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165From left to right, photos courtesy of: Isabella%u2019s Kitchen, Orange Sky, Talavera, Discovery Lounge, Different Point of View and Christopher%u2019s.DISCOVERY LOUNGE - Situated on the aptly named Boulders Resort%u2019s 1,300 acres of breathtaking desert landscape, Discovery Lounge offers panoramic views of Black Mountain, cacti and stunning stone formations through floor-to-ceiling glass windows. Enjoy classic American shareable dishes (including salads and pizzas) and handcrafted cocktails at this relaxing venue. Theboulders.com/restaurants-and-dining/discovery-loungeDIFFERENT POINTE OF VIEW - Serving up a delectable fusion of American cuisine with Mediterranean influences, Different Pointe of View is the longest consecutively awarded AAA Four-Diamond restaurant in Arizona. Floorto-ceiling windows showcase the dramatic panoramas of the Valley%u2019s desert landscape, twinkling city lights and colorful sunsets. The menu is based on innovative flavors and is prepared with fresh herbs and vegetables, and a Chef%u2019s Tasting Menu with wine pairings is offered. Reservations recommended. Tapatiocliffshilton.com/dining/different-pointe-of-viewRAVEN%u2019S VIEW WINE BAR - Raven%u2019s View offers a creative and savory food menu with assorted starters, charcuterie boards and grilled, pressed sandwiches (try the Cubano!). There is an extensive wine selection from around the world, along with a wide variety of domestic wines and 22 different beers %u2013 including craft beers from Arizona, Oregon and California. Located directly across from the Outlaw Course of Desert Mountain, a visit here will be rewarded with majestic mountain views. Ravensviewwinebar.comCHRISTOPHER%u2019S AND GEORDIE%u2019S - Perched atop a private knoll in the heart of the luxurious Biltmore neighborhood, the historic Wrigley Mansion commands the most dramatic views in Phoenix, from the saguarostudded mountains to the distant city skyline. Juxtaposed against this historic setting, Christopher%u2019s is a modern glass-and-steel gem showcasing an ever-changing tasting menu by James Beard Award-winning Chef Christopher Gross. The restaurant%u2019s glass walls cantilever open, a retractable roof reveals the starry desert skies and there%u2019s an open kitchen built around a flickering wood-fired grill. With an opulent 1930s ambiance, Geordie%u2019s grand dining rooms offer enticing seasonal cuisine in a sumptuous, welcoming setting, harkening back to a more elegant era. Wrigleymansion.com%u2013 Barbara Toombs