If you happen to be near the Scottsdale Civic Center and are seeking a wonderful place where you can enjoy eating outdoors look for the AZ 88 Bar and Restaurant. This is a chic and stylish restaurant with a wonderful outdoor patio. Located at 7353 Scottsdale Mall in Scottsdale Arizona, you can call 480-994-5576 for more information about their fare.

Near Southern and 32nd Streets in Phoenix Arizona is a popular destination called The Farm at South Mountain. The site contains acres and acres of farmland and meadows along with picnic benches and countless pecan trees. On site are a number of organic restaurants. One restaurant is The Farm Kitchen where picnic foods are the speciality. There is also a restaurant called Quiessence Restaurant and Wine Bar where fresh local offerings are served in a gourmet fashion. Then there is The Morning Glory Cafe where, as the name indicates, they serve breakfast and brunch items until noon. In addition to all the great food the facility also offers spots on the grounds for special occasions such as weddings, anniversaries, or birthdays. There is also a retreat, farmers’ market where one can buy produce, an art studio as well as a doctor’s office. For more info about the events taking place at The Farm at South Mountain visit their website or give them a call at 602-276-6360.

Scottsdale Arizona is used to hot nights, but the atmosphere of a steamy night in Havana evokes a tasty new twist as the Mondrian Scottsdale goes Cuban each Tuesday in the Asia de Cuba restaurant. Yummy small plates with Cuban inspired specialities such as chicken "lollipops" with chipotle and honey glaze and speciality drinks including mojitos, margaritas and martinis, or their speciality the Havana Sunset make the visit there a tasty experience. Havana Tuesdays start at 6pm every Tues. The Mondrian Scottsdale is located at 7353 Indian School Road in Scottsdale. Call 480-308-1100 for more details.