Tag: JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa

Chef Angelo Sosa

Fabulous People: Angelo Sosa

Angelo Sosa is the executive chef of Tía Carmen, the new signature restaurant at JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa. “Named after my aunt (Tía) Carmen, the contemporary Southwestern restaurant is the newest addition to Phoenix’s growing culinary scene.”

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Restaurant of the Week: Tía Carmen

If there is only one new dining destination to try this summer, let it be Chef Angelo Sosa’s Tía Carmen, the new signature restaurant at JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa. The restaurant specializes in contemporary Southwestern cuisine in a setting that is visually and atmospherically spectacular.

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Unique Date Nights

If Netflix and take-out with your significant other is feeling a little stale, it’s time to spruce up date night. Whether you’re looking to work up a sweat, use some serious brain power or take in a history lesson, here are more than a dozen elevated date nights in Phoenix, Tucson and beyond.

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LEVEL-UP Pickleball Camp

JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, the only Arizona resort to boast 12 pickleball courts with more planned for 2021, will be hosting a pickleball camp sponsored by LEVEL-UP from Jan. 22 to Jan. 24. LEVEL-UP is recognized by Pickleball Magazine as the sport’s premier pickleball instructional camp. The program has […]

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Work (and Learn) From These Valley Resorts

Many locals have switched up their morning work commute or bus ride to school for a walk to their home office or virtual learning space. As this is a reality for many Arizonans, three Valley resorts are offering work (or learn) from hotel packages that offer a change of scenery and access to uplifting amenities.

Easter Brunch in Phoenix 2011

Easter brunch is an annual tradition for many families. Luckily, lots of great restaurants in the Phoenix area are offering tasty brunch options for those looking to enjoy Easter brunch without all the work. Here are some local restaurants offering Easter brunch options that the whole family will enjoy.

Restaurants Serving Thanksgiving Dinner in Phoenix

If you are too busy to host Thanksgiving at home this year, there are many great restaurants in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area that are serving Thanksgiving dinner. If you want to let someone else do the cooking and cleaning up this year, reserve a table for Thanksgiving dinner at one of these Phoenix/Scottsdale area restaurants.