8:30 a.m.       Enjoy breakfast at your resort’s restaurant

10:00 p.m.     Take a cooking class to achieve new culinary heights

12:30 p.m.     Relax over lunch at a global hotspot in Scottsdale

2:00 p.m.       Take a seminar on nutrition at your resort

6:00 p.m.       Dine at one of Scottsdale’s fine restaurants

9:00 p.m.       Sip a glass of wine at a local wine bar or visit one of Scottsdale’s 
                       other nightspots.

Enjoy breakfast at your resort’s signature restaurant, choosing from sumptuous buffets, table-side service or a quick, continental breakfast with steaming coffee, pastries and the daily newspaper. Or opt for luxurious in-room dining and spend the extra minutes planning your decadent Scottsdale culinary day.

What better opportunity to savor the Scottsdale dining scene than through a hands-on demonstration at a local cooking studio? Head over to Sweet Basil Gourmetware & Cooking Studio. Here you’ll find a variety of subjects and classes from which to choose. And most classes are hands-on, so you’ll have the benefit of learning by doing! Many resorts also offer culinary opportunities on property – be sure to check with your resort’s activity director or concierge for more information.

After cooking up a storm, your appetite will have reached global proportions, demanding a global lunch to match. Throughout the city you’ll find an eclectic mix of food and flavor – everything from traditional Mexican cuisine and Mediterranean delights to the latest in Asian Fusion and everything in between.

Next, satisfy your inner dieter, who might be feeling just a tad guilty at this point, with a nutrition class or a fitness counseling session at your resort’s spa and fitness center. Check out their events calendar for a listing of current classes and programs.

If you’re feeling virtuous after your nutrition-oriented afternoon, head to a restaurant unique to Scottsdale and to taste your way back to the mere mortals. Scottsdale is home to numerous award-winning chefs that are masters of their own restaurant domains. For example, several local chefs have been honored by Food & Wine magazine as “America’s Best New Chefs,” including Bradford Thompson, chef de cuisine at Mary Elaine’s at The Phoenician, winner 2004; Nobuo Fukuda, chef at Sea Saw, winner 2003; and Deborah Knight, chef/owner of Mosaic, winner 2002.

And, because no Scottsdale dining experience is complete without a little something sweet, plan a visit to any of Scottsdale’s cozy wine bars for a touch of the grape and a decadent dessert. Many offer wine flights, which allow you to sample small glasses of several complementary wines. If you’d like to work off some calories, Scottsdale’s is home to dozens of nightclubs, bars and lounges offering music and dancing nightly. And don’t forget the happening nightlife right at your resort or hotel, sure to be the satisfying finale to a day well-spent tasting the town.

These are just some of the dining establishments that Scottsdale has to offer.

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