kind in the U.S., and drivers can take its curves quickly since the karts can go as fast as 45 miles per hour. The European go-karts alone put Octane miles ahead of the competition — its 32 electric Sodi RTX racing carts feature center-mounted motors for better balance, sleek and strong ENGEC engines, and even LED brake lights. And once you’ve satisfied your need for speed, there’s still plenty of fun to be had; Octane’s got a full food and drink menu, plus more than a dozen arcade games and an outdoor area with table tennis, cornhole, and more. Let It Roll Bowl 8925 North 12th Street 602-944-4401 letitrollbowl.com Bowling takes on cosmic significance at Let It Roll Bowl, not just because of its blacklight bowling nights, but because it’s such a tried-and-true place for friends and family to gather. During a year when we all craved more community, the city’s oldest independently owned bowling alley continued to deliver, taking steps to assure people felt safe amid COVID-19 concerns while still being comfortable going out for some good, clean fun. The casual, friendly environment filled with geometric art is unparalleled, and you don’t have to pay big bucks to bowl here. The alley is also home to an amazing cocktail lounge, so you can lean into the casual glam of swirling your fancy drink between at- tempts to take out all those pins that stand between you and being a local legend. Ice Den 9375 East Bell Road, Scottsdale 480-585-7465 icedenscottsdale.com You can’t watch pro hockey all year long, but that’s no reason ice skating can’t be a permanent fixture in your otherwise heat-filled desert existence. Sometimes you’ll catch a glimpse of the Arizona Coyotes practicing at the Ice Den, but other times it’s plenty enjoyable just to join your friends and family for a bit of sliding and gliding along without a care in the world. This is the place to do it, because Ice Den has public skates on the weekend (as COVID-19 health regula- tions allow), special events, and affordable skating classes so all ages can get into the spirit of things no matter your skill level. There’s even a cafe that serves snacks and concessions, and a bar and grill where the lineup includes lunch, dinner, happy hour, late-night, and carryout options. You can get a shopping fix too, with the pro shop and a store that carries women’s fashion and accessories. When you’re ready to feel the chill of the air and the rink under your skates, the Ice Den is there for you. EEEEE Great Skate 10054 North 43rd Avenue, Glendale 623-842-1181 unitedskates.com/public/Glendale Great Skate in Glendale has been harking back to the 1970s since opening in 2001. Though the rink, lights, and sound sys- tem are state of the art, the decor recalls the days of polyester and disco, and it’s not hard to imagine yourself in the Olivia Newton-John movie Xanadu as you glide across the rink. (There are even special ’70s music nights.) The rink holds weekly events, including Adult Night on Thurs- days from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. and Glow Skate sessions on Fridays and Saturdays. Best of all, it won’t cost contemporary rates — public skate admissions are just $7 per person, and if you don’t have your own skates, rentals are only $4.50. EEEEE Talking Stick Resort & Casino 9800 East Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale 480-850-7777 talkingstickresort.com 92 When you feel like taking a chance on the slots or game tables, the casino at Talking Stick Resort & Casino is the perfect desti- BEST OF PHOENIX 2021 | WWW.BESTOFPHOENIX2021.C0M | SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 B E S T IC E-SK A TING B E S T B fu O n & g WLING a me s B E S T R OLL ER SK A TING B ES T C A SI NO
