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Scottsdale's blend of urban chic and rustic Southwestern style is always interesting. Nestled between Kokopelli-hawking art galleries and turquoise shops in Old Town Scottsdale you'll find Saddle Ranch. The Ranch has a "rock meets Western" flair that's just as likely to lure in modern day country fans as it is clubgoers donning the latest Forever 21 fashion. This sprawling restaurant and bar -- dominated by its mechanical bull ring and a crowd that loves watching riders attempting to hang on -- is a swanky saloon and dancehall, complete with rustic digs, outdoor fire pits, and a sexy staff sporting six-shooters. The walls are covered with old-timey signs, horseshoes, and other ranchhouse memorabilia straight outta Bonanza, making it a place to bring out-of-towners eager to experience cowboy kitsch.
Because sometimes a great meal just doesn't cut it. Think about it -- what if FnB had a giant slide in the middle of the dining room? Or if Pizzeria Bianco did dinner theater? Super-fun, right? Ok... More »
In the climax of the '80s flick Urban Cowboy, a duded-up John Travolta managed to hang onto a bucking mechanical bull for almost 30 seconds. Man, if only we coulda lasted that long. We were attempting to replicate the actor's feat on the faux toro at one of the Valley's two Saddle Ranch Chop Houses recently but came up a little short. Like, about 27 seconds short. Although both our pride and our rear ends were bruised, it was still major fun. Thankfully, we weren't the only ones getting bucked off the raging mechanical bull within moments (average ride time = six seconds) that night. The ride's a popular attraction at both locations of the cowboy-themed restaurant and nightclub. Dozens of patrons line up around the ride's padded corral nightly to give it a go at $3 a pop, holding on with one hand as the ride's operator bucks them around for dear life. If they've got skills to survive, a weekly bull-riding competition on Monday nights offers a cash prize. But if they're washouts like us, souvenir pictures of the experience are available for only $8.99. It'll serve as a reminder of the ride, long after the bruises have faded.
try the mac and cheese
such good breakfast!
In the climax of the '80s flick Urban Cowboy, a duded-up John Travolta managed to hang onto a bucking mechanical bull for almost 30 seconds. Man, if only we coulda lasted that long. We were attempting to replicate the actor's feat on the faux toro at one of the Valley's two Saddle Ranch Chop Houses recently but came up a little short. Like, about 27 seconds short. Although both our pride and our rear ends were bruised, it was still major fun. Thankfully, we weren't the only ones getting... More »
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