Fogo De Chao

Grilled meats are undoubtedly the main attraction at this upscale churrascaria, inspired by the gauchos (that is, cowboys) of southern Brazil. It’s the first Arizona location for the international chain, which was founded 30 years ago in Brazil. The all-you-can-eat price of dining here includes up to 15 different cuts of meat served tableside by […]

Fresh Mint

This vegetarian, vegan, and certified kosher eatery in Scottsdale puts a Vietnamese spin on meatless dishes, thanks to owner and chef Mai Ly, who, along with her husband, managed similar restaurants in Maui for more 20 years. On the corner of a strip mall, the atmosphere is casual and easygoing, with bright green walls, linen-topped […]

George & Son’s Asian Cuisine

Although primarily Chinese, the menu here throws us for a delicious loop with influences from Thailand, Vietnam, Burma and Singapore, too. Everything is excellent, with light and clean sauces and more flavor than you imagined typical pork with eggplant could offer. Do not miss George’s seafood pocket or a soul-stirring tom yum soup.

Goldman’s Deli

This family-owned Scottsdale eatery bills itself as a “Chicago Style Traditional Jewish Cuisine Delicatessen and Restaurant” and serves chopped liver, gefilte fish, matzoh ball soup, smoked-fish platters, and good old-fashioned pastrami-on-rye sandwiches. Bagels? Of course, there are bagels.

The Golf Club Scottsdale

In a golf-centric metropolis like ours, one private club was designed with purists in mind: The Golf Club Scottsdale. Like any other private club, membership is limited (to 350 members in this case) and expensive ($110,000 gets you in the door). But it’s what The Golf Club Scottsdale doesn’t have that sets it apart – […]

The Good Egg

What do you call scrambled eggs, corn tortilla strips, chorizo, green chilies, onion, black beans, melted cheese, sour cream and scallions, all mixed up together and served with salsa and wrapped in a fresh flour tortilla? The Good Egg calls it a Sun Devil Scramble, but we call it a great way to start the […]