DECEMBER 2025 44 Black Cat Coffeehouse Better Buzz Wine Girl Undertow T he holidays are here, and Valley restaurants, coffeehouses, and bakeries are decking the halls – and their menus – with festive flavors. From glittering cocktails to nostalgic desserts, here are a few spots to eat, drink, and be merry in December. Black Cat Coffeehouse (4730 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix) is keeping things sweet and simple with peppermint bark mochas, eggnog chai, and a blended treat called Santa’s Cookies – because sometimes, the best part of the holidays is found in a warm mug! blackcatcoffeeaz.com At UnderTow ( 3626 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix), visitors can enjoy limited-time twists on fan-favorite cocktails, including the Holiday Champagne Punch, a blend of Wheatley vodka, aperol, allspice, lemon, lime, spiced pineapple, and cranberry. Also on the menu is the Poquito Coquito, a Puerto Rican-inspired creation that blends creamy coconut, sweet spices, and rum for a festive twist on classic eggnog. bartershake.com Coffee lovers can find cheer at Better Buzz (717 E. Glendale Ave., Phoenix), where the menu is overflowing with cozy creations. Choose from the peppermint white mocha, toasted marshmallow cold brew, eggnog latte, snickerdoodle latte or go green with the peppermint matcha. betterbuzzcoffee.com The Henry (4455 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix) will feature a lineup of signature cocktails until December 30. Guests can enjoy offerings like the Whiskey & Doughnuts with Tincup bourbon, sweet vermouth and spiced apple, or the Spiced Pear Cosmopolitan made with Belvedere vodka, St. George pear liqueur, cranberry reduction and lime. thehenryrestaurant.com At LON’s Last Drop at the Hermosa (5532 N. Palo Cristi Road, Paradise Valley), the signature Ornamentini is back to steal the spotlight. This drink is served in a shiny red ornament you pop open to pour – revealing a mix of Absolut Elyx vodka, house-made cranberry syrup, orange zest, vanilla, cinnamon, and fresh lemon. azhideawaycollection.com Over at Fellow Osteria (1455 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale), the holidays take an elegant, European turn with Le Belle, a pear cognac and amaretto cocktail that tastes like a winter walk through an orchard. Lemon and absinthe add brightness, while black tea and black lemon bitters bring a touch of earthy mystery. fellowosteria.com Wine Girl (4205 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale) is ringing in December with seasonal drinks, including the Mistletoe Mimosa Tree, a tower of six flutes filled with prosecco and cranberry juice, each garnished with a fresh cranberry. Guests can also enjoy it as a frozen espresso martini tree. winegirl.com Bar Blitzen at Culinary Dropout (5632 N. 7th St., Phoenix) will stick around until January 3. Guests can sip whimsical creations like the Espress Ho Ho Ho Martini with Gran Centenario reposado tequila or Three Olives vodka, Italian espresso liqueur, Spanish vanilla and spiced cold foam and the Dropout & Mrs. Mint with vanilla-infused Belvedere vodka, white chocolate, cream and peppermint schnapps. Signature dishes will be available, including the wagyu pigs in a blanket and BBQ pork belly nachos. culinarydropout.com 32 Shea (10626 N. 32nd St., Phoenix) offers a trio of winter-ready creations: The caramel apple butter old fashioned blends Four Roses small batch bourbon with house-made caramel apple butter and warming bitters. The mint white chocolate espresso martini pairs vanilla vodka and espresso liqueur with white chocolate and a hint of mint. For a spirit-free option, the non-alcoholic sparkler shakes Ritual rum alternative with caramel apple butter, lemon, and apple cider, served over ice with a roasted cinnamon stick. 32shea.com Nobu (7014 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale) Bartender Robyn Kim’s Tamarind Setsu Sour combines Macallan Sherry Cask 12-Year scotch with Pierre Ferrand Dry curacao, a Sudachi and lemon citrus blend, tamarind spiced agave syrup, and Fee Foam. Inspired by childhood memories of tamarindo candies, Kim crafted this elevated take on a scotch sour, using the Fee Foam to introduce a “snow element” that gives the drink a festive feel. noburestaurants.com Flaviar , a luxury spirits club, unveiled its 2025 advent calendar in partnership with Carry On (2 N. Central Ave., Phoenix), a cocktail bar known for its immersive, aviation-inspired experience. Carry On is offering a festive 1970s-themed Christmas flight experience until December 24, complete with a welcome cocktail and holiday treats. Guests can book standard table seating for $30 per person or upgrade to the $115 Captain’s Club for an all-inclusive experience featuring three craft cocktails and a four-course light-bite menu. flaviar.com or carryonphx.com For a luxurious toast, Mastro’s (6991 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale) is offering its limited-edition Under the Mistletoe cocktail: a mix of muddled raspberries, rosemary, pomegranate syrup, lemon juice, and Rémy 1738 Cognac. Served on the rocks with a sugared rim and sprig of rosemary, it glimmers like freshly fallen snow. mastrosrestaurants.com Experiencing hair loss? We have the solution! We specialize in luxury wigs, extensions, and hair toppers so you can look and feel your best. We also offer custom cut and color services tailored just for you. Contact us today for a free consultation! Call or text 602.287.9698 cxehair.com • @cxehair • 3115 E Indian School Rd #44 BEFORE AFTER

45 DECEMBER 2025 Nobu Mastro’s Fellow Osteria LON’s Last Drop Blitzen’s Bar at Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia (4949 E. Lincoln Dr., Scottsdale) transforms the Oasis Bar into a tinsel-trimmed winter wonderland. Now through January 11, guests can cozy up with festive sips like the Sleigh Ride, Naughty or Spice, and Espress-Ho Ho Martini, paired with snacks like the Nordic Nights Crunch or Santa’s Secret Cookie Stash. omnihotels.com For those planning a feast at home, Common Ground Culinary is baking up crave-worthy holiday pies, from pumpkin and key lime to butterscotch pecan and chocolate mousse. Orders open December 1 and run through December 21, with pickup on December 23 and 24. In Scottsdale, all pie orders go through Sweet Provisions, either in person or online. sweetprovisionsaz.com Miracle Mile Deli (4433 N. 16th St., Phoenix) is bringing back its holiday meals for Christmas and Hanukkah. Family feasts serve six and include roasted turkey or brisket, classic sides, and a whole pie, while individual dinners and à la carte desserts are also available. Hanukkah celebrations run December 13-22 with favorites like latkes, challah rolls, and matzoh ball soup. Orders for Christmas pickup must be placed by December 20 for pickup on December 24. miraclemiledeli.com Chompie’s (9301 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale) is also keeping spirits bright with its Chanukah and Christmas To-Go Packages. For Chanukah, choose between the brisket dinner or roast chicken dinner, complete with challah, latkes, matzo ball soup, roasted carrots, and cookies. The restaurant also offers an in-house dinner from December 14-22. For Christmas, choose from traditional or basic dinner packages, each serving up to 15 guests and featuring oven-roasted turkey, sides, and fresh-baked pies. chompies.com Phoenix City Grille (5816 N. 16th St., Phoenix) celebrates Christmas Eve with a prix fixe menu. Start with choices like roasted butternut squash soup, crab cake, or beet salad, then move to entrées like prime rib, buttermilk chicken, or pan-seared Chula bluenose bass. End on a sweet note with apple empanadas, turtle cheesecake, or espresso pot de crème. The three-course meal is $85 per person, with add-ons priced separately. phoenixcitygrille.com Rhinestone beverages are the brainchild of Dustin Johnson, a Scottsdale native looking for a flavorful drink that “keeps the night going” without calories, carbs or tomorrow’s hangover. With 0.0% ABV, gluten-free brews and a team of seasoned beverage experts, Rhinestone wants to “redefine” non-alcoholic drinking. drinkrhinestone.com Heritage Kitchen + Cocktails (10121 E. Bell Road, Scottsdale) is the newest concept from Eric J. Greenwald, Mark Goldberg, and Executive Chef Christopher Brugman, blending the flavors of Southern Italy and Spain with seafood, meats, and seasonal produce. Brugman’s Piatta – a dough perfected over 14 years and baked in an eight-foot hearth – anchors a menu that offers comfort food and small plates like burrata with heirloom tomatoes, melon with pistachio, and roasted cauliflower with brown butter. heritagescottsdale.com In Old Town Scottsdale, Pinyon (7363 E. Scottsdale Mall, Scottsdale) brings coastal Mediterranean cooking to life inside a reimagined space crafted by Aline Architecture, Social Design Studio, and MCI Builders. Its centerpiece is a Josper Grill, a live-fire charcoal oven from Barcelona that infuses dishes like whole roasted turbot, prime flat iron steak, and a signature porterhouse with smoke and depth. pinyonrestaurant.com WHAT’S NEW? CHRISTMAS THINGS 602-944-5516 maloneyplumbing.com Schedule ƽƣǾ ROC315991 *Cannot combine with any other offers or specials. One time use only. Must present coupon to redeem. Limited time only. Serving the Valley for over 60 years! (PHUJHQF\3OXPELQJ5HSDLU 'UDLQ&OHDQLQJ *DUEDJH'LVSRVDOV :DWHU+HDWHUV :DWHU6RIWHQHUV 5HYHUVH2VPRVLV6\VWHPV /HDN'HWHFWLRQ 5HSDLU )L[WXUH,QVWDOODWLRQ & 5HSDLU :DWHU0DLQ5HSDLU *DV/LQHV From Your Friends At Maloney Plumbing ǃƯƟƚ1b=ƣNJNJƯƢƭƧƚƦǽƞƘƚƣƦƦƚƤƯƞƦƣNJ1?b=ƣƦơƣƦƚ; 3URXG2ZQHU .LWW\0DORQH\/DQJPDGH ƽƣǾ