The Melting Pot

Remember the fondue paraphernalia you got rid of in a garage sale during the Reagan administration? You should have held on to it. Fondue is back. Instead of buying new equipment, let the Melting Pot’s kitchen handle the job. Fondue here comes in all its forms — cheese fondue, fondue bourguignon (meat and veggies dipped […]

New York Best

For a taste of the old neighborhood, but with better ambiance and nicer service, Tutto Bene is the best. All the favorites are here: homemade soups, pizzas, fresh pastas (lasagna is out of this world!), and gorgeous tiramisu.

Nick’s Italian on Frank Lloyd Wright

There’s nothing fancy about Nick’s. But who needs fancy when you can get superb homemade pastas and outstanding pizzas at wallet-friendly prices? Both the fettuccine with sausage and gnocchi smothered with Gorgonzola are remarkable. So are the pizzas, with their wonderfully thin, chewy crusts and vigorous toppings. The white-chocolate tartufo is a sweet way to […]

Nimbus Bistro

This brewpub in the Scottsdale Seville Center from Nimbus, the Tucson-based craft beer brewery with the iconic chimp icon, features over 16 beers on tap and a sizable menu of burgers, pizzas, sandwiches, and snacks. Enjoy one of Nimbus’ nationally ranked craft beers inside or on a happening outdoor patio, but don’t expect to go […]

North Italia

We started coming here for the strawberry and goat cheese salad, and before you could say “Modern Italian Cuisine!” we were headed straight into a plateful of Margherita pizza (crushed tomato, fresh mozzarella and chopped basil). From there it was only minutes before we were calling for shrimp fettuccine, served with broccolini and a spicy […]

NYPD Pizza

For more than a decade the fine folks at NYPD Pizza have been putting their ovens to good use, feeding the Valley’s masses. With a large menu of pizzas, calzones, sandwiches, pasta and wings, you’d be hard pressed not to find a selection to fit your Italian-style cravings. NYPD offers great lunch deals and a […]

Octane Raceway

We haven’t broken out the measuring tape, so we’ll have to take Octane Raceway’s word that it’s the largest indoor kart-racing facility in the United States. It certainly looks large. Even the check-in area is big. Two race tracks can hold 50 drivers at a time. We have to be patient because we know we’ll […]