Had a great trip to Phoenix this last weekend - great area if you have not been there.  Spent some quality time with my folks, highly recommend the area if you are into hiking, outdoor activities, etc.

Recommendations - local brewer Four Peaks Brewing Company - Kilt Lifter is a great beer.
http://www.fourpeaks.com/beer/mainstays/kilt-lifter/#     

Highly recommend Old Towne Scottsdale as a place to stay, shop, drink and dine.  Great area with alot to do.  Also 15 MLB teams do spring training in the Phoenix area for the month of March - bored, make the trip down, games are cheap, venues are great, weather is better than here.