On Sat 05 Jul 2008 08:53:23p, Bob Terwilliger told us...
> Wayne wrote:
>> You might enjoy this one, though...
>> Grimaldi's Coal Brick Oven Pizzeria (Old Scottsdale)
>> 4000 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale AZ 85251 480-994-1100
> Noted, but... is PIZZA really the flavor of Phoenix? I was expecting
> something more influenced by Mexican or Navajo cuisine. It's not that I
> have anything AGAINST pizza, but if there's something I can find only in
> Phoenix, that's what I'd like to try.
Understood, but very good pizza.
> Most of the top 10 Phoenix restaurant picks from the opentable.com
> diners are closed Sunday and Monday; the ones which are open are these:
> Arizona Inn - The Main Dining Room (This is the front-runner for me)
Excellent choice.
Skip the next three.
> Capital Grill - Phoenix (I'm not a big steak-eater)
> McClintock's (I'm not wild about their menu, but it looks okay)
> Lon's at The Hermosa (seems a bit contrived and pretentious)
> Now, I realize that diner surveys are often HORRIBLE, so I'm not
> attaching a great deal of credence to the survey results. (Case in
> point: The Sacramento diners voted _Denny's_ as the "best late-night
> restaurant," ignoring the fact that there is an EXCELLENT tapas
> restaurant open late.)
> AAA makes a dozen recommendations; these are the ones open on Sunday
> and/or Monday:
> The Fry Bread House (meh... gets bad reviews online)
They do have some authentic Native American food, but I wouldn't bother
with this on a trip. It's about 2 blocks from where I work.
> Postino Winecafe (There *must* be better food in Phoenix than this!)
Skip it!
> Durant's (looks just OK)
Actually, Durant's is the oldest steakhouse in the city, I think nearly
around 60 years old and classic style. They do serve good steaks, but
you're not looking for steak, per above. Great martinis! Still... I'd
go. :-)
> Roaring Fork (looks very good. What's the catch?)
None that I know of. I've seen mixed reviews, but the majority are very
good reviews. I've only had lunch there. The food was excellent.
> Barrio Cafe (closed Monday; I guess it's a Sunday-dinner candidate)
So So, IMO.
> T. Cook's (lunch menu and dinner sample menus both look good, but not
> Phoenix-unique)
Nothing special either.
> Arizona Kitchen (looks FANTASTIC! but Sunday and Monday lunch only)
Definitely worth a lunch!
You might check out Carolina's for Mexican. I really like it, and I've
never heard a bad thing about it.
HTH
> Bob
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Wayne Boatwright
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