Just north and west of Scottsdale is a charming town called Cave Creek. The “main drag” in the town of Cave Creek is dotted with an eclectic mix of western, elegant, kitschy and sometimes humorously named stores and restaurants. (The Horny Toad? And the now defunct Satisfied Frog?) A relatively recent addition to the area […]
Scottsdale Restaurants
Where to Eat in Scottsdale AZ – Urban Cookies and Ollie Cake
For this one, we are going a little south and west of Scottsdale to Phoenix, but it will certainly be worth the trip. If you have not heard of our local Phoenix business, Ollie Cake yet, you probably will soon. I first heard about Urban Cookies and Ollie Cake when Ollie Cake won the Cupcake […]
Where to Eat in Scottsdale AZ: Juan Jaime’s Tacos and Tequila
If you are looking for a casual, inexpensive and tasty sit-down Mexican meal in North Scottsdale, Juan Jaime’s Tacos and Tequila fits the bill perfectly. I recently had the opportunity to try Juan Jaime’s for the first time the other day. I had heard positive things about it, so a friend and I made a […]
Where to Eat in Scottsdale AZ: Sassi Italian of North Scottsdale
Sassi, an upscale Italian restaurant in North Scottsdale, is easily one of the most beautiful dining and event establishments in the Valley. Perched up in the Troon area hills at the base of Pinnacle Peak, the design of the building and grounds is that of an Italian countryside villa. You enter through a stone-paved courtyard […]
Where to Eat in Scottsdale AZ: The Herb Box
What started out as a catering company in the mid-1990’s, The Herb Box has blossomed into a mini-chain of restaurants serving Scottsdale residents delicious, fresh and healthy food. The Herb Box’s original location was on Shea and a few years ago, they expanded into North Scottsdale with a restaurant on DC Ranch’s Market Street. There […]
Where to Eat in Scottsdale AZ: Al Hamra Indian Cuisine
My wish for an Indian restaurant in North Scottsdale was granted a few months ago when Al Hamra opened its doors. Located in the shopping center on the Northeast corner of Pima and Pinnacle Peak Roads, (the same complex at Mastro‘s), Al Hamra is tucked back into the center right near some of the other restaurants. […]
Where to Eat in Scottsdale AZ: Rhythm and Wine
Tucked into the southern corner of a smaller shopping center in North Scottsdale, Arizona is a restaurant called Rhythm and Wine. As evidenced by the name, there is a strong music theme throughout from the decor of the dining room to the menu and there is a focus on wine. Rhythm and Wine is open for lunch […]
Where to Eat in Scottsdale AZ: Cowboy Ciao
I am always looking to try different restaurants in and around Scottsdale, Arizona and yesterday, I finally had the pleasure to have a meal at the perennial favorite, Cowboy Ciao in Old Town Scottsdale. Cowboy Ciao has been a fixture in Downtown Scottsdale for many years and after having eaten there, I now can appreciate all […]
