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Best After Hours Place
Devi's Martini
4175 Goldwater, Blvd., Scottsdale
(480) 947-7171
This location has Pottery Barn sophistication, a hair-stylist in the bathroom, and free smokes at the bar. It's like nothing else in Scottsdale.
Best Creative Date
Drive-In Movie at Scottsdale 6 Drive-In
8101 E.McKellips Rd., Scottsdale
The only armrest you have to share is the one in your car. Pop some popcorn and snuggle up. Maybe you will even watch the movie.
Best Place for a Laugh
The Comedy Spot
7117 E. 3rd Ave., Scottsdale
The Comedy Spot features touring comedians from L.A.'s top comedy clubs, as well as local performers.
Best Place for Coffee and Dessert
Author's Cafe
4014 N. Goldwater Blvd., Scottsdale
(480) 481-3998
Owner, Nick Ligidakis, offers a caseful of chocolate homemade cakes, pies and truffles. The cafe is only open late (until 11pm) on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Best Place To Buy a Gift
Louis Vuitton
Scottsdale Fashion Square, 7014 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale
(480) 946-1700
Louis Vuitton is only the finest for your special someone. Luxury monogrammed leather good, including handbags and wallets, are always a stylish and sought after gift.
Best Restaurant for a Second Dinner Date
Rancho Pinot Grill
6208 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale
(480) 367-8030
Located in an outdoor shopping mall, the distinctive Western decor, grilled and smoked meats, and organic ingredients, make this restaurant comfortable, yet special.
Best Restaurant for First Dinner Date
Bloom
8877 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale
(480) 922-5666
Sleek decor and the well reviewed New American cuisine, make dining here and "event." Try a wine flight to get things going as your share and compare with your date.
Best Restaurant for Lunch or Brunch First Date
Cowboy Ciao
7133 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale
(480) 946-3111
With eclectic decor, a humorous menu, and unusual ingredients, this restaurant stands out. The smoked salmon chopped salad is superb.
Best Special Occasion Restaurant
Mastro's Steakhouse
8852 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Scottsdale
(480) 585-9500
Featuring rack of lamb, Beluga caviar, dark wood furnishings and a piano bar, this steakhouse is a romantic as they come.
TOP FIVE DATES
Dance the Night Away
Barcelona
15440 E. Greenway Hayden Loop
(480) 603-0370
Put on your dance shoes and get ready to dance the night away with your date. Get there early and enjoy a tasty meal before hitting the dance floor at this Southwest fusion fare.
Friday Night at the Movies
Drive-In Movie at Scottsdale 6 Drive-In
8101 E. McKellips Rd., Scottsdale
(602) 949-9451
The only armrest you have to share is one in your car. Grab some popcorn and a soda and your favorite sweet treat, snuggle up. Maybe you'll even watch the movies.
Greenbelt
Indian Bend Wash and Chaparral Park
Scottsdale
Get your hands on some bikes, roller blades, or whatever, and coast the lengthy greenbelt on either side of Hayden Road. Refresh yourself with a smoothie from In the Raw Juice Bar.
Scottsdale Art Walk
Downtown Scottsdale
(480) 990-3939
Take your date to one of the 100 galleries that stay open late on Thursdays. The popular event includes live music, wine and cheese. After the walking through all the galleries, stop for a glass of wine and discuss your favorite pieces from the galleries displaying everything from contemporary to Western.
Taliesin West
12621 Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale
(480) 860-2700
Take a tour legendary architect, Frank Lloyd Wright's, former winter home, Taliesin West. Gammage Auditorium n ASU's campus and the First Christian Church in Phoenix were also designed by Frank Lloyd. End your tour on the patio of the historic Biltmore Resort, looking at one of the statues Wright designed.
