Thanks to the Arizona Department of Transportation, it’s only a short hop these days from downtown Phoenix to this nice little executive course, perfect for a late game even in 110-degree heat. The short (3,766 yards for the entire 18, or almost half as long as a regular-size links) par 60 doesn’t lend itself to […]
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Owners Alberto Della Casa and Letizia de Lucia were trained by Italy’s champion gelato artisan, so it’s no wonder the sweet stuff at Cool Gelato Italiano’s Old Town gelateria is some of the best in the Valley. They make 20 varieties fresh daily, each with an outstanding flavor profile.
This small chain of English-focused, somewhat-metal-themed restaurants is either referred to as Cornish or Pasty, depending on which circles you travel in, but never just Cornish Pasty. (We’re in the Cornish camp.) Around since 2005, Cornish is known for its … pasties — savory ingredients entombed in a flaky, baked shell with a crimped edging. […]
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Soleri wind bells are made at this studio and workshop operated by architect and environmentalist Paolo Soleri.
This latest from Peter Kasperski, the owner of Cowboy Ciao and Kazimierz, mixes hooch and nibbly bites. The menu features cocktails from top-shelf Valley talents Micah Olsen and Jason Asher, served in a multi-use space equipped with the essentials of dimmed lighting and wise bartenders. The menu rotates every few months but has included drinks […]
After years of honing his craft at some of the best dining establishments in the Valley, chef Cory Oppold forged his own path with Course. From the outside, this little restaurant is just another tenant in a Scottsdale strip mall. But inside, the experience is fully fine dining. During the evening, Course offers tasting menus […]
The goofy moniker might start spaghetti Westerns playing in your head, and the shabby-chic interior may be designed to appeal to yupper-class Scottsdalians with graying temples, money to burn and the fervent need to see themselves as still cool after all these years. But the food is intriguing, inventive and skillfully prepared, and the wine […]
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Located off Scottsdale Road south of Bell Road, CrackerJax Family Fun and Sports Park is like having a mini-theme park right in your own backyard. The year-round amusement part doesn’t have roller-coasters or other big rides, but will certainly entertain the kids for a least a long afternoon – if not a whole day. The […]
Craft 64, a neighborhood pizzeria and craft brew pub, is an unpretentious spot in downtown Scottsdale delivering high quality wood-fired pizza and huge list of Arizona-crafted beers. On any given day, you’ll find more than 30 local craft beers on tap, along with an accessible wine list with almost 30 bottles available by the bottle. […]
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Found at the Biltmore Fashion Park, Crepe House Cafe offers many savory dishes of note, but the best one may be the chicken shawarma. This crepe is a haunting combination of grilled chicken breast, tomatoes, pickles, olive, and garlic pesto. For a sweeter order, try the s’mores crepe, piled with marshmallows, Biscotti cookies, and Nutella. […]
Adrian Langu bakes trays of grandma-style (square) pizzas all by himself in Old Town Scottsdale. Langu shapes the dough himself. He oils the pan. He ladles the sauce and spreads the toppings. He opens the hinged mouth to the gas oven, slides in red and white sheets, and delivers them steaming hot to customers. Langu’s […]
The menu at this trendy watering hole is full of hearty fare like short rib pasta, grilled cheese sliders, housemade chips, and burgers, although execution still leaves a lot to be desired. As a consolation, there are dozens of wines by the glass or bottle, 25 different craft cocktails ranging from classic (French 75, Moscow […]