Staycations at the Four Seasons
The Four Seasons Scottsdale at Troon North is one of my favorite staycation destinations for many reasons, including a gorgeous setting with views of Pinnacle Peak and impeccable service with a gracious staff. While there are wonderful amenities such as poolside cabanas with tropical cocktails, activities (golf, tennis, hiking), experiences (Cowboy for a Day, Chef for a Day), and a spa, we spend most of our time relaxing in our room on the balcony admiring the view, lunching poolside at Saguaro Blossom, enjoying a sunset cocktail and appetizers on the terrace at Onyx, dining on the picturesque patio at Proof, or treating ourselves to Chef Mel Mecinas' irresistible menu at Talavera.
A sunset storm rolling in
Greeted in our room with a handwritten welcome note, layer dip, tortilla chips, and a make your own sangria bar.
Enjoying the patio...
Lobby lounge
Lobby Wine Hour with red snapper ceviche
Chop and Pop salad
Strolling back to the room
A pre-dinner cocktail at Proof: Copper City Mule
In the kitchen with Chef Jesse Hansen
Carving porchetta with Chef Jesse of Proof
Porchetta with red pepper jam, pickled vegetables, crispy kale, and smoked blue cheese polenta.
Chicken and waffles with bourbon-peach syrup, cayenne maple butter, housemade jalapeno hot sauce.
Duck poutine with foie gras at Proof
Pork rib with pea shoots, potato and bacon salad, pea puree at Proof
Waking up to this view.
Room service: huevos rancheros
Saguaro Blossom for a Gin Rattler (Death's Door gin, cucumber, rosemary-infused agave, lemon lime soda).
Tuna tostadas poolside at Saguaro Blossom
Saguaro Blossom burger
Seafood Bento Box
A Mai Tai at the pool
The pool
Bubbly on our balcony as the sun sets
The terrace at Onyx
Negroni at Onyx
"Chef for a Day" program: In the kitchen with Jason Asher and Chef Mel and the Talavera crew
King crab and tuna roulade with green apple caviar and mango puree, and a "cherry bomb" with verjus.
Cedar River carpaccio with caviar and a crispy egg.
Pancetta-wrapped lamb loin with petite vegetables and chanterelles.
Yogurt mousse cake with ricotta fritters
Always a beautiful sunset
Blood Mary at Proof to end another wonderful stay.
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