Barbara's, 10321 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 948-5181. Hours: 5 to 10 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Hours beginning January 1992: Breakfast and Lunch, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Dinner, 5 to 10 p.m. Closed Sunday.
Cafe Riviera, 13832 North 32nd Street, Phoenix, 493-2404. Hours: Lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m, Monday through Friday; Dinner, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, 5:30 to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday. Closed Sunday.
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French food doesn't have to be snobby. barbara's
Barbara's garlic escargot is fabulous. The best I've had in the Valley, bar none.
I originally order the pate thinking I will sample some and take the rest home, but guess what? I devour it all a table. riviera
Cafe Riviera is downright family- and value-oriented. Soup or salad comes with each entree.
A slab of chocolate mousse embedded with cake is served with raspberry sauce.