Central Scottsdale in Phoenix
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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. […]
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.
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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 […]
Steakhouses aren’t the most electric places to eat these days, but Maple & Ash jolts fresh life into the old American concept. An import from Chicago, the massive, modern, glitzy, 250-seat meat temple a gem’s throw from the Scottsdale Waterfront uses a wood-fired grill to sear steaks from affordable hangar to $175 dry-aged tomahawk rib-eye. […]
Classy, upscale Italian spot where you’ll find some of the best house-made pastas in town. Everything from gnocchi in tomato sauce and saffron linguini with clams to red and white strozzaprete (priest-stranglers) and black fettuccine with lobster. Fish and meat entrees are more expensive, but if you stick to the pasta, you won’t be disappointed, […]
Another offering from the Mastro’s Group, with the same USDA Prime steak, chops and seafood menu, but a more modern decor. Meat portions are huge (33-ounce rib chop) and slathered in sizzling butter. Everything is à la carte, with one-pound baked potatoes and vats of creamed corn swimming in half-and-half. It’s not healthful, but it […]
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Either by design or happenstance, the cluster of bars and clubs making up Scottsdale’s most popular portion of its downtown entertainment district on Saddlebag Trail is centered around Maya. It makes sense, considering that come the weekend, most clubgoers are likely heading to the combination dayclub and nightclub. Aimed squarely at the young-and-beautiful crowd, it’s […]
This tiny market in Scottsdale is notable for its crazy-good grilled chicken meal. Served directly from the giant charcoal grill outside the buidling, the pollo asado is juicy and perfectly seasoned and packed to-go with corn tortillas, rice, beans, and salsa. And it’s only 10 bucks.