Best happy hour in Scottsdale - 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily!
If you are a BBQ fan, then you will be a fan of Big Earl's.
Fantastic BBQ Oysters & Ribs. 
A 10 minute walk from the Holiday Inn Suites..

3] Armitage Bistro
20751 North Pima Road - Suite 120
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 502-1641
http://www.armitagewine.com

Great selection of wines and imported beers and superb appetizers.
This is a great place to people watch from their outside terrace.

4] Daily Dose
4020 N Scottsdale Rd 
Scottsdale AZ 85251
Phone 480-994-3673
Great breakfast spot, good Happy Hour, nice selection of craft brews you wouldn't find easily here. Order up one (or more) of the Dog Fish Head beers.

5] Arizona Food Tour
Annie - owner and tour guide
(480) 293-4096
http://www.arizonafoodtours.com
Runs from 11 - 2, and stops at 5 or 6 different restaurants and bars, or food retailers. $42/person.

 
6] Cafe Monarch
6934 E 1st Ave
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 970-7682
OK, this is a "must-try" restaurant. An oasis in the heart of Old Town. One-man band, seats 18 - 24 only, and only open for lunch and dinner Thursday - Sunday (brunch on Sunday). Chris is the owner, chef, manager, etc., etc. Fun guy. Doesn't have a liquor license, so it's BYOB, with a $10 corkage fee. Dinner is a fixed 3-course menu at $45/person. Gets rave reviews on Yelp and Chow Hound, so you need to call for a reservation.
 
7] Lon's (at the Hermosa Inn)
5532 N. Palo Cristi Rd.
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
602-955-7878
http://www.lons.com
The outdoor dining is amazing; be sure to ask for a tour of the Inn, including the wine cellar downstairs. You won't be disappointed with their wine list.
 
8] The Mission
3815 North Brown Ave. (in Old Town)
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 636-5005
Very reasonable priced, and the thing to try is the Sunday pig roast; they do up one or more whole pigs right there on the premises, all you can eat for about $17.
 
9] Outrageous Olive Oils and Vinegars
7240 E. Main Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 946-1888
www.oliveoilaz.com
Wonderful selection of olive oil and balsamic vinegars...and they ship everywhere.