BLT Steak at the Camelback Inn launched several months ago, bringing another high-profile restaurant to Scottsdale. The BLT stands for Bistro Laurent Tourondel and he is bringing his successful concept from New York to the Sonoran Desert. The dining room is elegant with a whimsical feel. As you enter, you walk by a “bistro-style” chalkboard […]
Where to Eat in Scottsdale
Scottsdale’s Blu Burger Grille- A Delicious Burger Experience
Scottsdale AZ’s Blu Burger Grille is truly a delicious burger experience… The second I bit into my first burger at the Blu Burger Grill, I knew I had found the best turkey burger I had ever tasted. With a few locations around the Valley and two in Scottsdale, Blu Burger is my pick for the best […]
Jasper’s Peak Bistro – Scottsdale, AZ
UPDATE: Jaspers Peak is now closed. The space is now home to Kale and Clover. A main component of the menu is authentic cuisine from Louisiana. You will see many items that feature Cajun spices as well as menu favorites such as jambalaya. One of the specialties here is shrimp – in any number […]
Scottsdale’s Roka Akor Makes Bon Appetit’s Top Sushi Places
Last Fall, I wrote about a great new entrant into the Scottsdale dining scene – Roka Akor. Roka Akor, located on Scottsdale Road north of Indian Bend, offers wonderful “robatayaki” dishes, delicious sushi and innovative cocktails among other things. It seems the national press has noted what a great restaurant it is as well. In […]
Sonoma Coffee Cafe – Scottsdale, AZ
UPDATE: This location is now closed. Recently, when I was on the same stretch of the Loop 101 almost every day for a month, I needed to find a place that was convenient to grab a coffee and something to eat. One morning, I decided to try a place I had seen just off of […]
Roka Akor – Scottsdale, AZ – Sleek Design and Delicious Japanese Food
A few months back, Scottsdale was treated to a new entrant into our growing culinary scene. With sister locations in London and Macau and billed on its website as “Contemporary Japanese Robatayaki Cuisine,” Roka Akor does not disappoint. The restaurant itself is very contemporary and open. The focal point of the dining room is the […]
A Scottsdale Arizona Neighborhood Gem – Kashman’s Place
UPDATE: Kashman’s has closed but was replaced with JJ’s Delicatessen, an excellent addition that serves a very similar menu and more. Located on the northeast corner of Pinnacle Peak Road and Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale is a neighborhood gem called Kashman’s Place. Also known as “The Breakfast & Lunch Place,” Kashman’s is the perfect locale […]
Michael Mina comes to North Scottsdale with Bourbon Steak
North Scottsdale has joined the ranks of San Francisco, Las Vegas, Miami and other key markets with the debut of Michael Mina’s Bourbon Steak at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. Michael Mina is a well-known, outstanding chef who rose to fame in San Francisco. Since, then, the Michael Mina empire has expanded to many key markets. […]
