Old Town Tavern

Coming across Old Town Tavern is like discovering a hidden clubhouse. Ensconced among a shopping complex, eateries, and apartments, an fireplace warms patrons hanging out amid the wood and brick expanse of the Tavern, and the sound of an acoustic duo playing songs by The Who greets the ears. Climb the stairs to the crow’s […]

Old Town Tortilla Factory

Gorgeous, Southwestern-themed hacienda-like restaurant featuring a tequileria with more than 100 types of distilled agave juice, and a vast, elegant patio with a captivating, flame-spitting waterfall. The food ain’t too shabby, either. The gourmet, house-made tortillas are some of the best in the Valley, and there are various, mouth-watering items on the bill of fare, […]

Old Town Whiskey

Celebrity chef Jose Garces’s upscale saloon inside The Saguaro hotel in Old Town Scottsdale is a perfect pairing of hard pours and satisfying tavern fare. Inside a cozy and dim, wood-covered interior with caramel-colored leather couches and glass jar lights, a small but tight menu of upscale bar snacks, housemade pickled seasonal vegetables, and burgers […]

Olive & Ivy Restaurant & Marketplace

Talk about sensory overload. At this Scottsdale Waterfront hot spot, you’ll find a crowded bar and lounge area, an airy main dining room, a lush outdoor patio, and smaller dining rooms as well. At lunch, menu options range from a cool Greek salad to a rich pulled-pork sandwich. For a casual weekend brunch, try the […]

Orange Table

Practically hidden in the Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza, this neighborhood cafe is worth seeking out, not only for its cheerful, colorful atmosphere, but also its hearty menu. Breakfast is top-notch, with a variety of caffeinated specialties (try the Mexican chocolate latte), buttermilk pancakes, waffles, omelets, and corned beef hash. At lunch, choose from 31 different […]

Oregano’s

If you go to Oregano’s, go hungry. Or take friends. Even the salads at this mini-chain are beyond gigantic. The thin-crust pizza is a crowd pleaser, and the menu is packed with cute word plays (we love the ad campaign, which includes billboards with sayings like “Legalize Marinara”) and a selection of pasta, sandwiches, wings […]