It’s time to make that New Year’s Eve dinner reservation, don’t you think? Ring in 2011 with a celebratory feast at Fox Restaurant Concepts’ Blanco Tacos + Tequila, Bloom, The Greene House, Modern Steak, NoRTH, or Olive & Ivy, each capable of offering a dining experience that is just as unique as it is festive for the special night.

If you and the rest of your “ladies who lunch” crew have been stuck in an afternoon rut, why not change things up and become “ladies who take tea”? Whether you like it served in the style of the English or the Japanese, in an atmosphere that’s urban or Victorian, Phoenix has a tea house that’s right for you. Here are the Top 5 places to get a spot of tea in the Valley.

For a deli to impress us, it has to offer a lot, including just about every ingredient a customer can think of, as well as a decent number of its own signature sandwiches, salads, pastas and other sides. Here are the Top 5 delis in the Valley that never come up short.

Start a new holiday tradition this year and escape to Marana (just north of Tucson) with your family or significant other for a cheery holiday or blissful New Year retreat. The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain, has some festive activities and surprises in store for those wanting to celebrate in style.

On Sunday, Dec. 12, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., curated design and indie fashion group Thread will be showing at the Icehouse in Phoenix. Turn out to discover the best of the best from emerging artists and designers, including music, books, art, men’s and women’s clothing, accessories, jewelry and more.

Few feelings compare to drinking a satisfying cup of joe, just the way you like it. Try these Top 5 coffee hotspots for not just a great roast, but also wonderful service and an excellent atmosphere.

Whether you need to do some power-shopping for holiday gifts, or the thought of hosting your in-laws for the season puts you in the market for some major retail therapy, here are the Top 5 shopping centers in the Valley that you’re going to want to hit up.

Get the edge on your contemporaries before the golf season gets into full swing. Take advantage of these first-rate programs and opportunities designed by premier clubs and resorts with serious golfers in mind.

Anicia Bragg, founder of A BRAGG Design and the editor of “Indulge with AniciaB,” shares some of her tips for decorating posh spaces for the holidays. “Designer Christmas trees are a relatively new phenomena,” she asserts, “with many people using their decorations to demonstrate a certain level of status and sophistication over the holidays. However, it is not always easy to figure out how to decorate Christmas trees for luxury homes.”