Tell Your Friends Opens in Scottsdale
Tell Your Friends Opens in North Scottsdale
Sultry New Underground Cocktail & Live Music Lounge Enlivens City’s Upscale Nightlife Scene
(PRESS RELEASE) Prepare to be swept into an era of glamour and intrigue as Tell Your Friends, a captivating underground cocktail and live music lounge, pulls back the velvet curtain on May 23 to reveal a sultry and opulent ambiance, curated craft cocktail program, elevated small bites and dynamic live music performances.
Unlike any other nightlife destination in Arizona, Tell Your Friends embodies Gatsby-era allure with rich maroon velvet drapes, mirrored walls, fanciful lighting and a captivating bar adorned with floor-to-ceiling lights that seamlessly trace their way across the ceiling, creating a dazzling connection to the adjacent stage. Open Thursday through Sunday, the lounge hosts nightly live performances featuring talented vocalists, musical acts and entertainers inspired by classic sounds with a modern edge.
As live music fills the intimate, moody space, guests enjoy a well-curated menu of upscale small bites by legendary Arizona Chef Beau MacMillan. Rediscovering his fine-dining roots, MacMillan adds luxurious touches to familiar favorites, creating a dining experience that balances sophistication with comfort. A few instant favorites are expected to include the TYF Korean Fried Chicken ($25), with kimchi honey, smoked bacon ranch and the optional addition of a premium caviar bump ($75) to top the tenders; Fire-Roasted Oysters ($30) with East Coast oysters, spinach, Chinese sausage, sesame and ginger; Vodka-Cured Salmon & Potato ‘Pizza’ ($26) with dill crème fraiche, beet horseradish, smoked salmon roe and chives; Dips & Chips ($19) with house-made potato chips and crackers, smoked white fish dip, caramelized onion dip and pimento cheese dip; and Caviar D’Aquitaine Ossetra ($220) with house accouterments, toasted parker house roll, crème fraiche and chilled vodka shots. Guests tempted by the acclaimed pasta, steak and seafood offerings upstairs at The Americano can indulge in these dishes at Tell Your Friends with special arrangements.
Led by one of the Valley’s most awarded bartenders, Keifer Gilbert, the cocktail-driven menu takes a similar culinary approach and features approximately 20 cocktails. A few signatures include Friends with Benefits ($25), whiskey, bitters, sugar – bottled and cured in beeswax; One Time Thing ($26), cognac, banana, Montenegro, sherry, bitters; Hops to the Beat ($24), tequila, citra hops, serrano, pineapple, lime, salt; Money, Baby! ($20), whiskey, strawberry, coriander, lemon, ginger beer; Flapper Fizz ($24), vodka, apple, vanilla, amaro, lemon, champagne; and In the Mood for Love ($22), gin, raspberry, red bell pepper, Genepy, lemon. Classic cocktails (all priced at $20) round out the menu with favorites like an Old Fashioned, Manhattan, Sazerac, Bitter Bee, Negroni and French 75 among them.
“At Tell Your Friends, we're blending simple, snackable dishes with luxurious, memorable touches," said Chef Beau. "Keifer and I collaborated closely to pair phenomenal cocktails with delightful bites that will inspire and excite our guests. Imagine enjoying a great martini with an amazing onion dip on homemade chips or indulging in fried chicken topped with caviar – there’s nothing better. Also, our talented staff embodies genuine hospitality, ensuring every guest feels welcomed and leaves feeling even better than when they arrived.”
Tell Your Friends is the debut collaboration between Creation Hospitality, owners of The Americano and Mora Italian, and Clive Collective, owners of Cala. Located underneath The Americano and accessed through a nondescript side door, the ultra-luxe, 52-seat venue opens to the public on Thursday, May 23 and will operate Thursday through Sunday from 5:00pm until late night. Reservations are highly recommended, as space is limited. For more and to book a reservation, visit TellYourFriendsAZ.com.
About Creation: Creation is a rapidly growing, versatile firm involved in real estate development, hospitality brand inception and alternative investments. Founded by David Sellers and Bob Agahi, the company has a current pipeline of over $4.4 billion of ground-up developments across six states. Operating at the industry’s highest standards, Creation is experienced in every facet of the development process with all services expertly handled in-house including purchase, entitlement, design, construction and sale. Creation Ventures, the firm’s alternative investment platform, has co-founded four companies since 2015 and participated in the funding of more than 90 burgeoning technology startups across the country. With dual headquarters in Phoenix and Dallas, Creation will open a third office in New York City later this year. For two consecutive years, the firm has landed on Inc. Magazine’s Inc. 5000 list, making it one of the fastest-growing companies in America. For more, visit CreationEquity.com.
About Clive Collective: Clive Collective stands as a pioneering force in the world of hospitality management. Established in 2020 by industry veterans Mikis Troyan and Justin Massei, their mission is to enrich the hospitality landscape with a tapestry of genuine and transformative experiences. At the core of Clive's vision is a commitment to shaping the social fabric by conceiving hospitality and lifestyle concepts that seamlessly blend passion for real estate, avant-garde design, distinctive architecture and indelible memories. In Clive's quest for excellence, Clive has proudly partnered with Celebrity Chef Beau MacMillan, elevating the company’s dedication to crafting unparalleled hospitality experiences that seamlessly blend innovative design with exquisite cuisine. Together, Clive Collective embarks on endeavors that are not only purposeful but also inherently delightful, propelling the company to continually pioneer and reimagine the hospitality industry.