L’Academie Cafe

It may be a student-run cafe, but it’s from the talented chefs-in-training at the renowned Scottsdale Culinary Institute. Service can be a challenge (learning curve and all), but the food is usually topnotch, and prices can’t be beat (roast leg of lamb for $8.95). The menu is short but imaginative, with a selection of soups, […]

Latilla Room

Swanky and elegant, this restaurant caters to diners with expensive tastes and the bankroll to enjoy them. The fare is straightforward and superb. Grilled loin of veal, hickory-smoked pork tenderloin and rack of lamb are especially compelling. Rich desserts like the milk-chocolate poppy-seed torte with raspberries and espresso mascarpone end the meal on a high […]

The Paisley Violin

Temporarily closed: Gina and Derrick Suarez’s quirky bohemian bistro is a comfortably cool spot that contains creative endeavors of every shape and size. Situated along Grand Avenue, it’s a mecca of Mediterranean and Euro-style edibles served up in an ultra-arty atmosphere accented by a constantly revolving collection of photos, paintings, and sculptures. Boutique wines such […]

Palm Court

Don’t be misled by the words “Conference Center” – you won’t find thousands of conventioneers in this elegant dining room. Palm Court offers a classic, upscale American menu, with au flamb