The Valley had seven cities with less than a million, but more than 100,000 residents in the year 2000. These cities were: Chandler, Peoria, Tempe, Mesa, Scottsdale, Glendale and Gilbert. That same year, Phoenix boasted a population of over a million people.

Grilled food has become more popular as people start to look after their health, and Scottsdale offers a range of luxury restaurants with grilled menus. You can enjoy rotisserie food at the Roaring Fork, the tastiest seafood at the Wildfish Seafood Grille or steak and more at Eddie V's.