Urban Kidz Receives the 2011 Talk of the Town Award

The SHOPS gainey village's own Urban Kidz has been named a recipient of the 2011 Customer Satisfaction Award for Excellence in Customer Care, presented by Talk of the Town News, Customer Care News and Celebration Media! For those of you who don't know, the award honors companies and professionals that provide excellent customer service, as reported by their customers through no-cost, user review websites. The reviews are analyzed by a team of researchers who calculate a star rating system based on these data, which determines a business’ award eligibility.

And for that we wish an extra special congrats to Urban Kidz for a job well done!

To visit Urban Kidz or to learn more about them visit their website at www.Urbankidzwear.com

Indulge in a Wee Bit of the Homeland With McCormick & Schmick’s!

Paint the SHOPS green and let the celebration begin...

McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant is rolling out good eats and boozy drinks for their favorite day of the year (and mine) St. Patrick's Day!

Thursday, March 17th

Start the festivities early (it's happy hour somewhere, right?) with Lunch entrees ranging from $8.95 to $13.95 including Corned Beef and Lamb Stew. Think that's good? They're just getting warmed up... Tempt your tastebuds with a palate pleasing three course dinner for $24.95, featuring choices like Irish Whiskey Glazed Salmon, Guinness Beef Stew, Corned Beef & Cabbage. Pairings with each course include Harp Lager and Guinness on draft (woot woot!) and a dessert pairing of Irish Coffee or Bailey’s for $34.95

Indulge your inner Leprechaun with irresistible lunch, happy hour or dinner specials. For details and reservations, call 480-998-2026.

The SHOPS Gainey Village is located on the southeast corner of Scottsdale and Doubletree Ranch Roads at 8787 N. Scottsdale Road , Scottsdale , AZ 85253

Lovers of food, fashion and philanthropy, mark your calendars!

Spring has officially sprung and fashionistas far and wide are rejoicing. Take off those mittens and that parka girlfriend... fashion has come out of hibernation! And while you may have missed New York and Paris fashion week, there's no need to fret because the trifecta of fashion, food, and feel-goodie goodness (aka philanthropy) is heading your direction thanks to Diva Women's Wear!

The SHOPS' very own "Fashion Haven" for plus size women is hosting a Spring Luncheon & Fashion Show benefiting Alzheimer's on March 12! Offering distinctive designer fashions for sizes 14-24, (Clothing women dream about, but seldom find!) Diva has been delighting their customers for 7 years with their ever-evolving array of innovative, hard-to-find clothes and accessories. Need more info? Check out Diva on the web at http://www.divawomenswear.com/

The event starts at 11:30 at the Village Tavern at the SHOPS gainey village. Price of admission is $30 and includes lunch, fashion show, door prizes and drawings.

Please call 480-948-8777 for more information or to purchase tickets

See you all there!

A Sweetheart Of A Show, at The Shops Gainey Village

"Sweetheart of a Show" at 
The Shops Gainey Village

Saturday, February 12, 2011
9 am -5 pm

Spend a special day enjoying alfresco art & craft offerings in addition to all of your favorite boutiques, shops, restaurants and cafes... at The Shops Gainey Village!

Let us help you find that something special for your Valentine while enjoying our beautiful weather and the gorgeous surroundings at The Shops!

Enjoy unique offerings such as:

• Artists selling Watercolors, Giclees, Prints, Pastels
• Handmade jewelry
• Sea shell bowls
• Beaded hostess gifts,
• Handmade organic skin care
• Pottery
• Music boxes
• Sweetheart Brittle
• and more!

Location:
The Shops Gainey Village, 8787 N Scottsdale Rd (SE  corner  of Scottsdale Rd. and Doubletree Ranch Rd. in Scottsdale, Arizona)



Find your sweetheart something special this Valentine’s Day... at The SHOPS!

Enjoy fresh finds and Spring weather! Sunday Market at the SHOPS, Sunday, May 1, 2011

We can't think of a better way to ways to revel in Scottsdale’s glorious weather on a beautiful Sunday morning than to enjoy the Sunday Market at Gainey Village.

Stroll the grounds to experience the sights, flavors and aromas of an open-air market amidst your favorite SHOPS at Gainey Village boutiques and restaurants.

Start a new tradition the first Sunday of every month, where you can indulge in an abundance of locally grown produce, treats and hand-crafted treasures!

Upcoming Sunday Markets at Gainey Village:
Sunday, May 1, 2011, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sunday Market at Gainey Village Vendors:*

• Fresh Organic Produce
• Gourmet Creme Brulee
• Hand Crafted Chocolates & Toffee
• Sweet Sugar Sausages
• Homemade Tamales
• Salsas
• Peach Honey Cobbler
• Queen Creek Olive Mill
• Crabs N More + Kolbe Beef
• Mediterranean Specialties
• Pastas & Specialty Sauces
• Salmon From Alaska
• Flax Seed Products
• Pampered Chef
• Organic Handmade Bath, Body & Beauty Products
• Handmade Pottery & Tabletop Treasures
• Knife and Scissor Sharpening
• Unique Gifts & More!

The Shops Gainey Village is located on the southeast corner of Scottsdale Road and Doubletree Ranch Road, in Scottsdale, Arizona. For more information or to see a directory of stores, restaurants and services, please visit www.theshopsgaineyvillage.com

*Sunday Market at Gainey Village merchants and merchandise subject to change without notice.

Far East Meets Southwest: SOI4 Bangkok Eatery Now Open at The SHOPS Gainey Village

 The SHOPS Gainey Village has added another shining star to its stellar collection of dining destinations! Introducing SOI4 (pronounced Soy-four) Bangkok Eatery for true Thai-food lovers. In Thailand, a soi is a “lane” or “small side street” on the thriving dining scene in modern Bangkok. The number 4 represents the four Sirimongkolvit siblings and partners, whose Thai culinary legacy has finally found its way to the Valley. The Siri Group’s dining dynasty in the Bay Area includes Sweet Basil Thai in Berkeley, Basil Canteen in San Francisco and SOI4 in Oakland.

“When Thai food is properly prepared, the combination of spices excites one's taste buds, while allowing the natural flavor of each ingredient to shine through in each and every bite,” managing partner Dee Sirimongkolvit-Buizer explains.

For starters, she recommends sautéed turnip cake (you’ll never crave another French fry) and artfully arranged fresh cut mustard leaves wrapped with roasted coconut, prawns, pomelo, herbs and sweet palm. SOI4’s authentic and robust menu is rounded out with chicken, seafood and prawn skewers, and a profusion of salads, rice and noodle entrées.   Try the somtum salad for a heavenly mixture of green papaya, string beans, cherry tomatoes and nuts, tossed in sweet garlic lime dressing. Entrees run the gamut from spicy wide rice noodles and skirt steak stir-fried with basil, garlic and chili to Thai pineapple fried rice with prawns and cashew nuts, all paired with a carefully considered collection of fine wines. Whatever sensation your taste buds crave, nirvana awaits! 

Speaking of nirvana, SOI4’s calming and contemporary space exudes Thai values of serenity, simplicity and sustainability. Firmly planted in both cultures, SOI4 is “fully Bangkok”, while “precisely Scottsdale”.  Open for lunch Monday through Saturday, 11-2:30 pm, and dinner Monday through Thursdays 4:30 – 9 pm and until 10 pm Friday-Saturday nights. Lunch entrees are moderately priced from $9-$15, with dinner entrees ranging from $10-$18.

SOI4 is conveniently located in The SHOPS Gainey Village at 8787 N. Scottsdale Road, on the southeast corner of Scottsdale Road and Doubletree Ranch Road in Scottsdale, 480-778-1999. Visit www.soifour.com for more information.

Become a fan of The Shops Gainey Village on facebook for a chance to win this month’s giveaway: a $50 gift certificate to SOI4! Visit www.facebook.com/theSHOPSgaineyvillage to follow The Shops Gainey Village on facebook and be automatically entered in their monthly drawings.

Back by Popular Demand! Sunday Market at Gainey Village, Sunday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Now that the calendar says summer is officially over, thoughts wander to ways to revel in Scottsdale’s glorious weather. Our top choice for a beautiful Sunday morning is the Sunday Market at Gainey Village.

Stroll the grounds to experience the sights, flavors and aromas of an open-air market amidst your favorite SHOPS at Gainey Village boutiques and restaurants.

Start a new tradition the first Sunday of every month, where you can indulge in an abundance of locally grown produce, treats and hand-crafted treasures!

Upcoming Sunday Markets at Gainey Village:
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Sunday, May 8, 2011

Sunday Market at Gainey Village Vendors:*

• Fresh Organic Produce
• Gourmet Creme Brulee
• Hand Crafted Chocolates & Toffee
• Sweet Sugar Sausages
• Homemade Tamales
• Salsas
• Peach Honey Cobbler
• Queen Creek Olive Mill
• Crabs N More + Kolbe Beef
• Mediterranean Specialties
• Pastas & Specialty Sauces
• Salmon From Alaska
• Flax Seed Products
• Pampered Chef
• Organic Handmade Bath, Body & Beauty Products
• Handmade Pottery & Tabletop Treasures
• Knife and Scissor Sharpening
• Unique Gifts & More!

The Shops Gainey Village is located on the southeast corner of Scottsdale Road and Doubletree Ranch Road, in Scottsdale, Arizona. For more information or to see a directory of stores, restaurants and services, please visit www.theshopsgaineyvillage.com

*Sunday Market at Gainey Village merchants and merchandise subject to change without notice.