The House Brasserie

Matt Carter’s latest venture is set in a charming 1920s bungalow in Old Town Scottsdale. The master of grilled meats serves up lamb Bolognese, grilled Scottish salmon, and excellent Berkshire pork country ribs. The lovely patio, with massive brick fireplace and white picket fence, is perfect for al fresco dining. Read our review.

Hula’s Modern Tiki

Aloha! Welcome to your vacation destination, smack-dab in the middle of CenPho. Hula’s is known for its inviting patio, island-style eats, and rum-filled tropical cocktails. On chilly nights, set your sights on a spot by the blazing fire pit. Hot enough outside already? Belly up to the sleek, yet still tropical, air-conditioned bar inside. Make […]

Humble Pie

The distinctive pies at this bustling pizzeria have a crisp, chewy crust and unique toppings (shrimp with burrata, basil, and lemon zest; potato and roasted garlic with fontina, gorgonzola, and rosemary) that we can’t get enough of. But even beyond the pizza, there’s plenty to love about Humble Pie, especially dishes made with ultra-fresh local […]

Hush Public House

When it opened in 2019, Hush quickly became one of the most exciting places to eat in metro Phoenix. It is the product of many melding influences. Like owner and chef Dom Ruggiero’s signature oxtail-centric riff on a Chicago-style Italian beef sandwich, molten with cheese and showered with soulful giardiniera, all the elements here come […]

Il Terrazzo

Fine dining never looked or tasted so great as at this Phoenician Resort restaurant. Crisp white linen table cloths and serious table service (there’s even a wine steward!) don’t intimidate us-in fact, nothing can keep us from Il Terrazzo’s Orechiette, made with shrimp, smoked bacon and spiced with fennel and basil bread crumbs. The Berkshire […]