The renovation included updates to the lobby, spa and guest rooms as well as the addition of La Fogata, The Madam, The Social Boardroom and Barnaby's Cafe + Wine Bar.
At Thursday's celebration, hotel executives were joined by the mayor of Scottsdale to cut a gold ribbon and mark the occasion. The resort was first built in 1976, and was designed by architect Barnaby Gonzales. His son joined the celebrations that debuted the modernization of his father's design. With the completion of the renovation, the resort joins Hilton's Curio Collection of high-end resorts located around the world.
The new dining concepts are led by Executive Chef Ken Arneson and are open to the public along with guests of the resort. Here's a look at the new eating and drinking spots within this historic Arizona destination.
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On Thursday evening, Scottsdale Mayor David Ortega congratulated the team at The Scottsdale Resort & Spa for the completion of their $40 million renovation.
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Scottsdale Mayor David Ortega joined hotel executives to cut the ribbon officially unveiling the newly renovated resort.
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Barnaby's Cafe + Wine Bar is located on the ground floor of the resort, next to the lobby. It also houses the resort's gift shop.
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Barnaby's Cafe + Wine Bar serves coffee and pastries by day, and wines in the evening. The cafe and giftshop opens onto a large outdoor patio.
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La Fogata is The Scottsdale Resort & Spa's main restaurant. The menu uses local produce and takes inspiration from the Sonoran Desert.
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The Chilean sea bass, served at La Fogata, comes with a rich Thai khao soi curry beurre blanc, sweet coconut forbidden rice, wilted arugula and a sunnyside-up egg.
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The dining room at La Fogata opens onto a small patio that looks over the resort's golf course.
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The Social Boardroom is a hangout area where visitors can play pool, shuffleboard or try their hand at the golf simulator. It also has a full bar and a casual food menu.
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Inside the Social Boardroom, a bookshelf holds more than books. It gives way to the resort's new speakeasy.
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At The Madam, visitors can order off the cocktail menu, or talk to the bartender to customize their drink.
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The Doctor's Orders is a spin on an old fashioned made with bacon fat-washed bourbon and garnished with a slice of bacon.
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The hotel lobby also received a revamp thanks to the resort's renovation. It offers comfortable seating in a desert-themed space.
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The Scottsdale Resort's guest rooms have also been remodeled, and are complete with Southwest and desert-themed accents.
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Coinciding with The Scottsdale Resort & Spa's $40 million property-wide renovation and launch of four new restaurants and bars, it has joined the Hilton Curio Collection.
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