So Scottsdale January 2019

FLOWER CHILD
Flower Child is on a mission to bring
peace, love and fast-casual healthy
food to a happy world. Their menu is
great to mix and match a variety of
fresh vegetables, whole grains and
lean proteins. Items like the crushed
avocado toast and hummus are fantastic
guilt-free snacks. The seasonal
lemonade flavors are always refreshing.
Very gluten-free and vegetarian
friendly. Several locations throughout
the Valley, including Scottsdale and
Desert Ridge; 480.240.4400; www.
iamaflowerchild.com; $$
KALE & CLOVER
This mindful kitchen focuses on
healthy pressed juices, salads and
entrees. Flavors range from a bold
spicy tofu Thai curry to a bright farmers
market salad served with a citrusacai
vinaigrette. Whether on the beautiful
patio or naturally designed interior,
guests can enjoy glass of wine or craft
beer with their meal. Vegetarian and
gluten-free friendly. 20511 N. Hayden
Road, Scottsdale; 480.568.8707; www.
kaleandclover.com; $$
ORIGINAL CHOPSHOP CO.
Original ChopShop Co. is an Old Town
favorite for produce-packed juices,
protein shakes, and healthful bowls
and sandwiches. This quick-service
restaurant is committed to offering
tasty fuel for the body by using fresh,
whole ingredients. Open daily for
breakfast starting at 7 a.m. Several
locations throughout the Valley,
including Old Town, North Scottsdale
and Paradise Valley; www.chopshopco.
com; $$
ITALIAN
CRISP
This pizzeria serves trays of square
– yes, square – pizza in Old Town.
Pizza chef Adrian Langu has his craft
down to an art, from the housemade
dough to the hand-crushed tomato
sauce. His crisp and airy pizzas can
be ordered by the slice or as small or
large pies. Open daily for lunch and
dinner. Happy hour in the bar only
from 3 to 7 p.m. daily. 7111 E. 5th
Ave., Scottsdale; 480.874.2747;
www.crisp-pizza.com; $$
FRANCO’S ITALIAN CAFFE
At Franco’s, guests can experience
authentic Florentine cooking in the
heart of Old Town Scottsdale. Escape
for a romantic evening dining on
creamy fettuccine tartufo or a hearty
32-ounce bistecca fiorentina. Franco’s
also offers an extensive selection of
Italian wines to pair with your meal.
Open Tuesday through Saturday from
5 to 9:30 p.m. Closed Sunday and
Monday. 4327 N. Scottsdale Road,
Scottsdale; 480.481.7614; www.francosscottsdale.com;
$$$
LOU MALNATI’S
The Scottsdale location of Lou
Malnati’s is its largest Arizona outpost,
with a full-service bar and a
wrap-around patio. Beyond pizzas
with buttery crust, vine-ripened plum
tomatoes from California, and stretchy
Wisconsin mozzarella cheese, the
menu also offers appetizers, salads,
sandwiches and pastas. Open daily
for lunch and dinner starting at 11
a.m. for dine-in, carryout, delivery and
catering. 17787 N. Scottsdale Road,
Scottsdale; 480.681.3400; www.
loumalnatis.com; $$
TUTTI SANTI BY NINA
Take a journey to Italy through recipes
by chef Nina Vincent that have enamored
the Valley for nearly 20 years.
Tutti Santi takes pride in their freshmade
pastas and classic Italian flavors,
and the menu offers Nina’s original
recipes for other Italian classics
such as the mozzarella Caprese, calamari
fritti, and four different specials
every evening. Open daily for dinner
at 4:30 p.m. 6339 E. Greenway Road,
Scottsdale; 480.951.3775; www.tuttisantiristorante.com;
$$
LATIN/MEXICAN
BARRIO QUEEN
Barrio Queen focuses on the unique
cuisine of Mexico City, and the guacamole
is nationally renowned and prepared
tableside. Celebrate Margarita
Mondays, Taco Tuesdays, and happy
hour Monday through Friday from 2
to 6 p.m. with food and drink specials.
Two locations: Old Town Scottsdale
and Desert Ridge Marketplace; www.
barrioqueen.com; $$
BLUE ADOBE GRILLE
Blue Adobe Grille cooks up dishes
influenced by Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Guests will find New Mexican staples
like dishes featuring hatch green
chiles and red chile pork pozole mixed
with familiar Mexican items like quesadillas,
tamales and tacos. Happy
hour from 3 to 6 p.m. on weekdays
and brunch on the weekends. Open
daily. 10885 N. Frank Lloyd Wright
Blvd., Scottsdale; 480.314.0550;
www.blueadobegrille.com; $$
FRANK & LUPE’S
For over 25 years, Frank & Lupe’s has
been sharing its best family recipes
with guests. The menu is blend of
Mexican and New Mexican foods with
familiar items like enchiladas, tacos,
chiles rellenos and chimichangas. Try
the Santa Fe fresco caprese with a
hint of New Mexican chile oil as an
appetizer for the table. Patio happy
hour is Monday through Friday from
3 to 6 p.m. Open daily from 11 a.m.
to 9 p.m. 4121 N. Marshall Way,
Scottsdale; 480.990.9844; www.
frankandlupes.com; $$
SOL MEXICAN COCINA
Sol is Baja California-inspired
Mexican cuisine. True to the peninsula
region, the menu is an array of vibrant
surf and turf combinations. Highlights
include the selection of almost two
dozen tacos, like adobo-marinated
or grilled fish. Sol also makes over
24 types of salsa fresh daily. Tequila
& Taco Tuesday goes from 3 p.m. to
10 p.m. with live music. At Scottsdale
Quarter, 15323 N. Scottsdale Road,
Scottsdale; 480.245.6708; www.solcocina.com;
$$
SEAFOOD
CHULA SEAFOOD
Family-owned and -operated, Chula
Seafood is a wholesale business to
several local eateries, a marketplace
for fresh sustainable fish, and a restaurant
in its own right. Fish is caught
by the family off of the California
coast and then transported straight
from the boat to Arizona. Rightly so,
they have earned their reputation as
the premier seafood purveyor in town.
Open Tuesday through Saturday from
10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 8015 E. Roosevelt
St., Scottsdale; 480.621.5121; www.
chulaseafood.com; $$
THE MONTAUK
The seaside-themed Montauk is the
perfect Old Town Scottsdale setting
for seersucker pants and boat shoes.
Aside from the expected lobster rolls,
they also serve lighter entrees like
cauliflower rice and tuna tartare guacamole.
Their beach bungalow-style
patio and dining room is often host to
lively groups, especially during brunch
on the weekends with tableside
mimosas. 4360 N. Scottsdale Road,
Scottsdale; 480.994.1888; www.themontaukaz.com;
$$
OCEAN TRAIL
This New Orleans-themed seafood
bar is located inside Talking Stick
Resort. Ocean Trail seats only 19, but
they serve exceptional seafood with
Creole flavors unlike any other restaurant
in the Valley. The menu consists
of raw oysters, Cajun-style boils and
steamers and creamy clam chowder.
Guests can sip on cocktails and customize
their spice level as everything
is freshly prepared to order. Happy
hour Monday through Friday from 4
to 7 p.m. Open daily at 11 a.m. At
Talking Stick Resort, 9800 Talking
Stick Way, Scottsdale; 480.850.7777;
www.talkingstickresort.com; $$-$$$
STEAKHOUSE
BOURBON & BONES
A modern and upscale steakhouse,
Bourbon & Bones specializes in topquality,
wet- and dry-aged steaks and
fresh seafood. And as implied in its
name, the bar is stocked with more
than 75 high-end bourbons. The
interior consists of studded leather
and crystal lighting, perfect for an
intimate evening. Slow-roasted prime
rib is a Sunday and Monday special.
Happy hour is in the bar Monday
through Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. 4200
N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale;
480.629.4922; www.bourbonandbonesaz.com;
$$$
CHOLLA PRIME STEAKHOUSE
& LOUNGE
As an intimate retreat from the
gaming floor, Cholla is the fine dining
choice at Casino Arizona. Menu
favorites include crab-stuffed prawns,
New York steak and elk tenderloin
among steakhouse classics like filets
and lamb chops. They also offer
many wines by the glass, half and
full bottles. Open for dinner service
daily starting at 5 p.m. At Casino
Arizona, 524 N. 92nd St., Scottsdale;
480.850.7736; www.casinoarizona.
com; $$$
PRESTON’S STEAKHOUSE
Executive chef Charles Schwerd
honors his grandfather’s legacy in the
meat-packing industry by providing
an exemplary dining experience. Allnatural
steaks are carefully selected
and cut by hand. The rest of the menu
combines traditional steakhouse
favorites, like shrimp cocktail and
iceberg wedge salads, with exclusive
bites such as lamb chop goat cheese
fondue. Open nightly for dinner starting
at 3 p.m. Happy hour daily from
3 to 6 p.m. 8700 E. Pinnacle Peak
Road, Scottsdale; 480.629.5087;
www.prestonsscottsdale.com; $$$
RUTH’S CHRIS STEAKHOUSE
Ruth’s Chris is a nationally recognized
steakhouse known for its signature
500-degree sizzling plates with buttertopped
steaks and an award-winning
wine list. The Scottsdale location
boasts beautiful sunset views from the
patio and terrace. Along with classic
steakhouse dishes, guests can try new
menu items as they are offered seasonally.
Open nightly for dinner. Happy
hour Sunday through Friday from 4:30
to 6:30 p.m. Located in the Seville
Shopping Center, 7001 N. Scottsdale
Road, Scottsdale; 480.991.5988;
www.ruthschris.com; $$$
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