Mary Elaine

Matt Taylor of Market Street Kitchen on Robert McGrath, Brad Thompson, and the Trend He Hates (You'll Be Surprised)

Matt Taylor Market Street Kitchen 20825 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale 480-278-7044, marketstreetkitchen.com See also: -- Matt Taylor Becomes Head Honcho at Market Street Kitchen; Robert McGrath Stays On as Consultant -- Maple-Rye Creme Brulee at Market Street Kitchen This is part one of my interview ... More >>

Bring Back Mary Elaine's! And Get Me a Purse Stool!

See also: Kevin Binkley Stiffed at James Beard Awards See also: J&G Steakhouse to Replace Mary Elaine's Maybe this whole belt-tightening thing is getting to me. I suppose some pop psychologist would say I have Frugality Fatigue. Whatever the reason, it's occurred to me in recent months that I sore ... More >>

Wine Somm Dave Johnson Takes Managerial Position at Davanti Enoteca and Ponders the Demise of the Sommelier

See also: Chef Pete DeRuvo to Head Kitchen at New Davanti Enoteca Add another familiar name to the talented line-up who'll be working at Davanti Enoteca, slated to open in early August. Wine sommelier Dave Johnson -- best known for his stints at Atlas Bistro and the defunct Sol y Sombra -- will be ... More >>

Final Meditations on the Phoenix Food Scene from Michele Laudig

Now Open: Oakville Grocery

​Just in time for holiday food shopping -- and refueling after hitting the malls -- Oakville Grocery opens today at the Scottsdale Quarter, 15015 N. Scottsdale Rd. The gourmet specialty store, founded in Napa Valley, boasts two well-known local talents on its staff, chef Walter Sterling (Au ... More >>

Oakville Grocery Co. Coming Soon to Scottsdale Quarter

​Oakville Grocery Co., a California-based market cafe founded in 1881 that's considered by many to be the West Coast version of Dean & Deluca, is getting ready to open its doors in early December at the new Scottsdale Quarter shopping complex -- already home to hot retailers like H&M ... More >>

The Phoenician’s Partnership with Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s J&G Steakhouse is a Perfect Pairing

J&G Steakhouse to replace Mary Elaine's

End of an era: Mary Elaine's closing

Jaimee Rose, I beg to differ

Bradford Thompson says farewell to Mary Elaine's at the Phoenician

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Expense Account

Truffles no trifle

BEST PRIVATE DINING ROOM

Charmian

Good Wine, Cheap Chow

Best Expensive Everything

Mary Elaine's

Bon Headed

Valley foodies get a taste of the big time

Hooter Nanny

It seems gourmets go for sports-bar grub, too

Best Private Dining Room For The Rich

The Praying Monk

Best French Pastries

Pastry Maxine

Best Gourmet Restaurant

Mary Elaine's

Deja View

What's different about Different Pointe of View?

French Tickler

Sophie's is the new choice for French in Phoenix

Fraud With Distractions

Getting into top restaurants can be tough, unless you have a plan

The Server Is Down

Insider gives tips on how to recognize bad service, and what to do about it

Night Foods

Hungry Valley night owls need to eat, too

Best Gourmet Restaurant

Mary Elaine's
The Phoenician
6000 East Camelback
480-423-2530

Best Romantic Restaurant

Convivo
7000 North 16th Street, Suite 140
602-997-7676

Best Private Dining Room, Upscale

The Praying Monk
The Phoenician
6000 East Camelback
480-423-2530

Later, My Check

Where do hospitality employees go for good food when they'redone with work?

There's Something About Mary Elaine's

Second Helpings

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Flashes

Flashes

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UNTYING THE APRON STRINGSSO WHERE DOES THE OWNER OF VINCENT'S EAT ON HIS NIGHTS OFF?

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