A Big 'Thank You' to The SHOPS Gainey Village From St. Mary's Food Bank

“Thank you to The Shops Gainey Village for participating in the Food Bank’s “Buy a Bird, Feed a Family” program. The monies generated will allow us to provide 12,400 meals to those in need in the weeks ahead.

Wishing you and your co-workers the best in the coming year!”

--St. Mary’s Food Bank, Community Relations Dept.

Our Gift to You: Over $150 Savings at the SHOPS!

Enjoy over $150 in holiday savings at the SHOPS Gainey Village, now through the end of January 2010.

Click here to download printable coupons to some of the most unique stores in Scottsdale, all at one convenient location - the SHOPS Gainey Village.

Enjoy savings from Anastasia's Bath. Body. Boudoir, Andreis Rug Gallery, Bella Dimora, Carine's Boutique, Diva, Kiss Me Kate, Kreiss, Mariee Bridal, Michka Unique Trends, Moonbeams, Oak Creek, Oliver Smith Jeweler, Paris Paris, Ritzy Rags and Shoes, Rolf's Salon, Urban Kidz and Village Wine Cellar.

A one-time ranch, The SHOPS Gainey Village is the Valley’s merriest holiday spot for sought-after specialty boutiques and dining destinations, with fresh new additions such as Andreis Rug Gallery, Biada’s Fine Clothing and Collections, Moonbeams Sleep Shop and Ritzy Rags and Shoes. All set amidst festive decorations, oasis-like landscaping, sculpture and fountains. For merchant directory, visit www.theSHOPSgaineyvillage.com.

FREE Holiday Gift Wrapping this December at the SHOPS!

The SHOPS Gainey Village will be hosting FREE holiday gift wrapping again this year! Look for the gift wrapping tent in the SHOPS Gainey Village parking lot, on the Southwest corner of Scottsdale and Doubletree Ranch Roads in historic Gainey Ranch, Scottsdale (8787 N. Scottsdale Rd).

WHEN: December 19, 21, 22, 23 from Noon to 5 p.m.; and on Christmas Eve (Dec. 24) from 10 to 5 p.m.

The SHOPS Gainey Village have partnered with Canine Companions for Independence®, a national non-profit which transforms the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly-trained assistance dogs free of charge. Donations are welcome. To learn more, www.cci.org.

In the Spirit of Giving - The SHOPS Support Local Food Banks

Scottsdale, AZ - The SHOPS Gainey Village is proud to announce its "Buy A Bird Program" benefitting St. Mary's Food Bank.

Back in 1999, St. Mary’s Food Bank, the first and largest food bank in the world, created the "Buy A Bird" program as a way to raise funds to provide Thanksgiving turkey and all the trimmings to families in need.

The SHOPS is providing a convenient point of sale for Sheriff Tex Turkington or Toni Can Can Birds during the month of November. For $15, each donor will receive a 9” plush turkey doll along with a free taquito appetizer with every entrée purchased, courtesy of Camarones Restaurant & Cantina (formerly Gardunos). 100% of Buy a Bird proceeds will benefit St. Mary’s Food Bank's efforts to feed the Valley’s hungry.

Plush Bird Dolls will be available for sale at The SHOPS Gainey Village the month of November, from Sunday, November 1 through Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at Camarones during operating hours: Sunday through Thursday from 11-9 pm, Friday and Saturday 11-10 pm. Tex and Toni Can Can Birds will also be available for purchase Saturday Nov. 7, 14 and 21 from 12-4 pm in front of Pei Wei in the common area.

The SHOPS Gainey Village is at the Southeast corner of Scottsdale and Doubletree Ranch Roads in Scottsdale, 8787 N. Scottsdale Road. Turkeys will be available for purchase at Camarones Restaurant & Cantina (formerly Garduno’s) for more, visit www.theSHOPSgaineyvillage.com or www.buyabird.org.

Four Unique Retail Concepts To Join The SHOPS Gainey Village

Scottsdale, AZ—Starting this August, four independent retail concepts will become part of Scottsdale’s most sought-after collection of shopping boutiques and dining destinations on the Southwest corner of Scottsdale and Doubletree Ranch Roads:

September 2009—Biada’s Fine Clothing and Collections

Direct from Tlaquepaque in enchanting Sedona, Biada’s has built its business by emphasizing superior customer service for its patrons, with classic fashions by contemporary European designers for women. They look forward to introducing their timeless clothing collections crafted in the highest quality fabrics to the Valley before the end of August.

October 2009—Moonbeams Sleep Shop

Expectant parents planning for a little one will find a lovingly assembled collection of natural and organic products from baby mattresses to body care, room décor, diaper bags, bedding and gifts amidst this charming store environment. As community members of the Steve Nash Foundation, Moonbeams is a family-owned and operated business committed to the community and on-going seminars for expectant parents.

October 2009—Ritzy Rags and Shoes

Winter visitors and residents alike have been flocking to their collection of fun, embellished clothing and shoes over the past 22 years. Ritzy Rags is Arizona’s number one seller of Not Your Daughter’s Jeans®, as well as fashionable yet comfortable shoe lines from Helle Comfort®, Onex, and Dezario. Their goal is to take care of every whim by providing the ultimate in customer service.


November 2009—Andreis Rug Gallery The art of fine weaving can be experienced firsthand, with art-level and investment grade rugs that are of the rarest quality in unusual, hard-to-find sizes. Displaying a penchant for fine Persian, antique and collectible rugs, their exclusive, must-see collection is landing in Scottsdale from some of the most renowned weaving centers in the world.

A one-time ranch, The SHOPS Gainey Village is set amidst beautiful, oasis-like landscaping, sculpture and fountains at 8787 N. Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale, Arizona. For more information, visit www.theSHOPSgaineyvillage.com.

Main Street Real Estate Advisors are professional managers of The SHOPS Gainey Village.

The SHOPS Gainey Village HOT SALE: Five new reasons to love summer in Arizona!

Abby: Carly, I know so many people who are staying home this summer. I wonder how they’ll survive the sizzling heat of August?

Carly: Believe it or not, I love summers in Scottsdale! You don’t have to fight traffic or crowds. People are more relaxed. And you can always pull up a lounge chair by your favorite pool. As long as you stay hydrated, summers in Arizona are the best!

Abby: You’re right about that! August is when The SHOPS Gainey Village holds
their amazing HOT SALE. Remember when I found my favorite white sundress with the embroidered flowers? Every time I wear it, someone asks me where I found it. If only they knew what a great deal I got on it!

Carly: I’ve always loved that dress! If you ever get tired of it, I get first dibs, okay? Maybe we should try our luck again. The SHOPS Gainey Village are holding their HOT SALE every Saturday this August. Let’s go! When we get parched, we can hit up one of five awesome restaurants for a free iced tea or lemonade.

Abby: That’s so cool! You know I can’t resist a great sale or a tall, refreshing glass of iced tea. Let’s indulge in some homemade gelato while we’re there, too! My treat!

You’re Invited: The SHOPS Gainey Village HOT SALE.
Each Saturday in August 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 from 10-6 at the
Southwest corner of Scottsdale and Doubletree Ranch Roads.

While you’re there, quench your thirst with a refreshing iced tea or lemonade compliments of these SHOPS Gainey Village dining establishments:

• Bloom
• Camarones
• McCormick & Schmick's
• The Kitchen Market Cafe
• Village Tavern

See participating merchants for sales. One complimentary regular iced tea or lemonade per person, per day, please!

Did You Know...

The SHOPS gainey village is home to 28 exceptional shops, dining establishments and services that keep our community vibrant? Of those 28 businesses, twenty have roots right here in Arizona. That’s why The SHOPS proudly support the 3/50 Project (www.the350project.net).

Pick 3. Spend 50.

3 What three stores would you miss if they disappeared?

50 If half the employed population spent just $50 each month in locally owned stores, it would create more than $42.6 billion in revenue. *

1 The number of people it takes to start a trend.

Now more than ever, we must strive to save the bricks and mortar our city and nation is built on. The SHOPS gainey village invite you to join us every Saturday in August from 10-6 for a HOT SALE that will quench your thirst with refreshing iced tea and lemonade on the house while you save! See participating stores or www.theSHOPSGaineyVillage.com for details.

*Employment statistics courtesy U.S. Department of Labor 2/6/09

New Market Café and Wine Bar Concept to Open February 6 at The Shops Gainey Village – Culinary Chefs Prepare Healthful, Organic, Artisan Meals

Scottsdale, AZ -- A new market café concept promising to elevate the experience of dining out, taking out or cooking at home will open February 6 at The Shops Gainey Village. THE KITCHEN Market Café and Wine Bar by Good Eats Grocer will serve a wide variety of freshly prepared foods featuring natural, organic and locally grown ingredients.

Centered around an open kitchen bistro with wood burning pizza oven, The Kitchen will offer dine-in signature entrees, sandwiches and salads, an artisan bakery, charcuterie, fromagerie, espresso bar, and wine shop paired with a food market carrying a broad selection of quality ingredients for cooking at home.

For families that don't have time to prepare a healthy, chef-inspired meal, The Kitchen will carry an abundance of freshly-prepared ready-to-go entrees and side dishes that can be conveniently selected and served at home without the need to call ahead.

The Kitchen was founded by seasoned partners Michael Teel and Michael Ashker, who, along with their roster of associates have deep expertise in the art of building companies and partnering with fellow entrepreneurs in the pursuit of achieving great things.

"We conceptualized The Kitchen with a vision of elevating the experience of food and the human connection it creates, where we combine convenience with incredible cuisine and great value" said Ashker. "All of the physical elements we had in mind converged at The SHOPS Gainey Village. We are delighted to be rolling out our first concept in such a highly visible and distinctive location."

The Kitchen's ever changing seasonal menu will be created by Chef D'Equipes, Justin France and Kelly McMullen in collaboration with Executive Chef Yazmin Solano. The Chefs are combining their extensive culinary talent and passion for food to craft menus and recipes that bring people together over exceptional dishes.

Both McMullen and France are graduates of the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco. McMullen worked under renowned chefs Emeril Legasse, in New Orleans and Michael Mina in San Francisco. She was most recently Sous Chef for Google, Inc. France's background with Whole Foods Markets helped fuel his enthusiasm for developing recipes using primarily natural and organic foods, which he continued to nurture as a Chef in Northern California. Solano was corporate Pastry Chef and Trainer for Maggiano's 54 restaurants throughout the U.S., personally opening 9 locations and acting as Culinary Assistant in the corporate kitchen for recipe development.

Shortly after opening, The Kitchen will launch a full range of catering services including breakfast buffets, boxed lunches, company dinners and holiday receptions. "Our one-of-a-kind combination of café, market and catering provides unique capabilities that no other Scottsdale caterer can replicate," said Teel. "We have access to the world's best purveyors, exceptional quality ingredients at fair prices, and some of the most experienced and passionate food professionals in the industry."

Open 7 days a week, 6 am-9 pm. Extended Wine Bar hours are Monday thru Saturday until 11 p.m. (Sundays until 10 p.m.) The Kitchen is located near the intersection of Scottsdale and Doubletree Ranch Roads at 8977 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85253, in The SHOPS Gainey Village. For more information visit www.TheKitchenScottsdale.com

The Kitchen Market Café & Wine Bar is a wholly owned subsidiary of Good Eats Grocer, based in Sacramento, CA.

SHOP... DINE... RELAX... at The SHOPS Gainey Village in Scottsdale, Arizona

Welcome! For our first blog entry, we're sharing an article about our center published in Arizona Foothills Magazine's February 2009 issue.

The SHOPS Gainey Village, near historic Gainey Ranch in is one of the Valley's favorite shopping and dining destinations. Composed primarily of specialty boutiques, this stylish outdoor shopping center also features fine dining at hot spots as well as great pop-in destinations like Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Village Wine Cellar, and a foodie’s new favorite The Kitchen by Good Eats Grocer.

A one-time ranch, this location is now home to a rambling complex of shops and restaurants, all beautifully landscaped. The SHOPS Gainey Village provides both a lovely setting to stroll while soaking up the gorgeous weather this time of year, as well as an impressive collection of upscale, exclusive boutiques. There may not be a more impressive concentration of women’s clothing stores anywhere in Scottsdale.

Gifts, women’s apparel, home furnishings, and bath and beauty products can all be had. New additions to the SHOPS include the stylish Kiss Me Kate, and the upscale and affordable Carine’s Boutique. Independent boutique retailer Anastasia’s Bath, Body, Boudoir offers fine European lingerie and sumptuous bath and body products.

Tempting dining options include the new McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant, American eateries Bloom or The Village Tavern, and a new twist on classic Mexican flavors from Camerone’s. Whether dining out or taking out, Pei Wei, Picazzo Pizza and Paradise Bakery & Café offer something to please everyone.

You'll enjoy browsing the manicured grounds almost as much as patronizing the shops. The SHOPS Gainey Village is located the southeast corner of Scottsdale and Doubletree Ranch Roads, one half-mile south of Shea Boulevard (8787 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85253).

Store Hours: Monday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 600 p.m.; Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Most restaurants have extended hours nightly. Please visit www.theSHOPSGaineyVillage.com for more information.