I met him down there Weds & introduced him to my girlfriend's daughter who just graduated ASU. She lives in the SF bay area and just came in to walk this week. He's a cool guy. Great smile & fit, handsome & confident. Husband was going to join but decided to blow off the expensive venue my gf had selected for her daughter's shindig in favor of something cheaper. He wasn't feeling terribly social anyway <Shrugs>.
Its a funny time of year right now. ASU is out for holiday break & most of the co-eds have taken off for the holidays already. Snowbirds & retirees are in town. My friend's daughter used to be a bottle service girl in Old Town Scottsdale, still has friends here. Problem is that where the pretty girls go are not the cheap spots. Scottsdale drink prices are indeed high.
He's walking distance from a lot down there. I'd check out the following spots....
1. Toca Madera -back bar. Expensive but worth checking out. Can always get a club soda with lime & tip well.
2. Roc Bar-good live music venue. See who is playing, drinks will be cheaper, crowd rougher but its a cool spot.
3. Back to Coach House. Weekend will be better than Tuesday was...
4. Cala - young hip crowd. Actually might start there. Go now. More people & less snobby than Toca.
I'd do Cala first honestly tonight. Start there & see how things flow.
Headed out of town myself or I might be able to persuade husband to go hang.