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Cognoscenti Magazine reviews are written exclusively after first-hand experience of the resorts, spas and restaurants. Articles are in PDF format. SPECIAL!! DOWNLOAD OUR SCOTTSDALDE REVIEWS FREE OF CHARGE!!
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Westin Kierland Resort The experience at the brand-new Westin Kierland Resort is best described as "comfortable but not casual, friendly but not familiar." Outstanding amenities and a superb golf course are just part of the pleasures... Read the article |
Different Pointe of View Different Pointe of View sits atop a promontory with commanding views of Phoenix's Valley of the Sun. And Chef Flowers gives diners a glimpse into his very own deliciously iconoclastic point of view. Read the article |
Mary Elaine's On the evening we visited, Mary Elaine's was offering an extraordinary 5-course white and black truffle tasting menu... The 1994 Gevrey Chambertin served by Master Sommelier Greg Tresner perfectly complemented the feast. Read the article |
The Phoenician Resort An oasis of luxury in the shadow of beautiful Camelback Mountain, The Phoenician has long been rated as one of the world's top destination resorts. Read the article |
Restaurant Oceana Seafood is a destination cuisine in Phoenix, and Restaurant OCeana offers a super-fresh menu in a sophisticated, low-key setting. Read the article |
The Agave Spa
The Agave Spa offers a comprehensive menu of treatments with a unique focus on the Agave plant. And what sumptuous amenities! Read the article |
Deseo Nuevo Latino cuisine is one of America's hottest culinary trends. Sample its piquant delights at Deseo, where the story is ceviche, "the sushi of the new millenium." Read the article |
Restaurant North The hot new North restaurant offers Italian specialties including excellent seared duck breast and sea-scallops. Read the article |
Terrace Dining Room The Terrace Dining Room is spacious and elegant, with glittering chandeliers and hand-painted wall murals, creating an ambience faintly reminiscent of Monte Carlo. Read the article |
Windows on the Green The gifted chef of Windows on the Green serves creative and flavorful dishes with a Southwestern titlt. We indulged in a delicious meal that ended with a snifter of 50-year old Hine "Triomphe" Grand Champagne cognac. Read the article |
Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Japanese minimalist themes appear at Sanctuary by way of expanses of blond wood, stone gardens, low black tables. Fluidity courses through this hyper-sophisticated boutique resort. Read the article |
Centre for Well-Being The Centre for Well-Being forms the nucleus of the glorious Phoenician resort and provides an all-encompassing experience that unites body and mind. Read the article |
Bloom Restaurant At the sensationally popular Bloom restaurant, dishes are finely textured yet loaded with vegetables, tasty yet lacking in oil, gourmet, yet reasonably priced. Read the article |
Hilton Squaw Peak Resort
The Tocasierra Spa at the pleasant Hilton Squaw Peak distinguishes itself through its personal service and the creativity of its treatments. Read the article | Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort Our suite at this full-service resort was both spacious and quiet. In the living room, a fireplace takes center stage. Read the article |
The Wigwam Resort Inside the Wigwam Resort, quaint checkered fabrics and oversized stitched leather armchairs enhance the old-style charm. Three golf courses with 54 championship holes attract duffers from around the country. Read the article |
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