant, frog legs, alligator or even elk. There are two ways to cook rattlesnake meat: De-boned, or with the bones still intact. If you cook it with the bones intact you will have to deal with them while eating it. There are many ways to eat it. Try it baked, southern fired, chili or other dishes where the meat is blended into the dish.

This is Kathleen Raskin, posting from Kathey Jo’s Kitchen straight to yours. Bon apétit!

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Spring Break Jackpot 2017, Phoenix & Sedona, AZ, 3/17/17 - 3/21/17

Trip #1 of 2017 is in the books, and this one goes down in the Hall of Fame for trips that we’ve been fortunate enough to experience. From the get-go, this trip had extraordinary written all over it – sun, fun and relaxation. A perfect spring break trifecta!

The Arizona trip kicked off on the first Friday of March Madness weekend – my most favorite sporting event of the year. Therefore, before we could start the vacation, we met Jeremy, Scott and Dave at the bar for some basketball and brews. We hung out at Lone Oak Grill for about 3 hours catching up and watching some hoops. Around 3:00, Dyan whisked me away to the airport so that we could get checked in for our 6PM flight.

At 5:30, we boarded the gigantic 767-300, the first wide body plane I have been on since my Dad took Josh and I to Las Vegas for my 21st birthday. Our seats were in the middle of the aircraft, so I didn’t get the window seat I had hoped for, but holy cow, this plan had freaking tv’s streaming live broadcasts! JACKPOT! As the jet taxied down the tarmac, I found the TNT feed, and tuned into the Jayhawks, UC Davis game, which at the time was a nail biter.

Two hours into the flight (from 32,000 feet) I watched the Jayhawks finish up a dominant performance! Best. Flight. Ever.

I was amazed at the technology inside the airplane. As if the in-flight tv broadcast wasn’t cool enough, the flight also had a real-time flight tracker which showed plane location, speed, altitude and arrival time among a whole bunch of other data. For the remaining 80 minutes of the flight, I geeked out on the gps mapping software. Such a cool feature for somebody like me who likes to find landmarks 30-some thousand feet below to find out exactly where I am in the sky! But all good things must come to an end, and we landed just after sunset in Phoenix.

Going into this trip, we knew the average temp in the Phoenix for this time of year was 77 degrees. When we walked out of the airport (in jeans and sweatshirts), we were greeted by what felt like a furnace! It was 92 degrees, and it was nighttime. But, coming from 30 degree Minnesota weather, it felt heavenly. We quickly made our way over to the car rental HQ and found out it was our lucky day.

About 3 months ago, I scoured the net looking for a reasonable price on a convertible Mustang or Camaro. I figured if we were going to be in a warm climate doing some road-tripping, we needed a fun car. Basically everybody going to Phoenix over spring break must have had the same idea, because convertible sports cars were running $500-1,000 for the 4 day rental. Geez! Feeling defeated, I tried a last ditch effort by downloading an app on my phone called “Carla.” The app claims to offer the best car rental rates available. After a quick 1 minute search for my specific trip, I found a deal through Alamo for a “Convertible Mustang, or SIMILAR” at $237. What? That can’t be right. Why is it so cheap? It seemed way too good to be true, but I had nothing to lose. JACKPOT! I booked by putting 10% down and the rest due at the rental counter. But we had a few headwinds working against us. In doing some research, I found that Alamo is notorious for giving people the “SIMILAR” car in the convertible class, which happens to be a Chrysler 200….not exactly a fun sports car.

I also came to the conclusion that since we were getting in late on a Friday evening, the good cars would be sold out from people upgrading their weekend rides. It was kind of like picking teams on the playground in elementary school. Everybody wanted the good looking sporty kids – they were always picked first. Nobody wanted the unsporty clunkers. I was keeping my fingers crossed I wouldn’t get stuck with a clunker.

While at the rental counter, there was some systems problems, which meant we got to bypass the line of customers and go to a special check-in counter. I must say, Alamo was fabulous, and check-in was a breeze. When I asked the representative if there was any Mustangs left, she opened the door to the lot and barked some orders to some of the guys working the lot. She came back over to the desk and said, “It’s your lucky day!” They had one more convertible Mustang left, but it was a 2017 Mustang GT with the 5.0L V8. JACKPOT! My reservation had been for a standard V6 Mustang convertible. Dyan and I threw our bags in the car as quick as we could. We wanted to get out of there before anybody realized they accidentally put us in an upgraded convertible! Maybe it wasn’t accidental, but the fact that they did not boast to us about an upgrade made us think we were getting away with a steal! The downside of the car is that it had a heavy cigarette smell from the previous driver. No worries for us though. We put the top down before we even got on the road – which rectified the problem immediately. We were driving in paradise!

Around 9PM we pulled into the Sheraton Grand Wild Horse Pass Resort. This resort is way on the south end of Phoenix, in the booming suburb of Chandler. This would be a one night base camp only – which was unfortunate, because the property was amazing. The entire resort is decked out in Native American themed décor complete with flute & percussion inspired soft music and a four story waterfall. The moment we walked into the lobby, my blood pressure dropped. It was so peaceful and serene.

Being SPG Platinum members, we were upgraded to a mountain-view suite which also overlooked the amazing pool complex, golf course and lagoon. We enjoyed some southwestern tortilla soup around the outdoor bonfire before calling it quits for the night.

With our internal clocks still on central time, we woke up around 5AM local time. We made a few errands to Walmart, Starbucks and Krispy Kreme, and by 7:00 we decided to hit the Wild Horse Pass Casino before it got too smoky. It was here I got up close and personal with a gigantic cactus.

While standing by the cactus, I could hear the buffalo calling from inside!

Unfortunately, it was not our lucky day, but we always have fun playing Buffalo Stampede!

It was getting hot, so we headed back to the resort and spent a couple of hours wandering the resort’s nature trails and cooling off with a swim. The pool complex is amazing.

Perfect for families – multiple huge pools, a water slide, hot tubs and an outdoor restaurant. We discussed at length how this would make an amazing spring break resort for all seven of us.

The next leg of our trip was the one I had been most looking forward to! After checking out from the hotel, we took a 45 minute drive northwest to Surprise Arizona.

Dyan bought me 5th row tickets to the Royals/Indians spring training game. A few of the big name players were off playing in the World Baseball Classic (Duffy, Hosmer & Perez), but we did get to see Gordon, Moustakas and Cain.

The environment was so much different than watching a regular season game. The players were joking around on field and interacting with the fans during the game. Being that our seats were so close to the action, we could listen to the coaches talking to the players in the on-deck circle. It is such an amazing experience for a baseball enthusiast.

We had foot long hotdogs and peanuts for lunch and tried our hardest to buy some spring training souvenir hats, but they unfortunately were out of our sizes at all the shops in the stadium.

I am so lucky to have Dyan in my life. She treats me better than I ever thought was imaginable. She basically is the ultimate JACKPOT! It was so much fun sharing an experience like this with her – and having her seemingly enjoy it as much as I did! By the 8th inning, the Royals were losing 4-3, and the sun was blazing at 97 degrees. We had a long drive to Sedona ahead of us, so we bailed out of the game an inning early to beat the traffic. The Royals ended up hitting a game tying home run in the bottom of the 9th sending the game to an extra inning tie, 4-4.

The 2.5 hour drive north to Sedona was pretty as we transitioned from the desert (1,000 feet above sea level) into the mountains (4,000 feet). The best part of the drive is the final 15 minutes after exiting the interstate. The drive into Oak Creek (town just south of Sedona) was spectacular. Literally, the mountains changed from “normal mountains” to exquisite “red rock mountains” in a matter of a couple of miles. It is an area everybody should drive through once in their lifetime.

We were staying at the Hilton Red Rock Resort in Oak Creek. While the hotel is beautiful and the setting is amazing, the check-in process was a sign of the not-so-great experience that was yet to come.

For context, my work has a vacation saving program called Adestinn whereby Blue Cross will match 50% of the dollars I contribute to my vacation account. The account can then be used to book (Hilton/Hyatt) properties through the Adestinn website. To make a long story short, I had booked two separate reservations for Saturday and Sunday night because we wanted a room with a view of the red rock mountains, but that room was only available on Sunday. When checking in that Saturday night, Corbin informed us that the hotel was 100% full, and that he could not get us into the red rock view room for Saturday – which was okay with us since we had not pre-paid for the nicer room. Corbin did inform us we would need to change rooms the following day to the nicer room. We told Corbin we had a busy day the following day and would not be able to check into the new room until late in the day. Corbin and his manager confirmed our two night stay and got us all checked in to room 1020, which included a fantastic view of the parking lot. They assured us our view would be so much much better the following day.

After settling in, Dyan and I hit up the outdoor Jacuzzi for a quick soak before dinner. I was craving protein, so we headed into downtown Sedona to the Silver Saddle Cowboy Club, which is supposedly the best steakhouse in town. Dyan and I got seated and browsed the menu. Another couple was seated five minutes later adjacent to our table. After 20 minutes, we still had not had a server come by our table, although the table seated after us already had their drinks. We were famished, so we walked out of the restaurant in search of a restaurant we could get some service!

Right across the street was 89 Agave, a highly rated Latin inspired restaurant. We were seated immediately in the back of the restaurant in front of an 80” tv that was showing the UMD Bulldogs vs. UND Fighting Sioux playoff hockey game! Who would have thought? A Mexican restaurant 1,500 miles from home showing playoff college hockey. JACKPOT! We enjoyed a great meal of bottomless warm tortilla chips/salsa, chicken tortilla soup and beef enchiladas. I imagine it was as authentic as being in Mexico – minus the college hockey.

At dinner we also formalized our roadtrip for the following day. At the beginning of the conversation Dyan said she wasn’t very interested in visiting the Grand Canyon. But then the wind shifted directions. After a quick Google search of the canyon on her phone, she caught the idea of seeing the Grand Canyon at sunrise. Suddenly you’d think that was the entire reason for us coming to the area! Our drive was originally going to take us about 8 hours through northern Arizona. Now, not only were we going to be driving 8 hours, but three of those hours were going to come starting at 3AM so that we could get to the Grand Canyon in time for the sunrise…… We quickly departed dinner so we could get back to the hotel for some sleep.

3AM came quick. Too quick… We packed up, checked out of the room, and were on the road by 3:30. The drive should have been uneventful being that it was in the wee hours of the morning. However, it ended up being one of the most memorable experiences of the trip. Experience you say? Yes, experience.

The GPS backtracked us toward the interstate before heading north to Flagstaff. It’s not too difficult getting carried away with a Mustang GT and before I knew it, we were pushing 80+ on I-17. About 10 miles outside of Flagstaff, we noticed a police car driving southbound with his spotlight pointed into the trees off of the highway. Clearly he was looking for something. About 1 mile later, I swerved to avoid hitting glass and plastic fragments all over the road. It was then I noticed a car had crashed into a shear rock wall on the right side of the road. The car was smoking badly, and I assume it had rolled on the highway leaving a trail of debris before careening into the rock wall. This crash had just happened, and it certainly looked like there could have been major injuries. We slowed so that we could call 911 to report the accident. As Dyan was dialing the phone, I noticed two elk on the shoulder of the interstate. As I began pointing it out to Dyan, she said, “it’s an entire heard of elk!” There must have been 30-40 elk just loitering in the field dimly lit by the moonlight. I had to wonder if the car hit or swerved to avoid hitting one of the elk. The 911 dispatcher got on the line and we reported the crash. She told me to maintain a safe distance from the crash because emergency responders were already nearing the scene - we relayed that the police car we had seen a mile back was looking in the wrong lane of traffic and needed to look on the northbound lane just before exit 322 at Munds Park.

That was a definite mood killer, and a wakeup call to a reality that we are in elk country, and should be driving much more cautious. Yikes. And little did we know, the drive would only get trickier from here. I am usually one to study maps, but since we only planned this excursion/route less than 8 hours ago, I never really had the chance to see what kind of terrain we’d be navigating. I assumed it was pretty much flat desert from Sedona to The Grand Canyon. Boy, was I wrong...

After passing through Flagstaff, the GPS put us on a little two lane highway in the middle of Cococino National Forrest. We continued seeing deer, and elk as the white knuckle drive took us unknowingly up the Kachina Peaks. Humpherys Peak (located within Kachina), an extinct volcano, is the tallest mountain in Arizona, topping out at almost 13,000 feet. While the mountains flanking Humpherys are not as tall, they certainly aren’t a cake walk to navigate - especially in the middle of the night. Since it was pitch black, we drove seemingly blind as we followed the winding mountain highway north. The elevation signs began at 5,000 feet, then 6,000 feet, then 7,000 feet, and 8,000 feet. We were climbing in the dark and finally reached a sign that said 8,046 feet. A sign that specific must indicate the highest elevation we would get to. As such, we began our descent down the back side of the mountain range. On the north side of the mountain range, there is a clearing in the trees and a long straightway. It was at this moment Dyan looked back from where we came from and noticed the moon-lit snow-capped Humphreys peak just a few miles away. We pulled off on the shoulder, shut the car off and got out to take in that moment. Not a sound in the air or a cloud in the sky. The moon and stars shined brightly on Humphery’s. At that moment, I had two mother’s, and one was called Nature.

A few miles down the road and we saw huge purple caution signs for an active wildfire. The wildfire was burning in the Kendrick Peaks just 2 miles west of us. The fire had scorched over 220 acres and was 75% contained. Fortunately, we never encountered any issues with the fire.

We slowly wandered north as the eastern sky turned from black to navy. We were getting close. But we, or I rather, was still on lookout for wild animals on the highway. Dyan, decided an hour long nap was priority. The terrain changed from mountainous to desert like and then to forest as we approached Tusayan, the gateway to the Grand Canyon.

We pulled into the visitor’s center at 6:00AM. We had 31 minutes to find the perfect sunrise location. Lucky for us, that perfect spot was a 5 minute walk from where we parked the car. It’s called Mather Point. Photographers and tourists jockeyed for position as everybody anxiously waited. We avoided the masses when Dyan found a huge boulder that rose about 10 feet over the crowds. We climbed the boulder and waited in the 30 degree air. As usual, Dyan dressed in her cutesy-tootsey hiking wear. She looked great, but she looked cold. As usual, I was prepared for the elements, with a warm jacket. You know how this story goes. Guy gives girl jacket. Girl stays warm. Guy freezes his butt off. It never changes…

The sun came up as advertised at 6:31 AM. Not even gonna lie, it was way more spectacular than I imagined.

I’ve never been to the Grand Canyon, but I kind of always thought it would be overrated. Just a river running through the middle of a canyon. But seeing it up close and personal changed my outlook on this national park. It was stunning. There is a reason it is called “Grand” Canyon. I could not believe how gigantic the canyon actually is. The length to the other side must have been as long as it was deep. It’s so massive. Even more impressive is that it actually stretches about 300 total miles in distance, and a width of 18 miles across at its widest point. I am at a loss for adjectives on how to best describe something so incredibly scenic – that is my best indicator of how beautiful it must be.

We spent about an hour at various look-outs creating one postcard after another.

With every passing minute, the sun painted a new scene on the tops of the canyon walls and jagged rock formations.

After getting our fill of the canyon, we then continued the roadtrip traveling east on Desert View Drive (the frontage road to the canyon) stopping at several scenic lookouts along the way.

It was at one of these lookouts an elk decided to get up close and personal with us! At another lookout, Dyan decided to jump the safety railing and hike down onto one of the peninsulas that jets out into the canyon.

Another two hours into the desert drive and we finally arrived at Horseshoe Bend. Horsehoe Bend is a geological phenomenon created by a winding river perfectly wrapped around a peninsula of rock that just happens to be a thousand feet deep in a canyon. The result is a teal colored river making a perfect horseshoe bend. Again, I am at a loss for words on how to describe something so magnificent to the eye.

The difference in this scenario is that there was no guard rails on the cliff edge like there had been at the Grand Canyon. I was amazed at the tourists’ lack of caution. The kids running around and teens dangling their legs over the edge were enough to send me into a mini panic attack. So when Dyan wanted to get closer for pictures, I was not a happy camper.

We had a quick lunch in the Utah/Arizona border town of Page, before beginning the 3.5 hour drive back to Sedona. The drive was uneventful compared to our pitch black morning commute, but the sun was out and it had warmed enough (80 degrees) to put the top down.

About 30 minutes outside of Sedona, Dyan hatched a new plan. She had seen ATV rentals when we drove through Sedona the previous day, and wanted to rent an ATV to tour the back country. Forty five minutes later, we were strapped into an indestructible-mud-rocket that could take hairpin turns at 55mph. JACKPOT! Funny enough, you have to drive this through town (among traffic) in order to get to the back country. Once in the back country, we were free to explore. And explore we did!

When we picked up the ATV, they asked us if we wanted a scenic route, or a fun route. We chose FUN! Our route took us though the Ancient Hokanani Ruins.

We didn’t stop to see what the ruins looked like because driving that little hell-machine was too much fun. We blazed down the dirt straightaways at nearly 60mph. We climbed rock steps and crossed rocky creeks. We went airborn on jumps and two-wheeled uneven climbs. It was everything you could imagine an off-road course being. The only downside was the insane amount of dust that gets kicked up. At times, it was almost like driving through a thick fog, and we had a couple of close calls with some oncoming traffic! Crazy how an unplanned activity ended up being one of the highlights of the trip. When we finished, we were both covered in red dust from head to toe.

We needed a shower bad, but a cold beer even worse. It was now 4:00 and happy hour was going on at the Old Sedona Bar and Grill which was across the street from the ATV rental. As we cooled off from the heat, we watched Kansas destroy Michigan State 90-70, punching their ticket to the Sweet 16. It was also during this brief bit of downtime that Dyan decided it would be a great idea to do a sunset hike to Devil’s Bridge. She assured me it was 2 miles roundtrip….

At 4:30, we arrived at Devil’s Bridge trailhead with a couple of beers in the tank.

About a mile into the hike, I began realizing we weren’t even close to Devil’s. That is when Dyan let the truth be told. The hike is actually about 5 total miles. She knew if she told me it was 5 that I would have never agreed to go on the hike. So, there we were, in the middle of a desert forest dressed for the beach and tipsy as a tugboat. We were too far into the hike to just turnaround, but far enough away from the bridge that solicited some unpleasantries under my breath. So we hiked further. The easy hike turned into a moderate hike with akward steps. The moderate hike turned into full blown mountain expedition as we neared Devil’s Bridge. Glad I have two good knees. Oh wait, nevermind…

I will say, the view from the top of Devil’s is pretty spectacular, and is well worth the challenging hike to get there. JACKPOT!.

The red and gold mountains in the distance provide the perfect backdrop to the bridge carved into the rocks. Dyan and I posed for a few pics before heading back down the mountain.

I had feared we’d get caught out in the dark and be unprepared and cold, but my sidekick assured me the entire hike that we would get back to the car in time. And she was right. We walked up to the car right at sunset.

We were beat. We spent 9 hours on the road, 2 hours in an ATV and 2 hours hiking. All we wanted was a relaxing evening on our balcony overlooking the Red Rock mountains of Sedona . Unfortunately, Corbin at the Hilton had other plans for us. Around 6:30 we arrived at the hotel and Dyan stepped into the lobby to check-in while I fetched the bags from the car. As I approached the lobby entrance, Dyan met me and said, “You are never going to believe this. They don’t have our reservation for tonight.” I was floored. Time for a pow wow with management. We provided our confirmation number to the manager and she indicated she did not know what happened, but she no longer had our room available. We explained the situation to her that Corbin and his manager had confirmed us for the upgraded room a day earlier, so we couldn’t understand how they did not have our room. After all, it was pre-paid! The Hilton apologized profusely, and said they were overbooked and there was nothing they could do since all the premium rooms were already taken. They put us in a standard room and provided a $100 dinner voucher as a consolation. We were really ticked off, because we had spent $425 for the premium room.

We had dinner in the hotel restaurant, which was really good, but the service was awful. Our server Pauli was completely absent the entire meal. The manager, chef and host did all of the work at our table. After dinner, we made a quick stop to the Jacuzzi, but it was crowded with guests, so we didn’t last long. We needed sleep.

On Monday morning, we got out of the Hilton as soon as we could and headed south toward Phoenix to begin our pool day at the Westin Kierland Resort. About 30 minutes into the drive, Dyan and I both noticed a casino along the interstate. I sensed a pit stop coming.....

Cliff Castle Casino was not very large, but they had the two things Dyan loves. Buffalo Stampede and a High Stakes Slots room! After losing most of her daily allowance I suggested we get VIP Club cards to the casino. Each card gets a lottery chance at free slots play. I won $5 free (which I lost to the Buffalos immediately) and Dyan won $10. With her remaining money and VIP $, Dyan ventured into the High Stakes area where she sat down at the African Diamond machine. She was losing bad and was down to $6 left of her VIP money. That’s when she max bet and hit the free spins bonus. What came next was a game changer. On the first 9 (out of 10) free spins, she won NOTHING. On her 10th and final spin, she hit a JACKPOT and won $340!! We cashed out immediately and continued the trek to Phoenix.

We LOVE SPG properties, especially Westin branded hotels. They treat us SO well, and constantly give us upgrades. We arrived at the Kierland resort around 10AM. They indicated we were being upgraded to a large suite overlooking the mountains to the east of Scotsdale.

The room was not ready yet, but they offered us complimentary access to the guest lounge on the 9th floor to enjoy sodas, hors d’oeuvres and snacks while we waited. They also provided us with complementary access to the spa/locker rooms so that we could change and use the pool facilities for the day. They were absolutely accommodating.

The Westin pool did not leave much to be desired. There is a family pool, complete with lazy river and water slides which we spent some time at, however, our favorite amenity was the adult pool, where children under the age of 18 were not allowed. For 4 hours, we alternated between the pool and the sun chairs as we sipped Pina and Key Lime Coladas. Around 3, we checked into the room and got ready for the evening.

We headed toward Old Scottsdale for dinner, but neither of us were all that hungry…so, we started looking for things to do in the area. Well, well, well, there was a casino just a few miles away! Dyan looked at me and said, “It is your call, but I feel lucky.” I can’t say no to that, can I? We ventured into the casino, and immediately spotted two machines – Willy Wonka and you guessed it, Buffalos! Unfortunately both were occupied. We played lightly at several machines as we kept a close eye on our honey holes. About 30 minutes into gambling, one of the Willy Wonka’s opened up and Dyan sat down immediately. Within 5 minutes, Dyan produced a free spin bonus on a big bet. The Oompa Loompa’s were in her favor as they gave her wilds across the board. It was a JACKPOT win dishing out $308. A sign came up on the machine that said “Call Attendant” for a hand pay. The attendant was there instantaneously and paid Dyan for the win. It was also interesting that she shut the machine down and restarted it. She said they restart the machine after every jackpot win. Before leaving she made a point to say this Wonka machine had hit jackpot wins all day long! My guess is that was a canned statement trying to get gamblers to keep feeding the machine. Dyan was not hooked by the attendant’s statement and said, it’s time for a steak dinner!

We headed back toward the hotel and decided on Capitol Grill for dinner. Dyan had the filet, I had the aged NY Strip, and we shared mashed potatoes. We sat alone out on the patio for nearly two hours enjoying amazing food, each other’s company and the perfect evening. JACKPOT!

Our final day in Phoenix started off with a couple’s Rollerssage at the Agave Spa located inside the resort. The rollerssage was amazing. The spa’s description was spot on: The massage combines the deep healing power of a Swedish massage with radiating heat using a roll of smooth semiprecious stones to create relaxation and relieve tight muscles. After the massage, we utilized the spa facilities which included hottubs, saunas and steam rooms among other things.

After the spa, we laid out at the adult pool all day sipping frozen cocktails and snacking on chips and salsa. Every day we were in Phoenix, the temperature was well over 90 degrees and all sunshine. It was the most perfect spring break weather we could have asked for. Phoenix set records for high temps on multiple days. Our timing of this vacation and the extreme heat was perfect. The week before we arrived, Phoenix had temps in the 70’s, and two days after we left, it was only in the 60’s, with rain. We were so fortunate to have the weather we did.

Around 1:00, we packed up the Stang and headed to the airport. The amazing luck we had on this trip just kept rolling for us. As we drove into the car rental return, a young man looked over the car and asked us how it handled. I got pretty chatty with him telling him how awesome the car was, but did point out that the previous driver smoked heavily in the car (I didn’t want Alamo to think we were smoking in the car). As I was talking to the Alamo representative, Dyan was checking under the seats to see if we had left anything in the car. Dyan popped up holding a half package of cigarettes indicating they must have been left by the previous driver. The rep looked at the package and began profusely apologizing saying he was going to take care of the problem. He handed me a receipt for the rental that showed he took $100 off of the car rental! I told him it was not necessary and that we already got a great deal on the car. He looked at me and said, “Smoking is not allowed in our cars and I am sorry you had to deal with the smell. That is not how we do business, so hopefully this credit makes things better.” Wow! JACKPOT!

We shuttled over to the airport and checked in for what was sure to be a long flight home. Flights home are never a happy time!

Fortunately for me, we were on a brand new 757 aircraft which had the same entertainment package as our other flight. Dyan and I watched Office Holiday Party for the first couple of hours, and I geeked out again on the flight tracker software the rest of the way home.

I was even able to spot our Apple Valley neighborhood on our approach into MSP.

A couple days after getting back home, I received a survey from Adestinn on how I would rate my travel experience booking through them. I provided some honest feedback about the disappointment we had at the Oak Creek Hilton. I wasn’t really expecting anything to come from that feedback, but Adestinn circled back with me in the following week to let me know that they and the Hilton property were very sorry for the experience Dyan and I had at their hotel. Along with an apology, they offered a full refund ($425) for our stay because they were not able to give us the room we had paid for. Wow again! I feel like I won the jackpot for all the credits we received - first Alamo, and now this!

All in all, this trip was amazing at every single turn. While basking in the sun at Westin, Dyan and I were trying to rank all the trips we have taken. It was a consensus that Spring Break 2017 in Arizona at least has a share of the top spot, if not holding it outright! JACKPOT!

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Así lo ha hecho cada equipo NBA tras los primeros 41 partidos

Fuente original: Así lo ha hecho cada equipo NBA tras los primeros 41 partidos Puedes ver más visitando Teleindiscreta - Las mejores noticias de actualidad, famosos, salud, belleza, cocina, motor, música y mucho más.

Esta semana hemos superado el ecuador de partidos de la temporada NBA 2016-17. Llegados a la mitad del camino, es buen momento este para repasar cómo les ha ido a los 30 equipos de la Liga. Para ello tomamos como referencia el balance de victorias-derrotas de cada uno cuando disputaron su partido número 41 del curso (este mismo fin de semana los Sixers fueron los últimos en alcanzarlos). No tenemos una bola de cristal para predecir el futuro, pero sí podemos basarnos en las sensaciones transmitidas y proyectar el récord que alcanzaría cada franquicia cuando clausuren la campaña (82 encuentros) para hacernos una idea de por dónde pueden ir los tiros desde ahora hasta el inicio de los Playoffs.

Conferencia Este*

Cleveland Cavaliers: 30-11. Pese a su gris momento (decepcionante gira por el Este y derrota en casa ante los Spurs), los Cavs siguen dominando el Este a su antojo. El gran momento de su Big Three (LeBron, Irving y Love están promediando más de 20 puntos por noche cada uno) les podría permitir alcanzar los 60 triunfos por primera vez desde el regreso de ‘King’ James.

Toronto Raptors: 28-13. Con Lowry y DeRozan a un nivel espectacular se mantienen como segunda fuerza de la Conferencia. Optan (aunque las dos recientes derrotas dificulten la tarea) a mejorar su 56-26 de la 2015-16 y firmar así su mejor temporada histórica. Para esta segunda mitad contarán con Jared Sullinger como refuerzo.

Boston Celtics: 26-15. Superada la etapa de ajustes con la llegada de Al Horford, llega el momento de mejorar en defensa (primordial) y corregir la sangría en el rebote. Isaiah Thomas se está consolidando en la élite como el jugador más decisivo de los últimos cuartos. Brad Stevens tiene en su mano seguir superando sus registros. Ahora le toca a Danny Ainge dar ese paso necesario antes del 23 de febrero para poder hacer sombra a LeBron en Playoffs.

Atlanta Hawks: 24-17. Arrancaron muy bien, pero se desplomaron tras el primer mes y decidieron derrumbar su proyecto original traspasando a Korver. Cuando su hoja de ruta marcaba “reconstrucción”, el 2017 trajo una racha de victorias que les mantiene compitiendo hasta el final. Se sostienen en Millsap, Schröder y algunos días buenos de Howard, pero necesitan más de gente como Bazemore.

Washington Wizards: 22-19. Cerraron la primera semana de diciembre con un 7-13 en contra. Desde entonces han firmado un 16-6 que les confirma como uno de los equipos a fajarse por hacerse con la otra plaza de finalista en el Este. John Wall y Bradley Beal parecen (por fin) respetarse y entenderse sobre el parqué. Otto Porter ha explotado y Markieff Morris recuerda al de sus mejores días en Phoenix. La mano de Scott Brooks ya se nota. Van a más.

Indiana Pacers: 22-19. No lo vamos a negar, se esperaba más de estos Pacers. Hasta la fecha, no hay término mejor que irregular para definir el proyecto de McMillan. Como su equipo, y aunque más que correcto, el año de Paul George está dejando algo que desear. Las piezas no terminan de encajar.

Charlotte Hornets: 20-21. Empezaron muy bien, pero poco a poco van perdiendo fuelle y parece que la temporada se les acabará haciendo larga. Aunque eso sí, todo puede cambiar si aparecen con asiduidad más jugadores para complementar el trabajo de Kemba Walker (cada año mejor) y un Nicolas Batum que aporta en todas las facetas. Si esto ocurre, podrían hasta pelear por la ventaja de campo en primera ronda.

Chicago Bulls: 20-21. Tras deshacer el anterior proyecto, no hay que olvidar que el 10-6 que lucían justo tras el primer mes invitaba a la esperanza. Pero en Chicago han vuelto a las andadas y siguen a la deriva y aferrados únicamente a un Jimmy Butler que es cada año mejor jugador. A su ya prevista carencia de juego exterior (son el equipo que menos triples convierte) se siguen sumando los líos extradeportivos: Rondo, Mirotic…

Milwaukee Bucks: 20-21. Si a la temporada que están haciendo le quitásemos las tres primeras semanas de 2017, el panorama sería aún mucho más positivo. Pese a este bache y a ciertos momentos de desconexión en su juego, las sensaciones que ofrecen es que algo grande (y esta vez sí) se está gestando en Milwaukee. Jabari Parker y Giannis Antetokounmpo maravillan. Una pareja a la que se le podría sumar rápido Khris Middleton. La mejor noticia posible.

Detroit Pistons: 18-23. Stan Van Gundy no acaba de dar con la tecla en un equipo que sin ser un desastre no contagia ilusión presente ni futura. Ya empiezan a surgir los primeros rumores de traspaso, lo que no ayuda a pensar en un resurgir de cara a la segunda parte de la temporada. Y Drummond sigue sin llegar a ser el jugador dominante que se le presuponía.

New York Knicks: 18-23. Parecía que esta vez sí (14-10), pero no… Los últimos resultados y sensaciones (más allá de la desaparición de Rose y la extrañísima gestión de las rotaciones de Hornacek) hacen indiciar que esta será otra campaña desaprovechada por los de Manhattan. El inmenso talento de Porzingis no se explota como convendría y quizá (de momento quizá) asistamos a los últimos partidos de Carmelo como local en el Madison.

Orlando Magic: 17-24. No han perdido aún la estela de los Playoffs, pero todo lo que sea verles en postemporada sería una sorpresa mayúscula. Hay talento, pero estos meses han confirmado que su plantilla está descompensada. Tampoco hay química: cada uno hace la guerra por su cuenta. Frank Vogel tiene trabajo por delante.

Philadelphia 76ers: 15-26. El debut y la irrupción de Joel Embiid han marcado esta primera mitad de la temporada. Tras un inicio desalentador, el equipo ha aprendido a competir y a ganar partidos: 8 de los últimos 10. En la senda de los 30 triunfos por primera vez desde 2013. Hay luz (y mucha diversión) en el Proceso. Y falta aún el debut de Ben Simmons.

Miami Heat: 11-30. Tras la salida de Dwyane Wade se han confirmado los peores presagios. Al margen del caso Bosh, las lesiones se han cebado con un equipo cuyo principal objetivo debe ser conseguir el pick más alto posible en el próximo draft y mirar hacia adelante. Whiteside es el futuro y Dragic la gran incógnita: ¿será traspasado?

Brooklyn Nets: 8-33. A nadie le puede sorprender que Brooklyn sea el peor equipo de toda la Liga. Además de contar con un roster que no hay por dónde cogerlo cuesta imaginar a corto-medio plazo un cambio radical. No cuentan con sus primeras rondas de draft ni para este 2017 ni 2018.

*Clasificación disputados los 41 primeros partidos

Playoffs Este:

Lado 1: Cavaliers-Bulls vs Hawks-Wizards

Lado 2: Raptors-Hornets vs Celtics-Pacers

Conferencia Oeste*

Golden State Warriors: 35-6. Sin el ruido del curso pasado, y con impresión de jugar al ralentí, los pupilos de Steve Kerr vuelven a tener en su mano las 70 victorias por segundo año consecutivo. Kevin Durant se ha adaptado a la perfección. Salvo ligeros desajustes iniciales como en el rebote, los de Oakland aparecen en las primeras posiciones de las estadísticas a ambos aros. Todo sin llegar a mostrar su verdadero potencial. Con ciertos ratos brillantes, esta misma semana han cosechado un +73 ante Cavaliers, Thunder y Rockets. Encandilan y asustan por igual.

San Antonio Spurs: 32-9. Sin el brillo de épocas recientes y con Tim Duncan disfrutando ya de su jubilación, los Spurs continúan siendo una máquina de ganar partidos. Con Kawhi Leonard mejorando aún más sus prestaciones, el bloque queda a merced de Gregg Popovich. Sinónimo de garantía de éxito. Todos aportan y sólo los Jazz encajan menos puntos que los texanos.

Houston Rockets: 31-10. Junto a los Sixers de Joel Embiid, la sensación de la temporada. Mike D’Antoni ha construido una versión 3.0 de sus Suns de Nash, Stoudemire y cía que se adapta como un guante al reconvertido base James Harden. Vuelve a aspirar con todo merecimiento al MVP anotando como siempre y asistiendo más y mejor que ningún otro en la NBA. Eric Gordon, Trevor Ariza, Ryan Anderson y el recién recuperado Clint Capela se encuentran en el lugar idóneo para ofrecer todo cuando tienen. Un placer ver a estos Rockets.

Los Angeles Clippers: 27-14. Uno ya no sabe que pensar de estos Clippers a los que les pasa de todo hagan lo que hagan. Fueron los mejores en las tres primeras semanas, pero pronto aparecieron las lesiones para da la vuelta a la tortilla por completo. Con Chris Paul y Blake Griffin de baja, su entrada en los Playoffs no debería peligrar. Una vez allí, un equipo que pasa de perder seis encuentros seguidos a acumular siete triunfos es una incógnita.

Utah Jazz: 25-16. Durante el verano y la pretemporada se habló largo y tendido de estos Jazz como los grandes tapados. Tras las dudas propias del comienzo, han dado por buenos los pronósticos. Con un esquema contracultural en el Oeste de los triples el alto ritmo y los partidos jugados a campo abierto, Utah debe aprovechar las bajas en los Clippers para hacerse con la ventaja de campo en la primera ronda de Playoffs. Un equipo profundo, bien entrenado y en el que Rudy Gobert ejerce de ancla. Como líder un Gordon Hayward que se ha ganado cada gota de reconocimiento.

Oklahoma City Thunder: 24-17. Russell Westbrook. Para lo bueno (que es mucho) y para lo malo el base está capitalizando la campaña de los truenos en el año I post-Durant. Parece que entrarán en Playoffs, lo que ya es un éxito en sí mismo. La batalla de Westbrook por tratar de emular a Oscar Robertson (el único en promediar un triple-doble a lo largo de una temporada completa) protagonizará esta segunda vuelta. Con el desgaste que esto pueda ocasionar.

Memphis Grizzlies: 24-17. Tienen mérito por donde están y aún más por donde han llegado a estar. En pleno bache de resultados, es menester que sus tres pilares (Marc, Conley y Randolph no sufran más contratiempos). Fizdale trató de cambiar el estilo, aunque la idea original de ‘revolución’ ha variado en simples matices. Para este segundo tramo del curso necesitan que Chandler Parsons vuelva, por lo menos, al nivel que demostró tiempo atrás. Pocos compiten mejor ante los grandes.

Portland Trail Blazers: 18-23. Una de las mayores decepciones hasta el momento. Los análisis previos al inicio les situaban entre los cuatro-cinco mejores equipos del Oeste. Sin embargo, van a pelear por meterse en Playoffs y gracias. McCollum ha sido el más regular, con Lillard haciendo buenos números aunque lejos de su nivel de hace un año. El resto de equipos les han tomado la medida y ya no les basta con la calidad en ataque de su backcourt para ganar partidos.

Denver Nuggets: 17-24. Gracias a la pérdida de valor (lo que a su vez aumenta la cotización) que ha experimentado este curso una octava plaza del Oeste muy cara hace no tanto tiempo, los Nuggets están en disposición de regresar a los Playoffs por primera vez desde el adiós de George Karl. En la profunda e imprevisible rotación de Malone se ha impuesto una constante: la referencia es Nikola Jokic.

New Orleans Pelicans: 16-25. Otros de los equipos que en circunstancias normales no tendrían ningún aliciente competitivo a estas alturas. Con un Anthony Davis fantástico y los regresos escalonados de Jrue Holiday y Tyreke Evans (líder de la segunda unidad), los pelícanos podrían acabar salvando una campaña que arrancó de manera desastrosa (1-9).

Sacramento Kings: 16-25. Lo Kings son capaces de lo mejor y lo peor (bastante más de esto último). DeMarcus Cousins, salvavidas un año más, sostiene a un equipo en el que año tras año no dejan de pasar cosas. Ahora con Rudy Gay lesionado (no jugará más este curso), resulta difícil verles peleando hasta el final por engancharse a la postemporada. Pero son los Kings: nunca se sabe…

Los Angeles Lakers: 15-26. La mayor sorpresa de las tres primeras semanas ha ido desinflándose con el transcurso de los días. La ilusión y expectación inicial de los ‘Baby Lakers’ ha dado paso una etapa de desconcierto. Indudablemente han mejorado como equipo, pero este progreso debe ser aún más latente en esta segunda mitad de campaña. Que Lou Williams y Nick Young sean sus dos mayores referencias ofensivas en la mayoría de sus partidos no es lo más deseable. Paciencia.

Minnesota Timberwolves: 14-27. Las próximas semanas de los Timberwolves van a estar presididas no tanto por lo que ocurra dentro de la cancha, sino fuera de ello. Hasta el cierre del traspaso del mercado se van a suceder los rumores y negociaciones sobre el futuro de Ricky Rubio y algún otro jugador como Shabazz Muhammad. En lo deportivo, la llegada de Thibodeau no ha mejorado la fragilidad mental de este grupo tan, por otra parte, talentoso y joven.

Dallas Mavericks: 14-27. No es normal ver a los Mavs de Nowitzki y Carlisle tan abajo. Pero podría ser peor: abrieron la temporada con un 3-15. Desde entonces, su 11-12 invita a pensar en una progresión que les debe situar en la batalla por las eliminatorias al título. Tienen entrenador, veteranos con experiencia y jugadores válidos como Wes Mathhews y Harrison Barnes.

Phoenix Suns: 13-28. El tándem Devin Booker-Eric Bledsoe y el trabajo de Tyson Chandler en la pintura. En líneas generales así se han comportado los Suns por el momento. Aunque tienen opciones matemáticas de colarse en Playoffs (lo del octavo puesto es de traca), su preocupación está ya en el draft: conseguir algún joven ilusionante que mezcle con Booker para soñar.

*Clasificación disputados los 41 primeros partidos

Playoffs Oeste

Lado 1: Warriors-Blazers vs Clippers-Jazz

Lado 2: Spurs-Grizzlies vs Rockets-Thunder

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