GetOut Magazine

Lounge around at one of these hip Scottsdale hangouts
By KELLY WILSON
Get Out
May 22, 2003

Where do the beautiful people go when the sun goes down and they want to socialize with other trendsetters? A swanky lounge, of course. Dim lights, posh furniture and cell phone-toting martini-sippers are only a few of the things youll spot when heading out to one of these fine hangouts.

Buddha Bar
Hot tip: The bar plans to turn the dance floor into a large lounge in June, leaving even more room to spread out.
Signature drink: Mambotini (Absolut Mandarin vodka, a splash of Triple Sec and mango nectar served in a martini glass and garnished with two mandarin orange wedges)
Hours: 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tuesday through Friday, 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday
Address: 7419 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale
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Cat Eye Lounge
Hot tip: Be careful not to give your number out too freely at this hot lounge its so dark you may find a completely different person than you expected when you see him or her in broad daylight. Stick to the patio to be on the safe side.
Signature drink: Jaeger and Red Bull
Celebrity spotting: David Spade, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Kristy Swanson, Keanu Reeves, Korn, Papa Roach
Hours: 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. daily
Address: 7164 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale
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Furio
Hot tip: Hit the bar on weekend nights to find more of a club scene. During the week, Furio is more of a restaurant.
Signature drink: Furios Italian Ice/Chocolate Dipped Strawberry (strawberry gelato, Stoli Strasberi, Stoli Vanil, creme de cocoa, creme de banana and Kahlua, garnished with a chocolate- dipped strawberry)
Celebrity spotting: Dusty Baker (manager for the Cubs), Wayne Gretzky, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith
Hours: 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. daily
Address: 7210 E. Second St., Scottsdale
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O Restaurant and Lounge
Hot tip: Check out the patio that overlooks Scottsdale Road. This chic spot is the lounge's premier place to see and be seen.
Signature drink: Obsession Martini (a smoking martini, literally)
Celebrity spotting: Gena Lee Nolin, Kelly Hu, and Howard Stern Show regulars Beetlejuice, High Pitch Eric and K.C.
Hours: 4:30 to 11 p.m. Wednesday, 4:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursday, 4:30 p.m. to 3 a.m. Friday, 6 p.m. to 3 a.m. Saturday, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday.
Address: 4720 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
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Six
Hot tip: The bathrooms at Six are unlike any other. Be sure to check out the unisex facilities to grasp the full swank effect of Six.
Signature drink: Grapefruit martini (pink grapefruit drink rimmed with sugar)
Celebrity spotting: Vince Vaughn, Pauly Shore, Michael Jordan, Mike Tyson, Cuba Gooding Jr., Shirley MacLaine, Trey Parker
Hours: 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday through Tuesday, 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Wednesday through Saturday
Address: 7316 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale
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