Scottsdale’s newest luxury resort is now open– Caesars Republic Scottsdale! I had the chance to check out the glamorous grand opening event for Caesars Entertainment’s first non-gaming hotel in the United States. It was quite a spectacular experience, from fire dancing to a drone show. But my most favorite aspect was the food from Giada De Laurentiis’ new concept, Luna by Giada. You can view my video coverage by watching my Reel on Instagram. I look forward to fully experiencing the property and its three culinary concepts: Pronto by Giada, Luna by Giada, and SEVEN (Riot Hospitality Group of S ..read more

Washington, DC is the most sought-after destination to witness the cherry blossoms during peak bloom. In case you missed my Instagram post, the National Park Service’s Bloom Watch predicted that peak bloom will occur between March 23-26! Consisting of 12 cherry tree varieties, the iconic blooms attract more than 1.5 million visitors during the capitol’s four-week long National Cherry Blossom Festival. The festival celebrates the friendship between Japan and the United States, as it commemorates the 1912 gift of 3,020 cherry trees from Mayor Yukio Ozaki of Tokyo to Washington, DC. Keep reading ..read more

Normally, I combine Tucson with my overall 2023 year, but this year, I felt my hometown needed its own designated category for the Best Desserts in Tucson. From this list, you will find everything from fine dining to hole-in-the-wall establishments. You can also expect to see a variety of cuisines that range from contemporary, Italian, French, Hong Kong and more. As far as sweetness levels go, I will say my personal preference leans more towards a well-balanced sweetness. I do not like anything that is overly sweet or over-the-top. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with liking those things ..read more

Happy 2024! Thank you for your endless support on my blog and social media channels in 2023. It always brings me great joy to have you on my adventures, both big and small. Quite a bit has happened since my last post on my blog, from my first debut on international TV to flying to Greece for a culinary campaign. But through it all, I devoured meals and bites that I regularly think about. With so many outstanding and memorable things, I thought it would be best to categorize everything into “Best of 2023” topics. Now for the “Best of 2023,” this essentially translates to “My Favorite _____” of ..read more

United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona announced a special beer brewed by Ten55 Brewing Company to commemorate the nonprofit’s 100th anniversary! On top of creating the tailored-brewed UNITED Summer Ale, Ten55 Brewing Company is donating a portion of the beer’s proceeds back to the nonprofit. The UNITED Summer Ale is a light, crisp and a seasonal sipper with a slight spice. One of the key ingredients in the ale is the rare Grains of Paradise, a western African peppercorn that includes notes of ginger, cardamom, citrus, and juniper. “When we first discussed the potential of this project late ..read more

Last year, I made the decision to prioritize my sleep with the best Tempur-Pedic mattress from Ashley HomeStore Tucson! In addition to changing my mattress, I made other changes to my sleep habits that transformed my quality of life. In this post, I’ll walk you through… The Sleep Stress Cycle and How to Fix It Everything You Need to Know About Tempur-Pedic’s TEMPUR-LUXEbreeze° mattress Why I Ordered from Ashley HomeStore Tucson Q&A Tempur-Pedic (Cost, Delivery, Warranty, Etc.) Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Ashley HomeStore Tucson and Tempur-Pedic, but all the opinions are my own. T ..read more

Through the end of August, experience the Sonoran Summer menu at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort’s Flying V Bar & Grill. The three-course dinner highlights the indigenous ingredients in the Sonoran Desert, specifically mesquite and prickly pear. The mesquite pods and prickly pear fruit are harvested on-site, which is why the two were selected as the key ingredients by Executive Chef Ken Harvey and Chef de Cuisine Tyler Lapotosky. To complement the menu, General Manager Ralph Avella created Casas Amigos cocktail pairings. Since the Sonoran Summer Menu is only available on Wednesday and Thursday ..read more

*Hosted: Thank you to Hyatt Place Page / Lake Powell for hosting me and coordinating experiences with Monumental Meditation and Big Orange Jeep Tours. Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to experience a weekend in Page, AZ! When you think of Page, what comes to mind? The desert-painted walls of Antelope Canyon? The natural phenomenal of Horseshoe Bend? Or maybe it’s Lake Powell’s sparking blue waters? Aside from those three attractions, most people don’t know what else to do. The first time I went to Page in 2017, I did those exact three things. Since then, I had the opportunity to redisc ..read more

Tucson is celebrating Valentine’s Day with special menus all over town! Below are restaurants that I confirmed that still have openings this weekend. Most of the restaurants also offer take out options. To help you decide, I included the pricing and prix fixe menu details. There are a few other restaurants that I love, but they are fully booked this weekend. If you have any questions about these places, feel free to send me a DM to my Instagram, @HappilyPinkBlog. Have a Happy Valentine’s Day weekend! Loews Ventana Canyon– Flying V 520-615-5495 | 7000 N Resort Dr, Tucson, AZ 85750 Flying V, the ..read more

Any Tucsonan will tell you that the biggest highlight of the winter season is when a snow storm hits Mount Lemmon! Today, 35 inches of snow were recorded at the base of the Mt. Lemmon Ski Resort– which means the perfect adventure for a snow day! Snow days are not to be missed, so plan a day trip this weekend. Please follow all local and business regulations. Face coverings are required at businesses, including: the restaurants, ski resort and general store. 9 Tips for a Successful Snow Day at Mount Lemmon Included in this post are my nine tips for a successful snow day. I felt the blog post wo ..read more