The Lodge

A family of Bigfoot statues guards the doors of chef Aaron May’s cabin-like restaurant and bar. Those aren’t the only monstrous things lurking around this rustic Scottsdale hotspot best known for the infamous Sasquatch Burger – a half-pound slab of Angus beef topped with onions, bacon, and cheddar and bookended by a grilled cheese sandwiches. […]

Los Milics Vineyards

You only have to drive to Old Town Scottsdale to taste wines from a region that’s been called the “next Napa” by Wine Enthusiast. Los Milics Vineyards opened its dark, sleek tasting room in 2024. One of the award-winning vineyard’s co-owners, Pavle Milic, knows the area well. He’s also the co-owner and beverage director at […]

Los Olivos Mexican Patio

Saved from condemnation by the direct intervention of Barry Goldwater, the Second Street location of this decades-old Mexican restaurant is definitely one of Arizona’s culinary landmarks. It features the old reliable Mexican staples — green corn tamales, enchiladas and chile relleno. Additional location in this region: 15544 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, 480-596-9787.

Los Olivos Mexican Patio

Saved from condemnation by the direct intervention of Barry Goldwater, the Second Street location of this decades-old Mexican restaurant is definitely one of Arizona’s culinary landmarks. It features the old reliable Mexican staples — green corn tamales, enchiladas and chile relleno. Additional location in this region: 15544 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, 480-596-9787.

Los Sombreros

The setting is a cute converted brick home. The cuisine is classy central Mexican, with exotic ingredients like Cotija (dry crumbly white cheese), rajas (poblano chile strips), string-style white Oaxacan cheese, pumpkinseed, and cilantro crema. Everything is homemade, like killer guacamole, grilled chicken in mole poblano, sweet-spicy lamb adobo, and pepita-crusted snapper.

The Lunch Bag

The kind of casual place “Where it’s always lunch time,” the Lunch Bag offers a lengthy menu of mid-day items in Scottsdale like sandwiches served with Lays chips, salads, and homemade desserts. The Lunch Bag’s signature sandwiches include the Tuna Ciabatta, Spicy Roast Beef, and the well-known Mom’s Homemade Hot Meatloaf – featuring hot meatloaf […]

Macayo’s Mexican Kitchen

For more than a half-century, this local chain has been serving up sopapillas, enchiladas, and rellenos. Don’t take our word for it – ask President Obama, who stopped here for dinner during a post-election visit to Phoenix. The story goes that the chimichanga was invented here, and we tend to believe it – this signature […]

Majerle’s Sports Grill

Majerle’s Sports Grill Old Town is the fourth location of the popular collection of upscale sports bars owned by “Thunder” Dan Majerle, current assistant coach of the Phoenix Suns. Known Valley-wide as a prime game-watching pub, the bar keeps intact the Majerle’s reputation: clean, friendly, and professional. The vibe is decidedly Suns-centric, with a glowing […]