An estimated 40,000 visitors indulge their senses in the Scottsdale Culinary Festival, held every year in the Valley of the Sun. As the longest running festival of its kind, this event appeals to people from all walks of life with its Great Arizona Picnic and the Southwest Festival of Beers.

There's so much to choose from when it comes to luxury dining in Scottsdale that it's difficult to know where to begin. If you know the type of cuisines you favor, then consider going private. Many of the restaurants also offer private dining rooms, for that added touch of luxury.