$70M Lakefront Project coming to McCormick Ranch

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I just landed in Vienna, Austria for a few days before I head to Munich for Oktoberfest. Even on vacay I didn’t want to miss an issue!

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Il Segreto has opened on the northeast corner of Pima and Pinnacle Peak in North Scottsdale, offering refined Italian dining. The restaurant's open Tuesday through Saturday from 4 to 9 p.m.

It's giving locals a sophisticated new neighborhood spot to check out. This one opened under my radar :0

Diversified Partners is investing $70 million into The Lakefront at Scottsdale in McCormick Ranch. Interior demolition and remodeling on the former Forever Corporate Plaza at 7501 E. McCormick Parkway is set to begin September 24.

The sprawling redevelopment covers more than 100,000 square feet and will feature upscale eateries, retail shops, wellness concepts and Class A office space. The first phase includes converting 60,000 square feet of office space into restaurant and retail areas. La La Land Cafe, V Modern Italian, SUSHISAMBA and Frost Gelato have already signed leases, with the first phase expected to finish next fall.

Douglas Family Dentistry is running an amazing program for veterans in observance of Veterans Day. If you're a veteran you can get free dental services to help take care of your smile. You can check their website and call them to schedule a consultation to see what work needs to be done.

I found this and thought it was really cool since I have a lot of veterans in my family. It's a great way to give back to those who served. Figure I'd share in case you know someone who can benefit from it!

I'm all in for any event that lets me dust off my old band tees. If you're ready to scream your heart out and relive the glory days, you'll want to check out the Pop Punk Picnic. Scottsdale Parks and Recreation is hosting this first-ever gathering on Friday, October 2nd from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM at the Scottsdale Civic Center.

The vibe is all about nostalgia and live music. Mike Goodrick will be playing all of your favorite pop-punk hits while you check out local food vendors and grab a drink at the cocktail garden. They'll also have photo booths and themed activities to keep the energy high.

It's a completely free and all-ages event with free parking on site. Throw on your most nostalgic outfit and rock out.

Reserve your free spot here.

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I was doing some digging and saw The Renowned Hound recently and I love what they're doing for dogs in the Valley. They make handcrafted whole food meals using human-grade ingredients that are free from chemicals and preservatives. You can even check out their selection of delicious meals, jerkies and cookies for your pup.

You can find them at the North Scottsdale Farmer's Market from October through April between 9am and 1pm. They also offer custom nutrition plans for dogs managing chronic conditions like GI disorders and diabetes plus they partner with Adopt a Dog Rescue to support second chances across Arizona. Thought it was so cool and wanted to share!

I stopped into Ella on the Park last week and I've been thinking about the menu ever since. It's tucked inside Hotel Solaya overlooking Scottsdale Civic Center Park (which I think is where their name comes from) and it brings a really nice modern American energy to Old Town.

The atmosphere is quiet with a very attentive staff and a central bar. They've got their own smoker on site and the kitchen leans into a slight southern flair with items like smoked mac and cheese and smoked beef ribs (both amazing). They even feature Bill-E's Bacon from Fairhope, Alabama alongside cured ham selections from Tennessee, Virginia and North Carolina. Everything I tried was top notch.

Dinner is the main event right now with weekend brunch debuting in October. Worth a nice chill date night!

Wednesday, September 16

🍽️ Joto Sake Dinner at Roka Akor Scottsdale | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

🍹 'Shootout at the OK Corral' Whiskey Tasting | Cask 53 Whiskey Bar | 6:30 PM

Thursday, September 17

🎤 Phoenix Singles Mixer Party Age 35+ ♥ Scottsdale Arizona at Putting World | 6:00 PM

Friday, September 18

🎬 After Dark: Film & Float | The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa | 6:00 PM

Saturday, September 19

🎸 Sail Away Soiree @ Solaya | Hotel Solaya | 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM

🖍️ Roka Kids Sushi Rolling Class | Roka Akor Scottsdale | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

🍹 Bourbon Heritage Month Cocktail Class | Wayward | 1:00 PM

Sunday, September 20

📍 Collision: Arizona’s Content Creator & Brand Connection Event | Riot House Scottsdale | 5:00 PM

📍 Stunt Clinic | Cheerforce Arizona | 3:30 PM

For a full list of events check out our Scottsdale Event Calendar here.

Old Town's best kept secrets are about to leak. This October Old Town NOW launches its Insiders Guide, packed with events, locals' favorite spots, bachelorette and bachelor picks, hospitality interviews and walking maps.

20,000 copies drop bi-monthly at Scottsdale resorts, hotels, rentals and major events.

Follow the launch on Instagram @oldtownnow

Featuring the most expensive home sold in Scottsdale this week at $8.3M! The interior is one of my favorites that I’ve seen.

Here’s the link if you want to check it out.