The business lunch is a standard for meetings, but the business dinner is equally as important and sometimes warranted for an even more profitable business deal. Here are three of our favorites that don’t bother with lunch but do great things for dinner. Beckett’s Table Sister to Southern Rail (see story), this urban hot spot is one of our top picks for dinner. … [More]
The Montauk
Inspired by the town of Montauk at the tip of Long Island, this open and airy eatery is already a favored hot spot for lunch. The beach-y look and the coastal-inspired menu make this a unique addition to the weekday lunch scene. Sandwiches, salads and light traditional dishes will make any diner feel like he or she is having a quick lunch seaside. Start with the Clam Chowder … [More]
Noontime Breakfast
Making the first meal of the day the choice also for the second is becoming a very popular way to do lunch, and breakfast places are opening up all around the Valley. Here are some of our picks for great midday morning fare. Butterfield’s Pancake House Butterfield’s has created a variety of breakfast specialties that are served all day long. Choices span a multitude of … [More]
Night & Day: Dakota for Lunch
The scene after 9 p.m. in the Old Town Scottsdale entertainment district is reminiscent of the Vegas Strip. However, in the daytime, these few blocks just off of Camelback east of Scottsdale Road is a quaint community of restaurants, architecture, the latest in design and a great place for lunch. Topping the charts in the area is Dakota, which opened at the tail end of last … [More]
Tastes of India
For lunch, travel across the globe to enjoy a true experience in dining. We offer some of the best Indian cuisine establishments, from fast to sit-down and just enjoy. Here are our top picks. India Oven A variety of food is served and cooked fresh daily. The gourmet lunch buffet is a real deal at $8.95 per person. It includes both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, … [More]
North Italia
The northern Italian countryside is known for its small towns and quaint, farm-fresh cuisine that has recently inspired an incredible culinary movement. Sam Fox’s North Italia was a true pioneer in bringing this quality food and many of the traditional Italian dishes to the table years ago. With two local locations, this rustic Italian hot spot is truly becoming a must for … [More]
Sharing Recipes
For those who have ever enjoyed a meal out so much they’ve been tempted to ask the chef to divulge the recipe, here are some cookbooks by chefs at some of our favorite local restaurants. ‘Salsas & Moles’ by Deborah Schneider Building on the success of The Mexican Slow Cooker, SOL Cocina’s Chef Deb’s newest cookbook (available April 14) presents authentic salsa and … [More]
In the Barrio Queen Scottsdale
With restaurants popping up everywhere, it is easy to forget about some of the local classics. Barrio Queen in Scottsdale (and soon in Gilbert) is one of those great local legends that cannot be missed for lunch. Although no longer under the direction of Chef Silvana Salcido Esparza, who founded the original concept, Barrio Café, its menu still reflects the creativity of the … [More]
St. Paddy’s Month
March 17th is St. Patrick’s Day and includes some very serious lore — although most Americans know St. Patrick’s Day as the day of the year to drink at an Irish Pub. Here are our picks for eats, drinks and a St. Paddy’s Day celebration. Rosie McCaffrey’s Irish Pub & Restaurant The local classic, hands down. Rosie’s is the place to go for anything authentically Irish … [More]
By The Yard
In a market of new concepts, the ones that are successful are expanding and Sam Fox’s The Yard at Farmers Arts District Tempe is the latest to truly make its mark. The new location that includes Culinary Dropout is the new hot spot for lunch, dinner and drinks. With its wharf-meets-warehouse look, this indoor/outdoor compound of food, drinks, yoga, workouts and fun is the … [More]
