“There’s no place like home,” Dorothy famously said in The Wizard of Oz. But Melissa Maggiore Meyer makes a pretty close second at Patricia’s Pizza in north Scottsdale. Is it the brick oven facing the dining room? The wide-open kitchen that embraces the room? The portraits of family? The abiding atmosphere is one of homey warmth and welcoming. And it is tribute to her … [More]
Sushi & Strategy: Discover Uchi Scottsdale’s Sophisticated Power Lunch
Nestled in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale, Uchi has long been celebrated as a premier culinary destination where innovation meets Japanese tradition. Now, the acclaimed sushi hotspot is seamlessly carrying that signature evening energy into the daytime with its lunch service (Friday through Sunday and extending to Thursdays starting October 8). It is a midday dining … [More]
Jin Jia’s Korean Chinese Is Double the Pleasure
Elevated. Indeed, some — on entering Jin Jia’s dining room — might call it fine dining. But the owners “wanted to make the experience accessible,” according to Andrew Nam, director of operations for parent company HL Concepts. Simplicity of décor effects a striking elegance, with white and lustrous black set off by accents of red. Dim ambient lighting makes the room’s large … [More]
Sparrow Defies Pigeonholes
“American Eclectic” is how the restaurant describes its menu. “My vision has always been to craft dishes that celebrate bold flavors, intentional techniques and the stories behind each ingredient,” says Executive Chef Schuyler Estes. American in the true sense of a “melting pot” of cultures, cuisine influences come together from diverse sources — a natural culmination of Chef … [More]
Pizzicata Shapes a More Refined Midday Experience in Glendale
At The Citadel in Glendale, the midday meeting is getting an upgrade. It’s a shift away from rushed decisions and default lunches toward something more deliberate. Pizzicata, the Italian concept from spouses Federico Venturini and Viola Tagliaferri, enters the development with a quiet confidence. This is not a place built for convenience alone. It’s designed for the moments … [More]
Passport to Latin American Cuisine at The Mission Gilbert
Nestled in Epicenter at Agritopia, Chef Matt Carter’s acclaimed Latin-inspired restaurant transforms the midday meal into an experience rooted in bold flavor, warm hospitality and connection. What many don’t realize is that The Mission’s celebrated dinner energy carries seamlessly into lunch service, where guests can enjoy the restaurant’s signature sophistication in a more … [More]
JINYA Ramen Explodes with Diversity
“Irasshai!” There’s no mistaking the hospitality as every guest is welcomed with this Japanese greeting upon entering the restaurant. And the “Arigato” when they leave expresses appreciation for their visit. That’s only to be expected. After all, opening a ramen bar was the expressed dream come true for Daradee Olson, who fell in love with the dish in its many flavors during … [More]
Tomu San Sushi Sets a New Standard in DC Ranch Dining
At the hour when calendars fill and decisions get made, a new kind of lunch scene is unfolding at Market Street at DC Ranch. Tomu San Sushi, the latest concept from Kaufman Hospitality, reads the room. Built for a midday crowd that moves fast but expects more, the restaurant positions itself between a reset and a power move: a place where deals, debriefs and recalibrations … [More]
Red, White & Brew Reintroduces Itself to Mesa
Red, White & Brew has long been a reliable lunch and dinner destination in East Mesa, and its newly remodeled dining room and updated menu gives business leaders new reasons to visit. The restaurant recently completed its first major renovation since opening in 2002, unveiling a brighter, more contemporary interior while preserving the open kitchen that has always anchored … [More]
Pinyon Serves Up a Culinary Mediterranean Adventure
Pinyon Coastal Mediterranean offers its guests an expansive view of the tree-studded grassy park within a circle of business and municipal buildings — the somewhat hidden gem of Scottsdale Civic Center mall. This relaxing setting was secured after a very deliberate search by Hi Noon Hospitality founding partner Adam Strecker to meet his desire to recreate the expansive … [More]
