A Couple of Interesting Business Moves for Scottsdale

J. Alexander's, a Tennessee-based restaurant chain is opening a location in Scottsdale, Arizona. The restaurant is an upscale casual dining restaurant that specializes in wood-fire cuisines, including steaks, prime rib, and seafood. We have eaten at a J. Alexander's and can testify that it is wonderful eating.

The restaurant will be located at The Borgata, across the walkway from Taneko Japanese Tavern, facing Scottsdale Road. It will occupy over 12 thousand square feet and seat 180. J. Alexander's is also looking at other locations in Scottsdale for more restaurants, so it seems the restaurant may become a Scottsdale fixture.

In other news, Heard Museum has relocated to a new location in North Scottsdale. The museum is recognized for having one of the finest collections of Native American art in the U.S. The new location will allow the museum to display more of its permanent collection, in addition to special exhibits.

In addition to expanded exhibition space, the new location will also have an expanded cafe, Arcadia Farms, which will offer signature salads and sandwiches, and a new menu featuring Southwest entrees influenced by Native American cuisine.

If you would like to call ever-growing Scottsdale home, please contact Choice Group Realty today. We know Scottsdale, and can help you find the perfect home.

Scottsdale's Seven Downtown Districts

Have you been to downtown Scottsdale lately? If not, boy are you missing out. Here is a quick primer, so you'll know what you're missing.

Downtown is divided into seven districts:

• Scottsdale Fashion Square. Fashion like you wouldn't believe, available from the likes of Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Macy's, Dillard's (the largest in the country!), and way too many more to list. Overall, there are more than 225 retailers here.
  
• Entertainment District. Fine dining and night time entertainment of all varieties can be found here.
  
• Scottsdale Waterfront. Located in Scottsdale's downtown canal bank district, this is the link between Fashion Square and Old Town Scottsdale.
  
• 5th Avenue Shops & Boutiques. Featuring over 35 restaurants and 80 specialty shops, this district combines the glitz of fine shopping with the appeal of old Scottsdale.
  
• Brown & Stetson Business / Scottsdale Arts District. First rate hotels, professional services, shops, restaurants, plus dozens of art galleries.
  
• Old Town Scottsdale. Experience the old Southwest here, with numerous historic buildings and shopping focused on Southwestern style.
  
• Scottsdale Health Care. Some of the finest health care in the Southwest is available right here in downtown Scottsdale.

We will talk more about these areas in future posts, but the point is clear: if you're looking for some action, downtown Scottsdale, Arizona is where you need to be!