34 N E W T I M E S B I G G A M E G U I D E Feb. 9th-Feb. 15th, 2023 phoenixnewtimes.com with seating, and offers primo views of neighboring spots and the usual weekend hullabaloo caused by clubgoers on the street below. The upshot is there’s now more room at Bottled Blonde, a popular pizze- ria, craft beer garden, and nightlife destination that’s a lively and engaging social milieu. (7340 East Indian Plaza, #100, Scottsdale; 480-970-1112; bottled- blondeaz.com) Cake Nightclub Enduring the large crowds and long lines common at Cake is worth the hassle, as the sweet life awaits you inside. Spoiler alert: It’s probably going to be even busier during Super Bowl week. The libations are decidedly top-shelf, big spenders get pampered with attentive service, and its lingerie-clad staff are total smokeshows. And things have gotten even swankier since Cake returned to Scottsdale’s en- tertainment district after a five-year hiatus. The re- booted version of the club, located just down the street in the former home of INTL, is bigger and bolder with more sumptuous amenities, an upgraded audio-visual system, a larger patio, a new look, and twice as much debauchery and vice. Stop by and get a slice of the action. (4405 North Saddlebag Trail, Scottsdale; 480-626-8465; cakenightclub. com) Casa Amigos Tacos + Tequila Wondering what the vibe is at Casa Amigos? Just look at their Instagram — it’s about 98 percent photos of the bar’s lovely, scantily-clad staff. So when you head to the heart of the Scottsdale nightlife district for an evening at Casa Amigos, you should be cool, stylish, and ready to party. Late in the evening, the spot is filled with the young and beautiful dancing to tunes spun by DJs. You could also get there a little early and grab a bite before the night gets going, as Casa Amigos offers a solid lineup of classic Mexican fare. (7320 East Indian Plaza, Scottsdale; 480-361-3440; casaa- migosaz.com) Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row When a place is owned by locally grown superstar Dierks Bentley, you can bet its country music offer- ings are on point, pardner. Such is the case with Whiskey Row, the recording artist’s namesake night- club and honky-tonk. It’s just as homespun as any of his chart-topping hits and just as raucous. Over- flowing with rustic charm and city-slicker touches, its elevated booths ring the 5,200-square-foot property, each featuring tabletop beer taps and offering excellent views of country and western bands performing on the stage above the bar. Feel free to wear your Wranglers and hit the dance during concerts or weekend dance nights. (4420 North Saddlebag Trail, Scottsdale; 480-382-1505; dierk- swhiskeyrow.com) The District Situated in front of Maya, this combination nightclub, day drinking bar, and hip restaurant draws its name from Scottsdale’s entertainment district. It’s got all the trappings of a party haven: a dance floor, DJ setup, state-of-the-art sound, big booths, a vast collection of intoxicants, and HDTVs playing sports by day and music videos at night. People-watching opportunities abound, thanks to large windows overlooking Maya on one side and the patio open- ing onto the sidewalk of Indian Plaza. (7333 East Indian Plaza, Scottsdale; 480-664-0356; district- baraz.com) El Hefe Don’t let El Hefe’s “Super Macho Taqueria” subtitle fool you; thrill-seeking clubgoers come to the 3,800-square-foot spot in Scottsdale mainly to partake in drinking, dancing, debauching, and various combinations thereof. El Hefe’s been one of the most popular party destinations in the Valley This is what partying at Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row in Scottsdale looks like. | RIOT HOSPITALITY GROUP
