Press Coffee Roasters at Scottsdale Quarter

There’s a reason why café aficionados are so particular about their cup o’ joe, and no, it’s not Starbucks. In order to get the optimum shot of espresso, you need good beans, a quality machine, and a skilled barista. The boys behind Scottsdale Quarter’s Press Coffee Roasters have the process down to a science (with […]

Proof

Proof, the comfort food restaurant at the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale, is the Warren Buffett version of an American diner. A high-ceilinged, expansive room done up in polished wood, decorative tile, and bare-bulb lighting with doors tall enough for a professional basketball player to pass through with ease. The breakfast, lunch, and dinner restaurant offers […]

PURE Sushi

Why order sushi in a plain restaurant when you can hang out in an upbeat, ultra-sleek atmosphere? At PURE Sushi, the vibe is so happening that it puts us in the mood to hit the dance floor, which works out perfectly since it’s a stone’s throw away from the nightclubs and posh bars in north […]

RA Sushi Bar & Restaurant

At hip, upbeat RA, you can count on some eye-candy along with your sushi order. This popular spot also functions as a trendy watering hole, so don

Rare Earth Gallery

At Rare Earth Gallery, as our name implies, we showcase rare art from the treasure of the earth. Epic, awe inspiring natural art is available like never before. We are more than just a gallery, We are like walking into a Natural History Museum. There is nothing in the valley that offers an experience like […]

Razz’s Restaurant & Bar

This Scottsdale restaurant boasts a truly international menu. Chef Erasmo “Razz” Kamnitzer is a native of Venezuela, attended school in Switzerland, and then studied at New York’s Culinary Institute of America. He has been featured on numerous TV shows, and the restaurant has earned national acclaim from Esquire and Gourmet Magazine. Local influence can be […]

Renegade

Chef-owner Gio Osso’s menu at this tiny, wonderful downtown Scottsdale cafe is a kind of white board of elegant, ever-changing, Mediterranean-inspired dishes revolving around farmers market vegetables, naturally raised meats, and pristine seafood. On one evening, there may be scallops with a heavenly white chocolate beurre blanc; on another, grilled octopus with lemony chickpeas and […]

Ristorante Giuseppe

This no-frills, BYOB restaurant stuck in a Scottsdale strip mall doesn’t seem like much, but inside awaits a neighborhood Italian joint that serves comforting classics. Pick whatever you want – like lasagna, linguini clams (red or white), or chicken cacciatore – for your main meal, but try the bruschetta first. Italian garlic bread is topped […]

Salty Sow

The second location of the contemporary American restaurant in Austin, Texas, Salty Sow in Phoenix comes courtesy of the restaurateurs behind such concepts as Z’Tejas, Eddie V’s, and Roaring Fork. There’s nothing too interesting about its American dishes with a Southern spin, but if it’s cocktails with names like Miss Piggy and Curly Tail and […]

Santé

The term “organic” is more than a buzzword at Scottsdale’s Santé. The ethos centers on ethical food sourcing and a keen focus on being green from start to finish. Drinks are the way in with selections such as the Watermelon Mambo, which features elderflower liqueur, basil, and vodka, or the classic prickly pear margarita. Mocktails […]