Award Winning Dining, Fabulous Entertainment
and World Class Golf
A Closer Look, Las Sendas Golf Club is a monthly column written for UpClose Publications by Las Sendas Golf Club. In this column, you will get an in-depth look at upcoming entertainment, dining and golf events. Our brand is our mission—to reach out to the community as your pathway to fun, recreation and a pleasurable lifestyle.
THE VISTAS PAVILION EVENTS
Orin Swift Five-Course Wine Dinner
The Vistas Pavilion will host an event not to be missed — an Orin Swift Wine Dinner, on Friday, Feb. 28.
Not only known for what’s in their wine bottles, but what’s on them, Orin Swift features extraordinary works-of-art labels often on unusually shaped bottles.
A five-course gourmet dinner begins with a reception at 6:30 p.m., featuring:
- Grilled Muscovy Duck – Lavender Cream Crostini with Kiwi, Meyer Lemon Glaze – Blank Stare, Sauvignon Blanc
Dinner follows at 7 p.m. with three amazing courses, followed by a relaxing after-dinner cheese course.
- 1st course: Rocket Arugula, Seared Orange Roughy – Roasted Yellow Chili, Caramelized Raspberry Vinaigrette – Slander, Pinot Noir, 2016
- 2nd course: Tart-Cherry-Marinated Pork Tenderloin – Goat Cheese Polenta, Squash Blossoms – 8 Years in the Desert, Red Blend, 2018
- 3rd course: Oak-Smoked Venison Loin, Tri-Color Fingerling Potatoes, Blackberry-Scented Vegetables, Cocoa Glaze – Palermo, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2015
- cheese course: Danish Blue, Toasted Pine Nuts. Old Rotterdam Aged Gouda, Raspberry Compote. Brie, Cranberry Pastry Crust – Machete, Red Blend, 2016
Finishing off this extraordinary event is a variety of decadent Petite Fours.
Reservations are required at $90 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Call (480) 396-4000, ext. 222, or visit lassendas.com.
According to their website, the history of Orin Swift Cellars dates back to 1995 when David Swift Phinney went to Florence, Italy, to spend a semester studying. During that time, he was introduced to wine, how it was made, and got hooked.
Following graduation and a job at Robert Mondavi Winery as a temporary harvest worker, David decided that if he was going to work this hard, it would be for himself. So, in 1998, he founded Orin Swift Cellars, combining his father’s middle name and his mother’s maiden name. He spent the next decade making wine for others, as well as his own, and grew the upscale, highly rated brand in Napa Valley, Calif., to what it is today.
Book Your Big Event and Save Big
Newly Engaged and Planning Your Wedding for 2020 or 2021? Call us to book a site visit, and enjoy our amazing sunsets and a complimentary glass of wine with your tour of our facilities. We offer private tours weekdays, weekends and evenings at your convenience. The Vistas at Las Sendas offers a premier wedding experience on a mountainside location with panoramic views of the Phoenix valley, sunsets and city lights.
The Vistas wedding event planning team provides excellence in service by individualizing and engaging you in designing your décor, entertainment, and catering. We offer all-inclusive wedding packages, including DJ, photographer, floral, wedding cake, and ordained officiant. Let us help plan your special day without any stress. We are flexible and easy to work with. Your vision is our challenge. Our promise is to meet and exceed your expectations.
Planning a Graduation Party or Special Event? At the Vistas Pavilion, we specialize in creating and coordinating all sorts of parties and events. Call our catering team to discuss in-house catering, decorating and event planning. Discounts are available for events booked from May through August. Mention this article and receive a $250 discount on venue fees (some restrictions apply). Call Jess Miller for more details and pricing at (480) 396-4000, ext. 227 (office), (480) 825-6081 (cell), or email jessmiller@lassendas.com.
THE PATIO & GRILLE
Valentine’s Dinner
AN EVENING OF ROMANCE AND DINING
Spend Valentine’s Day evening, Friday, Feb. 14, with that special someone for a romantic four-course, prix fixe menu. Your dining experience comes complete with a long-stemmed rose, live entertainment, and sparkling city-light views. Cost is $65 per person, plus tax and gratuity. For reservations or more information, call (602) 734-5524, or visit lassendas.com.
Sunday Brunch
Treat yourself to a leisurely Sunday Brunch at The Patio & Grille, Sundays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Relax with friends and family while enjoying a cup of hot, fresh coffee or a refreshing Bloody Mary. Enjoy the expansive views of the surrounding desert, mountains, and Phoenix valley below. Choose from a variety of tasty, artfully prepared breakfast favorites. For menu options, go to lassendas.com. For reservations and information, call (602) 734-5524.
LAS SENDAS GOLF SHOP
Valentine’s Month Sale
Give that special someone a Valentine’s gift they’ll truly love, and they will love you for your thoughtfulness, too. The golfer in your life can always use some new golf apparel, and during February, take advantage of the Valentine’s month-long sale at Las Sendas Golf Shop. All newly arrived fashions, for both men and women, are 20 percent off.
Skechers and FootJoy golf shoes, and all golf bags, are discounted 15 percent. Hats and visors are 10 percent off. You are sure to find something you’ll love.
Don’t forget, the best way to book your tee times is at lassendas.com, or call (480) 396-4000, ext. 1.